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  • Michael Reeves avatar

    The Family And Church Attendance

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,511 views

    A message dealing with the scriptural commands to worship in church as a family.

    THE FAMILY AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE Introduction: I believe, if ever there was a time for this message, it is now. All across this nation in Bible-believing churches where the Word of God is loved and proclaimed, there is a very sad trend taking place. It has to do with indifference by families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

    THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "True Church Growth” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    It’s Jesus who will build His church, not man.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Ephesians 4.11 & 2 TIM 2 1. Monthly, if not weekly, I get some pamphlet, some flier, some invitation to attend the latest CHURCH GROWTH SEMINAR. a. If I will just attend, they promise my church will grow. b. As soon as I apply their techniques, poof, instant growth. c. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,877 views

    We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

    August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Boldness In Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 7,674 views

    Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

    As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Of My Dreams

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,352 views

    The church as God intended it will be affirmative of one another’s gifts, evangelical in spirit, inquiring in mind, comprehensive in compassion, and empowered by Christ.

    I have two requests to make of you this morning as we continue. Two things I need for you to do: First, I am going to ask our ushers to distribute a little document that I have prepared for you. It is something of an outline of today’s message, but it is also a starter kit for your vision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Church Is Going To The Dogs

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

    The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,144 views

    We all want our churches to grow but are we aware of what that will cost and are we willing to pay the price

    It’s funny but in church life we often have a few different “Brand New Years”. The first Sunday in January we celebrate the “New Year” with the rest of Canada often with a sermon on forgetting the past and looking ahead to what God has in store for us. At Cornerstone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church Jesus Built Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 6, 2014
     | 7,703 views

    The church is the people of God and we should strive to simply be the church that Jesus built.

    A. Introductory comments. B. Today’s sermon begins a series of lessons that I plan to deliver in the coming weeks. 1. I’ve titled the series UR Church – Be the church of Christ. C. The story is told of a young girl was sitting with her grandmother, who had presented her with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,065 views

    This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

    WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    3 Admonitions For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024
     | 759 views

    Series from I Thessalonians 5

    Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,133 views

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

    Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

    Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,112 views

    Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

    “The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Owens avatar

    The Near-Sighted Church

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011
     | 7,361 views

    In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

    Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ