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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Church Of Tolerance

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,916 views

    In our society today, tolerance is considered a virtue. But our definition of it has changed - and accepting and even applauding any and every practice will weaken and pollute our lives. Learn how to safeguard your church and your life from compromise.

    When I read verses 18-29 I picture a church in turmoil - a good church with good people that has been infiltrated with those who would exploit weakness and draw off believers into immorality. The good people stand by and watch - and mourn. The church in Thyatira was small - and sometimes in a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Vision Of The Church

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

    Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 27,961 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrites In The Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,649 views

    dealing with hypocrisy

    “Hypocrites in the Church” Matthew 23 2/8.98 Intro: Have you ever noticed how some people always have an excuse for not coming to church? I found a solution for this: No Cop-Out Sunday. Read Article. Probably the number one reason people give for not coming to church is “There are too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Glorious Church

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    A Glorious church is Spiritual, singing, shouting, submissive and a Scriptural church.

    A Glorious Church Ephesians 5:18-27 1. A Spiritual Church. [v.18] · Sins Are Confessed. · Self is Crucified. · The Spirit Has Control. 2. A Singing Church. [v.19] · Sing Scriptural Songs. · Sing Spiritual Songs. · Sing Soul-Stirring Songs. 3. A Shouting Church. [v.20] · When Are We To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 17,719 views

    1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

    INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church In Transition

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

    By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Understanding The Church Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    A Foundation Series Bible Study. The church is Christ’s body and is made up of members with different functions. REVISION EXERCISES and TEST included.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Church Is Rebuked Series

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world.

    The Church Is Rebuked By The World (Jonah 1:6) Intro. A heathen sailor is rebuking the prophet of God. It is the church of that day being rebuked by the world. And worse, it is not because he is acting carnally nor about his disobedience to God, for this they did not know about. He is being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Homosexuality And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    The Church must redemptively address the homosexual community.

    Homosexuality and the Church Hot Potatoes the Church Wonft Touch #1 After I made the statement about the church not touching the issue, I realized some had. The Episcopalians voted a practicing homosexual as bishop, and others have dealt with it on a denominational level. However, I was thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Equipping The Church Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

    Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sex And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

    Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Paul has finished with the doctrinal part of his letter to the Ephesians. He begins I therefore, in light of what I have just said, there is unity

    Unity In The Church Eph 4:1-6 Intro. Chapter three of Ephesians is filled with verses of love. Then Paul speaks of God’s abundancy toward us. I. Therefore: The word therefore refers back to earlier verses. Ephesians like all of Paul’s writings is broken into two parts, doctrine, and practice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Church With A Heart Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 110 ratings
     | 15,015 views

    We want to be a church with a heart - which has a heart for HUMANS, a heart for HELPING, and a heart for HEAVEN. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The Church With A Heart Acts 9:32-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchWithAHeart.html Aren’t you glad you’re in church today? Church doesn’t have to be a drudgery, around here it is fun and worthwhile and something we look forward to and miss when we’re not there...because this is a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Church 101

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

    June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene