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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012
     | 2,822 views

    There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

    St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014
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    Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

    Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 6,526 views

    The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

    Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Men Who Went To Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014
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     | 9,918 views

    A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

    "Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letters To The Seven Churches - No 5 Sardis Series

    Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014
     | 4,695 views

    These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b]of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead

    The letter to Sardis Rev:3:1-6 Sardis was probably the oldest of the seven cities, probably being founded at the very beginning of the Iron Age, possibly as early as 1000 BC. In it's past it had been the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia and it had become very rich and prosperous. It was also ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
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     | 7,389 views

    The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

    Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013
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    A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

    “Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Charge To The Church (For Pastor Installation)

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 80,232 views

    A charge to the church as they install a new pastor in 2013

    1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 7,666 views

    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection: The Church (Part 2)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013
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     | 13,838 views

    A sermon examining how the Church serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION EXHIBIT A: THE CHURCH (PART 2) I Corinthians 15:1-2 Several years ago, a man named John was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. As a result of his condition, his complexion was pale, his body was weak, he was unable to breathe without an oxygen tank, and he could not walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Church And Christian Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013
     | 2,118 views

    Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

    We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatness Of God’s Body, The Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 10,717 views

    Here God talks about: 1. Our placement in the Body of Christ (vs. 12-13). 2. Our profit to the Body of Christ (vs. 14-23). 3. Our purpose in the Body of Christ (vs. 15-26).

    The Greatness of God’s Body, the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 *How do you feel about your body? -Denn Guptill says: “Most of us would rather not think about our bodies, and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steadfast In Prayers: The First Church In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 14, 2014
     | 5,466 views

    The birth of the Church commences the Growth of the Church by the Spirit and the Word.

    Steadfast in Prayers: The First Church of Jerusalem (2) Acts 2:42: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” As the God’s Heavenly Holy Spirit is sent down upon those gathered at Pentecost in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism As It Is Seen In The Bible And Church History

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2014
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     | 4,662 views

    This sermon looks at Baptism in the Bible compared withthe changes that have taken place in the church over the past 2,000 years.

    BAPTISM AS IT IS SEEN IN THE BIBLE AND CHURCH HISTORY Acts 2:37-38; Eph. 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Though I may often refer to Baptism, and briefly speak of its significance, it is not so often that I actually would have a sermon specifically dealing with this Biblical doctrine. 2.) It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Design For The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 11,107 views

    God's design: Men who mobilize men and women for ministry.

    One of the dangers of topical preaching, like the series that we’re in the midst of right now, is that for me as a pastor, it’s easy to focus on topics that I’m comfortable with and to ignore others that may not be quite as comfortable for me or for you. The other danger is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist