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  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    Article #11 - The Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
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     | 5,890 views

    The Eleventh Article of Faith in the Church of the Nazarene looks at the nature and purpose of the Church.

    Article of Faith #11 - The Church Date: Sunday, August 15, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell During my experience as a student at Eastern Nazarene College, there were very few times when I was reminded that I was a non-Nazarene at a Nazarene college. You might think that I often felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,077 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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    Thyatira: The Church Of Corruption Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption

    Thyatira: The Church of Corruption 18"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are bright like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: 19"I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 10,797 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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    Who's Killing The Church?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    Reformation Sunday. As in Luther’s Day, those who will kill the church are those who have no hope for its future, no respect for its past, and no presence in its present.

    Near the Tower of London there stands an ancient parish church called "All Hallows". Just inside the wall enclosing the graveyard at All Hallows there is a large sign, placed so that tourists leaving the Tower may read it. The sign at "All Hallows" cites a bit of history and then raises a pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dispute And Debate In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Our Church Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 12, 2015
     | 6,909 views

    When phrases like "At my church..." or "I was at her church and..." remain unchallenged, they fill our sub-consciences and begin to subtly affect our attitude about the church.

    “Cross Currents: It’s Our Church” Colossians 1:18-29 “At our church…” “Well my church…” “I was at Swindoll’s church and…” “She was saying that at her church…” Familiar phrases – ones we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 389 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Churches-Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 16, 2025
     | 170 views

    Ephesus was a large and important city in the Roman Empire. Paul and others preached the Gospel, won people to Christ, and wrote them a letter. Now it was time for another letter, this one coming from Jesus Himself.

    The Seven Churches-Ephesus (Note: this message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on October 19, 2025 but it is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Ephesus. This city was one of the largest in the Roman Empire. At the time, Ephesus was a thriving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Called Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

    `Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leaders And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
     | 25,108 views

    Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

    Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Practicing In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
     | 5,801 views

    Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

    Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Act In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,470 views

    When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Christ And His Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

    Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Living Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,287 views

    A sermon for Reformation Sunday. The Living Church of the Living God has a Biblical mandate to uphold and hold forth the Living Word.

    (Upholder of the truth) “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox