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  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Sleeping In Church Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 8,339 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    There’s no getting around the fact that today’s text contains a part that strikes us as humorous, and the fact of the matter is that sometimes, we can do some funny things in church. A preacher was completing a temperance sermon: with great expression he said, “If I had all the beer in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faking It For The Church

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    There is a fear of standing before God almighty and hearing him say, almost you were a child of God. I am sorry,but I was never fooled.

    Fakes in the church!! Matt. 10:1-4 OPEN: One night a woman dreamed that she was having a conversation with God. She was angry about all the suffering and evil she saw around her, so she complained to the Lord. “God, why don’t You do something about all this?” God gently replied: “I did. I created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church For Today

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

    “A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Laodocia

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,122 views

    a message describing the dangers of being like the church of Laodocia.

     Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Going To Church

    Contributed by David Gresham on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    Going to Church isn’t the same for everyone. Some go to be seen others to watch. But truly Going to Church is to see the Lord.

    Going to Church Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. 4:32 And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
     | 4,142 views

    To be a biblical church we have to stop making excuses for not serving and just get involved.

    FOCAL POINT: A BIBLICAL CHURCH ME: It has been about 10 years ago since I took a speech class in college. At that point in time, I really hated standing up in front of people and talking about anything. In fact, I even skipped class once so I did not have to give a speech. I never would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,679 views

    We become a healthy church by committing to excellence.

    FOCAL POINT: A HEALTHY CHURCH ME: Well, first off, I want to say, Happy New Year. I hope you all had a great new year’s eve, and that you are really looking to have a greatly improved 2009. I know that is on my heart. I desperately want 2009 to be better than 2008. I desire my life to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by John Mann on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,900 views

    The type of lives we live dictate the impact we have on the unchurched.

    FOCAL POINT: A VIBRANT CHURCH ME: So, I am really not a fan of bland food. When I eat food, I want it to taste good. I want it to wake up my senses, I want to be like, yeah this is awesome. And there are just some foods that need to be seasoned so that they wake up your senses. You know, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Church Established

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    A message about who is the true founder of the church.

    THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED Matthew 16:17-19 INTRO: We may have some question in our mind as to who established the Church, and who is the foundation for it. Was the church established by Christ? Is Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disoder In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
     | 3,280 views

    How we should handle disorder in the church.

    TOPIC: DISORDER IN THE CHURCH Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: (ILL. Wrong Attitude – Many of us Christians are like the little girl who started fighting with a friend. Her mother who heard about the quarrel talked with her little girl about it trying to show her she was wrong and her need of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "I" In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,619 views

    Part 3 in a series on the purposes of the church. This deals with intercessory prayer.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 3—The “I” in Church Sunday, July 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The first Sunday we talked about serving as a way to make room for others to come to the table. Last week we talked about worship as an expression of our gratitude for having a place at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim HBC avatar

    A Church To Die For Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    The perspective that kept Paul from discouragement - a remarkable revelation of the gospel and a stunning picture of the church...

    Introduction A company Director tells the story about a day when he and his wife stopped off at a petrol station. It was a run down station, with only one pump. It was an old fashioned petrol station and he asked the attendant to fill the tank and check the oil. Meanwhile he went for a little walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Establishing A Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    how to establish a church

    ESTABLISHING A CHURCH Acts 19: 1-10 Our text records the establishing of the church in Ephesus. In Paul’s day, it was a city of about 200,000. Every Christian longs for God’s church to be established and extended as His word spreads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    One of Jesus’ last challenges to the Disciples/Church before the day of Pentecost.

    A SPIRITUAL CHURCH Luke 24:49 INTRO: The text is part of Christ’s last commission to His disciples before the Church was organized after Pentecost. All candidates for God’s Church must have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. If our Church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unifying The Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    A message looking at today’s church in comparison to the Jerusalem church.

    UNIFYING THE CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 INTRO: The church at Jerusalem was a perfect example for any local church to pattern after. Any local church that will pay the same price may have the same victory. The church at Jerusalem lost all interest in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist