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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,200 views

    Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

    That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

    Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church Growth Or Church Set Up Series

    Contributed by Brad Yock on Mar 14, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    "A survival guide"

    What every Pastor, Church Leader and seminary student should know. What they don’t teach you in seminary, yet 8 out of 10 pastors fail as a direct result of a church expansion program. This is the most pro active, preventative advice available today. Empowering, enlightening and powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    why we are the church here today

    Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
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    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Todays Average Church’s Condittion

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 21, 2022
     | 2,129 views

    If all Churches were in shape to serve this world would be better off.

    TODAYS AVERAGE CHURCH’S CONDITTION Revelation 2:1—7 They are dead,cold formal religious . Most are afraid they will disturb uncaring saints. Distress the sophisticated sinner Diligent in service Ver.1-2 Busy going to meetings Buying and selling materials ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025
     | 180 views

    In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

    Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025
     | 145 views

    The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

    Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025
     | 96 views

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024
     | 1,051 views

    What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
     | 664 views

    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church In The World Vs World In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 21, 2025
     | 414 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Church in the World vs World in the Church” 1 Peter 3:8-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faithful Unto Death Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 8,041 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Smyrna.

    INTRODUCTION: The majority of Americans know very little about SUFFERING for the FAITH. The letter to the church at Smyrna is a reminder that God does not simply offer His ADVICE. God offers His COMPANIONSHIP. about Smyrna... Only one of the seven cities still in existence (modern Izmir, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Body Building Program Part 3

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,818 views

    A look at why the church in the first century grew.

    Last week I gave you a little history lesson on the church and we looked at 2 very important promises. Promise number one is that Jesus is going to build the church. He is the Rock, that the church is built up and secondly we learned that Jesus gave us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,122 views

    The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

    A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist