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  • John McCurry avatar

    The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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    Series of messages about the Seven Churches in Revelation of Jesus Christ

    Friday, April 07, 2006 Church of Philadelphia The Open Door Church Rev 3. 7 – 13 We know that the word Philadelphia means brotherly love. This can also be the state of Church when the gentile time comes to the full and God once again sees the Jew coming to Christ in great numbers. This was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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    The Church at Sardis, a name that said it was alive but Christ said you are dead

    Wednesday, March 29, 2006 The Church of Sardis The Church with a Name that is Alive, but was Dead Rev 3: 1- 6 Dates for those interested in Church Age, 1520 – 1790 Many believe that as this Church pictures the Church of Reformation that began in 1520 believe that it continues until this day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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    Smyrna

    Friday, February 24, 2006 The Seven Churches Smyrna Rev 2. 8 – 11 The Church of Smyrna; This as reference to the Church age of 100 A.D. to a little over 300 A.D., which was also the time of great persecution in the Church. 1000’s if not millions were killed for there faith in Christ. The City ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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    The Laodicean Church

    Thursday, April 13, 2000 The Laodicea Church Rev 3: 14-22 Re 3:15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. :16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Let’s notice first of all Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    Bible study series on Revelation

    REVELATION Ephesus 2:1-7 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 12, 2007 Remember the letter of Revelation would have been read in every church in its entirety. The people of Ephesus would have heard what God was saying to Philadelphia and vice-versa. Lest we feel too badly or too good about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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    When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

    Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing Church

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 20, 2008
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    There is a difference between watching a game and playing the game. We are called to be a playing church

    Playing Church The Living Word Theater in Cambridge, has been sharing the story of the passion for as long as I can remember. There unfolding before your eyes the Gospel comes to life. Each night Pete Hampton portrays Christ. Each night he is crucified in the big finale. It can be a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Weakness Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 3, 2008
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    Though the Church is not perfect, we still need the Church, even with its weak parts. This sermon is part of a series on Nehemiah in which the people make a renewed commitment to God. In particular, they make a commitment to the House of God.

    The Weakness of the Church Do you have a weakness? For me, one of my weaknesses is chocolate. I love to fill my whole mouth with chocolate. Have you noticed a lot of TV is about rich, pretty, “perfect” people? But that is not reality – The Hills are a delusion! We all have weaknesses and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commonism In The Church Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008
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    God creates a love that spares nothing.

    Scripture Introduction The meanings of “socialism” and “communism” have changed over time as various political tyrants and undemocratic governments have used the ideas to advance their own political power and fantasies. But for the sake of today’s passage and sermon, let’s use the most simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Is Church Not Theatre

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 22, 2008
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    The Corinthians had made the mistake of approaching worship like a smorgasbord. They were taking what they thought was the best and walking by what they really needed on their plates.

    This is Church not Theatre 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Today’s scripture passage is meant as a loving correction from a father to his children. St. Paul is writing to his spiritual children in Corinth a church that he planted and now he goes about watering it. Just like the parable of (The Sower) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008
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    The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

    Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Dying Church

    Contributed by Rev. Ryan Peters on Aug 5, 2008
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    The Church needs to realize it’s God given calling!

    Rev. Ryan Peters East Aurora AG Title: “The Dying Church…” Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: • Speaking today on The Dying Church… o Christians without leadership o Christians without ownership o Christians without action... o Christians without recognition to their calling. o When we realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Church Support Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008
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    This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

    CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Established

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008
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    A message about who is the true founder of the church.

    THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED Matthew 16:17-19 INTRO: We may have some question in our mind as to who established the Church, and who is the foundation for it. Was the church established by Christ? Is Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "I" In Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 3,584 views

    Part 3 in a series on the purposes of the church. This deals with intercessory prayer.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 3—The “I” in Church Sunday, July 27, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The first Sunday we talked about serving as a way to make room for others to come to the table. Last week we talked about worship as an expression of our gratitude for having a place at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan