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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    A Spirit-Filled Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 3,550 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the ninth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    Acts 4:23-37 6.24.07 When we left Peter and John last week, they had just emerged from a face-to-face showdown with the religious authorities, having spent a night in prison and, upon their release, having been threatened never again to speak in the name of Jesus. But in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Character Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 8,203 views

    There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

    The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 1, 2008
     | 5,594 views

    For God so love the world that He gave His only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will not perish

    Sermon for John 3:1-17 February 17th 2008 As I’ve mentioned over and over Lent is a time of struggle, a time of spiritual growth. Well I’m not sure if I grew this week, but most of the week I sure did struggle. I struggled with why are we here? Not so much in the existential sense—you know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Mission Of The Church Is Missions Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 32,806 views

    WHEN ANY CHURCH LOSES THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT SURRENDERS THE VERY REASON FOR ITS EXISTENCE.

    The Mission Of The Church Is MissionsThe Mission Of The Church Is Missions Acts 13:1-3 What is the main business of the church? Some would say that it is to care of its members. The church is here to visit the sick and pray with them, to take care of people at important transitions in life, such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of The Church Age

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008
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    There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age.

    NEAR THE END OF THE AGE: There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age. Listen as I read today’s text Genesis 6:1-6:13 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesus: The Cold Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 3,762 views

    There is nothing worse than a church who has lost their love for Christ. Jesus is the SOVEREIGN, SLIGHTED and STEADFAST Savior.

    Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus: The Cold Church As John pens these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you will discover several noteworthy items in chapters two and three. First, you will discover that Jesus identifies Himself to the church. He then records their accomplishments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,098 views

    What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

    Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 3,041 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Being The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

    Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Moore avatar

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Conquering Church

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008
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     | 3,615 views

    The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

    MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    The Stone Throwing Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jan 25, 2008
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     | 3,379 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of a local church in the news media protesting using gay bashing signs and come across as a hate group.

    The Stone Throwing Church John 8:1-11 Introduction If you haven’t heard the news, Heath Ledger was recently found dead in his apartment this past week He was only 28 years old and recently earned an Oscar for playing a gay cowboy in the movie Brokeback Mountain The whole reason I am even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Let's Have Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,283 views

    THE EARLY CHURCH WAS A"LIVELY" CHURCH ON FIRE FOR JESUS. WE NEED TO GET FIRED UP AND FUELED UP AND RETURN TO WHAT MADE THE EARLY CHURCH GREAT

    LET’S HAVE CHURCH MT. 16: 13--18 INTRODUCTION; THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT WAS BUILT UPON HIMSELF. HE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. MT 21:42: HE REMINDED THE UNBELIEVING JEWS OF THE PROPHECY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED. HE SPOKE OF HIMSELF. 1. HEAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

    The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist