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  • John Bright avatar

    The Church In Chains Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,213 views

    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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     | 2,332 views

    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

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 3,038 views

    Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

    Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are The Church

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,514 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

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,300 views

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    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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    What Is A Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
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     | 10,925 views

    Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

    What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity, Maturity And Service

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2018
     | 6,649 views

    There is no organization more powerful than the Church—it is ordained in Christ and for His glory.

    Each week at the meeting of a local Rotary club, a different member gave a brief statement about his job. Eventually it was the minister’s turn; he stood up and said: "I'm with a global enterprise. We have branches in every country in the world. We have our representatives in nearly every ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What The Queen Of Sheba Saw

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,974 views

    This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the church to present the work of God with excellence, it is what the world is looking for. Let’s do our best!

    1 Kings 10:1-29 (KJV) And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions. 2And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,131 views

    The only way to fulfill the purpose of the church and of being a Christian is to be committed to opening people’s minds to receive Christ Jesus and eternal life.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: When I was in high school, I could not understand why it was necessary for me to take subjects like history, algebra, geometry or chemistry. --- Perhaps the reason I felt that way was because those were the hardest classes for me. --- Regardless, no one could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On!

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    Our purpose as a church is to win souls to Christ, connect them to the body of Christ, train disciples, and send leaders to every nation of the world.

    Whole Lot of Shaking Going On! Acts 4:31 NKJV And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. I. “When they had prayed, the place was shaken” Acts 4:31 NKJV A. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,328 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Change Your Clothes Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 18,643 views

    It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

    Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,088 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 things you must do in order to grow up as a Christian.

    Sunday Morning January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Church On The Rocks [#7] GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Introduction: 1. Remember how it felt to be young? I still am so I don’t have to remember anything. I can remember as a child how bad I wanted to be grown up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brandon Hatfield avatar

    The Table

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 26, 2007
     | 7,465 views

    Visual Sermon comparing our walk with Christ to a Table. Very powerful if done right and if the concepts are taken and made to fit your church.

    “The Table” (For this sermon you need to set up a very elegant dinner table complete with chairs and food, anything to make it look inviting. You’ll understand as you read the text.) Want to know a staggering statistic? Did you know that nearly 1/3 of the world’s population call themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Crippled Begger Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,753 views

    Everybody says they want to be like the New Testment Church, maybe we should look at what it will take to become the New Testment Chruch

    Acts 3:1-10 The Crippled Beggar Introduction A. In the 1990’s everybody wanted to be like Mike B. Like Mike if I could be like mike C. Mike obviously referring to Michael Jordan D. And why not, he was the best player in the NBA E. Made some amazing shots F. Led his team to 6 titles G. Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance