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  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    What Is Church

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 views

    We want us to look into God's Word and wonder at the beauty, the mystery, the glory, and the greatness of the church.

    What is the Church In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:22 Who needs the church? Well, the answer is: if you're a child of God, you need the church. I need the church. We all need the church. And when we say the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

    What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,608 views

    The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Bright avatar

    Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025
     | 408 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Suffering For The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,121 views

    Are we willing and able in this time of death ,to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for the Church 2nd Timothy 2:1-21 In a land of plenty, are we willing to suffer for Christ? There are many in the world that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rajendra Kadia avatar

    Church Of The Acts

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,960 views

    How was the church in the times of apostles?

    Introduction: The early church didn’t have the technology and planning techniques the modern day church have. But they were more effective than us. Let us find out from the book of Acts, the secrets of their powerful impact. 1. Hallmarks of the early church: a. Founded on the day of Pentecost by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

    Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Love Your Haters

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,752 views

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    Love Your Haters John 15:17-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveHaters.html Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    A Crushed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 9,625 views

    The church at Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,552 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Imprecise Thinking

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,515 views

    Persecutions & Martyrdom. It's origin and hos to deal with them

    Stone The Gods - 12 years before Paul consented to stoning - Stephen’s death by stoning - Now he was being stoned - Stone the man who healed the cripple World does not appreciate its benefactors Martyrdoms Martyr Gk. “witness” - 70 million over 2000 years - Every day 400 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025
     | 352 views

    This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

    Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,415 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Philip And The Ethiopian Lesson 39 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 3,020 views

    Persecution scatters the Gospel.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ACTS 8:1-4 1. Persecution initiated. Saul held the coats for those stoning Stephen. “. . . I cast my vote . . .” (Acts 26:10). 2. Persecution intensified. 3. Persecution scatters the gospel. B. THE GOSPEL SPREADS TO SAMARIA – ACTS 8:5-6 1. What is significant about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist