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  • Ron Theis avatar

    The Ministry Of The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009
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    This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,925 views

    First John 2:12-17 teaches us about the church and the world.

    Scripture False teachers were spreading heresy about knowing God. In his First Letter, John wrote to encourage the church regarding their assurance of salvation. John had been coming down hard on the false teachers. He had also given clear tests about how one could be sure that one has fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Comfortable Church

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 20, 2025
     | 127 views

    The sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of a comfortable, complacent church exemplified by the Laodicean church in Revelation. It warns against lukewarm faith, false security in material wealth, and neglecting Christ’s presence, urging repentance and renewed zeal for true spiritual riches.

    The Comfortable Church Sermon Manuscript Based on Revelation 3:14–22 (KJV) Incorporating excerpts from *The Narrow Road* by Thomas Andrufski and selected quotes from Charlie Kirk Idea based on the “Day’s of Praise” devotional by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 20, 2025 The sermon addresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Illegal Tender

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,983 views

    To protect its integrity the church must take the responsibility of discerning between true and false believers.

    Have you ever held a counterfeit bill? It can have all the appearances of the real thing. Most people are not able to immediately recognize one. However, a trained eye can quickly detect fake currency, because certain telltale flaws betray a bill's lack of genuineness. United States law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Jezebel In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,726 views

    What happens when a church begins to tolerate just a little bit of evil? The study is a consideration of this particular question.

    “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,566 views

    The Lord had three things to commend this church for, but the rebuke brought focus to the very real problem of loosing your love for Christ.

    As I believe the Lord is leading, it is imperative for us to consider exactly what type of church Jesus desires to have. While opinions and ideas could, and probably would run rampant concerning that topic, there is one place the answer may be clearly found. That is in God’s Word. While many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleeping In Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,270 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Undivided Church Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,894 views

    Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

    SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,431 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,335 views

    The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,857 views

    The Church In Prayer. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Following Jesus requires action! We see that action in two ways: • The context is evangelism (sharing our faith with others); • Last week you probably noted that • Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin (Jewish court); • Their crime verse 2 tells us was: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Hope Of The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 24, 2014
     | 5,660 views

    Jesus is where Christians place all our hope. The letters to Smyrna and Philadelphia in Revelation 2 and 3 express this hope to us and encourages us to remain faithful.

    HOPE OF THE CHURCH Revelation 2:8-11 & Revelation 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION… HOPE IN HYMNS #1 A Lamp In the Night #2 Great is Thy Faithfulness #3 My Only Hope is in the Lord #4 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less [transition] BACKGROUND OF THE CITIES We are continuing our look at the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2024
     | 1,394 views

    This is the seventh and last Bible study in the series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
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     | 10 views

    Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

    Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

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