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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    How To Kill A Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
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     | 9,534 views

    This message deals with how the members of a church can kill the church without recognizing it.

    How To Kill A Church Calvary 10/9/2011 Ephesians 4:1-6 Psalm 133 3 John 1:5-13 We have a started a new series for the next four weeks and the topic is “Moving Things To The Next Level.” There are times in our lives, when we want to get one result, but we actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Churches-Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 1, 2026
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    A good church can be destroyed by false teachers. Thyatira had one of the worst false teachers and the Lord had to remind them just how evil that false teaching really was.

    The Seven Churches-Thyatira Introduction: Thyatira is the fourth in the series of the Seven Churches. As with the other churches, the Lord gives a picture or reminder of Himself, followed by a word of praise. He then points out a problem and gives an exhortation to fix or solve that problem. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Families Build Strong Churches

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 16, 2025
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     | 486 views

    When families understand their true identity in Christ, they become the living stones that build vibrant churches and transform entire communities.

    Strong Families Build Strong Churches A Sermon Based on 1 Peter 2:9-10, Exodus 19:5-6, and Isaiah 43:20-21 Introduction In our modern world, we often hear about the breakdown of family structures and the decline of church attendance. These two trends are not coincidental; they are intimately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Witness Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

    The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Manuel de Jesus Vela avatar

    The Laodicean Church #1 Series

    Contributed by Manuel De Jesus Vela on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,565 views

    This is the first of a 6 part series on the church of Laodicea.

    Our topic for the next few weeks will be a Love Letter from Jesus ¡V otherwise known as the letter to the church in Laodicea. How many have ever received a love letter or perhaps have dedicated a poetic piece to that special someone? Why do we write such things; because we care, because we love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Letter To The Church In Thyatira

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 20, 2020
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    For some people today tolerance is the only real virtue and intolerance the only vice. The message to Thyatira goes against the grain of modernity by setting limits to tolerance.

    Letter to the church in Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 In the opening pages of Revelation, our Lord introduces Himself as heaven’s holy warrior (1:12–20) who would prepare His people to overcome their enemies (2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21) by exhorting them to hear what the Spirit has to say in the letters ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Holding Hands In The Church

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 31, 2020
     | 2,659 views

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow.

    When it comes to the church, church growth is naturally related to church health. Healthy churches, like healthy people, must grow. In his book, The Purpose Driven Church, Pastor Rick Warren says that if our church is healthy, attendance will be the least of our problems. He writes that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Smith avatar

    "Building An Attractive Church"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    If you were looking for a church to serve as your home church, what kind of church would you look for?

    Lexington Church Of God, March 16th, 2003 PM Service “Building An Attractive Church” Text: Acts 2:41-47 (KJV) 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Intentional Church Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    Fourth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    Intentional Life: Going to Church INTRODUCTION: This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Human Church Signs

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 9,769 views

    What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

    Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Waht It Means To Be Church"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,877 views

    The meaning of relationship and community within the church.

    Acts 2:42-47 “What It Means to be Church” by: Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United MEthodist Church, 9833 Hixson Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn Have you ever felt lonely, even when you are surrounded by a large crowd of people? Have you ever moved to a new town or headed off to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    To The Church That Was Broke And Blessed Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    It’s eternally more important for Christians to have treasures in heaven than in their hometown.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would it Say? Series (part 2 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Broke and Blessed Rev. 2:8-11 Oct. 15, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,217 views

    Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,193 views

    At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

    I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Eyland avatar

    Baptsts And Church Membership Series

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story-preaching is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did.

    This is a fictional account of a young lady, Michelle Peterson. The purpose of this story is to try and demonstrate some of the reasons why Baptists developed a formal church membership along the lines that they did. Michelle Peterson was born in London, August 5th 1615. Her parents were traders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist