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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    The sermon examines the prayer faith and praying practice of the New Testament as a model for today’s church.

    A Praying Church Acts 1:13-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO This is a New Testament church. We are part of a heritage commonly known as the Restoration Movement. This means that among our core value is the view that the Apostles Doctrine, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church With Attitude Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    The church should have an attitude -- the attitude of awe on one side, and gladness on the other -- with sincerity holding them in balance.

    I bet you are like me, in that you have a list of things to DO. Call the plumber, call the insurance agent, go by the grocery store, call your Mom, pick up the Dry Cleaners… In the Second Chapter of Acts, there is a wonderful description of a list of things churches are supposed to do. What I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sanctification Of The Church Series

    Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    The church is to be a holy place, filled with holy people, fulfilling a holy task. Paul’s words on the church should be an inspiration to all.

    Colossians 1:1-14 The Sanctification of the Church PLACE OF THE CHURCH (v.1,2) -LOCATION of the building (not important) -DEDICATION of the believer (what God looks at) PEOPLE OF THE CHURCH (v.3-5) -Commended for their faith -commended for their love -commended for their hope PURPOSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uniqueness Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    There’s No Place Like The Church.

    THE UNIQUENESS OF THE CHURCH PSALMS 122:1 I. INTRODUCTION THE CHURCH, WITH ALL OF HER DIFFERENT AUXILERIES AND MINISTRIES, IS A UNIQUE ORGANISM THAT HAS NO PEERS. NO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THERE IS NOTHING QUITE LIKE THE CHURCH IN ALL OF THE WORLD. EVEN WITH HER VARIOUS MAN MADE DOCTRINES, THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ceo Of The Church Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

    INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Welcoming Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    Church is a foreign, strange enviroment to seekers. How can we develop into a place of welcome as the church? What habits can we adopt that will make us the place of welcome that God wants us to be?

    I owe thanks to Pastor wes Richard for the basic outline of this sermon. As well, Steven Covey, who was Wes’ inspiration, served as a starting point for me as well. ______________________________________ Sermon for CATM January 9, 2005 - The Welcoming Church - Romans 15:1-7 A few days ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    seeing evangelism as the purpose of the church

    Intro: We have started talking about the purpose of the church. I hope you came out to church on purpose this morning. If so, for what purpose? We mentioned last week that the church exists to celebrate the presence of God: Worship. But, there are other purposes as well. What would you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

    The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,712 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,111 views

    The five purposes of every church

    The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 1 September 5, 2004 There is no such thing in the Christian life as maintenance only movement - forward or backward. If you are not growing spiritually then you are dying spiritually. There is no way getting around that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church In Transition

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,065 views

    In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning po

    By: Donna J. Kazenske In a recent prayer meeting, I had a vision of a river flowing in one direction and suddenly the river made a U-turn and began flowing in the opposite direction. I then saw people who were previously in the river stepping out of the river at the turning point. I could see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

    I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Importance Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 42,349 views

    This is a Purpose Driven Sermon on the Importance of The Church. The third sermon in a series.

    God’s Committed Community: The Importance of The Church Two weeks ago we looked at the Nature of The Church and we found that the Bible calls The Church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms has special implications on how we are to treat other members ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Empowered Church Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 20,386 views

    Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about.

    THE EMPOWERED CHURCH Acts 2:1-7 Today we are living in a church society, that has redefined what the church is all about. Grant it so that the church, particularly the Black Church had its part in our history. It was the Black Church that helped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,508 views

    Believers today should praise God for the blessings He has given the church in Jesus Christ.

    1. God has a plan for His church in Christ. 2. God makes provision for His church in Christ 3. God fulfils a purpose for His church in Christ 4. God keeps a promise for His church in Christ Some people have called Ephesians “God’s love letter to the church.” So, since God is still God, and we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist