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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Faithful Followers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,671 views

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Church In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Feb 3, 2019
     | 10,916 views

    The wilderness journey of Israel is compared to the journey of God's church as we fight with sorrows and sins on our way to the heavenly promised land.

    The Life of Moses Sermon 17 Bible Studies in Numbers-Chapter 1 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had traveled for hundreds of years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Birth Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,991 views

    I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

    We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Rejoicing Always

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

    REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Let The Church Be The Church Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 28,845 views

    The Church of Jesus Christ is a Church focused on the wisdom of the Cross.

    LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART I: SPIRITUAL WISDOM I CORINTHIANS 2: 6 -- 3: 3 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER: APRIL 27, 2003 INTRODUCTION: “My Town” as sung by Montgomery Gentry. There’s a for sale sign on a big ole rusty tractor, You can’t miss it, it’s the first thing that you see, Just up the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    There are five things being a part of church allows us to do which we can’t do on our own in the same way

    Why Church? Ephesians 4:11-16 George Barna is a demographer and social scientist who does surveys for major corporations like Disney and Visa but also spends a good portion of his profits studying faith trends in the US and the impact the church is having for Jesus Christ. In his book, Revolution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    A Committed Church

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 11,909 views

    the church at Philadelphia

    The Church at Philadelphia: A Committed Church - Revelation 3:7-13 - 2/14/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Elijah Church - The Last Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    A comparison of Elijah and John the Baptist with the emerging Church of the last day. First in a series for those of a prophetic persuasion.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A LAST DAY CHURCH We are commencing a study on the Prophet Elijah as a type of the Last Day Church. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    A Complaining Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,396 views

    A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed.

    A common problem in ancient Israel was complaining. Times haven’t really changed. “Soon the people began to complain about their hardship, and the Lord heard everything they said. Then the Lord’s anger blazed against them, and he sent a fire to rage among them, and he destroyed some of the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In The World Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,173 views

    The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

    “The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Dangers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2020
     | 3,262 views

    Jude wanted to write a joyous letter, but instead he had to write a warning. Certain ones had crept in unnoticed.

    Jude wanted to write a joyous letter, but instead he had to write a warning. Certain ones had crept in unnoticed. We are to contend for the faith. The Christian life is not unopposed. There is a spiritual attack directed against us, there is a warfare. There is a hassling from the devil. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Devil In The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 12, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 17,900 views

    There’s a bullseye atop our churches which the prince of the power of the air sees as he roams, seeking whom he may devour. His method of harming the church is "infiltration." Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Template.

    The Devil in the Church Eph. 6:11, 12 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

    Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Church's Justification

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,055 views

    THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION

    THE CHURCH'S JUSTIFICATION Numbers 23:1-24: Introduction Israel's wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Church Fighting? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2015
     | 6,119 views

    What causes problems in the church?

    Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible