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    The Lukewarm Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025
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     | 106 views

    Jesus lovingly exposes our self-sufficiency, invites us to deeper dependence on Him, and offers restoration, hope, and true riches for our lukewarm hearts.

    Some of us walked in today with a smile for the foyer and a sigh for the soul. Bills on the counter, deadlines on the calendar, questions on the heart. And yet, here we are, gathering around a Letter from Jesus to an ancient church in a city called Laodicea—a church with polished doors and tepid ...read more

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    Jesus Left Behind At The Temple

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 6, 2024
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    The account in Luke 2 of Jesus in the Temple reveals two incredible things. First, how wonderful our relationship with God the Father will be when all the effects of sin are removed from our lives. Second, how much our Savior gave up for us and for our redemption when he took humanity on himself.

    Today we have a unique story, in that it’s the only story of Jesus growing up. Only Matthew and Luke give us the nativity, and only Luke tells this ONE story that fills the huge gap between the wise men, and Jesus turning 30 and his Baptism in the Jordan River. I think our imaginations always run ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Church Unity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 10,565 views

    A series from Ephesians 4 about unity in the church.

    Ephesians 4:1-3 February 3, 2013 I’m not sure if you knew that today is Super Bowl Sunday. Or as some are calling this the “Har-Bowl.” I’m stuck with a dilemma. You see, the pregame show started at 9 a.m. That means they will talk about this game for 9.5 hours before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage And The Church

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 11, 2015
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    The traditional vows between a man and a woman at the time of marriage are beautiful and full of self abandonment and commitment. We who are in the Church, are there because of a mutual commitment between Christ and ourselves, like marriage.

    Marriage - what a wonderful creation of God! Just yesterday Pastor Karenlee and I were privileged to perform a marriage ceremony for two of our friends who live in Rochester! May the Lord bless their union and their lives. Jesus Himself believed in marriage. Listen to what He told the Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 21, 2013
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     | 13,394 views

    For many church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The church is anything but that. Why church? The question needs to be answered.

    Why Church? Psalm 122:1 We are living in a time of change. With busy schedules filled with activities demanding our time and the ever expanding array of social media many feel that church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The comment is often heard, “I can be just as good a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting The Plan Of The Mustard Seed.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2020
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    God's plan is THE SEED PLAN. You may count the seeds in an apple, but only God can count the apples in a seed. We measure success by what we are reaping... Maybe God is counting success by what you are planting today? Can we see the beauty of the seed?

    TRUSTING THE MUSTARD SEED OF FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Series on seeds) I have little medicine baggies (from Walmart or Hobby Lobby) I have randomly placed 10 seeds, bean, corn, mustard, tomato, flower, etc. seeds in each bag. As an attention getter I have DONUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are Churches Nurturing

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    Getting back to basic gospel preaching

    Are Churches Nurturing 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 As we read through Paul’s epistle today, and dwell on just what he is trying to tell us, we find some areas of the church that just might need a little work. You see whether overtly or not churches for the most part are viewed in terms of success by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stretched And Strengthened

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 38,191 views

    If we will discipline ourselves to stretch spiritually, we will be strengthened to do God’s Will.

    Stretched and Strengthened Luke 5 The spiritual journey of the Apostle Peter has often motivated me: • A down to earth-regular guy- so much so his friends probably called him Pete… ‘Peter’ would have been too formal for him • A commercial fisherman • An ‘ear’ for authentic spiritual truth tho ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 12, 2011
     | 4,545 views

    The Church grows as each of us does their part. The Church can team up with Bible Colleges to help the ministry of the Word spread.

    Mission Possible Eph 4/Acts 6:1ff The Church grows when each of us does their part. What is the purpose of the Church? Survey says: To win souls. But if that is all we are to do then we are selling the Church short. 1. The Church is to Build (Eph 4) a. In order to build they need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revelation To Thyatira - Jezebel In The Church. Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 209 ratings
     | 99,970 views

    The letter to Thyatira - addressing people who follow false teaching.

    The Revelation to Thyatira - Jezebel in the Church. As with all the other churches that we have studied, Christ’s letter to this church had four elements 1) an introduction from Christ 2) commendations 3) condemnations 4) promise to those who overcome. THE CITY OF THYATIRA Before having a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jezebel In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,844 views

    What happens when a church begins to tolerate just a little bit of evil? The study is a consideration of this particular question.

    “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. But I have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mechurch Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,842 views

    Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the first two.

    MeChurch Following Jesus, part 6 Wildwind Community Church November 13, 2005 David Flowers Right now we’re talking about following Jesus, and I have realized this week that there’s one thing that keeps me from following Jesus as faithfully as I would like, and I know that it’s the exact same ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Harmonious Church Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

    Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Church Of Destiny

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 214 ratings
     | 9,643 views

    What is God calling the church to become?

    A Church of Destiny The opportunity for greatness is thrust in each person’s direction at least one time in life. Perhaps you can look at situations in your own life and clearly see that mark we could call destiny beckoning in your direction. Perhaps your seized the opportunity, perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016
     | 6,524 views

    The church which was born in the midst of Jerusalem in Acts chapter 2 was a living, dynamic expression of the power of God to change lives.

    Acts 2:37-41 ~ part 3 Acts 2:37-41 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel