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  • John Harvey avatar

    The Hot And Cold Church Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,941 views

    The church at Laodicea holds great insight into the life of a 21st century church.

    Life Quest “The Hot and Cold Church” July 16, 2006 Today we want to look at a passage that many people have heard messages on and talked about in church. We want to look today with different eyes. We want to get inside the ancient voices and look with a fresh perspective at the meaning of the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,387 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Attitudes In The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    For the church to move foward there must be proper attitudes in the church.

    March 18, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:1-16; Philippians 2:5 Subject: The Early Church Title: Three Attitudes in the Church I want to begin this morning by sharing what the Lord spoke to me on Friday. Here is how His word came to me. It wasn’t when I was at prayer Friday morning (though ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church That Was Walking With Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 29, 2014
     | 4,895 views

    The Church at Jerusalem shows us what happens when a Church is walking with Christ. 1.) The Power of God is Present. 2.) The Love of God is practiced. and 3.) The worship of God is persistent.

    THE CHURCH THAT WAS WALKING WITH CHRIST Acts 2:43-48 Dorn Ridge June 29, 2014 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/J1xG6E INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want to look at another message on the theme of the Church that is pictured in the Book of Acts. 2.) This is the third message in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church: The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019
     | 6,455 views

    AN IMAGE THAT IS FREQUENTLY USED TO DESCRIBE CHRIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS CHURCH IS THAT OF THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

    THE CHURCH: THE FLOCK OF GOD ACTS 20:25-32 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AN IMAGE IN THE BIBLE THAT DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS PEOPLE THAT BRINGS COMFORT TO SO MANY PEOPLE IS THAT OF BEING THE GOOD SHEPHERD. MANY CHURCHS WITH STAINED LASS WINDOWS WILL OFTEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE PICTURING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Humble Church Servants Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,522 views

    Three aspects of deacons

    Text: 1 Tim 3:8-13, Title: Humble Church Servants, Date/Place: 4.22.18, WHBC, AM A. Opening illustration: “The world may assess a man’s greatness by the number of people whom he controls and who are at his beck and call; or by his intellectual standing and academic eminence; or by the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches-Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 27, 2025
     | 159 views

    Pergamum was the third in the series of the Seven Churches. This church had a few problems, but the Lord had words of comfort for them.

    The Seven Churches-Pergamum Introduction: The first two churches mentioned in Revelation 2—Ephesus and Smyrna—were both located near the sea (at least in the time John wrote this book). With Pergamos/Pergamum, the locations become more inland. There are several commentaries and other resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 497 views

    There’s no perfect church. Jesus commends a faithful church—Philadelphia—for keeping His Word and not denying His name. The question for us: not “Are we perfect?” but “Are we faithful?”

    Have you ever heard this expression before? “If you’re looking for the perfect church, and you find it – if you find the perfect church – well you better not join it because it won’t be perfect anymore.” I love this. And the reason is because no one is perfect, right? There’s no such thing as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting The You In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    Why fellowship is a part of God’s purpose for the believer in Christ.

    Putting the “You” in Church Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:24-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I remember the words like they were spoken yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was sitting in my eighth grade social studies class as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Expectations Of The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,027 views

    The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

    Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Ellis avatar

    A Life Birthing Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,633 views

    This is the fourth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    INTRO: How many of you know that there is a process that you go through in order to be used by God? · You can’t just get up and do whatever you want, however you want to do it and think God is going to jump through a hoop? · There is a price to be paid for power There is a relationship that has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church's Response To Ungodliness Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    An examination of what the Bible says should be the response of the Church to sinful acts and sinful people.

    Title: The Church’s Response To Ungodliness Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 5) Text: 1 Cor 16:13; Eph 4:15 Date Preached: July 13, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. I doubt that anyone here this morning will be surprised that I would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Moore avatar

    Pergamos - The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    To show how a church may subtlety compromise their witness in the world.

    Pergamos - The Compromising Church Text: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction: The city of Pergamos was situated 80 miles north of Smyrna twenty miles inland in what is now Western Turkey. In its day it was the capital of Mysia, a Roman province in the NW. of Asia Minor. Unlike the two previous cities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Wonderful Church Leadership

    Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,312 views

    The church leadership will determine the direction and spirituality of the church. Let’s pray that we have the right leaders in these last days.

    The Wonderful Church Leadership Sunday, August 19, 2007 – PM By Pastor Jim May 3 John 1-14 Have you ever wondered what kind of spiritual giants led the early churches? These men and women of God were called by God to lead the baby church to fulfill the Great Commission. It had been only a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,303 views

    Acts 29-the unknown chapter of the Bible

    15. The Book of Acts August 30th, 2009 Acts 29 Can I get a volunteer to come up here and read our text for today? Ok thank you very much. Would you open your Bible to the very end of the book of Acts for me. Let me know when you get there. Ok, now if you would begin reading in Acts chapter 29 ...read more

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