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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Comfortable Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 3, 2011
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    The church at Sardis had become arrogant and thus comfortable with their ’church.’ The result was compacency, apathy, and death. This should be a warning for churches today.

    The Comfortable Church Revelation 3:1-6 * Having read about this church and preached this text many times, I have labored over the proper name for this church. Terms like dead, decaying, or dying, as well as confused, contented, or cozy, were tops on my list. However, comfortable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen James avatar

    A Comfortable Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
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    Part 5 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Sardis.

    INTRODUCTION: Churches today are filled with people of all ages who assume the church exists primarily to HELP them. Consequently, most churches are concerned only with those who attend being “OKAY”. I. Christ’s CONNECTION with the Comfortable Church (v 1a) II. The CHARACTER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Church On Fire

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011
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    God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

    CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ideal Church

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2012
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    Pointers from the New Testament Church

    “The Ideal Church” August 19, 2012 Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Wealthy Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 25, 2012
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     | 4,039 views

    It is easy to take pride in our wealth when what we really need to be doing is to understand our poverty without Christ.

    Introduction We know the phrase, “read between the lines.” We perhaps have gotten letters in which we have tried to do that. What does he mean “I’ll see you”? He’s always written before, “can’t wait to see you soon.” What does she mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mystery Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012
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     | 9,301 views

    Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

    The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
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     | 5,541 views

    The purpose of the family of God is not to meet my personal needs, it's to meet our corporate needs. Thus, through the unity of the Church, my needs are part of the who body, but cannot override and work against any other member.

    “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any fellowship with the Holy Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” Dearly beloved of the Lord, hear St. Paul’s entreaty: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Thornton avatar

    The Apostolic Church

    Contributed by James Thornton on Sep 17, 2012
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     | 24,038 views

    The church is not an organization but an organism.

    Many people try to fit the church into a mold they think is best suited. In other words, they try to force the church in to a function they think will fit within the framework they have established. The one size fit all pattern does not work for the church. The church is not rules regulations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Matthew Davaughn Cox avatar

    Coming To Church

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Sep 18, 2012
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     | 5,716 views

    This sermon will reflect on our reason for coming to church.

    Today’s sermon will be one unlike any other sermon you have heard or read here at St. Matthew’s. You will find me coming from Matthew 21:12-13 on this day. I would like for you to ask yourself this question: Why do I come to church? This very question is very important and should be answered with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Is This Your Church

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 25, 2012
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    Lots of peace and love.

    IS THIS YOUR CHURCH Ephesians 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. 1.Do all the people believe in the Holy Spirit. 2. Do people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Devil At Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
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     | 8,451 views

    Interesting things happen when the devil shows up at church

    The Devil at Church Jerry Watts Mark 1:21-28 * This story occurs in the normal flow of the life pattern of our Lord. He has just given the call to the fisherman to ‘follow me’ and now, in a very normal pattern for Him, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to teach. This man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church: An Obligation Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 10, 2012
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     | 6,380 views

    Five reasons we should be involved in our church

    We all know people who find themselves in debt “up to their eyeballs.” The majority of the time it is due to their own foolish lifestyle. They seem to be constantly expecting someone to bail them out without any sacrifices on their part. Some feel that the sole purpose of the church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Church Union Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
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     | 5,580 views

    The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.

    Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Anatomy Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012
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     | 7,194 views

    Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

    Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Burress avatar

    For The Love Of The Church

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012
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     | 7,453 views

    A message on Christ love for His church.

    “For The Love Of The Church” This is the week for love. Kids from age 5 to 95 will be getting and receiving cards with a love theme because Tuesday is Valentines Day. And with that in mind I thought a love sermon was just the thing for this morning and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ