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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Church Is Not A "One Man Show"

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    Every Christian has a gift - and the Church needs all these gifts if it is going to function

    Sermon: The Church is not a “one man show” As I was thinking about the sermon for today, I was struck by the thought that the Church is not a “one man show” God calls us to be a community – and the Church has no passengers. As our Bishops often remind us – our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Hiding In The Church House Unnoticed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,777 views

    We tackle the group that Jesus refers to in the Sermon on the Mount as wolves in sheep's clothing. These are the one who work their way into the church congregation, get places of authority and then start sharing lies or half-truth about God or His Word for the purpose of deceiving you.

    Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the final group of players whose purpose is to deceive you and me as we approach the end times. In previous weeks, we looked at the scoffer who gets the Christian to question God. And then we saw last week that Satan uses lawlessness to his advantage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ's Message To His Churches Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,856 views

    The analysis of the vision of Christ as set forth in Revelation 1:12-20 teaches us about the glorified Christ.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. Previously, we looked at the prologue of Christ’s revelation, Christ’s greeting to his churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sin Accomodating Churches-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017
     | 5,074 views

    7 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-VII—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Real Help—*To ‘dance around’ rather than approaching an object. Jim Gardner goes to see his supervisor in the front office. "Boss," he says, “We're doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, & my wife needs me to help with the attic & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Is Building #4

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    The mission of Christ’s church.

    SERMON #4 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. THE MISSION OF CHRIST. A. LUKE 4:14 21 14 And Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit; and news about Him spread through all the surrounding district. 15 And He began teaching in their synagogues and was praised by all. 16 And He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,914 views

    Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Healthy Church: One That Gives Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    It has to do with transforming attitude and producing action. This morning we will talk about giving, but it is not the kind of giving that you are thinking of. The kind of giving we will talk about today is not the giving of tithes and offerings, but t

    A HEALTHY CHURCH: ONE THAT GIVES ROMANS 12:1-21 INTRODUCTION DL Moody once said, “The Scriptures were not given for our information, but for our transformation.” Becoming a healthy church, is a transformation and a process that is a worthy goal for any church to have. We talked last time about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Light Of The Church In The Hour Of Darkness

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,928 views

    "TRAGEDY" - SERMON CENTRAL READER, PLEASE READ MY NOTE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS OUTLINE CONCERNING THE ARTICLE "BALANCING GRACE AND TRUTH"

    THE LIGHT OF THE CHURCH IN THE HOUR OF DARKNESS 1 COR 13:13 & LUKE 13:1-5 I. LIFE AND TRAGEDY A. The terrorist attacks against America and declaration of war 1-there always has been war and there will continue to be war until Christ returns -Job 5:7 Yet man is born unto trouble, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    There Is No Double-Talk In The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,749 views

    The Lord, speaking throught St. Paul, makes clear his wishes for mankind. God uses a firm "Yes" in reference to our salvation, and we respond with a faith-filled "Amen."

    Epiphany 7 II Corinthians 1:18-22 There was a NFL football game about 4 or 5 years ago that had a very controversial event happen during the game. Actually the game was just about to go into overtime, and you know before overtime there’s always another coin toss to see who gets the football ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

    INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019
     | 4,006 views

    This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

    - Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Let Freedom Reign In The Church

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2025
     | 491 views

    “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1).

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for freedom in Christ, for setting us free from sin and bondage. Today, we recommit ourselves to You and ask for a fresh anointing of knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Lord, let freedom reign in the church; give me words pleasing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ's Greeting To His Churches Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,859 views

    In today's lesson, the analysis of the greeting as set forth in Revelation 1:4-8 shows us that Christ is its grand and glorious theme.

    Scripture Last week I started a new series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Seeing The Church As The Hope Of The World Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,183 views

    It is extremely important for us to have visual acuity when it comes to seeing the church as the hope of world.

    Seeing The Church As The Hope Of The World #20/20Vision OKAY – I would like to start off with 3 passages of Scripture that will lay the foundation for our conversation this morning, the 4th Sunday of the year 2020. The first is in John chapter 3… Jesus is talking with a religious leader by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ