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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Perfect Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 27, 2018
     | 4,034 views

    Does the sinlessly perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church the perfect church to be in? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17.

    Does the perfect church exist? If not, are there some ingredients which make even a very imperfect church a joy to attend? Let’s look at Paul’s God-inspired recommendations in Colossians 3:12-17. Colossians 3:12 “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018
     | 5,269 views

    The First church is born

    The Church Is Born Acts 2:1-13 Lessons From The Early Church Everything in Chapter one is preparation to the great outburst of the Spirit we are going to see in chapter 2 The second chapter of Acts marks a turning point in the history of God’s kingdom and a new phase of God’s redemptive plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prepared Church Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2018
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     | 8,973 views

    God's Promise is always achieved through preparation, whether individually or corporately, you cannot avoid the journey if we want to get to the destination. This sermon compares Elijah's life and the steps he took to the principals of the process of God.

    ELIJAH CHURCH: THE PREPARED CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:2-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church On Mission

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019
     | 4,084 views

    a. The church age was ushered in because of God’s people praying, in unity, setting the world aside.

    I. They were filled (in submission to) with the Spirit. (1:4) A. Filled means to be in submission. B. Care for spiritual things rather than worldly things. C. (Romans 8:5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,448 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#5] THE PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: I have really prayed about how I was going to handle today’s service and sermon. I thought about just acting as nothing has happened this week that could have a huge negative impact on our Church. Then, I started studying our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,991 views

    First John 2:12-17 teaches us about the church and the world.

    Scripture False teachers were spreading heresy about knowing God. In his First Letter, John wrote to encourage the church regarding their assurance of salvation. John had been coming down hard on the false teachers. He had also given clear tests about how one could be sure that one has fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Health

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
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     | 5,424 views

    A message focusing on the goals and vision for 2018, health, not numbers. If we aim for health first, growth will come.

    Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,956 views

    The Church at Laodicea, a church, it seems, with no redeeming qualities. Luke warm, every church was commended for something, except the Laodicean church. Are we like the Laodicean church?

    Revelation 3:14 - 22 I. Introduction A. The city of Laodicea was almost due East of Ephesus about 120 miles or so on a major trade route in Asia 1. The city was a banking center and so a very wealthy city a. The city was also the site of mineral springs which could only be tolerated if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revial Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 21, 2017
     | 7,828 views

    Look for God's intervention in your life and in your Church. Revival is the outcome of the Prayers, searching the Scriptures and worshiping the Lord.

    Revive Us - Psalm 85 Introduction: This psalm is written after returning from Babylon and yet established as a nation. It is believed that Psalm 137 was preceded to it. This is the second Psalm of Prayer. 85:01-03 Gracious six acts of God This passage express the thanks of the people for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,293 views

    Yes, this comes from Ray Hollenbach at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/ray-hollenbach-why-the-church-six-bold-preaching-points-1971.asp Adapted it for a Sunday night sermon

    HoHum: You Know You're Visiting a Bad Church If... The usher asks if you prefer the smoking or non-smoking section. Baptismal tank has a wave-maker machine. Sign out front has latest preacher’s name written with dry erase markers. WBTU: It’s difficult to stand in defense of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Peaceful Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 6,527 views

    The church can and should experience God's peace.

    The Peaceful Church Philippians 4:1-7 How do Christians and churches have peace? We do not live in a peaceful world. The Society of International law in London states this incredible statistic: since the beginning of recorded history, the entire world has been at peace less than 8% of the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformed Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 9,608 views

    The church is transformed by thinking right

    The Transformed Church Philippians 4:8-9 The word “think” or “meditate” means to consider, reflect, reason, and 
ponder. The idea is that of focusing our thoughts until they shape our behavior. The truth is: ⇒what we think is what we become. ⇒where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflict In The Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Why does conflict happen in the body of Christ?

    Conflict in the church James 4:1-6 In Charles Colson’s book, the Body, there is a chapter entitled “Extending the right fist of Fellowship.” It tells the story of and event that took place in the Emmanuel Baptist Church of Newton, Massachusetts, when a church conflict actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Priests In The Church?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 19, 2015
     | 3,937 views

    Did Jesus intend the office of Priest to be included in the New Testament Church? If not, why not?

    Matthew 21:23-27 “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while He was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him. ‘By what authority are you doing these things?’ they asked. ‘And who gave You this authority?’ “Jesus replied, ‘I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ordinances Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,134 views

    Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

    Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God