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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 68,730 views

    In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

    Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Judgment - Starting With The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,466 views

    When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. We are standing on the very brink of judgment from God - judgment which will begin with the church.

    GOD’S JUDGMENT - STARTING WITH THE CHURCH EZEKIEL 9:1-11 Introduction: When a nation turns their back on God, God sends judgment. Some time ago Billy Graham said it well, "If God does not judge America, He is going to have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." I believe that we are standing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,565 views

    This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

    I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,697 views

    Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

    In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Have Harmony In The Church

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Encouragment

    I. Introduction A. When Believers Were of One Accord 1. They prayed with great faith (Acts 1:14) 2. The preached with great power. (Acts 2:1) 3. The enjoyed great fellowship (Acts 2:41-46) 4. They experienced great growth. (Acts 2:47) B. Paul Challenges the Phillipian Church to Be of One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,920 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Churches Should Grow

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

    Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Messages To Seven Churches-6 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,157 views

    This afternoon we will take a look at the church that is alive and faithful; a Church that focuses on reaching people about Christ; a church that focusing on the teaching of Christ; a church that love one another; a church that hold on to the truth.

    MESSAGES TO SEVEN CHURCHES-3 Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 6 Philadelphia – The Church that Faithful and Alive Revelation 3:7-13 Good News Christian Fellowship November 12, 2006 BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION A. Last week we have seen a church that was full of splendor, and has a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Church Get Involved

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,412 views

    Prayer of the Church

    WHEN THE CHURCH GET INVOLVED Acts 12.5 THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH — THE CHURCH Jesus Declared it (Upon this rock. . . Jesus Purchased it (His death, burial, resurrection Jesus’s Blood sanctified it Somewhere along the line of life. . People have become fascinated, infatuated, captivated by what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Temptations Church Members Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Temptations common to church members

    SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS CHURCH MEMBERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church That Made Jesus Sick Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,831 views

    SEVENTH IN SERIES OF SEVEN SERMONS ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR, SPECIFICALLY THE CHURCH AT LAODECIA

    Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church That Made Jesus Sick (Seven Churches #7) Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Date: June 25, 2006 Intro. Today we reach the last of the seven churches in our series on the seven churches of Revelation. A couple of these churches have been good, but in reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

    Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Value Of The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,988 views

    six things we need to be doing as the Church of Jesus Christ

    The value of the church of Jesus Christ In chemistry, He turned water to wine. In biology, He was born without the normal conception. In physics, He disproved the law of gravity when He ascended into heaven. In economics, He disproved the law of diminishing return by feeding 5,000 men with two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Martin Scarce avatar

    The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 32,634 views

    Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

    “The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Kill Your Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 284 ratings
     | 17,930 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks" (study of 1 Corinthians). This sermon looks at some of the problems of the church at Corinth and how we must strive to avoid these problems.

    Sunday Morning November 17, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Church On The Rocks” [#1] “HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH” 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: [PLAY “RELEVANCE OF THE CHURCH” VIDEO CLIP]. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 1. Aren’t you thankful for the church? As Paul was writing to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist