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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3 Signs Of The Second Coming In The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,243 views

    We continue this our 3 series on the second coming of Jesus Christ that reveal signs within the church. May we be ready and expecting God's son's imminent return.

    #3 Signs of second coming in the church. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Are expecting the IMMINENT RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST? 1. In the church. 2. In Israel. 3. In nature. 4. In world politics. 5. In society. 6. In technology. 7. In Biblical prophecies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Living Wisely As Canadian Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    Some thoughts on what it means to "obey the king" in today’s "pagan" society and government.

    Living Wisely as Canadian Christians Eccl. 8:2-6 and Romans 13:1-10 (NLT) Happy 134th birthday Canada! All across the land today many impressive speakers with impressive speaking ability will try to pump up the sometimes not so hot Canadian patriotism. Fireworks, great performers doing their stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Wisdom That Establishes Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 230 views

    This chapter teaches that destinies are secured, lives are governed, and kingdoms are preserved through divine wisdom.

    THE WISDOM THAT ESTABLISHES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:1-28 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Isaiah 33:6; Matthew 7:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Solomon had just ascended the throne under divine direction and strong foundational counsel from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Shuler avatar

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Series

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    Leaders who fail to tithe should not be permitted to make decisions governing the body of Christ.

    Why Have You Done This To Us? Joshua 7 Robbery in any nation is a serious crime. It can result in various forms of punishment. Some people loose a hand while others spend time in prison. Stealing is also a crime in the Kingdom of God, as we shall see in our lesson today. Historically, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Is The Church Keeping You From God? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    to help my audience to recognize the Church realistically, change what can be changed, and to accept it as a group that will also always have flaws

    Early in the morning of Sunday, August 13, 1961, the East German government began to block off East Berlin and the GDR from West Berlin with barbed wire and antitank obstacles. Most Berliners were asleep while it was done. Streets were torn up, and barricades of paving stones were erected. Tanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    On This Rock (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,615 views

    The second sermon in a short series on the Church.

    On This Rock (Part Two) Text: Acts 1:1 – 11 If you remember from last time we talked about how you can learn about something by looking at its origin or it’s beginning. And we’re looking at the Church. Last Sunday we saw how Jesus is the originator of the Church. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Parker avatar

    Healthy Church Part 2 (Fellowship) Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    We have been looking at what a healthy church should look like. We decided a couple weeks ago that we would us e the model of the early church that is recorded for us in Acts chapter two. We noted that the early church was a healthy one and we could tell

    The Healthy Church Part 2 Fellowship Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God’s Case Against The Christ-Rejecting Court Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,653 views

    The Lord will never lose a legal case, so here’s what we should do: 1. Put your name on God's witness list. 2. Be persuaded of God's ultimate victory. 3. Pledge your full allegiance to the Lord.

    God’s Case against the Christ-Rejecting Court Acts 7:37-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7, Stephen has been on trial for his strong faith in Jesus Christ. And this was no small matter. This wasn’t a high school debate. Stephen was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Forsake The Tube, Not The Gathering

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 23, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    God's people need to faithfully gather as the Church, especially as we see the Day of the Lord approaching

    Forsake the Tube, Not the Gathering Text: Hebrews 10:23-25 Church, what I’m going to be talking with you about this morning is very important. Of course I believe that when God’s Word is being exposited, it’s ALWAYS important. But what we’re talking about today is something that has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Most Overlooked Key To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 24,416 views

    Acts 6 tells us that after the church met the needs of its widows, the "disciples multiplied greatly". What caused this dramatic explosion of growth and what can we learn from that?

    Back in the 17th Century, there was a German preacher named August Francke. He had seen the homeless children in his city and was so moved by their living conditions that he decided to found an orphanage for them. But as is often the case with such ministries, money was always tight, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Role Of The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 12, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    A sermon that highlights 4 key Roles of the Church especially in uncertain times.

    To have a proper understanding and appreciation of the role of the church in the 21st century, we must begin by defining the church and the 21st century. What is the Church? 1 Corinthians 12:13 tells us that ‘for by one Spirit we were all baptised into one body – whether Jews or Greeks, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Wisdom For Living From The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 28, 2018
     | 6,652 views

    1. Walk in the Way of Christ (vs. 23). 2. Observe our opposition (vs. 23-29). 3. Find help from godly friends (vs. 30-31). 4. Remember the good that government can do (vs. 31-41).

    Wisdom for Living from the Word of God The Book of Acts - Part 70 Acts 19:23-41 (Initial reading: vs. 23-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 18, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture, Paul was on his third missionary journey. His team was reaching many people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Office Of The Prohet

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 7,601 views

    The prophetic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the p

    The office of the prophet Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Office Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    The pastoral ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the pa

    The Office of the Pastor Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Office Of A Teacher

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,220 views

    The teaching ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of th

    The Office of a Teacher Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic