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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Church As An Icu Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,907 views

    Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

    A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revival Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,599 views

    Sermon Seven of a series

    The Revival Church Revelation 3:7-13 This city of Philadelphia was located about 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was a place noted for agricultural products, but afflicted with earthquakes. In A.D. 17, while under the reign of Tiberius, it was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church For The Ages

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 24, 2009
     | 3,197 views

    What kind of church does God want us to be?

    October 25, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 2:42-47 Subject: The Early Church Title: A Church for the Ages I am in the process of taking a leadership class. The goal is to see if there are things in my ministry I need to change in order to take the church to the next level. What am I doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Church Series

    Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,709 views

    To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

    HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

    I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Owens avatar

    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,052 views

    By looking at four myths about growing churches, we begin to address what it means to be a healthy church.

    Introduction: A. Happy New Year! Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man,” Benjamin Franklin. 2. “One resolution I have made, and try always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Vessels

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 6, 2019
     | 6,189 views

    I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there.

    CHURCH VESSELS I read an article recently that described different types of churches as ships. One definition of the word vessel is a type of boat or ship. There are many types of vessels. And some of these vessels can be compared to different types of churches we see out there. 1) The Cruise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God And The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on May 28, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    Experience the joy of coming to the House of God with this message on God and the Church.

    This we believe part 1 Galatians 1:6-9 How many this morning wants to experience what is laid up for you in heaven? If we want to walk in all the fullness that God has for us then it’s important that we understand what the scriptures say. If we don’t have a basis for our faith then we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Is Boring

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,277 views

    To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life.

    “Church is Boring” Scripture: Hebrew 10: 25 Date: 18 April 2010 Purpose: To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life. Illustration: Rebecca D. on Christian Net posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Commitment To The Church" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,978 views

    The church needs to be able to count on us.

    Impact Series #2 Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches “Commitment to the Church” Ephesians 2:13-22 Acts 4:32-35 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt like an “outsider” in some groups that you were in? Sometimes you feel that no matter what you do, you are not “in on the conversation--don’t know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,274 views

    Sermon Six of a series

    The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,924 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,780 views

    A powerful in-depth look into the characteristics, rebukes, exhortations, and promises to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    The seven churches (1 Ephesus) Randall LaVere II God has truly laid the burden upon my heart, and I believe of many others to pray for a true Revival. This message has been pressing on my spirit for over a year now, and after much prayer and study we are going to dig in deep into the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Church Unity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 10,541 views

    A series from Ephesians 4 about unity in the church.

    Ephesians 4:1-3 February 3, 2013 I’m not sure if you knew that today is Super Bowl Sunday. Or as some are calling this the “Har-Bowl.” I’m stuck with a dilemma. You see, the pregame show started at 9 a.m. That means they will talk about this game for 9.5 hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Busted Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 28, 2011
     | 4,898 views

    The Church at Thyatira gave the illusion of being something they were not...Jesus "busted" them and brought them to reality.

    The Busted Church Revelation 2:18-29 * When someone commits a crime, generally, they try to hide that crime & inevitably, the truth comes out so in the vernacular we say, “They got busted.” This means they were forced to face the truth. * In simplistic terms, today I call Thyatira the ‘busted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist