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  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Laodicea Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    Number 7 in series: Laodicea "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    SERMON.857 SEE # 532, Seven Churches # 7, Laodicea “ARE WE A CHURCH AT EASE?” “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Laodicea Baptist Church?” REVELATION 3:14-22 (READ NOW) PAGE # 1917 A FARMER LIVED ALONE ON HIS FARM, EXCEPT FOR HIS BELOVED DOG. HE HAD THIS DOG FOR YEARS. SADLY, HIS DOG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Hinderances

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 16, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 5,353 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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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 45,169 views

    If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church That Compromised

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    We must never compromise our stand.

    THE CHURCH WHO COMPROMISED REVELATION 2:12-17 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Church

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,505 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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    The Tolerate Church

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    When the church is afraid to say anything, they will soon fall to anything.

    THE TOLERATE CHURCH (Revelation 2:18-29) And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Church

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    The birth of the early church / an Intro to Acts/

    The New Church Acts 1:1-4 I. Introduction a. The book of Acts is a first-hand account of the beginnings of the church. But, the book of Acts is more than history. It tells us about the love of Jesus for the world, and how that love was poured out to the ends of the earth. I think it is fitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 20,001 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

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,087 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Devoted Church

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,370 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
     | 10,580 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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    To The Church Of Sardis Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 17, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,754 views

    How does the Church in Sardis compare to our Church. 5th in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Sardis In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Smyrna the Church in Pergamum and the Church in Thyatira. Today we will look at the Church in Sardis and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 40,575 views

    How does the church of Philadelphia compare to our church? 6th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Philadelphia In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira and Sardis. Today we will examine the Church of Philadelphia and not only how our church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on May 23, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 24,260 views

    How does the Church of Laodicea compare to our Church? 7th in the series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Laodicea Last week we studied the Church of Philadelphia, an almost perfect church. Today we will look at the last church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most despised of the seven churches. Today we are looking at the lukewarm church of Laodicea. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Order In The Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,644 views

    Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist