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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Bible And The Catholic Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    A Side by side comparison of the Catholic Church and the Bible.Has the Catholic Church adopted the ways of the Sadducees and Pharisees?

    The Death of a Pope. The Bible and the Catholic Church. There has been many an article written about the death of the Pope of Rome. Many in the Catholic Church are praising him on His works and even saying that he was just about as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Measure Of A Church's Value

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    “What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

    The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,494 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 If I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, what would you say? The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. So many people in churches all over, including here at EBC don’t know who their deacons are. Very few doctrines are as misunderstood in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Playing Favorites At Church" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,195 views

    Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

    “Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christ-Like Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 8,222 views

    There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

    The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission Of The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,321 views

    The great commission of the church is to spread the Word of God to reach people with the Good News of Christ.

    Prayer- Introduction- We began last week looking at the church of God. I say the church of God because there are churches not asking God for help or following God directions for the church and if you look close at that church, you’ll see that they do not have the anointing and power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,315 views

    Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

    The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church On Mission - Going! Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025
     | 468 views

    Do you believe God called you just to study? To live in Vienna, to get a job, find a spouse, to have a family, to settle down, to live the good life or is there an even greater calling on your life?

    I have recently been reading a book called, The Sound of Life's Unspeakable Beauty written by a master violin maker - “a luthier.” The author described all that is involved in making a beautiful instrument visually and acoustically. He drew an analogy of the crafting of a violin to the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 255 views

    A Spirit-filled church receives the power of the Holy Spirit to witness for Christ, live in unity, and finish God’s final mission.

    There is a picture of the church in the book of Acts that stands as both our history and our calling. It is a picture of a community awakened, empowered, and united by the Holy Spirit for the fulfillment of God’s final purpose in the world. Acts does not begin with a church capable of such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Healing Church Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 24, 2023
     | 1,564 views

    A church/ ministry that creates a healing environment and literally sees healing taking place is a church that focuses on the Good News of Jesus and on making right decision in life.

    “The Healing Church 2023” Opening Remarks: Disclaimer on the screen – options for kids and teens to go to for this sensitive topic and message. Pastor Marlon and I attended the AACC Convention in Nashville Tn. last week and I was pressed by the Holy Spirit to talk about us being a healthy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Tips For Planting And Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Paul’s principles and practices of planting and growing new fellowships

    Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Illustration:We can thank God for the great work He is doing through the church planting movement of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention. Recently, it was reported that 1,751 churches were started in North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Intentional Church Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    Fourth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Intentional Life: Going to Church INTRODUCTION: This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    When God brought the Gentiles in it was a major hurdle for some of the Jewish Christians. How did they deal with the divisive fall out? How can we practice what God taught them?

    We really need to review where we’ve been to appreciate where we are in Acts 15. Here it is in a nutshell. Just before he ascended back to heaven, Jesus commissioned the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for power from God to accomplish the witnessing work of bringing the gospel to the whole world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,290 views

    Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Building An Attractive Church"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    If you were looking for a church to serve as your home church, what kind of church would you look for?

    Lexington Church Of God, March 16th, 2003 PM Service “Building An Attractive Church” Text: Acts 2:41-47 (KJV) 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God