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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Construction - Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,189 views

    A great imagery is that of the Church being a Building, a spiritual house for God. The most vital part of the construction is the CORNERSTONE. We look at Christ the Cornerstone and the laying of the foundation of the Church. We are the continuing living stones.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION - PART 6 THE CHURCH’S CONSTRUCTION The Church is entirely a New Testament concept though as we saw, it is seen typically in the Old Testament. In this section I want to look at the formation of the Church, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 18,240 views

    The church is described as a body in the New Testament. Each member of the body must serve its function so that the body is healthy.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Be a Functioning Church Member” 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Open Today, we start doing something new that will last for six weeks. We are beginning a a book study together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Four Characteristics Of A Godly Church

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 16, 2001
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    Do you want your church to be like God’s church?

    Four Characteristics of a Godly Church READ Acts2:42-47 Ask you what you might think a silly question— Do you want this church to be like God’s church? This question needs to be asked because the church of today is slipping. Did you know that the United States is the third largest unchurched ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church Under Pressure - Symrna Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 9,873 views

    Afflicated and poor yet incredibly rich. The church would do well to look at what God calls rich and not hold to the world's opinion of riches. Even in the face of persecution, these Believers hold steadfast.

    THE CHURCH UNDER PRESSURE – SMYRNA READING Rev 2:8-11 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty--yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Church Covenant: What Is Required Of Church Members #3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 3, 2004
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     | 8,700 views

    This is third in series of messages concerning the Church Covenant, and What Is Required Of Church Members ?

    Sunday Morning Sermon Part 3 of series Church Covenant: What Is Required of Church Members Part 3 Ephesians 4:15-22, 5:15-19 This is the third in our series of messages on our church covenant. Our purpose is to define what a covenant is, and to determine what is required of church members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Jeff Hughes avatar

    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Even Dead Dogs! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
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     | 8,952 views

    Why Jesus saved me, I have NO idea. It surely wasn't because I was a good person. The story of David's love for his best friend Jonathan is shown in the love shown toward Jonathan's son Mephebosheth. This beautiful story shows how God saves anyone!

    The Church Beyond The Church Walls Part II: Even Dead Dogs! Love God...Love Family...Love The Brotherhood...Love Others! We've been on a journey here at Resurrection for the past two months this being the ninth message in this series, Kindred United. The overarching idea is that we must, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Church You've Always Longed For ... Is An Encouraging Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 6,943 views

    According to Scripture we have a tremendous ministry of encouragement to one another as we grow to become a “church of encouragers.” What is this encouragement based on? How do we go about it? What impact does such encouragement have on our relationshi

    The Church You’ve Always Longed For … Is An Encouraging Church! - Hebrews 10:19-25 Series: The Church You’ve Always Longed For #1 I once read somewhere that the average person meets some 10,000 people during the course of their lives. Most of those encounters are unremarkable ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Character Trait 10: A Healthy Church Is A Worshipping Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2013
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     | 5,385 views

    Worship is announcing and affirming God’s worth. Why is Jesus worthy of bowing our lives before Jesus in worhsip? He is God and He alone died for our sins, defeated death, hell and the grave and invites us to worship Him alone!

    Intro: Have you heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before the offering was taken. This upset a four year old who asked her mother, "Why is he talking before he gets paid?" (The child had a misunderstanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Bible Says About The Church’s Mission?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
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     | 4,578 views

    This message deals with various aspects of the mission of the church

    What The Bible Says About The Church’s Mission I. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH? 1.) The mission of the Church is two-fold: A.) The Church has the mission of teaching all men about Christ. aa.) Matt. 28:19 aa-1.) (To bring to a saving faith, baptism, and continued faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Kind Of Church Could My Church Be?

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
     | 4,316 views

    THE KIND OF CHURCH WE NEED

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD WE HAVE? Text: Acts 2:41-47 Intro: Sing “What kind of church could my church be” WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD MY CHURCH BE IF... 1. EVERY MEMBER WERE SAVED Ac 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Article 26 The Church (Part 2. The Marks Of The Church) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010
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     | 2,830 views

    This sermon unpacks the Marks of the Church - what constitutes a Church? What are its marks?

    MARKS OF THE TRUE CHURCH Last week we look at the nature of the Church, We saw that it’s not an institution made up by man but by God. We saw that the Church is not a denomination, nor is it a building, but actually a community of believers made up of people. The Church is visible yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The 5th Church Of The Apocalypse -The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 11, 2020
     | 4,277 views

    The Church in Sardis had become lethargic and lost its way. Jesus calls us to be alert

    The Fifth Church of the Apocalypse - The Church at Sardis Introduction We have been looking at the Churches of the Apocalypse during lockdown Last week we looked at the fourth Church of the apocalypse - the Church of Thyatira. Today we are looking today at the fifth Church of the Apocalypse - ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Kind Of Church We Need Today Is A Glorious Church.

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 8, 2019
     | 5,217 views

    We need to Praise God not man.

    The kind of Church we need today is a Glorious church. Ephesians 5: 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Remember the church is the body ,bride and building of the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Church On Earth: What's Wrong With The Church?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 2,213 views

    How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme.

    How many times have you listened to sermons, read articles, or read books which inevitably point to the "failings of the church?" It seems like a constant theme. The church isn't doing this, the church isn't doing that! The church is failing because of this; the church sucks ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Lesson 5 - The Church At Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 29, 2024
     | 1,365 views

    This is the 5th lesson in this series.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational