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  • Vernon Risner avatar

    The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
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    Lessons from the church of Ephesus. Power Point, sermon notes, and video clips are available upon request.

    We’re just beginning our study of Revelation. AS the book opens is around the year 95 AD. John the last of the original 12 disciple alive is an old man has been pastoring the church at Ephesus. Also during this time Domitian is the emperor of the Roman Empire. He was the first Emperor of Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
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    Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

    (TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 11, 2023
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    Have you ever seen a couple and said, “I wonder what he sees in her” or, “I don't understand what she sees in him”? So we can also ask, what does Jesus see in the church? He loves the church and gave Himself for her.

    Alba 6-11-2023 CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Ephesians 5:22-33 A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is said to have been the world’s worst dog. His story is told in a book for children, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other", by John Grogan. It was also made into a movie called “Marley and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Church

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 22, 2020
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    We want us to look into God's Word and wonder at the beauty, the mystery, the glory, and the greatness of the church.

    What is the Church In whom you also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. - Ephesians 2:22 Who needs the church? Well, the answer is: if you're a child of God, you need the church. I need the church. We all need the church. And when we say the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 9, 2025
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    Pentecost, as it is called in the Greek language for the Jewish Feast of Weeks, as celebrated 50 days after the resurrection gave birth to the church.

    When you stop to think about it…what brought us here today. Now I don’t mean by plane, train, or automobile, but what things in our lives caused us to be gathered today, and each Sunday before and after today? We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are not here merely to fill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022
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    The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

    SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Perfect Church

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005
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    Many people are looking for the perfect church - yet they don’t have a clue where to find it. These three verses from Colossians give us a snapshot of the perfect church - and it might be the church your at.

    The Perfect Church Colossians 3:12-14 In my time in ministry, I have heard more than once the statement, “If you find the perfect church don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” I’m not sure, but I have a suspicion that something was being hinted at in that statement. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
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    The Church at Laodicea, a church, it seems, with no redeeming qualities. Luke warm, every church was commended for something, except the Laodicean church. Are we like the Laodicean church?

    Revelation 3:14 - 22 I. Introduction A. The city of Laodicea was almost due East of Ephesus about 120 miles or so on a major trade route in Asia 1. The city was a banking center and so a very wealthy city a. The city was also the site of mineral springs which could only be tolerated if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendship And The Church

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 17, 2012
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    The church is THE place to forge the best kinds of friendships. This Friend Sunday sermon challenges all to get into the fellowship of a church, a homegroup and service in the local church.

    Friendship and the Church Chuck Sligh September 16, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Preacher And The Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012
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    The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wealthy Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 25, 2012
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     | 3,873 views

    It is easy to take pride in our wealth when what we really need to be doing is to understand our poverty without Christ.

    Introduction We know the phrase, “read between the lines.” We perhaps have gotten letters in which we have tried to do that. What does he mean “I’ll see you”? He’s always written before, “can’t wait to see you soon.” What does she mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discipling As The Church Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
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    After focusing on discipling each other within the church, we turn our attention to disciple making together AS the church.

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
     | 5,180 views

    Lessons learned from the church of Laodicea. Sermon notes, powerpoint, video clips available upon request.

    Several years ago I went White Water Rafting with some friends. It was October, early in the morning, the sun wasn’t up yet. We were in wet suits preparing to face serious class 4 and 5 rapids down the Gauley River. Before leaving camp all 75 to 80 in the group were called together for important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 12, 2021
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     | 3,930 views

    First John 2:12-17 teaches us about the church and the world.

    Scripture False teachers were spreading heresy about knowing God. In his First Letter, John wrote to encourage the church regarding their assurance of salvation. John had been coming down hard on the false teachers. He had also given clear tests about how one could be sure that one has fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2024
     | 1,513 views

    A look at what it means to have unity according to Paul

    UNITY IN THE CHURCH July 7, 2024 Ephesians 4:4-6 A Lutheran theologian from the 16th century, named Rupertus Meldenius wrote --- “In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.” - Rupertus Meldenius That’s a great reminder. Yet how do we define what’s essential? Where’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist