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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025
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    Jesus: "I will build My church."

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At The Church Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 8, 2025
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    How did Jesus want the church focused on His purpose?

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rites Are Not Rigid Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2011
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    The new churches of the apostolic age did not make up their worship, but developed that of the synagogue into the Divine Liturgy, with due respect to the foundation by Jesus and the characteristics of the particular churches within which these liturgies d

    Monday of 6th Week in Easter Memorial Day Spirit of the Liturgy Imagine the founding of a new church, down on the riverbank in Philippi, under the leadership of the great apostle Paul and his companions. She was not a Jew, but did worship the one God. Did the Holy Spirit inspire this little band ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Because Jesus Loves The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,309 views

    It is impossible to love Jesus and not love His church

    Several years ago when one of our dogs, Gilbert, died, and our other dog, Jessie, seemed to be depressed, we made several trips to the Humane Society and the Pima County Animal Shelter to look for another dog. We have since learned that our other dog, Jessie, wasn’t depressed because Gilbert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Participating In The Evangelism Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,087 views

    God made us who we are so we could make known who He is.

    This morning we’ll wrap up our six week sermon series – I Love My Church. Six weeks ago we began this series by seeing how much Jesus loves His church and why, if we truly love Jesus, then we will love His church as well. Then for the past 4 weeks, we’ve looked at several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

    This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life Signs Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,988 views

    Sermon 9 in the series dealing with the Biblical signs of a healthy church.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Life Signs of a Healthy Church” INTRODUCTION What determines whether something is dead or not? A medical doctor checks for VITAL signs. Pulse, blood pressure, oxygen levels, brain function Some remain alive but are pronounced brain dead because there is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009
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    The Church is a body that holds Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Value Of Children In The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,719 views

    Children of the church can be viewed as those who are new to the church. Why will the church leaders not listen to these people? Time to leave power behind and lead!

    Mark 10:13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Way Church Should Go

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Dec 30, 2025
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     | 118 views

    The church must be led. The church must be taught. The church must be trained in the way it should go.

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing[a] her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless” (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving Beyond Spiritual Milk Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025
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     | 745 views

    Spiritual growth is not optional for the believer; it is a divine mandate.

    MOVING BEYOND SPIRITUAL MILK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Poverty In The Community

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 6, 2025
     | 580 views

    God calls His people to confront poverty through generosity, compassion, and practical community action, ensuring no one among His children remains in lack.

    DEALING WITH POVERTY IN THE COMMUNITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 4:32-37 Key Verse: “Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold.” — Acts 4:34 Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope For Those In Distress PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 857 views

    This sermon explores finding rest in Jesus Christ through understanding our distress, finding comfort in the Church, and developing an authentic relationship with Him.

    Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you warmly to this sacred space, this divine assembly, where we gather in unity and love to seek the face of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing at the foot of a great mountain, preparing to ascend into a deeper understanding of the ...read more

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    Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023
     | 2,423 views

    Discernment develops in a climate of humility. Suspicion thrives in pride. If your church is filled with pride, competition, and a religious spirit, it will also be filled with suspicion.

    But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ( Hebrews 5:14) Brethren, we are dealing with a crafty enemy who always desires to keep on fighting the wrong battles. He is so cunning that if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,921 views

    This is the third in an eight part series on the seven churches of the Revelation

    It was the third of seven. The city of Pergamum, or Pergamos as it is called by some translations (It’s the same name simply the masculine and feminine forms) didn’t have the beauty of Smyrna nor the commerce of Ephesus however it was still a great city in it’s own right, a city of culture and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan