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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,834 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Let’s Have Church”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,414 views

    Here we have a cave full of mistreated, depressed, discouraged, and desperate fugitives trying to deal with the setbacks of life. And David Suggest, "Let's Have Church!" You are invited!

    “I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Production Of A Dedicated Christian Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 6, 2023
     | 3,290 views

    A Business man and is wife was riding through a town and he noticed business signs on all of the buildings.

    He saw signs that said: • Smith Hardware • Smith Pharmacy • Smith Tire Service • Smith Garage • Smith Insurance Company • Smith Funeral Home • Smith High School • Smith Real Estate • Smith Body Shop After seeing all these signs with the ame Smith on them he said to his wife “I wonder where all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,768 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing God's Desire For The Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,651 views

    Paul's letter to the Ephesians is cram packed with powerful theology and practical Christianity. If we allow it to change us the church with grow spiritually and in every other way.

    Intro: In light of the confusion about what scripture says and what the church is supposed to be and do this letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is a great way to end 2013 and begin 2014. In this letter Paul gives clear teaching on how we can get our theology and thinking about the Church right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Clothes (Part 2)

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 31, 2011
     | 3,937 views

    God says a lot about clothes in the Bible. His words instruct and inform our lives today. Few things about us are as immedate to others as what we wear. Surely God has given us instruction about such an important part of our lives! We would do well to

    Church Clothes II The gospels and Jesus on clothing: The New Testament speaks about clothing more than you would think, but not necessarily in the ways we would think. Today we will focus our attention to what the gospels say about clothing. The first mention in the gospels about clothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Ought To Be Praying For The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,789 views

    Jesus taught us how to pray for the church when He spoke of the seven churches of Revelation.

    INTRODUCTION Last Sunday, we introduced a new series called “This One Thing”. The idea is that when someone says remember this one thing or they say do this one thing, the idea is what they are telling us is of upmost importance, and it will require our action. Jesus used that phrase “this one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can The Church Offer?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,133 views

    The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

    What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming The Church God Intended

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,877 views

    We need to stop just having church but become the church God intended us to be.

    “Becoming the Church God Intended” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Pentecost Sunday 2014 Acts 2:1-13 & 37-47 Today I am going to preach on the subject of “Becoming the church God intended, but before I do I came across this article the other day and I need to share it with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    2003 State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,291 views

    This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

    2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Four Kinds Of Church Members

    Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    This sermon examines the kind of church members we are...what kind are we tired, tiresome, retired, tireless...? Check out!

    This is just an insight for anyone who considers being part of a church & calling themselves as church members. Don’t stop go on and read-you might be one in the category I describe - for the first time church goers or followers of Christ were called as Christians at Antioch Acts11:26 since then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Danger Of Playing Church.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 64,884 views

    # 17 in series. There is no clearer text of the sobering reality of playing church than this one.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 17 “The Danger of Playing Church.” Hebrews 10:26-31 Because our daughter Nikki grew up in a Pastor’s home, when she was small she and her friends sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Message Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 8,023 views

    The key to church life is not our methods, means, miracles, magic, marketing, ministries, money or medium – it’s our message! And the message is Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION I & II Timothy are known as “Pastoral Epistles.” They are letters written to inform, instruct and inspire. These letters came from the inkwell of the Apostle Paul and were written to his young assistant named Timothy. We might say these documents were written from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Greatest Person In This Church?

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,973 views

    A close look at what Jesus considered greatness.

    Who is the Greatest? Who is the greatest person in this church? That should be an easy question to answer if we use our culture’s criteria of greatness. In our society greatness is decided with three measuring rods: • Money • Beauty and • Brains All we would need to do is submit our financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Church Christ Is Building #3

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,803 views

    This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

    SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church