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  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 29, 2021
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    A study of the first congregation of the Lord provides us with the example of a church without walls. The members did gather for worship, but they were compelled to penetrate their world to tell others of Jesus. We must do the same in this day.

    “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Above The Fray Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    CONFIDENT trust in Christ produces COURAGEOUS living through Christ.

    Living Above The Fray Acts 6:8-15 I know each week as we come together as a church family into this room, we all enter with different issues swirling about in our lives. This week some of you faced health issues. We had folks in our church that had tests and procedures, emergency room visits and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Who Died And Left You Lord?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    An exhortation to pastors.

    A meeting that I had in the doctor’s office while I was receiving my vitamin I.V. inspired tonight’s message. There are a lot of folks that come into his office that are open about their faith. A lady receiving her first ever I.V. was sitting across from me. I found out after she left that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    A Covenant Community Prays Fervently Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 7, 2024
     | 630 views

    One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.

    Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Curry avatar

    We Are The Body?

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
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     | 3,209 views

    We must put aside our differences and work together for the benefit of the Kingdom.

    We Are The Body? Romans 12:3ff Introduction: Have you ever been to a church where you didn’t feel welcome? You went in and looked around the foyer area and no one greets you. You proceed through the doors into the sanctuary and find yourself a seat in the back row and begin to prepare yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Launching Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 14,862 views

    Moving beyond the tried and the comfortable to accomplish great things for God.

    “LAUNCHING OUT INTO THE DEEP” A. If you can list only one QUALITY that is absolutely vital to building a dynamic, vibrant, thriving church,what will it be? 1. We can list several: a. DOCTRINAL PURITY b. LOVE c. ENTHUSIASM d. INVOLVEMENT COMMENT: Each of these are essential to CHURCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Chew On This Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
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     | 5,579 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

    Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blessed Home

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,324 views

    Five points to be the blessed home God desires from Joshua 24:14-15.

    “A Blessed Home” Text: Joshua 24:14-24 I. Welcome II. Introduction It is estimated that in the early 18th century, the Bald Eagle population in America was between 300,000 and a ½-million, but by the 1950s there were only 412 nesting pairs in the lower 48. Many of you will remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (3)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
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    In Ephesians 4, we discover who we are in Christ by learning about the head of the church, the hands of the church, and the heart of the church.

    Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/12/2014 Play: “Me Church” Video The last couple of weeks we’ve been exploring the New Testament book of Ephesians. As I said last week, Ephesians is all about identity, which made me think earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Christians' Guide To Conflict

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,616 views

    Exposition of Matthew 18

    A CHRISTIANS’ GUIDE TO CONFLICT MATTHEW 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION... The Town Sage, David Moore in Vital Speeches of the Day Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Keep The Unity Of The Spirit” Part 3 Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,418 views

    Unity in Spirit occurs as the whole body matures and disunity happens as we let the immature wreck havoc. Speaking the truth in love means words of exhortation. Unity comes as Christ is exalted. Unity means each member serving the team.

    EPHESIANS 4:1-16 September 24, 2006 New Covenant EPC “KEEP THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT” Part 3 Body Life - The Book of Ephesians I. The last 2 weeks we have been focusing on this “Keep the Unity of the Spirit” A. Two weeks ago 1. (vs 1-3) Live up to your calling - humble, gentle, bearing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,009 views

    Salvation is through the grace of Jesus Christ. Some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things like not only should you accept Jesus, but you need be baptized, or you need to be confirmed, or you need to take the Lord's Supper.

    JUL 28 2013PM A Model of Love Acts 15:22-35 The great decree of salvation issued by the early church should have settled the issue forever. There is no question; salvation is through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. But some people still insist on adding to the plan. They believe things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    My Father's Business Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,941 views

    As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year.

    I Must Be About My Father’s Business Luke 2:41-52 As we begin a new year on our journey to eternity, I’m sure that many of us have spent some time contemplating how we can make 2021 a better year. Some things are out of our control, but some areas we can grow within. Today’s text is the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Mysteries Mentioned In The New Testament – What Are They About? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,643 views

    This is a study on the mysteries of the New Testament. the word is used 21 times in the NASB and these are taken and examined one by one. it is an interesting study. Large range of subject material.

    THE MYSTERIES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT – WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT? This study today is looking at the word “mystery” in the New Testament. It contains verses from the NASB. This will not be a full development of any of the themes but enough to introduce them. You may like to take up the study ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Building His Church - His Way

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    A message about the church

    Building His Church - His Way Matthew 16:13-19 (Focus v. 18) Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist