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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005
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     | 4,145 views

    What was said to the Church in Laodicea - the seventh of the seven churches - and what it might mean for us today.

    Laodicea was a very, very wealthy city, founded by Antiochus II and named after his wife Laodice. The city was strategically located, where three major roads converged, so it was highly commercial. It was well known for its banking industry, its manufacture of black wool, and a medical school ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Importance Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

    The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Model Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008
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     | 5,768 views

    Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

    Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Local Church

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,916 views

    What Jesus taught about the church.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Baptist Distinctives: The Local Church Solomon said that there’s nothing new under the sun. With that in mind, I’ll give credit to Neal Cole for this sermon. I borrowed it from his book, Organic Church. Introduction A. Review aim of sermon series – today I want to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Skipping Church? Series

    Contributed by N B on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    Is it really necessary to attend every service?

    SET UP: Let worship service come to an end wait 2-3 minutes(it will seem like a lifetime, also let your worship leader in on this plan), then come in carrying a cooler, golf clubs, fishing pole etc. Still here? I’ve been on vacation, need to catch up stuff at house, relax little, I’m sure you all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dying Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,378 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

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    We Are The Church Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,412 views

    A Study in First Peter

    I. The shift seems sudden, but the theme is the same. vss. 4-5 A. A shift from infants to stones vss. 2-3 verses vs. 4 The image changes but the theme is the same B. Notice the language: 1. Living stones vs. 4 (Christ) This is a paradox – stones have no life Adding the word living to this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Foolish Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,886 views

    This church could not see itself as it really was.

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations and each other.

    The Lost Church. In the Times of the End. In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power For The Church Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    Power For the Church is found in depth of relationship with Christ.

    Introduction I. Our foundational verse this morning is Ephesians 3, verse 16 - 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; II. The letter to the Ephesians, and in particular Chapter 3 is speaking of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Baptist Church

    Contributed by Allen Payne on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Baptist

    Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip Fundamental - What is a Fundamental Baptist church? It is a church that believes in the fundamentals of the faith. The fundamental doctrines of the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,559 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Be Church"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,520 views

    Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

    "Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,358 views

    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 27, 2015
     | 5,728 views

    We hear people talk about the New Testament church and wanting to be like the New Testament Church but what does that mean. This message looks at what it means to be a NT Church

    The Birth of the Church Sigmund Freud wrote “The act of birth is the first experience of anxiety, and thus the source and prototype of the affect of anxiety.” Which might explain Andy Warhol’s statement “Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan