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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021
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     | 7,178 views

    Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

    The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are These That Persecute The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 23, 2022
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    Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming.

    Paul writes a letter to the church in Thessalonians about their problems that they were having, and in his writing he was informing them that judgement was coming. The purpose of judgment is to rectify injustices. You see the believers at Thessalonica were suffering fierce persecution and all kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    74. The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 5,377 views

    As our relationship with God grows deeper, we need to move past thanking God for all He has done for us to thanking Him for who He is.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 74 - THE CHURCH - WORSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Great Commission Of The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
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     | 10,194 views

    The great commission of the church is to spread the Word of God to reach people with the Good News of Christ.

    Prayer- Introduction- We began last week looking at the church of God. I say the church of God because there are churches not asking God for help or following God directions for the church and if you look close at that church, you’ll see that they do not have the anointing and power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Church Of Christ 5

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 14, 2016
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    Those that fall by the way side, in spite of the claims of sins, Jesus is calling and he came for all sinners---the sinner in each and every one of us with the gift of eternal life.

    THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 14, 2016) “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it....And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023
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    What does Jesus say about the church? is it important in our lives?

    Why go to church? Selective verses Good Morning Everyone- We are glad that you are here. Prayer- I want to speak with you about “The church.” The church is a building and church is people. The church is people who go to church and the people who go to church trying to get other people to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Committed To Church Attendance PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 1,269 views

    Explores the importance of consistent church attendance for spiritual growth, community building, and mutual encouragement in our shared Christian journey.

    Good morning, dear friends. What a wonderful day it is to be gathered here in the house of the Lord. Today, we stand on the brink of a new understanding, a new perspective that will illuminate our path as we walk this Christian journey together. We gather here, week after week, in this sacred ...read more

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    The First Church Of Noah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 6, 2025
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    First we compare Noah’s Ark to modern churches and then observe 7 details about the Ark which are revelations about the Church of Jesus Christ and our salvation.

    THE FIRST CHURCH OF NOAH 1 Pet. 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this elderly couple. They were having a terrible time with their memory. They went to the doctor. He instructed them to start writing down everything they were doing so they wouldn’t forget. 2. The next night, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Perfecting Work Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
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    Explores the importance of unity, faith, and knowledge in the church, using Ephesians 4:11-16 as a divine blueprint for Christian living.

    Good morning, dear friends and faithful followers of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so glad to see each one of you here today, taking time out of your busy lives to gather together, to fellowship, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving words of our Heavenly Father. Today, we gather ...read more

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    The Most Important Prayers That The Church Must Pray Today

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    This sermon is a prophetic call to the church to pray according to the Lord’s pattern. It is based on the Lord’s prayer and highlights the following truths namely 1.PATERNITY 2.PRAISE 3.POWER 4.PURPOSE 5.PROVISION 6.PARDON 7.PROTECTION

    THE MOST IMPORTANT PRAYERS THAT THE CHURCH MUST PRAY TODAY *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PATERNITY 2.PRAISE 3.POWER 4.PURPOSE 5.PROVISION 6.PARDON 7.PROTECTION THE MESSAGE THE MOST IMPORTANT PRAYERS THAT THE CHURCH MUST PRAY TODAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holding Hands In The Church

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020
     | 2,613 views

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Job Descriptions

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    Within the local church today, there are certain role-specific responsibilities. The pastor has the responsibility to shepherd the flock. The flock has a responsibility of submission and sobriety. Ultimately, God has the responsibility to give eternal

    1. The first job description in the church is for the position of shepherd. (5:1-4) 2. The second job description in the church is for the position of sheep. (5:5-9) 3. The third job description in the church is for the position of Chief Shepherd. (5:10-11) 1 PETER 5:1-11 What is the church? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating Community In The Church

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    You can eliminate strife by focusing on HOW TO… I. PROGRESS the Gospel II. PROTECT the Gospel III. PLAN the Gospel IV. PROCLAIM the Gospel

    The Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management has uncovered 5 common success factors IN BUILDING Community. In analyzing 68 Non Profit Organizations, (1) The ones who have results aim at results. They have a very clear definition of and concentration on what they are trying to accomplish. (2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Devoted Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,006 views

    First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

    The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,157 views

    At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

    I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational