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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,213 views

    The Thyatira church has love for Jesus and faith in Him, but they also tolerate the doctrines of Jezebel. Repentance is needed

    With twelve (12) verses, this letter to the church of Thyatira is the longest of the seven written to the churches. Background: Thyatira was a city specialized in dyeing. Lydia, the purple seller (Acts 16:14) came from there and people primarily worshiped the sun god (Apollo) there. Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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     | 2,333 views

    Philadelphia church is a perfect one before the Lord; they need to continue to fast to faith in Christ

    The Philadelphia church received a comforting and encouraging letter from Jesus Christ, because she please Him. Smyrna church is another one that received this type of commendation among all other churches. Philadelphia church was one that pleased the Lord even though she was in an idolatrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,480 views

    Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

    Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revelation: The Loveless Church Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 11, 2021
     | 3,249 views

    The message to the church at Ephesus teaches us the importance of having both truth and love.

    Revelation: The Loveless Church Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction A dear friend of mine works for a company that mines salt. He has given me a few gifts related to salt. One is this salt crystal that he brought back from a deep mine in Louisianna. Another is a New York Times Bestseller by Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Great Fear In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 27, 2024
     | 986 views

    A lesson that shows us that the Lord is active with His children and it is not the amount but the motive that is important.

    “Great Fear In The Church” Acts 5:1-11 I can’t say for anyone else but I pray often for a personal revival and a church wide revival. What is taking place in our verses today is the example of what the Lord has desired of His children; to draw us closer to Himself. A great bit of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Virtues For Building A Church

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 22, 2024
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     | 483 views

    Your actions are about leading others to Christ, and thus fulfilling the Church’s mission to evangelize.

    Friday of the thirtieth week in Course 2024 In our daily lectio Divina with the sacred Scriptures, and especially with the letters of St. Paul, it is helpful to know what passage comes before and what comes after the reading. Today we are in Ephesians 4, which has beautiful and helpful advice on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Churches Are In Trouble.

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 24, 2024
     | 926 views

    The Church is declining in the US for many reasons. These are just a few.

    Why churches are in trouble. 1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Many in the Church do not taste of the milk because they are not saved. They are there for many reasons, but not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preventing Conflicts In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 251 views

    This message will equip us with practical and spiritual principles to avoid unnecessary quarrels, misunderstandings, and offences that the enemy could use to scatter God’s people.

    PREVENTING CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:17-21 Supporting Texts: Genesis 13:5-9, 1 Samuel 25:14-35, Proverbs 15:1, Matthew 5:9, Ephesians 4:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is not only destructive but also a powerful tool the enemy uses to divide and weaken the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resolving Conflicts In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 275 views

    This message will equip us with practical steps rooted in Scripture on how to address conflict with wisdom, love, and humility. It will also help restore relationships and maintain unity in the body of Christ.

    RESOLVING CONFLICTS IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 18:15-17 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, James 1:19-20, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:13 INTRODUCTION: Conflict is an inevitable part of any community, and the Church is no exception. As believers from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Tale Of Two Churches

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 5, 2025
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     | 377 views

    A Sermon for a Church who have just recieved a new priest (not me) - that the secret of growth won't be him - it will be them.

    Who here would like St Jo’s to grow? [presume lots of hands go up] So [go round asking people] what would it be like if St Jo’s grew significantly? [take a reasonable number of answers to unpack the question – before returning to the sanctuary] Jesus stands in the middle of the crowd and says ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Always Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2024
     | 641 views

    A message about the first martyr Stephen and the ongoing persecution of the church

    Title: “The Always Persecuted Church” Text: Acts 6:8 - 7:60 and 8:1-4 Subject: How does the church react to the stoning of Stephen & subsequent widespread persecution? Complement: …by spreading the word wherever they went. Big idea: _________________________. Persecution becomes a pathway to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,238 views

    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 19, 2024
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     | 2,266 views

    Signs of a Spirit filled church from Acts 2

    As a pastor and preacher, I often wonder if when I’m doing a series of sermons, if I continue the topic for too long, or not long enough. Now, I’m not looking for your answers. Because, you might say the topics are good, but don’t go on so long. With that in mind, I want to keep talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of Bishops In The Church

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 2, 2024
     | 743 views

    This sermon explores an important aspect of the church governance and leadership: the role of Bishops in the Church.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, let us explore an important aspect of church governance and leadership: the role of bishops in the Church. The position of a bishop has been a subject of much discussion and debate within various Christian denominations. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pergamum, The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2024
     | 1,168 views

    Continuing the series, a sermon defending the objective truth found in the bible versus the experience-driven church services of today.

    The Compromising Church- Pergamum 7 Churches Of Revelation Series CCCAG, September 1st, 2024 Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction- Brief Review 7 church’s PPT- talked about the two coastal cities, now going to the interior. I will have to apologize in advance, because I know I’m going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God