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  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Unity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,040 views

    This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church With Favor Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,764 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [Computer comparisons – slow vs. fast.] You know churches can be a lot like those two computers. Some churches can be so cluttered with stuff and so outdated that they don’t operate efficiently. They’re more frustrating than joyful. They take so much effort to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Glorious Church

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,734 views

    Despise not the day of small beginnings. We live in a world of mega but every big accomplishment started as a small thought or seed...just like the Glorious Church!

    "A GLORIOUS CHURCH!" Zech. 4:6-10 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church In Chains Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,300 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    “how Is Your Vision?”

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2016
     | 9,059 views

    How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate.

    “How is Your Vision?” Nehemiah 1:1-11 How is your vision? I wear glasses, not because they make me look awesome but so I can see what’s on my plate. If you take my glasses and set a plate of mashed potatoes, green beans and liver in from of me; I might think it was a plate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wade In The Water

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022
     | 4,028 views

    Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple.

    Introduction: In this text, Ezekiel shares with us his experience of wading in the water which flowed from the Temple. I. The Source Of The Water Before we go with Ezekiel into the water, I think it would do us well to see where the water was coming from. Ezekiel said, “I saw water coming out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayers Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,636 views

    Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

    THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

    7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Church On Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,575 views

    Living on mission by glorifying God and making disciples of Jesus among our neighbors and the nations.

    A Church on Mission John 20:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8 Rev. Brian Bill April 26-27, 2025 It’s common for businesses, ministries, and churches to develop mission statements. I’m going to share a few of them, and if you know what company they represent, stand and shout it out (if you read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,818 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 5,937 views

    Lessons learned from the church of Thyatira. Powerpoints, sermon notes and video clips are available upon request.

    (TAB-Video Intro) The book of Revelation is a written record of (TAB -Video) a vision that the apostle John receives from Jesus. John is old and has been exiled to the Island of Patoms for his belief & worship of the ONE TRUE GOD. In the vision John sees 7 candles stands. Jesus is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership In The Church Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    The church today has a real lack of true biblical leadership. This sermon takes a look at that issue.

    Leadership in the Church Overlooked position in church Don Stephenson Train staff to serve others & fire the leader Must have good leadership to grow Who are the leaders? Biblically- elders 4 main sources: Acts 20; 1 Pet. 5; Ja. 5; 1 Tim. 3 & Ti. 1 You find 3 main things the elders are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unifying The Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    A message looking at today’s church in comparison to the Jerusalem church.

    UNIFYING THE CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 INTRO: The church at Jerusalem was a perfect example for any local church to pattern after. Any local church that will pay the same price may have the same victory. The church at Jerusalem lost all interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    Learning what is takes to be a Godly church.

    Title: The Perfect Church Text: Multi-texted topical Introduction: Continuing our lessons series Making the Most of Our Relationships ‒ The body of Christ, as the scripture calls us, is about people, and where there are people there are relationships. ‒ We’ve talked about two very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ