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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Kind Of Church God Is Looking For.

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2024
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    Sometime when talking with folks we hear them say “I’m looking for a good church for my family”.

    However, many people today when they say they are looking for a church for their family they look for a church today the same way they are shopping for a new car. That is, they are looking for a church that has certain features. Such as a… (1) Beautiful building to worship in. If you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up Church. Sound The Alarm

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2024
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    Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us, HIS CHURCH, to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone to turn back to HIM.

    2024.04.07 Sermon Notes. Oh Say, Can you SEE? Wake up CHURCH! Wake up America! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thinking With The Church And Jesus, Not With Social Media Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2021
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    Perverse patterns of thought and will can even mess up your brain chemistry.

    On those times when we open the newspaper or click on the news and immediately are confronted with the evil of the world, we may reflect on how apparent the doctrine of original sin is. We don’t even need special revelation to realize that the tendency of the world is toward selfish behavior and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Authority Of His Church—forever Presence.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 1, 2021
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    How important is the body? Jesus won’t function without His hands and feet. The head is just a head. It takes an active body. Finally, the head wants to call the shots therefore, His body has to learn to flow with the head.

    The Authority Of His Church—Forever Presence. Matthew 28:18-20TPT Upon Peters confession that Jesus was the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus made this proclamation over His church (the body of Christ), “By saying, that Jesus is the Christ, the son of the living God.” Upon Peters answer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reset How You See The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025
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    The sermon calls us to embody genuine care, unity, and service within the church, using our gifts to build up and honor one another as family.

    Some of you come in today with hearts that feel heavy. Some of you come in humming with hope. All of us come in needing grace. You are seen. You are loved. You are welcome. And the God who calls us into His family is here. When God thinks of His church, He doesn’t picture a cold institution. He ...read more

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    Church Laziness While Waiting For God

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 1, 2022
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    What is Laziness? It is being unwilling to work or being idle. Here is where Paul admonishes the church against laziness.

    There were a few people falsely teaching the Thessalonian church that being as Christ was returning soon, people should stop working, lay aside any responsibilities, quit planning for the future, and just sit back and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can The Church Be An Obstacle To Discipleship For Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022
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    The view outside the church can be damaging. Therefore the church must work to rid itself of its media problems.

    Can the Church be an Obstacle to Discipleship for Jesus? Mark 4:10-20 You may want to read Mark 4:1-9, This is the actual parable that I am speaking about. [Why parables?] 10 As soon as He was alone, 1His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables. 11 And He was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022
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    Doing church today is different and difficult.

    The Challenge of Church in the 21st Century Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: Diversity Of Gifts And One Body PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 3, 2024
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    This sermon explores our roles in the body of Christ and how to use our unique gifts to serve God and each other humbly.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to be in the House of the Lord today, isn't it? As we gather in this place, our hearts knit together in unity, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of the body of Christ. Each of us, with our unique gifts, talents, and callings, woven together by the Master ...read more

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    Healing Centered-Trauma-Informed Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 13, 2025
     | 429 views

    Prioritizing the role of church community in trauma recovery. Dr. john Varughese Faulty of Counseling Psychology & Mental Health Evangel College and Seminary www.ecsus.org

    DEFINITIONS: 1. Psychological/Mental Health Trauma: A profound emotional and psychological response to distressing events that feel overwhelming or difficult to cope with. It can stem from incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, war, violence, abuse, neglect, or the loss of a loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025
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     | 1,086 views

    A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

    Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evangelistic Jerusalem Church Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
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    Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . "

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT FORMED THE FIRST CHURCH? 1. Christ’s last command, “Go into all the world . . . preach the gospel to everyone . . . make disciples in every culture (people group), baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit . . . and teach them all I have taught them” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,016 views

    Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 7 Churches Of Revelation (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 16, 2023
     | 1,296 views

    This concludes our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation, and each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it. Although sometimes subtle, there is a very common theme to each letter: a church that allows the world to influence it is NOT being faithful to Jesus Christ.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 27, Revelation Part 4 The 7 Churches of Revelation (Part 2) Revelation 3:1-22 Introduction - Today we will conclude our examination of the 7 churches of Revelation -- Last week: Each of these churches has a very specific letter given to it -- Although sometimes subtle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Church's Mission

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2023
     | 951 views

    What is the Church's mission? What is the commission?

    What is the church’s mission? Studying the church’s mission is called missiology. Witness and Light Where were the disciples to be witnesses of what they had seen and heard? Do we collectively carry on that mission? but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist