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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024
     | 663 views

    What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

    Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Than Heaven, More Than The Church Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 816 views

    The Kingdom of God is not just about the promise of eternal life, but also about living a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the present. It is about God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.

    Today, we're going to talk about something that's way cooler than you might think. It's called the Kingdom of God. Now, I know what you're thinking, 'I've heard about this before.' But trust me, it's way more than just heaven or church. It's like the ultimate level-up in the game of life. Let's ...read more

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    The Church - God’s Essential Plan For Us

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 19, 2020
     | 3,392 views

    What is the Church? Why is it so important to attend? Can God use me if I just stay home?

    Matthew 16:15-20 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dead Churches, Visions Of Glory, And Apologetics Blogs

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,561 views

    The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years.

    The older generation, oi vey, they just don't get it do they? They act like we're on some sort of pleasure cruise to heaven. I really can't understand it myself. These churches will be dead in ten, twenty, thirty, or forty years. Many are dead today. Why? There is no effort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Happy Birthday Church - A Pentecost Sunday Sermon

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 30, 2023
     | 3,100 views

    Our faith is built upon Christ Jesus, our solid Rock by which we stand, our foundation as believers of the Most High God can be in none other than God. Foundational truth demonstrated in Power.

    Happy Birthday Church A Pentecost Sunday Sermon By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today is Pentecost Sunday the day we celebrate the birth of the church, not the birth of the Apostolic Church, the Methodist Church, the Catholic Church, the Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church or any ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 23, 2025
     | 133 views

    Church leadership, at the top, has created numerous doctrines, rules and regulations. Which should I follow?

    What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following? Luke 11:37–54 Rabbi Dr. Rev. Michael H. Koplitz 37 Now when He had spoken, a Pharisee asked Him to have lunch with him; and He went in and reclined at the table. 38 When the Pharisee saw this, he was surprised that Jesus had not first ceremonially washed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church Everyone Wants To "join"

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 18, 2025
     | 583 views

    The early church is an excellent model for us to follow. They had four characteristics that made them a church that everyone would want to join.

    The Church Everyone Wants to “Join” David Owens Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 8.17.25 Introduction: A. Good morning, brothers and sisters! Praise God for another Lord’s Day to gather to worship God and to encourage each other. 1. As you know, we just completed a sermon series about eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Spirit-Filled Act 2 Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 535 views

    This sermon explores the power of the Holy Spirit, encouraging believers to live Spirit-filled lives that reflect and magnify God's glory.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where we bask in the divine presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God, let us open our hearts and minds to the profound wisdom that awaits us. Our focus today is on the twelfth chapter of the first ...read more

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    Building My Church. Matthew 16:18

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 172 views

    Learning about who really owns and builds the Church we may attend.

    Good Morning Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The King - Empowering His Church (Pentecost) Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 30, 2025
     | 75 views

    JESUS the KING, having ascended to the Right hand of the FATHER, now empowers HIS Church with the HOLY SPIRIT, granting divine authority, boldness, and power to continue HIS mission on earth. At Pentecost, the Kingdom came within us, making us a Spirit-filled people who declare that Jesus is Lord.

    2025.11.30. Sermon Notes. Jesus the King Empowering His Church (Pentecost) William Akehurst, HSWC SERIES: JESUS THE KING KEY WORD: Pentecost, Empowerment, Holy Spirit, Witness, Kingdom, Promise, Power (dýnamis), Unity, Revival, Mission, Authority, Boldness SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4, Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Get More Out Of The Church Service

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020
     | 2,637 views

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services.

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services. At the best, the actual time in church could not be over four hours a week, unless you are involved in the ministry of this church. Often people tell me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundational Role Of Apostles And Spiritual Gifts In The Church

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 11, 2025
     | 381 views

    Brethren, let us open our hearts and minds to the Word of God this morning. We gather as the Church, the body of Christ, and it is crucial that we understand the structure and foundation upon which we are built. For without a firm foundation, no building can stand. And so it is with the Church.

    The Foundational Role of Apostles and Spiritual Gifts in the Church Introduction: Christ, the Cornerstone Brethren, let us open our hearts and minds to the Word of God this morning. We gather as the Church, the body of Christ, and it is crucial that we understand the structure and foundation upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teach With Courage And Conviction The Correct Living In The Church

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 4, 2022
     | 766 views

    It is one thing to teach from the Scriptures, but do we live what we teach as well as we teach?

    The ability to carry on with the Christian life originates from Jesus Christ. Since Christ died for us and delivered us from transgression, we are therefore liberated from the control of sin. Christ gives us the strength and the comprehension to live as per God's will. Thusly, we would now be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 6,911 views

    Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

    Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Searching For Satisfaction

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    true satisfaction can only come from a right relationship with God through Jesus

    Searching for Satisfaction Isaiah 55:1-2 and Matthew 5:6 August 7, 2005 Morning Service The year was 1734 and the place was a small village in Massachusetts called North Hampton. One minister became deeply concerned with the trials and problems facing the church throughout New England. To say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God