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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    The Church Functioning Biblically Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,847 views

    When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically.

    The Church Functioning Biblically Acts 6:1-7; Romans 12:4-6 P.S. When every person begins to play their postion in the body, you will have a church functioning biblically. INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTARTION: When Everyone Plays Their Position- Chip Ingram 30years ago, the Miami Dolphins embarked on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Called Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

    `Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014
     | 6,299 views

    This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 30, 2022
     | 4,328 views

    The seven churches mentioned in the Revelation were physical churches with definite locations. So the letters that John writes to these churches were delivered to the cities/churches, he mentioned.

    tom lowe 1/30/2022 The Seven Churches of Revelation The seven churches mentioned in the Revelation were physical churches with definite locations. So the letters that John writes to these churches were delivered to the cities/churches, he mentioned. These letters may have less to do with seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2005 State Of The Church

    Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

    2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why The Church Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,996 views

    Ninth in a series from Ephesians. The church should matter to us because it matters to God.

    This week I came across an interesting quote that was recently posted on an internet blog by a lady who identified herself as “Eva”. Here it is, exactly as she wrote it: You are so right about the church today. We are a catholic family, but I can’t even remember the last time we went to church. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 60,704 views

    A church that does not pray forfeits the Blessings and Power of almighty God. A powerless Church does nothing to please or to Glorify God. Therefore, God is not pleased when his saints fail to collectively Pray.

    TITLE: THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:1-9 A church that does not pray forfeits the Blessings and Power of almighty God. A powerless Church does nothing to please or to Glorify God. Therefore, God is not pleased when his saints fail to COLLECTIVELY Pray. If we endeavor to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Church In Sardis

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,808 views

    The church in Sardis was a perfect model of an inoffensive Christianity. They apparently invented the concept of “political correctness.

    Letter to the Church in Sardis Rev. 3:1-6 Sardis was located about 30 miles southeast of Thyatira The ruins of 1st century Sardis are located near a city in modern day Turkey named Izmir. The city was at the converging point of several inland roads. One road led northwest to Thyatira and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Names Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,804 views

    There are certain titles given to Jesus in Scripture that speak to the intimate relationship that He has with His church. Jesus is - the shepherd of the flock, the head of the body, the cornerstone of the building...etc

    The Church Names Of Jesus OKAY – first of all I would like to give a huge birthday shout out to… to….US!!! YOU SEE – today is Pentecost Sunday! The birthday of the Church and of the Kingdom Jesus came to establish, nearly 2000 years ago. NOW REMEMBER – Jesus said in Matthew 16 And I tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Give Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,144 views

    message detailing the who, when, where, why, and how of giving.

     I. You’ll be receiving 40 Days with Jesus in three weeks A. Simple devotional designed for personal or family devotions B. 6 weeks of daily scriptures on the life of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) leading up to the Easter Holiday Weekend C. Challenge will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serving Together

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 6, 2016
     | 7,698 views

    If Jesus is Lord over all things in the church, how much freedom do I have to quit because I am offended?

    “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 2,191 views

    My first experience with church discipline…

    My first experience with church discipline… My first experience with church discipline came in the mid 1980’s when my family and I were members of a church where we were asked to pray for a sister who had left her husband and young daughter to live with her lover. Each month during communion we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Understanding Church Life

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Mar 6, 2025
     | 357 views

    An 8-part course or series on What it means to be an active part of a Biblically centered New Testament Church Please take this, adapt it to your church's specifics.

    UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE By Owen Carey, Eric J. Hanson, and Dallas E. Henry UNDERSTANDING CHURCH LIFE Lesson 1: THE CHURCH AND ITS PEOPLE Since you have received Jesus Christ, you need to learn all you can about Him and His people, the Church. There are two ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastor - Flock - Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

    The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

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