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    Trouble In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2014
     | 7,796 views

    This message points a finger back at ourselves in dealing with the issue of trouble in the church and how we can avoid it.

    TROUBLE IN THE CHURCH Philippians 1:15-18 Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will; 16  the latter do it out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17  the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 22,168 views

    In the past 50 odd years we have seen moral compromise in the body of Christ and our nation. Put another way, when did the church fall asleep? What caused the church to fall asleep? Are we to remain sleeping or wake up the sleeping giant? I don't have ...

    Opening illustration: Where was the church when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962? Or when abortion was legalized in 1973? Or when same-sex marriage started to gain momentum to the point that Christian businesses are persecuted for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple? Put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is A Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2014
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     | 10,949 views

    Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? There are three characteristics which the church must possess - commonality, community and communication.

    What is a Church? Acts 2:41-47 Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. But what is the church and what is it supposed be? A textbook definition, answering that question, is that a church is a body of called-out believers united together for worship, prayer, study of the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Winsome Church

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 28, 2015
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     | 7,679 views

    A winsome church does God's work God's way for the sake of God's world.

    THE WALL STREET JOURNAL recently published a report indicating that “the U.S. now has a bigger share of people who don’t identify with any religion than those who do. In the last seven years, the number of people unaffiliated with either Roman Catholic or mainline Protestant churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Church Theology

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
     | 3,453 views

    Understanding the Church

    Theology of the Church [The Cornerstone of the Church] …Matt. 16:13-20 Upon completion of a task which Jesus asked of his followers, Jesus asked them, who do you people say that I am? He was asking his followers what is the public opinion of me? What is the identity they ascribe to me? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Legoland Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013
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     | 5,485 views

    Every person is significant in the church.

    First Baptist Church Romans 12:3-8 Lego My Lego: 4 Secrets of Significance April 22, 2001 Besides playing with tractors, combines and his construction set, one of Joshua’s favorite things to play with are Lego’s. He likes to build towers, bridges and tunnels for his trucks to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013
     | 7,238 views

    The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

    The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Church?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,318 views

    For many church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The church is anything but that. Why church? The question needs to be answered.

    Why Church? Psalm 122:1 We are living in a time of change. With busy schedules filled with activities demanding our time and the ever expanding array of social media many feel that church has become irrelevant and insignificant. The comment is often heard, “I can be just as good a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Duties Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013
     | 7,572 views

    Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.

    Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 5, 2013
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    Qualifications of Church Leaders

    We continue our worship by listening and learning from the Word of God. Please open your Bibles to 1 Peter Chapter 5…. God spoke to the Apostle Peter and told him to write to Christians about how to live on earth until Jesus Christ returns to earth. In chapter 4 God spoke of how we are to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reviving The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 17, 2013
     | 7,227 views

    Promises based on Isaiah 55

    Reviving The Church Based on Isaiah 55 1. The call Isaiah 55:1 - “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2. Lay down your works Isaiah 55:2 - Why do you spend money for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Church Persecution

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,423 views

    It’s important to understand, we too have an inner working of the Holy Spirit that provides us power to persevere against fears of persecution.

    INTRODUCTION The word “persecution” means the act of persecuting or oppression of inhumane treatment. The subject church persecution essentially deals with the very nature of legalize corporation of the early church. However there’s a greater gift to the world at Pentecost; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,725 views

    The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

    The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paul And The Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
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     | 6,832 views

    The ministry can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, and it all has to do with the people. How does one endure the ministry? He must truly love the church. See the example of Paul.

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 2: A Preacher and a Church October 14, 2012 Romans 1:8-13 Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,280 views

    This is a little tour through Maine State history, but is applicable to any location, especially as a template to be modified for where you live. It also includes a challenge.

    The State of the Church 2013 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Here in the United States, much has been written on the topic of the Church’s condition. The books, seminars, angry articles, despairing articles, and sermons on this topic by radio and TV preachers are seemingly endless. Depending on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational