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  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Smyrna Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
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    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

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    The Church That Compromised

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 10, 2001
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    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

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    The Open Church

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 12, 2002
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    We come to church not as consumers of religion, but as a community of faith that is open to God, to one another, and to outsiders

    The Open Church 1Peter 2:9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
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    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
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    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
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    We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

    THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
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    God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

    Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit In The Church

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
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    Our annual "State of the church"address

    The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Church Growth: To Be Or Not To Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 585 ratings
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    What hinders churches from growing and what causes them to grow?

    CHURCH GROWTH: To be or not to be Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- It was their 13th wedding anniversary. The husband was away at a meeting on their special day. He called a florist to send a bouquet of 13 helium balloons with a message of gratitude for the heights to which his wife had inspired ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    A Church Of Impact

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 265 ratings
     | 20,050 views

    The world is making an impact on the Church, but is the Church making an impact in the Word?

    What has made an impact on you lately? Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has impacted their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church impacted you, but ?Have you as the Church made an impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist