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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Model Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    The emphasis in this textprovides a model for the what the church should strive to become.

    “The MODEL Church” Thus far we have studies 6 churches with one remaining; all exhibiting various problems. This evening we will continue to look at what I call the MODEL church. Looking at the churches on the surface; we would have not seen what our Lord saw in each. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2014
     | 5,623 views

    What qualities should church leaders have?

    Several weeks ago we started our study of the Letter to Titus. We noted at the beginning of the letter that all Christians are to pursue godliness. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Mother’s Day by going to Titus Chapter 2 to note specific instructions for women. Last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Smyrma Church Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2014
     | 5,194 views

    The that we model ourselves after.

    THE SMYRMA CHURCH Rev.2: 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Pergamos Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2014
     | 5,974 views

    God knows your works.

    The Church Of Pergamos Rev.2: 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014
     | 4,850 views

    The rebel attack on church.

    THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Church Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,870 views

    In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

    Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Of Sardis Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 20, 2014
     | 5,920 views

    how we should live after being saved.

    The Church Of Sardis Rev.3: 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2014
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     | 6,745 views

    A church with promise because they listen to God

    The church is Philadelphia Rev.3: 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2014
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     | 6,903 views

    They once had it but lost it.

    The Laodicean Church Rev.3: 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Deacon In The Church

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
     | 8,864 views

    What does it mean to be a deacon?

    Within the New Testament Church, there are only two offices for which we receive a list of qualifications. First, is the office of the Elder. There are multiple Greek words which are used for this office including presbuteros and episcopas, but they are all speaking of the same office. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2014
     | 7,063 views

    A sermon on how baptism relates to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 10 Sacramentally Participating pg. 241- 254)

    HoHum: How can one be baptized without the church? Christians are the church. If not a Christian then not part of church, if a Christian then part of church. We have no record of anyone in the NT baptizing themselves. Imagine someone coming to the point of wanting to be baptized, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,624 views

    Comparing this church to the churches of today.

    “THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS” Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: Revelation shares with us 7 letters to 7 churches. Let’s look at the Church of Ephesus in light of our text. This was the most desirable of all the churches in the Church Age. It was a loving church; built and grounded on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,417 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,704 views

    The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

    The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Type Of Church

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013
     | 2,370 views

    I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Secon

    I. EXORDIUM: GOD meant us to be His Body from the start. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To compare Old and New Testament and see the church in both. IV. TEXT: Compare: Nehemiah 8:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the people went away to eat and drink at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal