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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Church In The Next Generation

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025
     | 660 views

    Every generation is a new opportunity for the Church to continue the mission of Christ. The relevance and survival of the Church in the next generation depend on the spiritual foundation laid by today’s believers.

    THE CHURCH IN THE NEXT GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 78:5-7 "For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: That the generation to come might know them, even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    As Christ Loved The Church

    Contributed by Sylvan Finger on May 14, 2025
     | 308 views

    Theme: How does the image of marriage (according to Paul) show us the relationship between Christ and the church?

    O Lord, let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. If you are asked to submit to someone, how do you picture this happening? You probably think of obeying someone who is above you. Someone who has more authority than you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Church Members In Hell

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,742 views

    The saddest testimony of any church is that they have members in Hell. Why are there? We will dive into the subject and see why?

    This is our church’s 13th anniversary. 13 years ago, this week, a hand full of people met under God’s leadership for the purpose of founding a New Testament church. A bible preaching, bible believing, and the main reason this church is here today can be summed up in the simplest words…. Heaven…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Church - Words Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2023
     | 1,540 views

    Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day?

    Series: “The Healing Church 2023” Sermon #2: Healing Church – Words Thesis: Words our words carry the power to create a positive environment or a negative environment. Words create worlds – yes- the world’s around us are created by our words. What do your words sound like each day? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,556 views

    Pastors feed the young the milk, but serve up the meat even if it makes some folks choke.

    1 Peter 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:  3  If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.  Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to grow from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    A Church Fueled By Prayer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 120 views

    Prayer unlocks personal and churchwide renewal, bringing God’s transforming power to impossible situations and turning hearts and nations toward Christ.

    Introduction — When It Feels Like No One Is Listening Dr. Ralph D. Nichols of the University of Minnesota once spoke at a high school commencement when chaos broke out—crying babies, restless children, a small boy galloping up and down the aisle. Nichols tried every speaker’s trick to regain ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025
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    There’s no perfect church. Jesus commends a faithful church—Philadelphia—for keeping His Word and not denying His name. The question for us: not “Are we perfect?” but “Are we faithful?”

    Have you ever heard this expression before? “If you’re looking for the perfect church, and you find it – if you find the perfect church – well you better not join it because it won’t be perfect anymore.” I love this. And the reason is because no one is perfect, right? There’s no such thing as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message To The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,350 views

    This is the picture of the Church of Jesus Christ as it stands today. It is certainly the picture of the church in the last days. We have moved in our study from the days of the Apostles to the days of the Apostasy.

    Revelation 3:14-22 Message to the church of the Laodiceans 1/8/2023 Always remember that these letters to the churches can be viewed from three perspectives. 1.) Practically – These are real letters to real churches with real problems. 2.) Prophetically – These letters portray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: The Forgetful Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,077 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:1 (READ) 1. Today we begin to take a look at the individual churches that make up the SEVEN CHURCHES of Asia Minor that the GLORIFIED Christ is addressing through the Apostle John, beginning with the church of Ephesus. COMMENT: One thing had DRAWN these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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     | 2,259 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:12- “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” 1. When the GLORIFIED Christ first appeared to John, the apostle said that He had a “sharp double- edged sword protruding from His mouth”- Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thyatira: The Tolerant Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,316 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:18 (READ) 1. I am going to be FRANK with you, the letter to the church of Thyatira is the most CHALLENGING of all to PREACH. It just doesn’t sound very “JESUSEE”. (You know what I’m talking about it?) a. If you thought Christ’s words to Pergamum: the compromising ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sardis: The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,682 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:1-2a (READ) 1. Okay, I have a question for you, and I want to be completely honest. “How many of you have ever fallen asleep in church?” (I think some are ASLEEP right now and didn’t even hear the question.) 2. When Christ says, “WAKE UP!” He’s not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philadelphia: The Enduring Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:7 (READ) 1. Does a church have to be LARGE in number in order to EFFECTIVELY serve Christ? a. Ask the church of Sardis that we studied last week. COMMENT: From all indication of their REPUTATION, they were a LARGE, ACTIVE church, but they weren’t making an impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023
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     | 3,834 views

    Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

    ************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,201 views

    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed