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  • James Chandler avatar

    What Does Your Church Believe?

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Skipping Church? Series

    Contributed by N B on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,130 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Is,....

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,333 views

    To help the church see the need for each other.

    The Church is… Scripture: Ephesians 1: 22-23 Date: 31 January 2010 Purpose: To help the church see the need for each other. Have you ever noticed how some things are just so right on when you hear them? Take for example an email I received some ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,562 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Responsibilities In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,120 views

    Today I want to talk about the two most important responsibilities in the church.

    Illus: An unknown person wrote a letter to the editor of the newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. The complainer said, "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church And The Bar

    Contributed by Tad Mills on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    The bar is almost like a counterfeit church.

    THE CHURCH AND THE BAR “I Love this Bar” by Toby Keith was a big #1 hit in Country Music. Why do people go to bars? 1 Fellowship 2 Support 3 Acceptance A bar is the closest thing to a church the world has. The TV Show “Cheers” was set in the friendliest bar you’ve ever seen. Sam was like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,344 views

    Lessons on what not to do from the Laodiceans.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Laodicea Revelation 3:14-21 How many of you are familiar with the PC movement? PC is short for Political Correctness, and you can sum up this movement with one statement – you don’t do or say anything that might be considered offensive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church Is Born Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 28, 2012
     | 6,070 views

    In this introductory sermon, we learn about the beginning of the church at Thessalonica.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two preachers who were standing by the side of a highway holding up two signs. One read, “The end is near!” The other held a sign that said, “Turn around before it’s too late!” 1. As a car approached, they lifted their signs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Lukewarm Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 38,339 views

    A look at the lukewarm church of Laodicea. Are we a lukewarm church?

    A Lukewarm Church Introduction: A young woman went to her preacher and said, "Preacher, I have a besetting sin, and I want your help. I come to church on Sunday and can’t help thinking I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ought not think that, but I can’t help it. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Noble Church

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 2, 2023
     | 1,496 views

    Is it important for us to be discerning of false teachers and doctrine? What should we learn from the Bereans on this topic and how should we respond to those who teach false doctrine?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Introduction Over the last several weeks in our study of Revelation, we have been looking at the world religious system that will be used by the Antichrist in his effort to oppose God, demand global worship, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Philadelphia Church Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,337 views

    Number 6 in series: Philadelphia "The Letters to the Seven Churches"

    Philadelphia: # 6 in series of The Letters to the Seven Churches “Is Bayview Baptist Church Similar to Philadelphia Baptist Church?” Revelation 3:7-13 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church July 15, 2001 Philadelphia Baptist Church is the revived church that has turned back to the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    A Church Of Impact

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 265 ratings
     | 20,128 views

    The world is making an impact on the Church, but is the Church making an impact in the Word?

    What has made an impact on you lately? Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has impacted their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church impacted you, but ?Have you as the Church made an impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And State

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    Should there be anything said about politics from the pulpit? I submit that there is a point where church and state come together...

    I am not a politician and have not been called to be a politician. I’m glad that some people do feel a calling to take on those responsibilities, but I’m also glad that it’s not me. I am, however, a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and have a strong calling on my life to preach that gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Ryan Peters avatar

    The Dying Church

    Contributed by Rev. Ryan Peters on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    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

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Espionage In The Church

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,502 views

    Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

    Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist