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  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
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     | 15,937 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 135 views

    Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

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    Leading The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 8, 2008
     | 3,153 views

    Part 2 in a three part series on leadership.

    ON A MISSION FROM GOD Part 2-Leading The Church Daniel’s Story Sunday, October 5, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Luckily, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Is The Church

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,830 views

    A message to challenge God's people to return to the basics of what His Church is to be. Pastors please feel free to use, modify, exhort and expand on this message. Use these talking points to go the direction the Holy Spirit leads you.

    Where is the Church Sunday Morning, 01-12-14 Text: Matt 16:18 Mat 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Intro: The title of the message this morning is “Where is the Church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The New Church

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022
     | 2,671 views

    The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

    The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Church Visions PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,186 views

    Emphasize the importance and significance of the Great Commission, a mandate from Jesus Christ, and to encourage believers to live it out in their everyday lives.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful mandate given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, a mandate that has shaped the mission and purpose of the Church for over two millennia. This mandate, known as The Great Commission, is the bedrock of ...read more

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

    A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Careless Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    The church in Ephesus

    The Careless Church Rev 2:1-7 Muynak was once a thriving port on the Aral Sea, but today it sits on the edge of a bitter, salty desert. Sand dunes are strewn with the rusted, hollow hulls of a fishing fleet that once sailed high above on the surface of Central Asia’s fountain of life. Things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,111 views

    The modern church has become the Laodicean church, lukewarm...

    Revelation 3: 14-19 Luke warm Christians Last week we talked about what our resposibilty is as christians, now that the elections are over (mostly). We could gripe and complain, gloat and rejoice. We could be pessimistic or optimistic, but what we should be is praying. We are told to pray for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
     | 3,618 views

    THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

    THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church On Fire

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 340 ratings
     | 71,807 views

    What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

    A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 19, 2024
     | 978 views

    Our purpose this morning is to make sure that we read through Acts 2 and highlight everything that God did on Pentecost Sunday. I want us to know the WHAT, but also the WHY.

    BIRTH OF THE CHURCH GENESIS 11:1-9 ACTS 2:1-41 #Pentecost INTRODUCTION… OLDEST IN THE WORLD, wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_companies According to a report published by the Bank of Korea that looked at 41 countries, there were 5,586 companies older than 200 years. So when did some of these old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,671 views

    The past year has seen the church "scattered" from our traditional routines and practices. What do we do now?

    The Scattered Church Following the Spirit / Samaritans; Simon the magician converts; Philip (evangelist) / Acts 8:1–25   • Lots of changes in this COVID era and what is becoming the post-COVID world. • How we work, go to the dr., shop, visit with folks, go to school, even “go to church” has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Comfort For The Church

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,297 views

    Paul discusses the Rapture of the Church of Jesus Christ. Paul lets them know that the coming of Jesus is not an event that should bring fear to the hearts of believers, but an event that should comfort them.

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18(NKJV) COMFORT FOR THE CHURCH June 29, 2024 In this letter, Paul confronts the doubts of the young Thessalonian congregation; challenges them to a closer and cleaner walk with the Lord and He answers the questions they have about several areas of the faith. Among the topics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
     | 5,472 views

    The mark of the church is reality. What is said and done is a true reflection of what they are inwardly.

    President Harry Truman enjoyed telling the story about a man who was hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that he was knocked unconscious for an extended period. His family was convinced that he was dead. The funeral home was called, and the undertaker picked him up at the hospital. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist