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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Happy Home And A Cooking Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    To have a "Happy Home" and a Church which cooks...requires us to do it God’s way.

    * Years ago my dad taught me a lesson which I remember till today. As usual, I had to learn it the hard way. As I recall, he sent me into the yard to remove a rose bush. Instead of doing what he said and “digging it up”, I cut it off just below the ground and roughed up the dirt like I had dug ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Church More Interesting

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,625 views

    What if Jesus showed up where we live?

    Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About The Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

    (based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rob Jansons avatar

    Why Geckos Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,994 views

    Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

    We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    What Is The Spirit Saying To The Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    This sermon is on the subject of spiritual renewal and was preached as preparation for a Lay Renewal Weekend and to call for commitment of the church to participate in the spiritual event.

    This is the Revelation of God to the Church concerning Jesus Christ. A revelation is an unveiling, it is a making known of that which has been hidden. This unveiling is that which God gave unto John that his servants might be shown the things which must come to pass. It’s in light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Move God To Move The Church

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Learn how to move God to change things.

    THE BELIEVERS PRAYER Purpose: To learn about the believers prayer. What was it about their prayer that moved God. When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Callen avatar

    7 Truths About The Church

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

    7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Who Cares About Church? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,162 views

    Too often we think of salvation only in terms of our "personal salvation." But Jesus not only saves us as individuals, He saves us to be part of His local body. Jesus cares enough about His local churches that He is pictured as walking in our midst. How

    1. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our mediator 2. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our purity 3. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our judge 4. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our authority I am as excited as I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Building The Church - Serving The Lord

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    A message of exhortation when it comes to working in the church FOR the Lord.

    Building the Church and Serving the Lord Joshua 1:7-9 Introduction Go to the book of Joshua. This morning, we are going to examine some words of encouragement from the Joshua, which was given to him directly from the Lord. I want you to see how it applies to your life in all facets, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Church Community

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 28, 2008
     | 3,609 views

    The church must restore the sense of deep and loving fellowship. The church must come together in unity once again.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CHURCH COMMUNITY THEME: THE CHURCH BECOMES A SPECIAL COMMUNITY FOR GOD’S PEOPLE. TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 At the end of the Civil War in Richmond, Virginia, on the Sunday after the surrender, a worship service was held in one of the historic church buildings in the city. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    My Money & God's Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,811 views

    Why do People get so angry when you talkk about Money?

    My Money & God’s Church Hot Potatoes that make People HOT!! - Part 3 People have a lot of questions that are rarely addressed in most churches, including this one; questions that fall into two broad categories. The first category has to do with our personal practices of giving. "Do I really have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Externally Focused: Unleashing The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    We need to move our focus out of the walls of the church building and onto others. If we do that then the church can be unleashed to do what the church was called to do.

    Externally Focused: Unleashing the Church Introduction: I believe God wants us as the Church to impact the world in which we live in. I believe that God wants all people to come to a saving knowledge of Him. I believe He has commissioned us with the responsibility to carry that message into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Philadelphia: The Church Of The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,929 views

    Seven Letters to Seven Churches (6th in series).

    PHILADELPHIA: THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 INTRO: The church at Philadelphia was a very special church. It was one of the two churches of the seven that didn’t receive any criticism, condemnation, or blame. In fact, Jesus said that the day will come when all will know that “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Prophecy Of Damascus And The Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,895 views

    Last in a series on Bible prophecy. Deals with the prophecy of Damascus and the resurrections.

    For the last six weeks we’ve been taking a close look at Biblical prophecy and how current events appear to be fulfilling some of the prophecies given in the Old Testament over 2,000 years ago. We started out with the rapture of the church, the snatching away of believers before the judgments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist