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    Acts Well Church

    Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jul 3, 2020
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    Acts 2 gives a simplistic yet powerful model for what the Church is called to be.

    WELL Church Pentecost, 2020 Acts 2: 42ff Good Morning, today we continue our study on Acts 2:42-47 (NKJV) And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unshakeable Foundation Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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     | 1,200 views

    Explores Peter's divine revelation and appointment, reminding us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary work, inspiring our own faith journeys.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a delight to be with you today, standing on this sacred soil, under this hallowed roof, where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. We are united in our love for Him, bound by the grace He so generously pours upon us, and called to share His truth, His ...read more

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    What Is Hindering The Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,573 views

    Following things hinder the church: UNCONTROLLED SPEECH; UNYIELDING SERVANTS; UNSYMPATHETIC SAINTS; UNIDENTIFIED SERVICE

    What Is Hindering The Church Galatians 5:1-15 “Ye did run well, who did hinder you?” The apostle Paul was very fond of athletic illustrations and used them often in his letters. His readers as well were familiar with the Olympic games and contest that always included foot races. It is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Super Bowl Church

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Feb 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,392 views

    A Challenge to the Church to become a Super Bowl church

    A Super Bowl Church Ephesians 6:10-18 Well it’s Super Bowl Sunday again and the Cardinals and Steelers are pumped up and ready to play in the worlds’ biggest game on the world’s biggest stage. The game will be witnessed by millions if not billions of people worldwide. Multitudes will tune in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,486 views

    To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

    Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

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    How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,647 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Behave In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,744 views

    We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

    How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    The church needs to burn again. An Easter sermon

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    "The Burning Church"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    The burning needs to be rekindled in our hearts and in the church; the burning that comes from the preaching and hearing of the Word of God.

    And behold, two of them were going that very day to a village named Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. 15 While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Church Of The Open Door

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 17,862 views

    The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Sinners At Church

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinner.

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness. Yonder are these two men going to the temple. One goes down to the front pew, (he must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Churches Are People, Too

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,299 views

    Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

    Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
     | 4,796 views

    And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

    It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus' Expectations For The Church

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    On the night before his death, our Lord prayed to his Father and states a couple of expectations he has for His Church

    Introduction: Play Video Clip “Somewhere over the Rainbow” WIZARD OF OZ Somewhere over the rainbow way up high, There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue, And the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true. Someday I’ll wish upon a star and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,018 views

    In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist