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  • Steve Woods avatar

    The Enduring Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,944 views

    Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

    1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,772 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Building A Church

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    The church is people.

    Building a Church The church is people. I Cor 3:9 “For we are laborers together with God; ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s Building.” I Peter 2:5 “ye also as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Hinderances

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,361 views

    Some instances and obstacles the Church must deal with Today.

    In the Church today, as a Pastor and Preacher there are times we are faced with hinderances to the worship service. As Sons of God, we are to keep on the firing line and be instant in season and out of season. Let’s look at a few things ALL of God’s men are faced with. There is the pitch-fork ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Phonies In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    How to deal with false prophets.

    Phonies In The Church People get too excited about nut cases, which claim to be prophets of God and various other lads/lassies that get into all sorts of scams and jams. Many people lose faith because their hero or favorite alma mater takes a nosedive. First, none of us are exempt from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,024 views

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

    Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Kellett avatar

    A Devoted Church

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,390 views

    The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

    37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Called Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    Based on 1 Cor. 1:1-9 dealing who we are called to be as the church of Jesus Christ.

    The Troubled Triumphant Church 1 Cor 1:1-9 ‘The Called Church’ Thesis: We must know what kind of a church we are and what kind of church God expects us to be. Introduction: What would you think if you received in the church mail a letter rolled up in a tight scroll. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,412 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,581 views

    Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Head Of The Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,835 views

    The forth in a nine part series of messages from the book of Colossians. Deals with Christ as the Head of the Church, particularly His pre-eminence

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:18-22 Title: The Head of the Church Date: August 4, 2002 Introduction: Often the question arises in the local church, “who is the head of the church?” That question has caused conflict in many churches because often times there are those within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Serving Churches

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    What America needs is not more religion, but servants of the Most High God who will serve, proclaim and energize the Church.

    Serving Churches= Growing Churches A. What does the church really need to come alive today? Sometime ago Darrell Scott got the privilege to address the House Judiciary subcommittee. His daughter Rachel Joy Scott was one of victims of the Columbine High School massacre. Here is a synopsis of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,621 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Commitment To The Church" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,945 views

    The church needs to be able to count on us.

    Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Jesus And The Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

    Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational