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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    A Church Alive Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    What are the characteristics of a Church that's alive? See what Paul prays for.

    Philippians 1:1-11 Paul had some tough times as he traveled around the Mediterranean telling people about Jesus. He faced opposition from various sources: from the Jewish leaders who were worried that he was taking people away from their Jewish worship, from Roman authorities who were concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church Empowered Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2010
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     | 18,586 views

    Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him & to enable him to encourage others. Zechariah though kept inquiring until God reveals that His Spirit will be poured forth through God's two anointed ones so that God's light shine

    ZECHARIAH 4: 11-14 THE CHURCH EMPOWERED [Revelation 11:3-7-13] Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him and to enable him to encourage others in the good work of building the Temple (which the remnant was by that time working on again, Haggai 1:14) and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
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    The modern church has become the Laodicean church, lukewarm...

    Revelation 3: 14-19 Luke warm Christians Last week we talked about what our resposibilty is as christians, now that the elections are over (mostly). We could gripe and complain, gloat and rejoice. We could be pessimistic or optimistic, but what we should be is praying. We are told to pray for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 7, 2011
     | 5,840 views

    A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

    The Busy Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 15th & 16th This morning we begin our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation by taking a look at Christ’s message to the Ephesian Church and how we can apply its message to our lives Background: Ephesus was one of the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 7, 2011
     | 4,325 views

    A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

    The Suffering Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 22nd & 23rd Today we continue our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Let’s look at Christ’s message to the church at Smyrna. Background: The Smyrna church was 40 miles north of Ephesus. It was called a city of rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Church

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Mar 11, 2011
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    we as the church are here to prove he lives.

    >>>>What is a church>>>> Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me... (KJV) Is it a place to see your friends? Is it a place to sing and dance? Is it a place to pray? Is it a place to talk and socialize? Is it a place to where nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
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    (Preached on July 4th): This message focuses on the first church-wide persecution in Acts. Attention is given to the implications the Gospel has for believers as members of both God's kingdom and a country.

    * The difficulty in approaching a July 4th message: - We sometimes "read" America into Scripture when we shouldn't - Bible doesn't reference America as a country of predict the events of July, 1776 * If we're not careful, we end up using today to exalt a nation instead of Christ - We do not worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Why Church?

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,841 views

    How God can use the local church to change the world.

    100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
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     | 6,403 views

    What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

    A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Support Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008
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    This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

    CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Established

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
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    A message about who is the true founder of the church.

    THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED Matthew 16:17-19 INTRO: We may have some question in our mind as to who established the Church, and who is the foundation for it. Was the church established by Christ? Is Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008
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     | 10,607 views

    The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

    Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Dying Church

    Contributed by Rev. Ryan Peters on Aug 5, 2008
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     | 4,427 views

    The Church needs to realize it’s God given calling!

    Rev. Ryan Peters East Aurora AG Title: “The Dying Church…” Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: • Speaking today on The Dying Church… o Christians without leadership o Christians without ownership o Christians without action... o Christians without recognition to their calling. o When we realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 5,267 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Harvesting Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 30, 2009
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     | 5,203 views

    The type of Church the Spirit forms. A Church that harvests the nations.

    Two stories... A young boy is at church with his mother. He is a good little boy, quiet & well behaved. He doesn’t cause any problems. But sometimes he stands up in the pew, turns around, and looks at the people behind him. He smiles a great big smile at them. His smile is infectious. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist