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  • Larry Cockerham avatar

    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 29,609 views

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye."

    The Rapture of the Church will be the most startling event to happen in all of human history. Millions will disappear in "the twinkling of an eye." Great confusion and bewilderment will occupy the minds of those left behind. Many explanations for the disappearance of those missing will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Will Of God For The Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    God's will for the church is for us to be the bride and body. As the bride we experience Him. As His body we exalt Him.

    Intro: Paul was very clear that the redemption, adoption, and indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the church was to bring glory to God. Ephesians 1:6,12,14. (Read) Our main goal and vision is to 1 Corinthians 10:13 “whether then you eat or you drink do all to the glory of God.” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    What's A Church? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:9-10

    Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Title: What’s a Church and What’s It Supposed to do? Date/Place: LSCC, 8/28/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Tell about the other night at Gary’s house where we were looking at the different antiques on the wall, and him giving us a guess or two on each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely ca

    The purpose of the church What is the purpose of Harvest Community Church? 1 Corinthians 9 16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! A divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church: A Body

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    This is a message on the church that shows how the body is used as a methaphor to describe the function of the church.

    THE CHURCH AS A BODY TEXT: I Corinthians 12:12-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: There are different metaphors that are used to describe the Church. The Church has been called the Bride of Christ and here it is referred to as the body. When one thinks of the church as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

    And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Clothes

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,300 views

    What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

    Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    What type of Church will have an IMPACT on the World for the cause of Christ.

    A Church of IMPACT Matthew 28:19-20 Introduction What has made an IMPACT on you lately? • Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has IMPACTed their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
     | 3,081 views

    THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

    THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2are You Leaving More Than A Tombstone? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,067 views

    Part #2 We need to know the beauty of God’s blessings. God is a rewarder. God wants to bless His people!

    ARE WE LEAVING MORE THAN A TOMBSTONE?... What about the dash? GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU! HE IS A REWARDER --- BE BLESSED!BLESSED By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. VI. GOD GAVE AN ORDER FROM HEADQUATERS TO BLESS GOD’S PEOPLE! WE MUST VERBALLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,051 views

    A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

    Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Counsel For The Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    The people of God’s church must be on guard against the ploys of Satan to discourage, divide, and defile, and thereby to hinder or halt the work of God.

    Counsel For The Church Text: 1 Cor.15: 58 Intro: In the 15th chapter of First Corinthians, Paul is seeking to prove the resurrection of the saints, using the resurrection of Christ as the foundation of proof. He points out that just as Christ arose from the grave with a glorified body, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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