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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025
     | 239 views

    The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

    Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025
     | 160 views

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brand New Year Same Old Vision

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 1, 2012
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     | 5,400 views

    New Years Day message casting the vision for a new year

    Well, here we are about 2000 years down the road from that first church. I’m sure if Peter and John had of ever discussed the future of the Christian church that they could not have envisioned what it would be like 2000 years later. I mean 2000 years! The Jewish religion wasn’t even 2000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Status Of The Church

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,970 views

    This is a simple outline composed while I was on a mission trip to Vietnam and the Philipinnes. This message deals with the status of the church relative to God’s truth

    THE STATUS OF THE CHURCH 1 JOHN 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION: What is the status of the church? This morning I want to proclaim to you what I have seen, what God is doing, who he is using, and the struggles they face. My recent trip to Vietnam and the Philippines has affected me powerfully. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Of Unity

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,319 views

    Acts 2:42-47 On the day of Pentecost, 3,000 new members were added to its membership, making a total of 3,120 members. 1:14-15

    1 It Was a Church That Studied the Bible 2 It Was a Church of Christian Fellowship 3 It Was a Church That Worshipped Christ 4 It Was a Church That Evangelized the World A Learning, Studying Church I Thay Had a Love for The Bible Acts 2:42 And they continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Story Series

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,111 views

    The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

    A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,823 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unstoppable Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on May 27, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,109 views

    Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has provided the church everything we need to accomplish His Will in this world.

    How many of you here this morning have had someone close to you die? (raise hands) I don’t think there is another crisis in life quite like that one. When someone that you have spent your life with is taken away from you, there is a tremendous void, a gaping hole that for the rest of your life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church And The Tribulation.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    Most of the church will go through the Tribulation Period.

    The church and the tribulation. Matthew 7:13, 14 -- 21 -- 23. 05/30/04 I want to invite you to the book of Matthew chapter 7. I am going to be preaching on the subject of the church and the tribulation period. Now when I speak of the tribulation period I am speaking of the time Jesus speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

    A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church With Attitude Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.

    I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Julian avatar

    The Sanctification Of The Church Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

    Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Early Church.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

    The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Church On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    This is the first in a four part series called "On Purpose." God said by using these 4 principles the people of Babylon would succeed in doing whatever they planned.

    THE CHURCH ON PURPOSE Genesis 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: A. For the past several years we have had a yearly theme for the overall ministry of the church 1. 2002 - Aim Higher a. 2001 - Harvest b. 2000 - Whoever is thirsty, let him come. c. Others: What Would Jesus Do? Higher and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church On Fire Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 420 ratings
     | 130,968 views

    A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

    Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist