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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

    And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Government

    Contributed by Alexander Richard on Jul 27, 2014
     | 3,983 views

    Church government is a necessary element in the body of Christ which serves to establish and maintain order. A church without orderliness will be chaotic in all her activities. This teaching is going to teach about church Government.

    I. The Origin Of Church Government. A. Government itself started by God and was a direct commandment to Noah after the flood. In theology it is called, (The Dispensation of human Government) (Gen.9:5-6) B.Church Government started with Christ, the head of the church (Col. 1:8;Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ideal Church

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 5,296 views

    Pointers from the New Testament Church

    “The Ideal Church” August 19, 2012 Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Destiny Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Black on Jan 2, 2022
     | 4,122 views

    Every Christian has a destiny in the kingdom of God. We are a pilgrim people, a people on the move—our destination matters. Where are we going as a church? It’s important. The primary words of Ephesians 1 are “in Christ.” Christ is our head, and we need to move in conjunction with him.

    What should be the direction and vision for a local assembly? What is our destiny? Alice in Wonderland came to a fork in the road. Icy panic stung her as she stood frozen by indecision. She lifted her eyes toward heaven, looking for guidance. Her eyes did not find God, only the Cheshire cat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What The Church Is Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2020
     | 5,448 views

    With all the changes to how we worship this short series looks at what the church is.

    The church! When you think of the church, what is it you think of? Maybe it’s Cornerstone. This might be where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and where you have grown in your faith. Maybe it’s the church from your childhood. The church where you met Jesus, where you were baptized and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Challenges For The Church

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    This message was birthed out of a heart to evangelize our community for God.

    Challenges for the Church by: Donny Granberry Acts 20:27-32 NIV For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,713 views

    Explore the importance of a strong, unified, and spirit-filled church community as the foundation for church growth and as a means to conquer worldly challenges.

    Good morning, church family. I'm delighted to see you all sitting there, ready to be filled with the word of God. Today, we'll be diving into the heart of Matthew 16:18. It says, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome ...read more

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    The Christian View Of War

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,935 views

    Determining the Christian's relationship to war by looking at the Bible and Church History

    Annual Sermons 18-19: Vol. 5: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle THE CHRISTIAN VIEW OF WAR (2009 Condensed) Copyright 2009 by Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Is war right? Is it moral? Can it be Christian or endorsed by God? If a Christian goes to war, should he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Relationships

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    This sermon teaches us how to act and interact with people within the church.

    Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honor In The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 3, 2014
     | 3,414 views

    Inductive Sermon combining Rev 2:12-17 (Pergamum) and Rev 3:1-6 (Sardis). Live with Godly honor and persevere through struggles and stumbles in our faith, wear the name of Jesus well in front of others, live out living in white.

    HONOR IN THE CHURCH REVELATION 2:12-17 and 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been intently looking at the letters to the seven churches in Revelation 2-3. In Revelation 1:19, Jesus Christ commands the Apostle John, "Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptist Church

    Contributed by Allen Payne on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Baptist

    Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip Fundamental - What is a Fundamental Baptist church? It is a church that believes in the fundamentals of the faith. The fundamental doctrines of the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 364 ratings
     | 33,388 views

    The elements of revival as spelled out in God’s Word.

    Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 John Basham, ?Prayer is the backbone of a revival.... Instead of substituting new ideas such as religious films or social entertainment, why not really try the God-given method for revivals: ?Pray without ceasing??? Definitions: Revival is always extraordinary... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 10 – Part 2 – When I Shy Away, Don’t Break My Neck! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Sometimes throughout history God has had to break us in order to deal with our sin, not in anger but with true justice and love. We die to the old way of life in order to live for Christ.

    Genesis 10 – Part 2 – WHEN I SHY AWAY, DON’T BREAK MY NECK! I don’t know much about my family tree but I know my grandfather was a tough man who broke horses and had a team of about 40 Clydesdale horses which he used to haul logs. My Dad once drove a team right through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7c Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 20, 2018
     | 48,751 views

    Part 7C, for the purpose of using space coveniently, combines the subjects--although not directly related--of (1) false Christs, prophets, and teachers and (2) various gifts and their accompanying functions.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ