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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Church

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    This speaks of what the church must be in order to truly be the body of Christ and declare His supremacy.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in the Church Colossians 1:18-29 September 23, 2001 Intro: A. [So much from a nut] A minister gave an unusual sermon one day, using a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. One of the members greeted him at the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Lost Its Fire

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 4,330 views

    They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

    THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,054 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

    Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 41,350 views

    God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

    HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    We Still Need The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 20,204 views

    This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 418 ratings
     | 64,978 views

    Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

    READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Richardson avatar

    Speak Well Of God's Church

    Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    We must speak well of God’s church, God’s people, and God’s servants to promote a positive and healthy atmosphere within and without the church.

    Proverbs 16:24 “Speak Well Of God’s Church!” Intro: The tongue is a small flappy piece of meat…… (This message is not for your neighbor…..) ***A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to old man who looked upset. The little boy said to the man, "Sir, do you need to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In The Church Through Humility

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,290 views

    An expository sermon that instructs us how to achieve unity in our churches

    Unity Comes Through Humility – Philippians 2.1-11 Meassage given by John Stensrud at Immanuel Baptist Church on Sunday, June 10, 2001 Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Lord, Give Us Such A Church As This

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    As the first Christian church described in Acts 2:42-47 was may our churches be.

    If there is one thing of which we have a great number in Tulsa it is churches. Have you ever looked through the Southwestern Bell Yellow Pages to see just how many churches there are in our community? There are sixteen full pages with churches listed on them. Some of these churches are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    There is no question about where I will be Sunday morning if God permits.

    SHOULD I GO TO CHURCH? HEBREWS 10:25 (Hebrews 10:25) Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. (KJV) I. THE GREAT IMPERATIVE "Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    God's Clarion Call To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    This sermon is about the call of God to the beleiver to rise up and shine for Him in these last days and to realise the blessings in store for those who do so.

    GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORMATION 2.TREASURE 3.TOIL 4.TRAINING 5.TIME THE MESSAGE GOD’S CLARION CALL TO THE CHURCH 1.TRANSFORMATION Isaiah 60;1-3 Ephesians 5;14 In these last days God is calling his children to be transformed. The children of God cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Smith avatar

    The Callousing Of The North American Church

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    Addressing the whys of hard hearts in the pews - and out

    The Callousing of the North American Church Mark 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. (KJV) Illustration - John’s first day at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal