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Church Split

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008

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If the Church is to servive we must be of one mind.

Philippians 2:1-3 March 2, 2008 In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over who had the right ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

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Sermon Six of a series

The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Church Buildings?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 9, 2022

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What lessons beside who is my neighbor can be found in the Woman at the Well narrative? Actually, quite a bit. This lesson is that Jesus was not in favor of a centralized building for worship. This restricted the LORD who was spirit and existed everywhere.

Church Buildings? John 4:7-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 4:7 There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, “Give Me a drink.” 8 For His adisciples had gone away into bthe city to buy food. 9 Therefore the aSamaritan woman *said to Him, “How is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: United Methodist

A Corrupt Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

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the church at thyatira

The Church at Thyatira: A Corrupt Church - Revelation 2:18-29 - 1/31/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 2. 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

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In Prayer

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002

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When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

"The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Future Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

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What does a forward looking church look like?

The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2003

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Why did Jesus create the church? What is our main objective? Playing off the popular "Lord of the Rings" series, this sermon tells us one of the most powerful goals of the church.

OPEN: On a spring break trip to Italy, a tour group was standing just inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd largest church building in the world. The tour guide was trying to explain the enormity of the building and part of his presentation went like this: “This church is so large no man on earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

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To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

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Week 10 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 10 “The Lukewarm Church” Christ’s letter to the Church@ Laodicea Date: August 14, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 14-22 Introduction Tonight we will study the last letter to the churches in Asia. Let’s look at tonight the letter to the church @ Laodicea, the seventh ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

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dealing with hypocrisy

“Hypocrites in the Church” Matthew 23 2/8.98 Intro: Have you ever noticed how some people always have an excuse for not coming to church? I found a solution for this: No Cop-Out Sunday. Read Article. Probably the number one reason people give for not coming to church is “There are too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church's Foundation

Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007

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The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of those who have been called out of sin into righteousness (I Peter 2:9). The word Church can refer to individual congregation

What does God desire for the Church in the year 2005? In order for us to answer this question we need to look at what the Church is and how the Church was started. The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Images Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2012

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Jesus built a Church, and the Scriptures give us many inspiring images of the Church, especially for evangelization.

Monday of 28th Week in Course 2012 St. Theresa of Jesus Vatican II It is especially fitting that our readings today focus on the nature of man’s response to God’s initiative, because that response culminates in the assembly we call the Church. Lumen Gentium is the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Catholic

What Does Your Church Believe?

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003

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The church is not a building, or a service, but a group of believers gathered in Christ’s name.

What is the church? The Perfect Church If you should find the perfect church Without one fault or smear, For goodness sake! Don’t join that church; You’d spoil the atmosphere. If you should find the perfect church Where all anxieties cease Then pass it by, lest joining it You’d mar the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skipping Church? Series

Contributed by N B on Oct 13, 2006

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Is it really necessary to attend every service?

SET UP: Let worship service come to an end wait 2-3 minutes(it will seem like a lifetime, also let your worship leader in on this plan), then come in carrying a cooler, golf clubs, fishing pole etc. Still here? I’ve been on vacation, need to catch up stuff at house, relax little, I’m sure you all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

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The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

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