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  • Raymond Petzholt avatar

    Mystery: The Church Is The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
     | 8,298 views

    There are 3 parts to the Mystery of the Church. The Church is the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ and the Temple of God. In this study we look at how to expel our fear of death through an extraordinary vision of the glory of believers in eternity

    Mystery: The Church is the Temple of God (Eph. 2:19-22; I Cor. 3:9) Expelling Fear through an Extraordinary Vision In this study we are looking at a 3rd aspect of the Mystery of the Church. First we learned that the Church is the Body of Christ (Eph. 1:22-23). God fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Belong To A Local Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 26, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,830 views

    Many go for years without ever becoming an active member in a local congregation. A myriad of excuses are given for not joining. We need to understand what the church is and the reasons for belonging to a local church.

    Why Belong to a Local Church? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: Often I meet people who have become Christians but for whatever reason fail to follow Christ in baptism and to become members of a Bible believing church. Some have been obedient in baptism but go for years without ever becoming an active ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Powerful Member In The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,593 views

    Of all the members we have, the tongue boasts of great power. This message offers 4 different types of power which the tongue possesses.

    How to Do Life The Most Powerful member in the Church James 3:1-12 * This world is has a deep thirst for power. Governments fall, corporations collapse, organizations explode, & churches implode over this issue of power. Everyone is truly interested in power; who has it and/or can I get it! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grumpy Ole Church People

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011
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     | 8,502 views

    Where is the joy in our church? There is so much frowning and silence in a place where there is so much reason to celebrate. This sermon explores the problem.

    GRUMPY OLE CHURCH PEOPLE (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) Through the many years that I have preached and taught from the Word of God I have made one very disturbing observation about the churches in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Incomparable The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,397 views

    The only church that man could ever need.

    INCOMPARABLE THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Nothing compares to the gift God gave us through his son. Of all the things God has done for man this is by far the best of all gifts. Matt.16: 18And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Care Of People In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,484 views

    Paul lists different people groups in the church and then advises Timothy how to treat them. 1- The older men 2- The younger men 3- The older women 4- The younger women 5- The widows

    INTRO.- We must admit there is a discrimination in our world: racial, political, religious, financial, and any other kind you want to talk about. ILL.- For example, I remember back when I was in elementary (or grade school, as we called it) that there were a few kids whom we considered to be less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church's New Year's Resolution Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 5, 2014
     | 6,973 views

    There is a special New Year’s resolution for those who are new creatures in Christ, for those who trust in the Grace of God alone to save them.

    The Church’s New Year’s Resolution 2 Cor. 5:17-21 Here are a few things to think about as you find the scripture for today: “Here’s the testimony the world gave on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 in Peshawar, Pakistan: “In bright fall sunlight…worshippers are leaving All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commandment: The Priority Of The Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2014
     | 4,768 views

    I shared this sermon to convey what I think should be the church's primary purpose as I was installed as senior pastor. 1. Loving God 2. Loving one another as church members 3. Loving non-believers by sharing the gospel

    The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37-40 37 And He said to him, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 ”The second is like it, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Pattern For All Churches

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 5,134 views

    There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

    MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Churches Are Made Strong

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 8,255 views

    Paul and Barnabas' example are a remedy for building stronger churches.

    JUN 23 2013PM How Churches are Made Strong Acts 14: 21-28 Last time we left off with Paul and Barnabas in Lystra. They healed a lame man. The crowd tried to make sacrifices to Paul and Barnabas but they told them that they were only human and to give God the glory. The people still tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of New Life In A Church

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,627 views

    Dealing with what Kills a Church and what brings life back into a church.

    SIGNS OF NEW LIFE IN A CHURCH—Ezekiel 37:1-14 INTRODUCTION: What Killed the Church? Revelation 3:1 Sardis, living in name but dead in reality, is called upon by the Lord to be watchful, to repent and strengthen the things that remain and be ready to die. They are warned that, if they fail, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: The Answer For Our Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,227 views

    The Church, People, Relationships

    Romans 16:1-24 July 7, 2022 Introduction: I’ve come to discover this truth about myself...I passionately believe in the mission of the church...Jesus has commissioned us to “Go make disciples.” And my personality is this...”C’mon, lets go!!!” I see our enemy fairly clearly at work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,825 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "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 they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What The Church Needs To See

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 22, 2014
     | 5,210 views

    NEEDS OF THE CHURCH: This message will help to Define the Church and identify some key problems with the modern day church.

    “WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS TO SEE” Revelation 3:14-20 Introduction: The church is a ministry of born again believers carrying on the work of Christ in winning lost souls and education the children of God so they might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. The last part of verse 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laodicea: The Church Of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 4,528 views

    Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness

    The Seven, part 15 Laodicea: The Church of Nauseating Ineffectiveness Revelation 3:14-22 September 8, 2013 We are on our last letter this week, the letter to the church of Laodicea, what I am calling the church of nauseating Ineffectiveness. Laodicea is a church whose affluence had blinded them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational