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The 7 Churches + Ephesus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 19, 2024

Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the positions of the Lampstands.

January 20, 2024 In the 1st chapter of Revelation, the focus of the vision was entirely on the Being walking in the midst of the Lampstands and not on the Lampstands themselves. Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 1:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church As One Body

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 20, 2024

Are you a participant in the growth of the church, or are you a bird sitting in its branches pooping on people?

“I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word; that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:20-21 What is a church? Webster’s dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 111:1, Ephesians 5:23, Hebrews 13:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Church Corruption

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2022

Jesus wanted to end the corruption of the Temple leaders. Is the same thing happening today? Whenever a group of humans creates an organization eventually corruption seeps in. However, this is preventable.

End Church Corruption John 2:13-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 And He made a scourge of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church That Makes An Impact Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

Churches make an impact for the gospel when the testimony of their lips is backed up by the testimony of their lives.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Churches Of Asia Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #1: This introduction contains and quick overview of The Seven Churches of Asia, showing how they represent periods of time in the church age, culminating with the present day; thus showing that we are nearing the end.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Introduction Throughout history people have found Revelation to be a confusing book, and some have even said that it is completely useless. So, why in the world should we study Revelation? Turn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is His Body

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2023

Who are saints? Who are holy ones? Who are Christ's body?

Who are saints? Who are these “holy and faithful people” (CEB), also called “God's people” (CEV), and “God’s holy people” (NIV, NLT) that Paul is writing to? Are saints the church? Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Light A Fire In The Church

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

The Church needs to light a fire for three reasons 1. Because the world is Cold 2. Because the Church is lukewarm 3. Because the Devil won't come out until the Fire gets hot.

“Light a Fire in the Church” Acts 28:2-6 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Pastor / Teacher Introduction: Story of the Athiest. A Story is told of an Athiest that lived across the street from the church and would never come across the street to the church. On several occassions member and the Pastor had invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Church & Nation

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2023

Christians ought to be a nation's best citizens, but are we fully in the kingdom or is our loyalty divided?

Are Christians fully part of a kingdom not of this world or do we have divided loyalties? Was Paul imprisoned by Rome and hated by his own nation for his faith? How did he encourage us to live? Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost - A Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 8, 2023

The Day of PENTECOST finally arrived. The company of believers were still together in the upper room....

September 09, 2023 There were 3 feasts on the Jewish Calendar, known as the Pilgrim Feasts, that required all able-bodied men to go to Jerusalem: • Passover – Comes at the beginning of the “Feast of Unleavened Bread,” which lasts for 7 days – celebrating the liberation of the Israelites from ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32, Acts 1:6-8, Acts 2:14-36, Ephesians 6:10-18, Revelation 3:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church And Its Role

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The church should be a vitally important part of your life.

I. The authority of the church. (vs. 3) A. Supported by the Holy Spirit 1. The church’s actions should be led by the Spirit. (v.28) 2. God moves through His church. 3. This factor should not be ignored. 4. Do not become over individualized that we ignore the work of the church by God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Going Astray

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Sep 19, 2023

Paul is concerned that the Galatians, after accepting the Gospel, are drifting away.

A CHURCH GOING ASTRAY Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: Galatians 4:1-7 (see also 7-20): Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, 2 but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023

Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Matthew 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Concerning Christ And The Church.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 11, 2023

The whole Psalm.

CONCERNING CHRIST AND THE CHURCH. Psalm 45:1-17. The mysterious word in the title of this Psalm, ‘Shoshannim’, may refer to a six-stringed instrument, or to the scattering of roses or lilies around the nuptial bed: what we might call confetti today. The word ‘Maschil’ may be a musical reference, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul The Church Planter

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 28, 2023

The Apostle Paul is probably the greatest church planter in the history of the church. What can we learn from him, and how should we implement it into our modern times?

It is estimated that the Apostle Paul traveled a total of 17,285 miles! It is the equivalent of going from Jerusalem to San Francisco and then back to New York City. During his three missionary journeys alone, Paul covered some 8,000 miles by land and sea. Paul was a preacher. His passion was to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist