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  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,117 views

    The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019
     | 10,612 views

    While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

    Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jesus Turns Saul Around Lesson 40 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,286 views

    Jesus turns Saul around

    A. INTRODUCTION: PAUL’S BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Henry avatar

    The First Church

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,170 views

    The first church as described in Acts 2:42 and following is held up as an example for the church today to emulate.

    The First Church Acts 2:42-47 It is the expressed goal of those of us in the restoration movement to restore the church as it was in the first century. In terms of doctrine I feel we have, for the most part, reached that goal. But have we restored the spirit of the first century church? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    The Battle Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 89 ratings
     | 28,513 views

    This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "The Church Complaining" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    This sermon shows how the early church dealt with a problem in its fellowship.

    THE CHURCH COMPLAINING Text-Acts 6:1-7 "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily mintration. Then the twelve called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Church Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    Does church really matter? It depends.

    Acts 9:18-29 Church Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 9, 2007 I want to welcome each of you to today’s services! I trust and pray that you enjoy your time with us and more importantly that you connect with God through our time of worship. In last week’s message I dealt with this question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Woman And The Dragon: The Place Of The Church In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 11,504 views

    The place of the church in the last days is: 1. They will be God’s witnesses. 2. They will be persecuted. 3. They will be victorious.

    The book of Revelation is filled with strange and wonderful symbolism which is charged with emotion. Here, in chapter 12, a woman appears clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet and a crown of twelves stars on her head. The woman represents the people of Israel (Genesis 37:9). The sun is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,341 views

    The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | A Study Of 1 And 2 Thessalonians | Part 1 | Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 22, 2024
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     | 1,174 views

    There are several things we can learn from the church at Thessalonica. In the opening part of this series of studies, Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD takes us through the history behind the Thessalonian Church and gives us several reasons why we should study these epistles.

    Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st Century: A study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians Part 1: Introduction | Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD We are beginning a series of studies on the Epistles of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In today’s study we will look into a bit of history, set the context and look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

    Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Is Our Faith Blind ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 27, 2016
     | 3,436 views

    Conversion stories, answered prayers in the form of miracles, creation and the ongoing existence of the persecuted church; is all evidence that God exists!

    IS OUR FAITH BLIND – PART 2 Atheists Question: Isn’t our faith in God blind. After all, what evidence is there that a God you cannot touch or see actually exists? We began by examining the veracity of the Bible (a personal love letter from God in which our history, intimate details ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Michael Lampkin avatar

    He Obtained Mercy/ Thank God For Mercy

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,789 views

    The Apostle Paul tells young Timothy to explian him who was not fit to serve God but God counted him faithful to be one of his Messengers of the Gospel and saved him. He was a Persecuter of the Church a insolent man but by God’s Mercy hye made it on throu

    --------------------------The Epistle of Paul The Apostle To I Timothy---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Chapter I------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------The Living Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Problem Solving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,693 views

    how did the church manage conflict

    No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
     | 4,624 views

    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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