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  • Larry Schoonover avatar

    Church In A Headlock

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    Carnal Christianity restricts the will and work of God. Does your lifestyle put your "Church in a headlock?"

    "CHURCH IN A HEADLOCK" (Text: 2 Cor. 6:12 NKJ) 3/9/2003 By:Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: (Read Text) - then repeat this partial: "...you are restricted by your own affections." What is a "restriction"? [Webster:] - "to restrain within bounds; to limit" {restrain = "to hold back; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Missional Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 3,671 views

    The focus of this sermon is that the church not only is about the sending short and long-term missionaries, but that the Church exists for missions and that every Christian is a missionary.

    We have been going through a six-part series called The Nature of the Church. You may recall when I started the series I said that there were basically three aspects that help give definition to the church. I said the church was Christ initiated. The church is a spiritual community. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Church Aflame Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,485 views

    When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Lost Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations and each other.

    The Lost Church. In the Times of the End. In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shepherding The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    Christian leaders should do their work faithfully and accordingly.

    SHEPHERDING THE CHURCH 1 Peter 5:1-5 November 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There appears to be a hymn for virtually every profession: Dentists: Crown Him with Many Crowns Contractors: The Church’s One Foundation Obstetricians: Come, Labor On Golfers: There Is a Green Hill Far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cursing In The Church

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011
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     | 3,609 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding some foundational truths about spiritual gifts.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:1-11, Title: Cursing in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.23.11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul seems to calm down a bit after his passionate commands regarding the love among the family of God and the Lord’s Supper. And he goes back to answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostolic Church

    Contributed by James Thornton on Sep 17, 2012
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    The church is not an organization but an organism.

    Many people try to fit the church into a mold they think is best suited. In other words, they try to force the church in to a function they think will fit within the framework they have established. The one size fit all pattern does not work for the church. The church is not rules regulations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Mystery Empowered Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    In Christ, the Church has been empowered to change the world and - thus equipped - called to do just that!

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 2. A MYSTERY EMPOWERED (Eph. 1:15-23) Introduction: When I look back at how God brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but notice that he did so through a multitude of ordinary people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Revealed Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    The Mystery of The Body, the Church, is revealed to Paul and through him to us in all it’s splendor and purpose.

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 1. THE BODY REVEALED (Eph. 3:1-13) INTRODUCTION: MYSTERY. Everybody loves a mystery, don’t they? In most contexts today, to speak of a mystery is to speak of “something completely unknown and perhaps even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,671 views

    We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

    Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Spiritually Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,056 views

    Encourages the church to rise, stirred by the Spirit of God, to bring hope and clarity in a world filled with fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to stand before you all today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine symphony that our Heavenly Father is ...read more

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    Thankful For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 2, 2018
     | 7,542 views

    Of the many blessings we enjoy through our relationship with Christ, I am especially thankful for the fellowship with those of like faith. I am blessed to be part of the church, the body of Christ.

    Thankful for the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing particular blessings received through our relationship with Christ, and the thankfulness we should possess for those blessings. As I pondered all I have received in Christ, one of the greatest blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Evangelism And The Church.

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    An outreach plan for the church

    Adherents.com (National & World Religion Statistics - Church Statistics - World Religions) Christianity, if taken as a whole, is the largest world religion 2.1 billion Christians in the world, or 33% of the total population. NOTE - Which they include Catholic, Protestant, eastern Orthodox, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist