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  • John McCurry avatar

    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,938 views

    The Laodicean Church

    Thursday, April 13, 2000 The Laodicea Church Rev 3: 14-22 Re 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. :16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Let’s notice first of all Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Discipline

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    Sometimes a Church must discipline it’s members. The Bible gives us clear direction on handling this process.

    Church Discipline At one time or another, a church may need to exercise discipline against a member who has sinned. Church discipline must always be handled carefully and lovingly, just as God discipline us. The Bible is clear on how this is to be handled. Situation Unintentional or private sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An 'offal' Way Of Service

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 24, 2010
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    As ministers of the LORD, let us follow in the example of Levi, which leads to blessing, and not in the example of the Priests addressed in Malachi, which leads to cursing.

    An 'Offal' Way of Service Text: Malachi 2:1-9 Preached at: Young Guns for the Lord 2008 Conference Rock Tabernacle - Griffin, GA May 2008 By Sterling C. Franklin Proposition: We should follow in Levi's blessed way of service. Organizational Sentence (Interrogatives: How & Why?): As ministers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does The Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014
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     | 6,489 views

    The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

    What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 6, 2003
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     | 42,775 views

    The 2nd in the series, this church had nothing for which the Lord rebuked them. But there is a great lesson to be learned from them.

    And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Your Heart Sing?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 6,990 views

    The Psalmist of Ps. 40 was in deep despair when God set his feet on rock and put a new song in his heart. Can our hearts sing of the saving power of God?

    Does Your Heart Sing? Psalm 40:1-11 January 20, 2008 I know that this may sound pretty odd…maybe crazy to you. As I look back on my years in ministry, I can say that some of the most profound experiences I have had have been associated with death and dying. I generally tend to lump people into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Loving Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
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    What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

    The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015
     | 7,979 views

    There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

    I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Where Does Christmas Begin?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    A salvation message that helps us discover the difference between "when" and "where" Christmas begins using the account of the "fall" recorded in Genesis 3.

    WHERE DOES CHRISTMAS BEGIN? WHERE…NOT WHEN…DOES IT BEGIN? SOME WOULD SAY THAT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING WHILE OTHERS WOULD ARGUE IT IS USUALLY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER. BUT THAT IS STILL "WHEN!" DECEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 6 IS THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS. THESE ARE THE "WHEN" DATES OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Does God Want?

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jul 20, 2004
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     | 12,186 views

    What does God want from me? Give away all my money? Live as a hermit? We examine Micah’s answer to the ultimate question: How does God want me to live in the real world? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Background: I’m wearing my gym clothes this morning – warm-up pants, jersey, tennis shoes. I had a friend tell me he couldn’t find anything to wear to church. I told him that if he’d come, I’d wear my gym clothes. Here’s the sermon I preached. A lot of you are wondering why I’m wearing these ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Preacher And The Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012
     | 4,485 views

    The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Much Does It Cost

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 3,080 views

    Any good salesman will make the price irrelevant! He’ll convince you that you can’t live without it! We change our thinking from “How much does it cost?” to “How much can I give you?” It’s all in the mindset!

    How Much Does It Cost Opening Illustration: Telemarketers calling . . . “You’ve been chosen . . . FREE” Honeymoon! . . . cruise, hotel . . . time share . . . “What’s the bottom line? How much?” Any good salesman will make the price irrelevant! He’ll convince you that you can’t live without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Obedient Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
     | 6,729 views

    Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

    The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trouble In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006
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     | 6,057 views

    What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

    Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Record Say?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    We are a record keeping age. We keep records on everything under the sun, but there is only one record we should be concerned about. The record in heaven (the Book of Life).

    What Does the Record Say? 2 Cor. 5:10 Intro We are a record keeping age. Even from the time of your birth a medical record is started. The first day you start school, a scholastic record is kept and will follow you all the way through college. Salespersons must keep accurate records. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist