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  • Fred Elliott avatar

    The Church's Biggest Problem

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Apathy in church members

    THE CHURCH’S BIGGEST PROBLEM Revelation 3: 15-16 Intro: A. The Church --- The body of Christ consisting of all Christians B. Many problems to choose from 1. Gossip and Idle talk 2. Busybodies into everyone else’s business 3. Unforgiving attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    A message about losing your first love (for the Lord and one another, asindividuals and a church) and how to get it back

    The message to the church at Ephesus Rev 2:1-7 WBC 22 June 2002 am Introduction It’s hard to believe there are no churches there, now. - the church is there… but there are no ’churches’ there It was a huge city in those days. - on the East coast of what is now Turkey. Was then called Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,009 views

    1) Satan’s throne- the roaring lion 2) Satan’s subtlety- the Trojan Horse 3) the Saviour’s Sword- strats with the church

    The message to the church at Pergamum. Revn 2:12-17 WBC am 29 June 2003 Satan’s throne- the roaring lion These are scary words! “I know where you live. Where Satan has his throne” Ancient Pergamum (modern Bergama) is located in western Turkey 16.5 mi. [26.5 km.] inland (as the crow flies) from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,774 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As A Prophet Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    “I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘thus says the Lord God.’ As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse – for they are a rebellious house – yet they will know that a prophet has been among them” Ez. 2:4-5.

    Theme: The Church as a prophet of God Text: Ez. 2:1-5; 2 Cor. 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-6 We have been watching and listening to what has been going on at the National Reconciliation Committee meetings and I believe God is using this forum to speak to us as Ghanaians. As Ghanaians the allegations coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Harlot Or Apostate Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,696 views

    Week 37 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

    WEEK 37 The Harlot or Apostate Church Date: May 14, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 17:1-18 The Description of Religious Babylon (17:1-6a) Verse 1. John is called to come and see the judgment of Babylon, but in the process he also gets a description of the woman (Babylon). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,555 views

    How to die spiritually without knowing it? Be 1) Comfortable 2) Complacent and produce no 3)Children

    The Message to the church at Sardis. Rev 3:1-6 WBC 20/7/3am INTRODUCTION: This is where we are this Sunday morning- the modern day city of Sart - situated at the foot of Mt Tmolus - Excavations of the city have unearthed a Roman theatre, stadium, and a large but unfinished temple to Cybele, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church - 2005

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,075 views

    State-of-the-Church Message, showing what the church did last year, and what it should be doing this coming year. (Deals with change) Read the last paragraph - - 53 responded to invitation to covenant change in the church!

    Can you believe 2005 is over already? It doesn’t seem possible that it has been ten months since God led Diana and I from our church in Arizona to this church in Oklahoma. So many wonderful things have happened to us and to this church during this time that we are left with nothing but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Church Full Of Deacons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 15,216 views

    Study of 3 levels of "diakonos" = deacons / servants in the Scriptures. Can be used for ordination. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchFullOfDeacons.html It’s a shame that if I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, somebody would say, "I know, Jerry’s and Jeremy’s." The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. Some don’t know who their deacons are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost - The Church Begins

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

    I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jorge Acevedo avatar

    The Church's Dna: Behavior Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,606 views

    We can find a lot of what the church ought to be like today by searching and finding traits, spiritual dna, of the first church. This message finds distinctive behaviors of the N.T. church that should be evident in today’s church.

    “The Church’s DNA: Behavior” Series: The Church’s DNA Highlighted words tell the pastor that word/statement appears on a PowerPoint slide on the screen. The underlined words are for note taking for the congregation. We started a new series of messages last week called, “The Church’s DNA.” We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Changing The Church Name

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    Why should we change our church name?

    Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Call Of His Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    This sermon is about our great call as God’s people to Make Disciples along with His plan and promises. It challenges us to make this Purpose our priority in life and our church.

    The Call of His Church Matthew 28:16-20 – Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. Isn’t it wonderful to be Called? To be called Dad; to be called friend; to be called up on the phone because the person has missed you; to be called for a special task; etc. B. Well, think about all the great things we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

    The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist