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  • Joseph Ondu avatar

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

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023
     | 2,424 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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    Hope For Those In Distress PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
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     | 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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  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    Why Participate In A Local Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016
     | 8,483 views

    Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

    Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church: Growing Towards Christ

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
     | 6,146 views

    The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.

    If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015
     | 9,704 views

    The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

    Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Danger Of Falling Asleep In Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 42,442 views

    All the things that Paul had done - all the sacrifices he had made for the Kingdom - all that Luke could have told us about the Life and Ministry of Paul, he spends time to write about this boy named Eutychus who fell asleep and fell out of a 3rd Floor window.

    I give credit to Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams for many of the thoughts of this message, not sure of the year. TITLE: THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP IN CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:7-12 This is a very interesting text that presents many Preachers a challenge to apply real practical application. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow A Healthy Church

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 15,999 views

    Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose.

    Main Idea: Healthy churches are those that fulfill their biblical purpose. Introduction: (Duct tape illustration using a roll of tape) Many of you here are very familiar with this product. You have probably used it many times for many different purposes. Years ago, thousands of dollars went into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When To Cause Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    Should a person ever cause trouble in the church? Yes! This sermon tells you when. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

    WHEN TO CAUSE TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Galatians 2:1-10 (NASB) 1 Then after an interval of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus along also. {2} And it was because of a revelation that I went up; and I submitted to them the gospel which I preach among the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church That Embraces Jezebel (Thyatira) Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,252 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The message this morning looks at a church that was lured away from their first love by on

    Prelude The message this morning looks at a church that was lured away from their first love by one within the church. Something that happened over 1900 years ago yet it is not limited by time, where it could not happen today. Please join me by honoring the Word of God and stand as we look at our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Service To Christ's Church Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,433 views

    Big The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 7 Paul's Service to Christ's Church Colossians 1:24-29 Idea – The central focus of Paul's life was Christ and his Church.

    We are in the seventh week of our series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” This letter was written to help us see Christ as supreme over all things that we struggle with and sufficient for our every need. So far, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Becomes Lukewarm Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 112 views

    The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity

    WHEN THE CHURCH BECOMES LUKEWARM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Theme: The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, open our hearts and minds to receive Your Word. Let Your Spirit convict us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Purpose Of The Church - Part One Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 56,045 views

    An overview of the Five Purposes of the church from the Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren.

    The Purpose of the Church Exodus 9:16 & Philipians 2:1-11 Part 1 – overview Everyone has a purpose. Everything we do that is worthwhile has a purpose God gave us the church with a purpose in mind…why is it that so many times the church seems so out of touch then? I think when the world, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Every Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,583 views

    1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Vision Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,918 views

    A church without a vision is lost, that vision must come from God.

    CHURCH OF EXCELLENCE: Vision! Proverbs 29:18; ; Nehemiah 2:1-18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) God makes it very clear that we are to have a vision of what He is doing in the world. He’s not just talking about setting goals and going after it, but he is wanting us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church, The Mission, The Presidential Election

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    What shall the Church’s response be to the disaster of 2008?

    Dedication of St. John Lateran Sunday, Nov 9 2008 In case this feast is somewhat confusing, let me just say that it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar. It has to do with being the Church. In the midst of the most divisive political season I have witnessed since the sixties, our Archbishop ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic