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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Has The Church Become Lot?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 7, 2024
     | 1,657 views

    This message is about Sodom and Gomorrah from the standpoint of its impact on Lot's life.

    Would you turn with me to First John 4? Tonight, we will look at two subjects together realizing that they are separate. The two subjects we’re going to look at are the world and the Church. We’re going to start in First John 4 and then First John 5 identifying who we are and who we are not. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Churches That Heal Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

    Churches That Heal - Part 2 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture: John 5:1-17 (NIV): 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recapturing The Church's First Love

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    The church has fallen out of love with Jesus and we must recapture that first love by falling in Love with Him all over again.

    “Recapturing the Church’s First Love” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES: Revelation 2:1-7 “Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,909 views

    3 of 3. James revealed the solution to conflict within the local church body. Church conflict can be cured. But how? The cure for church conflict is challenged/hindered by....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: This sermon hit home for many!! A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn't know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Church-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2018
     | 2,275 views

    1 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--I—1Peter 3:8-12 Peter is offering lessons to the church in the overall scheme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Is Official, Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025
     | 283 views

    This begins a 4 part study of local church membership in the New Testament. Is a formal church membership biblically required in our churches? Was it required in the first century churches? We will examine scriptures and practices for those answers.

    IS OFFICIAL, OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 1 What is church membership? What does the New Testament teach about church membership? Is this a requirement for us in local churches or must we submit ourselves to a practice of man and denominational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Christ Will Build His Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,250 views

    Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

    Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Daniel's Vision Of World History Relative To Israel

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,328 views

    Daniel describes the rise, rule and ruin of the Antichrist

    Daniel Chapter 8- Daniel’s Vision of World History Relative to Israel I. Daniel’s Vision of Fulfilled History (v.1-14) A. The Setting of the Vision (v.1,2) B. The Focus of the Vision Narrows from Chapter 2 & 7 (v.3-8) C. The Little Horn [Antiochus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sabbath Liberation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    The folly of hedging the Sabbath with man-made rules

    SABBATH LIBERATION. Our attitudes to the Sabbath can tell a lot about our Christianity. In Luke 13:10-17, the president of the synagogue obviously felt it was more important to keep the Sabbath, even in the minutiae of man-made rules, than to look after his parishioners: "There are six days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019
     | 2,937 views

    We are impatiently waiting for His rule to be consummated

    Maybe most of you are more patient than I am. When something is decided upon, I want to get it done A.S.A.P. Red lights should be replaced by green lights at my arrival at the intersection. Over the years God has painstakingly, progressively, patiently helped me cool my jets when waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,748 views

    Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

    JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Playing Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

    How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Curing Church Conflict-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2011
     | 2,558 views

    3 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by our....

    CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—III—James 4:1-17 Attention: A zookeeper wanted to get some extra animals for his zoo, so he decided to compose a letter. The only problem was that he didn’t know the plural of "mongoose." He started the letter: "To whom it may concern, I need two mongeese." No, that wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Renewal Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 30, 2021
     | 2,868 views

    The church needs to understand that we are in a spiritual war. We are all born into a battlefield between Good and Evil.

    Series Church Renewal Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-2: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Does The Church Need A Revival?

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,804 views

    To establish that after the church has faced many challenges; its people have been tried; tested and perfected. She is vibrant, active and sustained by the power of Christ. Does it need to be revived? Yes, anytime it drifts away from sound doctrine.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Wilt Thou Be Angry Forever? 2. Wilt Thou Revive Us Again? 3. Wilt Thy People Rejoice Again? Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “does the church need a revival?” In this great Psalms, David prays for: “The former mercy of God; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ