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  • William Mouser avatar

    The Language Of The Church

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,236 views

    Scripture -- all of it, read copiously over a long time -- shapes our minds and brings us light, far more than the narrow sectarian vocabularies of our cradle faith.

    Psalm 47, Exodus 28:1-4,9-12, 15-21, 29-30, 1 John 5:9-15, John 17:11b-19 The Language of the Church I read a lot of blogs focused on Bible and theology. Something I read this week dovetails nice with our Lord’s words in the gospel lesson appointed for today. There is an online version of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Divided Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,080 views

    The effect of divisions in the church and how they arise.

    Introduction Clicks, they are the bane of high schools! It seems to be the fate of teenagers to get caught up in them, either eager to get into some or eager to avoid others. But clicks are not unique to teenagers and high schools. As we are about to learn, adults are also prone to them even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fire At The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2011
     | 6,000 views

    The day of Pentecost signified the birth of the Church.

    The Village atheist was not a bad man, he just didn’t believe. He was not interested in church…and there was only one in the village. It was cold and dead—a social club, with nothing really going on, no impact on the community at all. One day the church building caught on fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Glorious Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,854 views

    Paul talks about a radiant, glorious church. Just what would it take for us to be a radiant, glorious church? What are the characteristics of a glorious church?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church & gave Himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to Himself as a radiant church, without stain or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
     | 6,655 views

    The Lukewarm church

    Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
     | 2,770 views

    Don't tolerate Jezebel

    Today we will look at the final church of the seven churches of the Book of Revelation and the most loathe by Christ of the seven churches. The seventh and final letter to the churches of ancient Asia Minor is to the church in the city of Laodicea. Laodicea was a wealthy, industrious city in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,409 views

    Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

    (TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2022
     | 3,264 views

    The church is at its best when we are all following our calling.

    SERVING IN THE CHURCH Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: C. Peter Wagner states in his book Your Spiritual Gifts on page 19: "Martin Luther permanently changed Christendom when he rediscovered the priesthood of all believers. Still, Lutheranism retained much of the clericalism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Homosexuality And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    The Church must redemptively address the homosexual community.

    Homosexuality and the Church Hot Potatoes the Church Wonft Touch #1 After I made the statement about the church not touching the issue, I realized some had. The Episcopalians voted a practicing homosexual as bishop, and others have dealt with it on a denominational level. However, I was thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Homosexuality And The Church

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 17,121 views

    The homosexual issue has become an issue in the church. This message deals with this issue from a Biblical perspective.

    “Homosexuality And The Church” INTRODUCTION: The issue of “Homosexuality And The Church” has been on the front page of newspapers this past week … and on every newscast. Rev. Gene Robinson has just been elected as the first openly gay Episcopalian Bishop of New Hampshire. This has brought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Failed Church?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,971 views

    God’s view of "failure" vs. the world’s view.

    This morning, I’d like to offer some thoughts on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we go from here. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive summary of our history as a church; nor do I present this as the final, authoritative word on what we’ve suffered and accomplished. For one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For The Church Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

    Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 40,631 views

    Many people are looking for the perfect church - yet they don’t have a clue where to find it. These three verses from Colossians give us a snapshot of the perfect church - and it might be the church your at.

    The Perfect Church Colossians 3:12-14 In my time in ministry, I have heard more than once the statement, “If you find the perfect church don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” I’m not sure, but I have a suspicion that something was being hinted at in that statement. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preacher And The Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 23, 2012
     | 4,540 views

    The introduction to a series through 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction We begin this morning a new book. We have completed two NT books – 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark – and have dipped into another – Proverbs. We will return to Proverbs from time to time to glean the wisdom of those ancient sayings. Why 1 Corinthians Why 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Ministry Of The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Dec 3, 2009
     | 5,345 views

    This sermon is to remind church goers of the main mission of the church.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-20 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH The Ministry: Its Message Introduction: this is one of the great passages of Scripture. So much is covered, a life-time could be spent in its depths. It is here that we see the message of the ministry. The message of the ministry is powerful, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist