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  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Faith Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
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     | 6,272 views

    What should faith look like in a church body?

    Faith Church Philippians 1:27-30 Many times over the years I am asked what kind of church do I want to pastor or what kind of church is Gap Creek. Sometimes that question is asked because to be a great church requires a lot of change. Most churches are unaware of what needs to change in order for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Room In The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015
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     | 7,577 views

    There is supposed to be no room in the Church for what Paul covers with the Ephesians in this passage.

    No room at church Ephesians 4:17-32 Ill. I asked a Methodist preacher one time if he was having mice problems like we were in the Baptist Church. He said, “No, our attendance is so good now, we don’t have room for mice so they moved out.” Eph 4:17 Now this I say and testify in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 6,546 views

    Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

    Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And Minister

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 11, 2020
     | 2,457 views

    An ordination message for a youth minister.

    We are here tonight on serious business. I have the privilege and responsibility of speaking to you concerning the church and minister relationship. The church, as we know it, was founded on the Day of Pentecost, in Acts 2, but it was in the plan of God from eternity past. At first, there was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What! Church! Series

    Contributed by Karl Popke on Dec 19, 2019
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    What is the Church about? Why do we go to church? The Church has a mission, it has a goal. Jesus calls us to represent the kingdom of God. We are to be living messengers noted by Jesus prayer in Jn. 17: 23, "May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me."

    Frances Chan is an amazing man. Loves Jesus, loves the Church, loves the lost, and has a powerful way of expressing it. I love it. So, some of what I will be sharing comes from his talks on the Mission of the Church. I. Why have Church? What is church? What’s church about? - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vision Is Jesus

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 18, 2013
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     | 4,611 views

    A message focusing on the Vision of growing the local church, moving on from the past and embracing the vision of obeying Christ and investing in his leadership for the future.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 26, 2011 David Simpson The Vision is Jesus Hebrews 12:2 Ten years ago our water fountain (in the church hallway) sprung a leak and flooded the building, I came in to find my old office area covered with an inch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
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     | 11,217 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Spouses Develop Emotional Intimacy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 4,784 views

    "Recently I received a phone call from a friendly-sounding person who told me she wanted to make my life easier. She called me by my first name and warmly asked how my day was going."

    Let the Holy Spirit Enhance Intimacy in Your Relationship Illustration: I am a companion of all who fear You. —Psalm 119:63 Two men were neighbors—one had opened his heart to Christ and the other had not. The believer witnessed often; the other ignored him. One day the Christian answered a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fellowship Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020
     | 4,193 views

    We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

    Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2015
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     | 23,013 views

    With all the occupations of day to day living Christians and churches need these Mountains to direct our life so that we can live according to Christ's Great mission. If we don't we will live our life for either the most urgent or pressing need, or, for

    THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 22:36-39 & 28:17-20 Church growth is the most study subject of the last few decades. The thrust of most the Church Growth and Church health books and conferences I've read or been able to view could and usually are summed up as: A great commitment to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
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    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Memorable Church

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 11, 2003
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     | 2,659 views

    Thankfulness -- As Paul remembered his support by the believers in Thessalonica, and how they are part of his ministry, we also must live a life of gratitude for our support system.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor A Lord’s Supper Meditation August 10, 2003 1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Bright avatar

    Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025
     | 581 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Church On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025
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     | 2,709 views

    Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

    A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Me A Believer

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 19, 2005
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     | 4,142 views

    What do others say about how you lead your life before others at work, at church, or at home? Is the way you behave at church different than the way you behave at work. Do you lead a life of persuasion that constantly tells others that you are a Christian

    Consider Me a Believer. Acts 16:1-15 Think back if you can about your spiritual life in the Lord. Think back to the people you’ve brought to the Lord. Think back to the many Bible studies that you’ve attended, the sermons you’ve heard, the places where you heard them. Think back to your baptism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel