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  • Dale Miller avatar

    Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012
     | 3,432 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE BIRTH OF THE CHURCH FROM ACTS 2.

    HFL APRIL 17, 2009 ACTS 2; 29-41 29“Brothers, I can tell you confidently that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is here to this day. 30But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne. 31Seeing what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church: An Obligation Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 6,297 views

    Five reasons we should be involved in our church

    We all know people who find themselves in debt “up to their eyeballs.” The majority of the time it is due to their own foolish lifestyle. They seem to be constantly expecting someone to bail them out without any sacrifices on their part. Some feel that the sole purpose of the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Church Union Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
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    The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.

    Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
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     | 7,131 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Images Of The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2012
     | 3,859 views

    Jesus built a Church, and the Scriptures give us many inspiring images of the Church, especially for evangelization.

    Monday of 28th Week in Course 2012 St. Theresa of Jesus Vatican II It is especially fitting that our readings today focus on the nature of man’s response to God’s initiative, because that response culminates in the assembly we call the Church. Lumen Gentium is the Church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Love Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
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     | 5,797 views

    The letters to the seven Churches are tody letters to every church today. Here is a church that has lost it's first love.

    The Love of the Church Revelation 2:1-7 These seven churches are only part of the churches that were located in Asia at the time of these letters. Seven is God’s number so the letters are to seven churches. • They are in Chronological order oldest to the most recent • They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World In The Church

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 2,439 views

    This church instead of impacting the world the world had an impact on it. Sadly to say this appears to be much like today.

    The World in the Church Revelation 2:12-17 We are about to study the third Church in which the Lord writes. The Church of Ephesus was challenged to fall in love with Him again and the Church of Smyrna was praise for their faithful in the mist of persecution. They were poor by the world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 19, 2012
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     | 4,663 views

    In many ways the Church in Thyatira closely parallels the Church that will go into the tribulation period. Listen to what the Spirit saith unto this Church

    The Church of Jezebel Rev. 2:18-29 The Lord I believe is saying to these Churches the most important things He would say to each Church around this world. The conclusion of each of these letter states “He that hath an ear let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches”. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Worship

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,916 views

    A description of New Testament Worship in the 1st Century Church

    FUNCTIONS OF THE CHURCH: WORSHIP INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we looked at the nature of worship in the early church. We saw from John 4:23-24 that their worship was in spirit and truth and from I Corinthians 14:40 that it was to be done decently and in order. Today we will examine the acts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010
     | 4,733 views

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. These four things give God the glory He deserves/desires:

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. Reminder: The Church is not the building, nor the services, but the people (v. 15) These four things give God the glory He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Worship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 4,105 views

    The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

    “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 7,231 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
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     | 6,177 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010
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     | 3,783 views

    Talents (Gifts) are not the root but the fruit of our salvation. God has given us gifts, so we can be useful in His kingdom. There are no excuses for not being fruitful.

    Leadership In the Church Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 6,256 views

    A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

    BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist