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  • Tad Mills avatar

    The Church And The Bar

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

    THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

     A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Woods avatar

    The Enduring Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

    1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,706 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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    A Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

    What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Undivided Church Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,910 views

    Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

    SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Church In Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    The message to the church in Pergamum teaches us that we are not to be squeezed into the world’s mold.

    Revelation 2:12-17 October 26 2003 The Church in Pergamum Do you remember the movie Liar, Liar? It is this story about a habitual liar played by Jim Carey. On his son’s birthday, the son’s birthday wish is that his dad would have to tell the truth. The wish comes true so that every ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Vibrant Church

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

    The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Early Church.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

    The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Church

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    This sermons draws out the similarities between a human body and the Body of Christ (the Church).

    The Church is a living body . . . the body of Christ. Upon close examination, we find that the Church shares many characteristics with the physical human body. I. A BODY IS UNITED. A. The members of a healthy body work together to accomplish things. 1. The brain sends commands to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Head Of The Church Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    The forth in a nine part series of messages from the book of Colossians. Deals with Christ as the Head of the Church, particularly His pre-eminence

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:18-22 Title: The Head of the Church Date: August 4, 2002 Introduction: Often the question arises in the local church, “who is the head of the church?” That question has caused conflict in many churches because often times there are those within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Church Aflame Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    When our hearts are aflame for the Lord, we boldly proclaim without fear that Jesus saves, igniting the lives of others!

    Conversions in the Book of Acts> The Day of Pentecost--Acts chapter 2 “Church Aflame” Reading> 2:1-4, 36-41 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Pentecost set the church on fire! The occasion began as a Jewish festival occurring 50 days after Passover (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    A Church In Transition

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,243 views

    Did you know that only 15% of churches in America are healthy? Could God be asking us to change? If so, in what areas? How do we identify what God is wanting us to change?

    An interesting article that I found. “Age changes things.” Who changed everything when I wasn’t looking? I’ve noticed lately that everything is farther away than it used to be. It’s even twice as far to the corner now, and they’ve added a hill! I’ve given up running for the bus; it leaves much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    Exhortation to church on our purpose on a membership Sunday.

    We will be a church deeply in love with God. We will fervently worship God with our whole heart, soul, mind, strength, time, and finances. We will avoid the complacency of lukewarm, status-quo religion. We will pursue a deeper relationship with God through committed prayer, fasting, studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God