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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    What Is A Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,026 views

    Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

    What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentions In The Church. Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,474 views

    THE NEED FOR REPENTANCE AND RECONCILIATION

    Contentions in the Church Lessons from Paul and Barnabas. ACTS 15:36-41. At times disagreement will occur among believers who love the Lord and one another. When this cannot be resolved, it is best to agree to disagree and let God work his will in the lives of all concerned. Differences in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Work Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,266 views

    IN ORDER TO CORRECTLY DISCERN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH, WE MUST FIRST DISCERN THE COMPOSITION OF THE CHURCH

    THE WORK OF THE CHURCH Acts 17:1-15 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2  And according to Paul's custom, he went to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3  explaining and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vanguard Church

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,364 views

    This is not a sermon but a Prophetic word with a prophetic assignment to the church of Jesus Christ (it won't fit everyone) He that hath ears to hear let him hear.

    1sa 22:2 The Vanguard Church Lu 19:13 Eze 37:10 1 Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,098 views

    God wants Christians to reach the world for Christ, but how

    Good morning Calvary. I am so excited about this new series we are beginning today. Over the next few weeks we will discover how we can learn the will of God. Although many people think it is a mystery to know the will of God, God has made it known to us in many ways. This first week we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,713 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
     | 5,481 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

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    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,792 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

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    Glory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 10, 2010
     | 4,785 views

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. These four things give God the glory He deserves/desires:

    Paul’s prayer (Ephesians 3:14-21) begins with “your glory” (v. 13b) and ends with “glory” (v. 21) This is a simple passage on how to pray for each other. Reminder: The Church is not the building, nor the services, but the people (v. 15) These four things give God the glory He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    An explanation of what the Rapture is, and what the Bible says about when it will occur.

    Each time we observe Communion, we read the passage in 1 CORINTHIANS 11 that tells us to eagerly look forward to the return of Christ. But nobody knows when that will be. Today, we will find out what we are supposed to do with that information. Let me begin by telling you a story of a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Peaceful Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 6,555 views

    The church can and should experience God's peace.

    The Peaceful Church Philippians 4:1-7 How do Christians and churches have peace? We do not live in a peaceful world. The Society of International law in London states this incredible statistic: since the beginning of recorded history, the entire world has been at peace less than 8% of the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformed Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
     | 9,632 views

    The church is transformed by thinking right

    The Transformed Church Philippians 4:8-9 The word “think” or “meditate” means to consider, reflect, reason, and 
ponder. The idea is that of focusing our thoughts until they shape our behavior. The truth is: ⇒what we think is what we become. ⇒where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church As An Icu Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,976 views

    Jesus came to heal those sick with sin. That means the church is meant to be a hospital for those weighed down with guilt. But what can a church do better heal those lost in their shame?

    A Russian soldier was wounded and was ordered to go to military hospital for treatment. When he arrived he found two doors: One was marked, ‘For the slightly wounded,’ and the other, ‘For the seriously wounded’. Well, he wasn’t seriously wounded so he entered through the first door and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divisions In The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 5,005 views

    Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family).

    DIVISIONS IN THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 INTRODUCTION: Paul strongly, yet tenderly, appeals for unity in the church at Corinth. They were not only “saints” they were also brothers (members of the same family). One of the finest tributes paid to the church in Jerusalem was that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Be The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 4,634 views

    Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

    THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist