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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    Looking at the 5th church in Revelation

    INTRO: Clayton Carpenter, one of the first casualties of Dessert Storm, was a helicopter pilot shot down was listed as KIA (killed in action). After the war, prisoners were released and Clayton Carpenter was one of them. As soon as he was freed, he called his mom back home in Kansas. Called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Significance Of The Church

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2008
     | 1,944 views

    Paul talks about a mystery, the creation of a new man, people from all tribes and nations, including Jews and Gentiles...the Church of Jesus Church. There is something very significant about the church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Introduction Last week- talked about Jesus being out front in 2008. Referring to a song called Breathe Today by Flyleaf- You can only move as fast as Who’s in front of you We can … follow the wisdom of men, live in the shadow of how life has always been never believing it can be different, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,626 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church In Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    From the early Christians, we see what it means to be transformed by the cross of Christ and the filling of the Holy Spirit. These Christians adopted a life style of spiritual discipline and generosity and are examples to us today.

    Acts 2:42-47 “A Church in Training” INTRODUCTION The United States is a nation that is out of shape. • 58 Million Overweight; 40 Million Obese; 3 Million morbidly Obese • Eight out of 10 over 25’s Overweight • 78% of American’s not meeting basic activity level recommendations • 25% ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Complacent Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 97 ratings
     | 43,523 views

    The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

    Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    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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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,923 views

    Jesus said He would build His church. What did he say about it’s foundation, function, fruit and future?

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. The inexperienced dag had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Compromising Churches Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,930 views

    Seventh in a series on Revelation dealing with the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Compromising Churches” Review John wrote this book under direct orders from Jesus. Jesus appeared to him and commissioned him to write what he saw, what was and what was about to take place. This forms a simple outline of the book. John wrote during a time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Emerging Church

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    Principles you will find in the emerging church.

    THE EMERGENT CHURCH by Jerry Falwell Five years ago the phrase, “The Emergent Church” was a generic term to describe any innovations, cutting edge technology, or new methods that were being used by new churches to do ministry. However, the generic term emergent church has taken on a technical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us. The Holy Spirit works in miraculous ways when we pray! Dwight L. Moody once said, “The world has yet to see what God can do in a man who is full

    The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of the crowd. • And once Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Mission Of The Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,191 views

    Message about how the mission of Jesus should be the mission of the Church.

    The Mission of the Church Luke 19:10 July 5, 2009 Note: The ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE format is from Andy Stanley’s book, "Communicating for a Change." Me: The news over the last couple weeks regarding celebrity deaths took a little out of me, I have to admit. First it was Ed McMahon. Then it was Farrah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Church Is Boring

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,181 views

    To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life.

    “Church is Boring” Scripture: Hebrew 10: 25 Date: 18 April 2010 Purpose: To share that church is not a stuffy boring place but a place full of excitement and life. Illustration: Rebecca D. on Christian Net posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Church Is,....

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,342 views

    To help the church see the need for each other.

    The Church is… Scripture: Ephesians 1: 22-23 Date: 31 January 2010 Purpose: To help the church see the need for each other. Have you ever noticed how some things are just so right on when you hear them? Take for example an email I received some ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist