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  • Don Baggett avatar

    Church And Minister

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 11, 2020
     | 2,415 views

    An ordination message for a youth minister.

    We are here tonight on serious business. I have the privilege and responsibility of speaking to you concerning the church and minister relationship. The church, as we know it, was founded on the Day of Pentecost, in Acts 2, but it was in the plan of God from eternity past. At first, there was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,860 views

    Fourth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how we live together in a community of faith.

    This week, I’d like to begin by sharing a couple of poems that I found this week. But there’s a twist. For now, I’m going to leave out the last verse of each poem and come back to them a little later on. The Perfect Church If you could find the perfect church Without one fault or smear For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Balanced Church

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,834 views

    Sometimes we get so focused on just one aspect of Christianity that we fail to see the big picture: we miss the rest of the story.

    AN OLD SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE OF A BALLANCED CHURCH ILLUSTRATION In the summer time my wife and I love to feed hummingbirds. Our front porch faces west, which makes it an excellent place for flowers and for birds. Each year we put out 3 or 4 hummingbird feeders so that we can sit on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why The Church? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    The Church described in Ephesians is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God, the bride-elect of Christ, the channel of God’s grace to all the world, and designed to glorify God.

    Why the Church? INTRO.: In 1792, a Methodist preacher in North Carolina, James O’Kelly, revolted against the Methodist Church. He had fought valiantly in the American revolution for his freedom and could no longer tolerate being ruled from England by the Methodist, Bishop Asbury. He and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Aflame Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Church In Glory Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    This is the 3rd and final part of the series. The church has completed the eternal purpose of God and is now entered in glory for all eternity. Part #3

    “The Church in Glory” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr The third phase of the metamorphosis of the church is the final phase in our series and that phase is “The Church in Glory”. We must remember that the church goes through three distinct phases. 1.) The Church in the mind of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Apostolic Church

    Contributed by James Thornton on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,916 views

    The church is not an organization but an organism.

    Many people try to fit the church into a mold they think is best suited. In other words, they try to force the church in to a function they think will fit within the framework they have established. The one size fit all pattern does not work for the church. The church is not rules regulations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,050 views

    God wants Christians to reach the world for Christ, but how

    Good morning Calvary. I am so excited about this new series we are beginning today. Over the next few weeks we will discover how we can learn the will of God. Although many people think it is a mystery to know the will of God, God has made it known to us in many ways. This first week we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

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    Church Visions PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,138 views

    Emphasize the importance and significance of the Great Commission, a mandate from Jesus Christ, and to encourage believers to live it out in their everyday lives.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful mandate given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, a mandate that has shaped the mission and purpose of the Church for over two millennia. This mandate, known as The Great Commission, is the bedrock of ...read more

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    We Are The Church

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    Explores the four images of church/Christians in 1 Peter 2: infants, living stones, priests, chosen people.

    Lectionary Texts for 5th Sunday of Easter - April 21, 2002 "We Are The Church" - 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14 [Okay-say it with me…]"Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the doors, and see all the people." That little kids’ rhyme and fingerplay holds some truth to it. The church is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unchanged Church

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

    Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

    Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,006 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    Church conflict takes many forms, but most church conflict has one root cause... ungodly wisdom at work in the body of Christ.

    1. Illus. of Danny C’s church • Talked with a guy about his church. He was high on his church. He couldn’t have been more excited about fellowship and what was going on there! • Then he made a strange statement. He said, “We have a unique ministry here. Most of our members are people who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist