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  • Bledar Valca avatar

    The Portrait Of The Church

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,854 views

    How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

    The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,773 views

    This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Old Clothes, New Clothes"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,334 views

    A sermon about growing into the image of God.

    “Old Clothes, New Clothes” Colossians 3:8-17 Researchers at the University of California, San Diego recently came out with a study showing that, supposedly, people and their dogs often look alike. In the study, a panel of judges was able to match 16 out of 25 pure bread dogs with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cleansed Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 13, 2019
     | 4,001 views

    CHURCHES MUST BE ON GUARD AGAINST THE MODERN DAY INFLUX OF UNBIBLICAL DOCTRINE THAT CAN INVADE IT'S WALLS.

    A CLEANSED CHURCH REVELATION 2:18-29 THIS IS THE FOURTH OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT JESUS GIVES TO SEVEN CHURCHES IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF WHAT IS NOW TURKEY. EACH OF THESE CHURCHES HAS A PARTICULAR CHARACTERISTIC THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO OUR CHURCH TODAY FOR IT’S ADVANCEMENT. EPHESUS WAS A LARGE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

    Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Think Straight Be Straight Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

    1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Relationships Are Done Here Series

    Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,120 views

    “How Relationships Are Done Here!” - Working out Christlikeness within the relationships of a local church.

    Christlikeness Displayed in the Church “How Relationships Are Done Here!” Colossians 3:12-17 I. God Does… 1. Chooses us (12) 2. Forgives us (13) II. We do Through His Power : 1. Put on a “heart of”: a. Compassion (12) b. Kindness (12) c. Humility (12) d. Gentleness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,842 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Honeymoon Ends Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    This sermon examines believers and churches that move away from their first love (honeymoon love).

    When my wife and I first married I received a rebuke from one of our senior adult members. I jokingly stated that we were still on our honeymoon. The way I expressed myself made it sound as if the honeymoon was coming to an end. This senior adult lady informed me that "the honeymoon should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 3 Good News Sharing

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,410 views

    The way we were or how church was meant ot be, had the key foundation of being gospel Sharing. You can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    When we look at the size of the early church in the upper room (about 120 people) and read of the many thousands of people who were added to that church - 3000, 5000 people in such a short period of time, it was amazing and clearly something only God could do. Something I believe we can dare to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Molecular Church

    Contributed by Dennie Mitchel on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,717 views

    Since individuals are the church at its most basic level; how are we supposed to live?

    The Molecular Church In 1665, the English physicist Robert Hooke looked at a sliver of cork through a microscope lens and noticed it was made up of individual parts. He realized that cork was made up of smaller sections he called cells because they looked like the cells that monks lived in. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,193 views

    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 19, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Part two of a five-part worship series "Share The Gospel."

    How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 2 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Marriage For His Son!

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast. 1. Kingdom no doubt is the church. 2. The King is the God the Father. 3. The Son is none other than Jesus Christ. 4. The marriage is the uniting of Jesus and His church. 5. The servants

    A Marriage for His Son! Sept. 5, 1999 AM (NKJV) Matt. 22:1-14 Matt. 22:1-14 The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast. 1. Kingdom no doubt is the church. 2. The King is the God the Father. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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