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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019
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     | 5,188 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel, Church And Culture

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019
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     | 5,897 views

    The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

    Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Behavior Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,566 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,925 views

    if Jesus is not raised from the dead, this commission in verse 19 is meaningless.

    Church and its Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: This evening the title of the sermon is, “Commission of the Church”. When you look at the title it conveys the idea that the church should be a force in the community that it is placed in; because you see the community does not run the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are We A Mega Church? Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,391 views

    Will you release your grip on that which is TEMPORARY and live for that which is ETERNAL?

    Are We A Mega Church? Acts 4:32-37 We’re continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning in the series I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” My sermon title this morning is a question – Are We A Mega Church? Now according to the definition of a mega church that’s used by church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Of Maximum Impact Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020
     | 6,324 views

    Christian missions at its most basic level is one BEGGAR telling another BEGGAR where to find BREAD.

    A Church Of Maximum Impact Acts 11:19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over a perplexing question. The question at hand was this: “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecuted Church Expands Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 27, 2020
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    Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God allows the Church to go through many difficulties with a greater purpose of His eternal plan.

    Acts 8:01-03 Persecuted Church Expands 8:1 Church and Persecution 8:2 Church and Burial 8:3 Church and the Persecutors Acts 8:1 PERSECUTION Church History filled with events of persecution and death of the believers in Christ. God has permitted His chosen people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pergamum, The Compromising Church.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 2, 2020
     | 2,588 views

    The third of seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Pergamum was a city filled with shrines of many gods...

    Pergamum, The Compromising Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJV Upon studying this third church, the church of Pergamum, I told you that weekly I would read these scriptures. I believe that Revelation 1, is the foundation of the whole book. Revelation 1:1-3NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humble Church Servants Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,450 views

    Three aspects of deacons

    Text: 1 Tim 3:8-13, Title: Humble Church Servants, Date/Place: 4.22.18, WHBC, AM A. Opening illustration: “The world may assess a man’s greatness by the number of people whom he controls and who are at his beck and call; or by his intellectual standing and academic eminence; or by the number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021
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     | 7,226 views

    Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

    The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021
     | 4,423 views

    Communion is a celebration of the One who opened what we could not open ourselves – the door of Heaven. He opened it on the cross and then He walked through the door of death and He waits for us on the other side where He will call us by our name and welcome us into His Temple.

    Before I moved here, I was asked to preach at my very first appointment … Anthony United Methodist Church in Anthony, FL. I was their pastor from 1994 to the year 2000. They were kind. They were patient. They had to suffer through a lot of boring … and honestly … terrible sermons and I made a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Church That Loves Much Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2021
     | 3,263 views

    As we follow a Jesus that Loves, we want to be a church that loves. What is the contrast between a church that loves little, and a church that loves much?

    A Church That Loves Much Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Dinner at Simon’s house took on a special meaning the day Jesus came. Simon and his guests reclined around a u-shaped table - which was the traditional posture for eating. They lay down around a low table, propped up on the left elbow with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,615 views

    This is the 17th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#17] BEING THE SCATTERED CHURCH Acts 8:1-8, 26-40 Introduction: I asked some of the children a couple of questions that I want to ask you. “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to Heaven?” “No”, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,780 views

    There is a phrase spoken of often, one in which is said to be in our Constitution, "Separation of Church and State." However, this phrase is not in the US Constitution.

    Separation of Church and State “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech…” (excerpt from Amendment I, U. S. Constitution) If our United States Constitution actually commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020
     | 2,880 views

    Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

    Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist