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  • Robert Glass avatar

    What Is The Church

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 21, 2011
     | 3,067 views

    A indepth Study of Christ and The Church.

    What is The Church? Introduction A. Our study is about Christ and the Church. B. The purpose is to learn the relationship that exists. DISCUSSION A. What Is The Church? 1. The Called Out: 2 Thes. 2:14 “Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,107 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "When The Devil Comes To Church”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 841 views

    How can we keep the devil from creating chaos within the fellowship of God's people?

    In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the devil is referred to as the “god of this world” or “the god of this age.” And in John 12:31, he is called the “prince of this world.” In Ephesians 2:2, Paul calls the devil, “the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” The Bible teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Does The Church Exist?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,362 views

    Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

    One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church, A Beautiful Bride

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,517 views

    The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

    The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    church planting challenage

    IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? Romans 10:13-21 Text being 13-15 Romans For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving It All On The Field Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,643 views

    Sixth sermon in series focuses on the biblical purpose of worship--with emphasis on a lifestyle of worship and surrender to God.

    LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FIELD Doing Life Together—Part 6 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Romans 12:1 (NIV) Leave It All On The Field—“To exert maximum effort, to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What-A-Church Series

    Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010
     | 6,040 views

    Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

    What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church, God's Family

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,027 views

    This message looks at what it means to be the family of God

    The Church, The Family of God Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church Of The Helping Hand!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    It’s thrilling when people are helped and blessed by the hands of Christian people. But the ultimate priority and the consummate goal of all we do is the salvation of souls. The greatest thing that can happen here is when a person gives their life to

    THE CHURCH OF THE HELPING HAND Acts 9:32-41 - Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Servant Church Trains Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,266 views

    A servant church that trains is a church that releases people from spiritual bondage.

    A Servant Church Trains Acts 18:24-28 Teach the way of God more perfectly. And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures; came to Ephesus. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Focus Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014
     | 9,393 views

    To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

    I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

    Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Los Primeros Diaconos

    Contributed by Richard Perez on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,742 views

    El Ministerio de Diaconos Dentro de la Iglesia Local

    Los Primeros Diáconos Hechos 6:1-7 R. Perez 1 En aquellos días, como crecía el número de los discípulos, hubo murmuración de los griegos contra los hebreos, que las viudas de aquellos eran desatendidas en la distribución diaria.2 Entonces los doce convocaron a la multitud de los discípulos, y ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist