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  • John Bright avatar

    The Church In Chains Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
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    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ligaments Of The Church

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 27, 2022
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    with a worldwide Pandemic plaguing us for the past two years, our culture suffers from profound loneliness, but God calls us into a church family of rich relationships.

    Ligaments of the Church Ephesians 4:12-16 Have you ever thought much about ligaments? You know what I am talking about, right? Ligaments. …the things that hold our skeletal system together. Ligaments are the super strong fibrous connectors that hold our bones together. They are different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Child-Sized House

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 2, 2009
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    Let us commit to building a church building with room for personal response to Christ and not business as usual; with room for spontaneity and not control; with room for those who need healing and not for exploitation.

    When our children were small, we often took them to the Smithsonian museums, to try and cram a little culture into heads usually preoccupied with cartoons or sports. The best place to go was the Museum of American History, because there were so many different kinds of exhibits and so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drunk In The Church

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2011
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    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 11 regarding Paul's thoughts regarding their error and their ideal.

    Text: 1 Cor 11:17-34, Title: Drunk in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: In spite of his tendency to project sometimes speculative imaginative scenarios in his more popular study You Wretched Corinthians! Hans Frör well captures the connection between 11:2–16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations Of Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019
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    Discussing the leadership that exists within the church

    Foundation of Ministry Christianity 101 Series CCCAG November 10, 2019 Prayer for Veterans and message Scripture- Ephesians 4: 1, 4:11-12 Intro: In 2001 and 2002 I was serving as an interim pastor at the first church I ever attended as an adult. We had some newer believers coming into the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kissing In Church Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 22, 2005
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    Heavenly greetings adorn the final chapter of Romans. Holy kisses resound where happy families unite in joy and celebration. How wonderful is the family of God!

    Romans 16 I love the warmth that you find in these greetings! Romans has the most extensive list of names for personal greeting of all the New Testament letters. This is especially interesting since Paul had never been to Rome. It indicates something of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Type Of Church

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Secon

    I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the people went away to eat and drink at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rediscover Church

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
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    Rediscovering the purpose and practice of our faith

    Rediscover Church Introduction: I remember when I was teenager going to a church right after I became a Christian and I remember it being like family. I remember this deep connection that everyone had. There was a close friendship between everyone. and we were constantly involved in each ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

    7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 30, 2021
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    The past year has seen the church "scattered" from our traditional routines and practices. What do we do now?

    The Scattered Church Following the Spirit / Samaritans; Simon the magician converts; Philip (evangelist) / Acts 8:1–25   • Lots of changes in this COVID era and what is becoming the post-COVID world. • How we work, go to the dr., shop, visit with folks, go to school, even “go to church” has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge - Reloaded

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 9, 2012
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     | 5,554 views

    When Jesus talked about a "church growth" plan, He told the disciples, first and foremost, to pray to the Lord of the harvest.

    Help Wanted Prayer Challenge Reloaded TCF Sermon January 8, 2012 The unemployment rate has been in the news a lot. As our nation’s, and indeed the world’s economy struggles, businesses are challenged to make enough to pay the workers they need to do the job. So some businesses make do with less ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running With A Limp

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011
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     | 19,151 views

    4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

    Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Richardson avatar

    Consider Me A Believer

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    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

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    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are The Church

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
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     | 4,275 views

    Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

    Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran