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  • Andy Brenton avatar

    Entering The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014
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     | 3,567 views

    Jesus said the only way to enter the kingdom is through being born of the water and of the Spirit (John 3:3-5). But what is the kingdom? It is the church (Matthew 16:18-19). Well, does the Lord have two ways for one to enter the church?

    ENTERING THE CHURCH “Acts 2:47” A. Some Things Are Expensive But Are Not Really Valuable— Like A Yacht. Some Things Are Inexpensive But Very Valuable— Sunshine Or Rain. Some Things Are Very Expensive And Are Very Valuable— Christ Church! B. Consider The Value Of The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Bowl Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 28, 2014
     | 8,865 views

    The first church in Acts was a champion church. This sermon examines the characteristics of the New Testament church that if adopted would turn any church into a winning church.

    Super Bowl Church Chuck Sligh July 27, 2014 The opening illustrations come from Mike Gilbert’s sermon found on SermonCentral.com titled Reading the Map / Visualizing the Goal. [There is a PowerPoint presentation available for this sermon which is available by emailing me at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,610 views

    What the N.T. church was like

    “The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Church At Ephesus" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 25, 2009
     | 4,402 views

    Relates the truths the angel revealed to the Ephesion church to our modern times.

    REVEALING THE REVELATION –PART 1 “The Church at Ephesus” August 30, 2009 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Building A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,575 views

    Jesus loves the church and He wants to see if strong, growing and healthy.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to think about FCC for just a moment. When you think of FCC, do you see FCC as a strong vibrant church or do you see a church that is on life support? • This is an important question because the church is special to Jesus and it is up to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Conduct Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

    INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World - (Part 4 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    To have increased fellowship with God we need to overcome the world in our lives. So how do all of us overcome the world? I give 3 points that will help the Christian in this process.

    Title: Increased Fellowship With God - Overcoming The World Text: I John 2:15-17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do We Please God? Part 6

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,496 views

    We please God when we do our part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

    This morning I begin with what might be to some of us a loaded question that I am asking for you to verbally respond to: When you hear the words missionary or missions what do you think of? (Allow for responses) Thanks for your responses. Now can I ask you to think about the following statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    Actually living with purpose will free us for God’s work.

    Living with Purpose Purpose Driven Life #40 Montreal/Cornwall June 19, 2004 Today, we conclude our series of 40 messages on the theme of living with purpose. We have taken a great deal of time to consider the five biblical purposes God sets before us, and to think about ways these apply in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 1 - They're A Loyal Family Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 4, 2007
     | 2,748 views

    God has told us how He wants us to live our lives; our job is to obey!

    1Then God spoke all these words: 2I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3you shall have no other gods before£ me. 4You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that is on the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Caring For Oneanother

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

    Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church"

    Contributed by Christopher Gregas on Sep 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,995 views

    A Message of challenge and encouragement on our 1 year anniversary of existence

    “Being A Good Church, Becoming A Great Church” Text: Phil. 1:3-11 (ESV) 3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6 And I am sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church - A Lighthouse

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 33,194 views

    I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

    THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,783 views

    Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

    In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed