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  • Rickey Shive avatar

    A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 431 ratings
     | 122,672 views

    A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

    Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Happy Church! Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 13,781 views

    It probably surprises you to learn that a book like Revelation begins with the word blessed. How in the world can this prophetic book make us happy? Revelation makes Christ’s Church happy because it reminds us that our King is on His throne.

    “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church On Fire

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 71,975 views

    What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

    A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    More ideas on what it will take to make a church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Acts 18:7-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. There’s an ATM in the lobby. 6. The choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Growth

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,541 views

    More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

    CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "You Are The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,848 views

    We as saved individuals make up the body of Christ.

    Title: “You Are The Church” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 Introduction: A lovely building is not a church. All the beams, joists, decking, pews, seats, pulpit furniture, carpet, fixtures, woodwork, organ, piano, speaker system, chalkboards, easels, and podiums do not make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Smyrna Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    Number 2 in series: Smyrna "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Smyrna # 2 in Series: The Letters of Christ to the Seven Churches. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 6, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Smyrna Baptist Church?” Revelation 2:8-11 Then name Smyrna means “myrrh” or “an offering of sacrifice.” Smyrna is the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pergamum Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    Number 3 in series: Pergamum "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Pergamum: # 3 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Similar to Pergamum Baptist?” Revelation 2:12-17 The King James Bible calls this church Pergamos, but the NIV calls it Pergamum. According to the Greek text, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thyatira Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    Number 4 in series: Thyatira "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Thyatira: # 4 in series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 3, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Thyatira Baptist?” Revelation 2:18-29 The city of Thyatira in Asia Minor was not an important city of Asia, being not religious or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sardis Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Number 5 in series: Sardis "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Sardis: The Zombie Church # 5 in Series: The Letters to the Seven Churches From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday night, June 10, 2001 “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Sardis Baptist Church? Revelation 3:1-6 page # 1916 Sardis was the capital of Lydia and one of the oldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Philadelphia Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    Number 6 in series: Philadelphia "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Philadelphia: # 6 in series of The Letters to the Seven Churches “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Philadelphia Baptist Church?” Revelation 3:7-13 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Philadelphia Baptist Church is the revived church that has turned back to the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Laodicea Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    Number 7 in series: Laodicea "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    SERMON.857 SEE # 532, Seven Churches # 7, Laodicea “ARE WE A CHURCH AT EASE?” “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Laodicea Baptist Church?” REVELATION 3:14-22 (READ NOW) PAGE # 1917 A FARMER LIVED ALONE ON HIS FARM, EXCEPT FOR HIS BELOVED DOG. HE HAD THIS DOG FOR YEARS. SADLY, HIS DOG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 45,475 views

    If we were going to compose a mission statement for our congregation, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX If we were going to compose a mission statement for Central Christian Church, what do you suppose it should say? What is our mission? Well, let me suggest that the mission of the church is very simple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Travis avatar

    The Church That Compromised

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    We must never compromise our stand.

    THE CHURCH WHO COMPROMISED REVELATION 2:12-17 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,077 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ