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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 921 views

    Our study continues with a few serious matters. The place of PRIDE and GOSSIP is opened up, plus some thoughts on MONEY; and the way some like to dominate others. They all cause tensions in churches. Faithful, honest preaching is vital to reduce potential conflicts.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 2 Last time we began a list of issues that I have seen over my lifetime that can cause tensions and conflicts in the church. In this second message we continue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024
     | 935 views

    What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation: Sardis: A Church On Its Deathbed (2025)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 16, 2025
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    The seven churches of Revelation: Sardis: A Church on Its Deathbed - Revelation chapter 3 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Accusation (vs 1c). • Advice (vs 2-3). • Assurance (vs 4-5). SERMON BODY Ill: • Many members of the royal family have had the same name, • And so, they had to be distinguished by numbers, • e.g. Charles I, II or III. • But even this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Elevation, Elation And Rapture - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,128 views

    The Church has a fantastic elation coming to it. When all believers are caught up to be with the Lord, great will be the joy. This will be the first time ALL the Church is together. The Rapture is the gathering of the Bride, Christ's redeemed Bride.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S ELEVATION, ELATION AND RAPTURE - PART 5 [1]. THE CHURCH’S ELATION/RAPTURE - INTRODUCTION Like baptism, sadly the general church teaching has missed the boat on this issue as well. Earlier in these studies I raised the matter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,009 views

    Jesus invites us into a fellowship with all of humanity. In this family there is no room for prejudice. We understand the value of grace in our lives when we busy ourselves with extending grace and fellowship to all people, having a philanthropic spirit.

    In the early years of my ministry Christianity was too often measured by church attendance and how well you excelled at Bible trivia. Don’t get me wrong, as observed through these messages, a key part of discipleship must focus on the study of Scripture. We will not fair well as Christians in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In It To Win It--We Are The Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 11, 2016
     | 12,179 views

    Jesus said, He will build his church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. However inner turmoil and division by the saints to groups within the church can greatly hinder the mission of the church.

    In It To Win It—We Are The Church—Building Up The Church Matthew 16:13-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-15 We are starting a new series today called “In It To Win It.” Some of you may remember a couple of years back, a despised and rejected by many basketball player made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Character Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 19, 2019
     | 4,162 views

    False Teachers: 1) Hinder the Truth (Galatians 5:7), 2) Are Not of God (Galatians 5:8) 3) They Contaminate the Church: (Galatians 5:9), 4) They Will Be Judged: (Galatians 5:10), 5) They Persecute True Teachers: (Galatians 5:11), 6)They Should Be Cut Off: (Galatians 5:12)

    One of Aesop’s Fables is about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw the skin of a sheep that had been flayed, so he put the skin on as a costume ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,036 views

    Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Religious Liberty Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,865 views

    Without religious liberty, there can be no true worship of God.

    “Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Religious liberty is not simply an ecclesiastical truth debated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Letter To The Church At Pergamum: The Church Near Satan's Throne Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,987 views

    The city of Pergamum in the ancient world was a city seated on a hill, a tall hill, and this place was like the capital of Asia minor.

    I was at the gym last night, on the stair-stepper enjoying a good work out. All the workout machines in the area point one direction, and so looking forward in front of me there are always many televisions all lined up one by one. I counted them last night and I counted 20 tvs. All of them on ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    We Are The Body Of Christ The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 17, 2016
     | 6,004 views

    The church is supposed to encourage one another until Jesus returns by getting together regularly. But instead of spurring one another one toward love and good deeds many people who have been involved with a church have only felt the spurs and not the love

    We are the Body of Christ - The Church What is the church and why does it matter? Is the church a human institution or a spiritual body made by God? What is the church supposed to be doing here on planet earth? If the church is important why don’t more people belong to it? Will the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Here's The Church

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,464 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young teaches that despite the far less than optimal conditions, Jesus is still building His church! He went on record and said, “...I will build My Church."

    HERE’S THE CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG I don't know if you realize it or not, but during these tumultuous times, there's a shortage of building supplies. Have you heard about that? Maybe you're trying to build your dream home and you're realizing, "Woo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Deldrick LeaSure avatar

    Why I Come To Church

    Contributed by Deldrick Leasure on May 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,169 views

    This sermon brings to light the excitment of the Psalm writer, when he declared that he was glad when they said let us go into The House of The Lord. The sermon tells us what to look for and expect when we come to church

    Psalm 122:1 “Why I Come To Church” During election times we often hear about the various polls that are taken during this time. You have what is known as a straw poll, then you have a telephone poll, then in recent years they have even come up with what is known as the online poll. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Church 12 Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,368 views

    The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

    Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church 12 Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,149 views

    The Church is needed by us all and the Bible gives 12 reasons why we all need The Church. These 12 can be broken down into three focuses of God – Upward – Inward - Outward.

    Open with video for Father’s Day: Series: The Church Sermon: The Church 12 pt 2 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:23-25: 23Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational