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The Kingdom Of God, And The Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 29, 2015

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What's the connection between church and Kingdom? The New Testament is explicit.

4. THE CHURCH: OPENING THE DOORS TO THE KINGDOM A. Acts. What the Church said and did(2:30).The very first Christian sermon, by the Spirit of God, points to the kingdom, as Peter declares that Psalm 16 is a clear reference to the reign of Jesus on the throne of David! Already, says Peter, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"First United Church"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 5, 2018

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A sermon about rallying around the Resurrection.

“First United Church” Acts 4:32-35 With the advent of Social Media such as Twitter and Facebook we have seen people become especially emboldened to argue, curse and call one another names—all from behind their computer screens and smart phones. It’s kind of like the phenomenon of how people can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 23, 2015

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Pentecost is also the day when we remember the countless ways in which the Holy Spirit shapes the Church as an institution and ourselves as individuals.

Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Church Happy Birthday to you! Today, we are celebrating the birthday of the church. On the day of Pentecost over 2,000 years ago, the Holy Spirit came to the disciples, and through the Holy Spirit the church was born. It is a time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025

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The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020

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This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Anglican

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

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If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025

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Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Philippians 2:2, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 5:5, John 17:11, John 17:16, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 16:24 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011

based on 6 ratings

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"A survival guide"

What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: *other

"God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022

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The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Facebook Or Fellowship?

Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 23, 2014

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Genuine Christian fellowship must go beyond the superficiality of Facebook.

Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey October 10, 2010 FACEBOOK OR FELLOWSHIP? [transcript] Hebrews 10:23-25 ________________________________________ Please open your Bible to Hebrews Chapter 10, starting in Verse 23. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Do It Again: One Heartbeat Away.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2018

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The question is not where is the God of Elijah! The question is where are the Elijah's of God. Hurt and disappointments seem to limit our spiritual vision. Look at Jeremiah C. Lanphier

GOD DO IT AGAIN --- ONE HEART BEAT AWAY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com **The question is not where is the God of ELIJAH… the question is WHERE ARE THE ELIJAH’S OF GOD? Is there an Elijah in our midst? Is there a Deborah? Esther? Ruth? Arise David’s heart in our camp. **I AM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:31, James 5:16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Great Church Is A Joyously Worshiping Church Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016

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Jesus did die, but He didn’t stay dead! So a church service should not be like a funeral. Someone suggested that it is a memorial service, not for the dead, but by the dead! Perhaps that explains it.

A Tour through Acts ~ part 8 A Great Church is a Joyously Worshiping Church Acts 2:46-47a Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. (+ NIV) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

For The Man Who Has Heard Everything

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 21, 2011

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How do you preach something meaningful to the man who has heard it all?

Bunbury Wed pm 19/01/11 “For the man who has heard everything” Intro: *** What do you buy the man who has everything? Coral’s father is really difficult to buy anything for. To begin w/ he doesn’t want us wasting money on him (his words). & secondly what do you buy the man ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart For God

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011

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A sermon about how to have a heart for God.

A Heart For God Acts 13:21 21 And afterward they asked for a king; so God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years. 22 And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Pergamum (The Indulgent Church) Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 8, 2009

| 4,707 views

examines the church of Pergamum to learn how it relates to us and the church today.

“Revealing Revelations - III The Church of Pergamum (The indulgent church) September 13, 2009 Revelation 2:12-17 The city of Pergamum (or Pergamos in the KJV) was the center of an imperial cult. There were many cults and religions here – but ‘Gnosticism’ probably influenced them all – including ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Holiness

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