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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    An Altered Gospel Is Creeping Into The Church

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,914 views

    There are far too many people standing in the pulpit who are teaching false doctrine. What we’re seeing in the Church today was prophesied more than 50 years ago. This message looks at a portion of that prophecy.

    In February, I saw a short videoclip of a young, charismatic pastor preaching to members of his congregation. I want you to listen to what he said. “I don’t beat nobody up for smoking, drinking and having sex and doing all that, not because I did it, but because I can relate. I can relate. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Letter To The Church Of Thyatira: The Church Tolerant Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,476 views

    The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass, says these things: I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience, and that your last works are more than the first.

    I'd like to contrast two historical figures, Lot the nephew of Abraham, and Jacob the son of Isaac. One leads to disaster, one leads to overcoming. The question you should ask yourself is, which path am I on today? From James Petterson's One Year Book: "He left his city along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Church Beyond The Church Walls: Just For The 'religious' Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,338 views

    The final sermon in the Kindred United Series, this sermon shows the difference between "religion" and "relationship", and shows how we should do more than just sit in a pew on Sunday; we should serve others in need, and do so in love.

    Beyond The Church Walls--Just For The Religious This week, we wrap up the teaching series "Kindred United". This series, nine messages in all, ended up going much longer than I had expected. We have learned, first of all, that the overarching thought of "loving God, loving others" starts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Letters To The Seven Churches In Revelation: The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2023
     | 1,671 views

    Encouragement and correction for the ancient church as Ephesus in the shadow of the temple of Artemis

    What are the authoritative sources in your life? What are they? This is way more important than we might realize. What do we trust for information on how we should successfully live our lives? We could list some out. Most would say their parents, information from the education system, television, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rev Rotimi Adepoju avatar

    Physician, Heal Yourself Series

    Contributed by Rev Rotimi Adepoju on Oct 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,166 views

    A clarion call for the Church leaders to look within and clean-up our own messes if we have to fulfill the divine mandates God has given us to the entire nations

    He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.’” Luke 4:23 The preambles: This phrase as used by Jesus to challenge his own people in Nazareth, symbolizes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • CHRISTOPHER GREGAS avatar

    "Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

    Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,996 views

    A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

    “Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,598 views

    When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

    Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Building A Church For God - Not For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

    Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    How God Builds A Church Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 34,215 views

    God's plan for church growth.

    How God Builds A Church I Peter 2:4-10 A recent study shows that there are 195 million un-churched people in America. This makes America one of the top 4 largest "un-churched" nations in the world. Each year 3,500 churches close their doors forever, while only 1,000 to 1,500 new ones are started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Concern- How To Kill Your Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,775 views

    This is the 70th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#70] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO KILL YOUR CHURCH 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 Introduction: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Are you thankful for the Church? Paul told them that he thanked God for them. Everyone needs a Church home. A place where they know they are loved. A place where they know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Sometimes, I Guess There Just Aren't Enough Rocks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 6, 2021
     | 3,650 views

    In life, we may tear down relationships or we may build relationships. We use similar aspects to both destroy and build. Christians should be known as builders.

    “Early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first.” [1] In the movie Forrest Gump, one scene pictures Forrest and Jenny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Shipman avatar

    Bad Decisions Can't Stop You Series

    Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,546 views

    Made bad decisions in your life? With God’s plan of redemption it does not matter what your past is, God can restore and bless your future.

    Breakthrough III - Bad Decision’s Can’t Stop You 1. Confession of Faith: “I am a possessor of the promises of God. 1A. Don’t look at other’s or be discouraged if others don’t act. Don’t look at how many shows up for church. Know that God’s promises to you are true. 2. Review: 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Blameless Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 39,996 views

    How to live a blameless life 1- Focus on the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with evil 3- Cast away pride

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little daughter who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” In her childish way she replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” I think we’re all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ