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  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    The Church That Tolerates

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    We are called to be a loving body that accepts all people where they stand, however, the example of Thyatira shows that lines must be drawn for the health of that loving body.

    THE CHURCH THAT TOLERATES. Since God created the human race, Satan has taken an active aggressive role against the human race. His goal is to divide and destroy. He wants to seduce us away from the protective arms of our Creator so that he can drag us away to share in his eternal destiny. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 22,082 views

    How does the Church in Smyrna compare to our Church? 2nd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church in Smyrna In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Today we will look at the 2nd church of revelation, the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 31,429 views

    How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 8, 2026
     | 101 views

    Every time we approach a national election we hear a great deal about the electoral college. Why do we have and Electoral College?

    The Electoral College was established to balance the power between the states and the federal government. (1)No single state could dominate the election process. Illus: For example, three or four swing states could get together an elect a president because of their large population. (2)The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostolic Church Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
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    The Apostolic Church" focuses on being a church grounded in Jesus, Spirit-led, and mission-driven. This sermon calls believers to embrace their identity as a sent people, united in truth, and empowered to impact the world.

    The church is not a building; it’s a living, breathing community of believers united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Throughout history, the term “apostolic” has often been linked to authority, leadership, or church structure. Yet, in its purest form, the term points back to the mission, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Comfortable Church

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 20, 2025
     | 389 views

    The sermon addresses the spiritual dangers of a comfortable, complacent church exemplified by the Laodicean church in Revelation. It warns against lukewarm faith, false security in material wealth, and neglecting Christ’s presence, urging repentance and renewed zeal for true spiritual riches.

    The Comfortable Church Sermon Manuscript Based on Revelation 3:14–22 (KJV) Incorporating excerpts from *The Narrow Road* by Thomas Andrufski and selected quotes from Charlie Kirk Idea based on the “Day’s of Praise” devotional by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 20, 2025 The sermon addresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Conflicts

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025
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    There are divisions in the Church today as there were in the early Church and there is little or nothing that we can do to completely eliminate it but it might be managed to remove rancour and bitterness.

    Church Conflicts. TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:10-13. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2024
     | 991 views

    Our purpose this morning is to make sure that we read through Acts 2 and highlight everything that God did on Pentecost Sunday. I want us to know the WHAT, but also the WHY.

    BIRTH OF THE CHURCH GENESIS 11:1-9 ACTS 2:1-41 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… OLDEST IN THE WORLD, wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies According to a report published by the Bank of Korea that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. So when did some of these old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022
     | 3,254 views

    The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

    SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church As Community Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2022
     | 2,931 views

    A final message on the church using the phrase 'perichoresis.'

    Connecting Community Acts 2:42-47 November 20, 2022 As I conclude my series on the church, I was thinking about what would be most helpful for us. I was thinking about a key word or words to propel us forward. What really struck me, was what we need to hear over and over and over again. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,916 views

    When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

    You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church On The Move

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 15, 2025
     | 172 views

    A great persecution arose against the church

    The Church on the Move Acts 8:1-17 There is a Yiddish proverb loosely based on Psalm 2 and James 4 that says, "We make plans and God laughs." This illustrates the truth of how we make our plans; however, unexpected events and things from the LORD alter those plans. Before going back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Communication Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 52 views

    The Communication of the Church

    Acts 13:14-39 The Communication of the Church I. The Preparation of the Gospel (14-16) Paul’s arrival in Antioch. A. The Synagogue - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. - those hungry for truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Constraint Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 64 views

    The Constraint of the Church

    Acts 15:1-12 The Constraint of the Church I. The Dispute for the Apostles 7 And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up... A. The Origin of the Dispute - 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Church Ushers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,558 views

    Highlight the importance of treating all members of the church equally, without partiality.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a pertinent issue that, as Christians, we must navigate with wisdom and grace. We're going to be exploring the danger of partiality in the church, an issue that's as relevant today as it was when James first penned his letter. To illustrate our ...read more

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