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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Is The Church Still Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
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     | 8,289 views

    With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

    Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
     | 5,734 views

    Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

    Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Not The Baptist's Church Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013
     | 3,841 views

    All witnessing points to Jesus and away from ourselves

    It’s Not the Baptist’s Church John 3:22-36 Rev. Mark A. Barber Last Week, we saw how Nicodemus was witnessed to by Jesus who knows the hearts of all people. The whole gospel is a witness to the person and work of Christ. We saw in the earlier sermon “How to be a Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strengthening Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020
     | 4,146 views

    Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

    Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church Marked By Love

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 27, 2020
     | 5,738 views

    The first mark of a true and living church is its love for Jesus and the brethren.

    According to research done by sociologist W.F. Nimkoff and Arthur Wood, the intensity of romance in a marriage diminishes by 80% during the first two years. Two friends who lived in the West Virginia mountains were talking one day. “Horace,” the first one said, “why didn’t you ever get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Van Heukelom avatar

    Acts Well Church

    Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 3, 2020
     | 1,838 views

    Acts 2 gives a simplistic yet powerful model for what the Church is called to be.

    WELL Church Pentecost, 2020 Acts 2: 42ff Good Morning, today we continue our study on Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Letter To The Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,890 views

    The church with the "open doors"

    The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia Rev. 3:7-13 Ancient Philadelphia is now called Alesihir in modern day Turkey. Philadelphia was the youngest of all the seven cities. It was founded by colonists from Pergamum under the reign of Attalus the Second, who ruled in Pergamum from 159 to 138 B.C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Church & Persecution

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,398 views

    A Bible study on Acts 8:1-4 following the martyrdom of Stephen.

    “THE CHURCH & PERSECUTION” Acts 8:1-4 MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY FBCF – 7/8/20 Jon Daniels Coronavirus – lots of talk about how it spreads & how to prevent it from spreading faster & wider. Acts 8 – the “virus” of the Gospel is gaining momentum & spreading faster & farther. And with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For Our Church

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 12, 2020
     | 3,457 views

    Paul's second prayer for the church in Ephesus is a great model of how we can pray for our church and for other churches today, for God to strengthen his people with power.

    PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION We’ve now come to the sixth and last in our mini-series on prayer. We first looked at Gideon’s prayer for guidance. Then we spent two weeks on the Lord’s Prayer. Then we had two weeks on Daniel’s prayer of confession on behalf of his people. Today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Being The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,556 views

    This is the 17th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#17] BEING THE SCATTERED CHURCH Acts 8:1-8, 26-40 Introduction: I asked some of the children a couple of questions that I want to ask you. “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to Heaven?” “No”, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,736 views

    There is a phrase spoken of often, one in which is said to be in our Constitution, "Separation of Church and State." However, this phrase is not in the US Constitution.

    Separation of Church and State “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech…” (excerpt from Amendment I, U. S. Constitution) If our United States Constitution actually commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Church And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020
     | 2,812 views

    Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

    Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Traits Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,045 views

    Acts 13:1-12 shows us some traits of an effective church.

    Introduction When you think of an effective church, what comes to mind? What are the traits of an effective church? I typed the following statement into my Google search bar: “Traits of an effective church.” Some of the responses included the following: “Nine habits of highly effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Malcolm avatar

    #3 The Church Inbetween Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 496 views

    That’s the power of God … that’s the power of prayer! We are that church! Are you doing your part to live in that power? Are you praying?

    Review of “We are that Chruch” • A Power filled church • A Praying church … example of the power that comes through prayer. - In a recent study on divorce & marriage Dr. John Gottman found: ~ 50% of 1st marriages end in divorce ~ 78% of 2nd marriages end in divorce ~ Less than 1% of marriages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. John D. WENTWORTH avatar

    Hanukkah: A Blessing To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2025
     | 497 views

    "Hanukkah reminds the Church that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest times, calling us to rededicate our lives as temples of His Spirit and to reflect the hope, faith, and victory we have in Christ, the true Light of the World."

    Title: Hanukkah: A Blessing to the Church Text: John 10:22-30 “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible