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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Commended Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,178 views

    Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bargaining Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2011
     | 4,430 views

    The Church at Pergamum was a church married to the world and risk losing her influence for the Kingdom.

    The Bargaining Church Revelation 2:12-18 * Everybody loves to get a good deal because we are all ‘bargain’ hunters. Very few people desire to pay retail for anything. Yet at times, what begins to be a bargain turns out to cost too much. A lady was new in a community and was driving down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013
     | 4,719 views

    True Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in society. God’s people are the true church and they are placed everywhere and in every job to establish the values of the Kingdom of God. The book of Revelation beautifully unfolds the communication of God to the Churches.

    Revelation 2:1-7 CHURCH AT EPHESUS Introduction: True Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in society. God’s people are the true church and they are placed everywhere and in every job to establish the values of the Kingdom of God. Indian Theologian Samartha Said: “God fights ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vernon Risner avatar

    The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 5,180 views

    Lessons learned from the church of Laodicea. Sermon notes, powerpoint, video clips available upon request.

    Several years ago I went White Water Rafting with some friends. It was October, early in the morning, the sun wasn’t up yet. We were in wet suits preparing to face serious class 4 and 5 rapids down the Gauley River. Before leaving camp all 75 to 80 in the group were called together for important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter Of Firsts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

    Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Present Sufferings, Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,117 views

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it?

    Today, Christians in certain parts of the world face some of the worst persecution in history. How do they handle it? Only God can empower them to do so. One thing that keeps Christians going when faced with persecution is the knowledge that Christ also suffered more deeply than we can imagine. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    No Place In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 3, 2017
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     | 10,079 views

    In God's kingdom color doesn't matter, so we should see Christians of all races as our brothers and sisters.

    No Place In The Church Text: James 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Prejudice is a disease of the mind that affects the heart. Prejudice is, literally, a pre-formed opinion, usually unfavorable, based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings or inaccurate stereotypes. We are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Church At Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,704 views

    Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

    Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Dying Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    The church was dying and did not even know it.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  The greatest criticism of the Church today is that no one wants to persecute it: because there is nothing very much to persecute it about. -- George F. MacLeod, Leadership, Vol. 2, no. 4.  This statement could be the story of the church that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Calling An Audible Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,874 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Calling an Audible” Acts 13:44-52 December 2, 2007 Ever been in a church where it was obvious that people had assigned seats? Ever been in a church where they didn’t? That’s a better question, because we all know that we are creatures of habit, and we get ourselves so easily stuck in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    One Voice Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,779 views

    1) One Voice in Ridicule (Nehemiah 4:1-3), 2) One Voice in Response (Nehemiah 4:4-6), & 3) One Voice in Reaction (Nehemiah 4:7-14)

    On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther wrote to Albrecht, Archbishop of Mainz and Magdeburg, protesting the sale of indulgences. Luther objected to a saying attributed to Johann Tetzel that "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs." He insisted that, since forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Dogs In The Church

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished, but rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ."

    "Dogs in the Church" August 27, 2000 p.m. (Philippians 3:1-6) Rodgers Park Baptist Church BI - "We should rejoice in the fact that our salvation has nothing to do with who we are or what we have accomplished. It rests solely on the Person and Work of Jesus Christ." I. Paul’s Caution - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Dillinger avatar

    The Careless Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    The church in Ephesus

    The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Sermon On The Mount (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019
     | 4,257 views

    Today we finish up the beatitudes. They all work together-being poor in spirit causes me to have godly sorrow. Being meek allows me to be merciful and thus-a peacemaker. If I hunger and thirst for righteousness I will be pure in heart. All of these are important in dealing with persecution.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part four) Matt. 5:10-12 Today we finish up the beatitudes. And in looking at them I can see how they all work together-Being poor in spirit causes me to mourn (have godly sorrow). Being meek (kind, gentle and humble) allows me to be merciful. If I hunger and thirst for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Witness Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 13, 2020
     | 4,328 views

    The persecutor became the persecuted. The one who was hunting down believers became hunted down. Paul who afflicted suffering on Christians, now suffers as a Christian.

    Good morning. We are going to read the post-conversion account of Paul today. • His conversion, which we saw last week, was both miraculous and traumatic. • He was blinded for 3 days and did not eat or drink, until a stranger Ananias came to minister to him. He was restored physically, but more ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible