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  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Restoring The Glory Of God In The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 14, 2020
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     | 25,977 views

    For many many years the ritualistic services were taking place, behind the veil, behind the façade of church programs, church offerings, church meetings the presence of God was not there.

    Restoring the Glory of God in the Church After Covid-19 By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Churches are beginning to open after several months of being closed due to Covid-19/Coronavirus. There are many changes that are in place or will be in place, social distancing will have a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Bringing People And Churches Together Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2019
     | 3,055 views

    In this day of conflict and disunion, we need to recover this sense that we are all one family of God, to dedicate ourselves to peaceful resolution of conflicts.

    Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course 2019 St. Liborius I suppose like many Baby Boomers one of the most memorable films of my lifetime was the Cecile B DeMille epic The Ten Commandments. It was his second stab at commemorating the Exodus, and his only one both with sound and color. Who could forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016
     | 11,387 views

    In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

    WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Love Song Of Christ And The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017
     | 5,026 views

    Indeed, the deepest meaning of the Song of Songs is the celebration of the love of God, the Bridegroom, for His faithful people, seen as the dark beauty, the Bride.

    Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2017 Reformation/Revolution The beautiful Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs, is on the surface a long love song, or compilation of love songs. It celebrates the love of husband and wife, the longing of one for the other, and the joy that can come from a loving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017
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     | 12,032 views

    Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

    THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church Of The Closed Door - Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017
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    Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church, which lived within an affluent society whose attitudes clearly rubbed off on the church.

    THE CHURCH OF THE CLOSED DOOR READING Rev 3:14-22 1. INTRODUCTION Laodicea was the second of the seven churches of Asia to receive no commendation from the Lord. Such a state requires us to look very carefully at this church. Can it teach something to us today? We shall see as we move through ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Channel Of Blessing To Your Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 12, 2021
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     | 3,996 views

    Our role as priest is to be a blessing. One of those places we are to be a blessing is in the local body of believers.

    Introduction If you were here last week, you know that the role of a priest is to be a channel of blessings to others. But there are somethings that can prevent us from being that Channel of Blessing. We saw those unconfessed sins, not asking to be a blessing, and not having the faith to believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Renewal Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 21, 2021
     | 3,160 views

    The second step to embrace for church renewal is understanding that each of us are a piece of the puzzle to the Great Commission and to fulfilling Jesus’ mission.

    Series: Church Renewed Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-8: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    What Makes A Pentecostal Church? Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 22, 2021
     | 4,520 views

    what are the basic three things that make a Pentecostal Church?

    What makes a Pentecostal church, is it the music, is it moving lights on the "stage", or is it a message on prosperity that everyone is going tp get rich? What makes a Pentecostal church, (first, second, third): 1. It's The Mission. What is the mission the Pentecostal ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Sears avatar

    Politics, Civil War, And The Church

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 13, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,846 views

    The world is reacting with anger, fear, or pride over the elections. That is not surprising. What is surprising is that the civil war has entered some churches. This is a topical message on how to deal with it.

    Introduction: The civil war is brewing. Did you see the young lady on the news? She was one of those marching in protest to the election results. And a reporter caught up to her to ask some questions. What she said was downright scary. She said that what we need is a revolution in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Gaston avatar

    When Jesus Came To Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,476 views

    Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

    WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017
     | 12,278 views

    Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Lowe avatar

    Are There Any Sinners In Your Church? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2018
     | 7,781 views

    The story of the Pharisee and the publican is the story of two great sinners. One knew he was a sinner and acknowledges it before God. The other knew not that he was a sinner and boasted of his righteousness.

    Are There any Sinners in Your Church? Luke 18:9-18:14 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others: 10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Church-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 31, 2018
     | 2,560 views

    4 of 4. Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--IV—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Saving The Church From Falling

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 5, 2018
     | 2,241 views

    Laws, traditions and customs have no place in the New Covenant church which is governed and operated by Grace and Grace alone

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: SAVING THE CHURCH FROM FALLING Acts 15:4-5 King James Version (KJV) 4 And when they were come to Jerusalem, they were received of the church, and of the apostles and elders, and they declared all things that God had done with them. 5 But there rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic