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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,529 views

    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Results Of The First Church’s Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 4, 2024
     | 822 views

    The 1st church scattered under persecution – but they were not defeated – nor were they afraid! They had a drive to proclaim what Jesus had done outside their safe place, exactly as Jesus said they would.

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 10 The Results of the First Church’s Persecution Acts 8:1-25 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) No Wed night for adults this week – resuming Mar 13th! (Ecclesiastes) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church’s Results Of Obeying God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 15, 2024
     | 1,266 views

    What if the church had church, and collectively we just focused on Jesus? What kind of impact would we have if we were like-minded, and simply told others what Jesus has done? THIS was the first church's mission!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 3 The Church’s Results of Obeying God Acts 2:13-47 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Might ask, “Why Acts?” Keep this in mind throughout this series: -- We’ve already unpacked the beginning of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025
     | 255 views

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025
     | 461 views

    In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

    Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Philadelphia (A Loving Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2025
     | 343 views

    The church of Philadelphia and Smyrna were two churches that the Lord Jesus did not have any words of condemnation for.

    Does this mean they were perfect? Absolutely not! For example, the Bible tells us that Job was perfect and upright man. Does that mean Job was perfect and sinless? No, the only perfect sinless man to walk on this earth was the Lord Jesus. Let me explain how the word PERFECT IS USED IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,752 views

    This sermon encourages believers to develop the habit of fellowship

    The Habit of Fellowship Gal 6:10, Eph 2:19, Rom 12:4-10, Heb 10:24, Eccl 4:9-10, 12, Matt 18:20, Heb 3:13, Gal 6:1-2 John 17:20-23, 1 Pet 4:10, 1 Cor 12:5, 27, Acts 5:42, Matt 6:11-13, Rom 12:13, Acts 2:47 October 20, 2003 I. I said last week that I was going to be talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    Some things need to be revved up.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Many Miraculous Signs And Wonders

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,370 views

    The most overlooked social class by the church in America are people in the middle class and the people who are wealthy.

    “Many Miraculous Signs and Wonders” "The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade.” Acts 5:12 Intro: “Two Blondes.” (pause) Two blondes were shopping at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by John Park on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    A sermon from the first chapter of Acts from a chapter by chapter series on Acts.

    EXPERIENCING GOD I. Introduction A. Author and Date 1. Although the author is not named in the book we can gather from external evidences and from inferences of the book itself that Luke was the author. 2. The earliest of the external evidences appear in the Muratorian Canon (A.D. 170), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "The Cry For Freedom" Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,583 views

    Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.

    The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Functioning In The Community Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007
     | 3,565 views

    how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

    Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Lord Send The Fire

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 31,640 views

    If our God is a consuming fire, then we as his church, his body, must have the fire. He maketh his angels ministering spirits and his ministers flames of fire.

    1 Kings 18:24 And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. I’ve always been fascinated by fire, as a child my first encounter with fire was (matches) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,419 views

    Answers the question: Are you a bold pioneer who is exploring new non-traditional ways of expressing faith and interacting with the Body of Christ - or are you just skipping church and quietly backsliding?

    Dakota Community Church April 29, 2007 Vital Signs I recently went to the doctor for a general physical. Besides being violated, and crying all the time for about three days, it was only mildly horrifying. I was sent home with a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on my “stage one ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The God Of The House

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,627 views

    It’s time to get beyond our casual visits with God at the church (The House of God) and become the place where God Lives. Is God at Home in Your life?

    Go up to Bethel and dwell there. Bethel = House of God Dwell there= The spirit of Bethel must become a part of us, That is to say we must take the lessons of Bethel with us everywhere. (Brokenness, helplessness, humility, distress, necessity) Psalms 34:18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal