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  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
     | 2,673 views

    The Study Of The Church

    The Study Of The Church 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "...on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it" (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Be Church"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,544 views

    Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

    "Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
     | 6,445 views

    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birth Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 27, 2015
     | 5,827 views

    We hear people talk about the New Testament church and wanting to be like the New Testament Church but what does that mean. This message looks at what it means to be a NT Church

    The Birth of the Church Sigmund Freud wrote “The act of birth is the first experience of anxiety, and thus the source and prototype of the affect of anxiety.” Which might explain Andy Warhol’s statement “Being born is like being kidnapped. And then sold into ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2014
     | 5,766 views

    What qualities should church leaders have?

    Several weeks ago we started our study of the Letter to Titus. We noted at the beginning of the letter that all Christians are to pursue godliness. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated Mother’s Day by going to Titus Chapter 2 to note specific instructions for women. Last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Church Of Pergamos Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2014
     | 6,100 views

    God knows your works.

    The Church Of Pergamos Rev.2: 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2014
     | 4,945 views

    The rebel attack on church.

    THE CHURCH OF THYATIRA Rev.2: 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Church Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jun 12, 2014
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     | 23,037 views

    In our culture where the influence of the church is diminishing, why should we BE the church? The answer is found in the identity of Jesus and the promises he makes about the Kingdom he is establishing (the church).

    Why the Church I want to share some staggering statistics about church. Since the year 2000, more than 4000 churches in America have closed the doors to their buildings each year. That's more than 40,000 churches. At the turn of the 1900’s there were 27 churches to every 10,000 people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Of Sardis Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 20, 2014
     | 6,020 views

    how we should live after being saved.

    The Church Of Sardis Rev.3: 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 21, 2014
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     | 6,871 views

    A church with promise because they listen to God

    The church is Philadelphia Rev.3: 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missional Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 23, 2014
     | 5,875 views

    A sermon on the need to reach the community outside the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 8 Mission Focused)

    HoHum: The Blues Brothers were on "a mission from God" to save from foreclosure the Catholic orphanage in which they grew up. Like the Blues Brothers, we need to believe and know that we are on a mission from God. In recent years there has been a renewed emphasis on the missional nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Laodicean Church Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,022 views

    They once had it but lost it.

    The Laodicean Church Rev.3: 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Deacon In The Church

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014
     | 8,979 views

    What does it mean to be a deacon?

    Within the New Testament Church, there are only two offices for which we receive a list of qualifications. First, is the office of the Elder. There are multiple Greek words which are used for this office including presbuteros and episcopas, but they are all speaking of the same office. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 31, 2014
     | 4,873 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 2 verses 8 through 11

    Revelation 2: 8 – 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Winsome Church

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,745 views

    A winsome church does God's work God's way for the sake of God's world.

    THE WALL STREET JOURNAL recently published a report indicating that “the U.S. now has a bigger share of people who don’t identify with any religion than those who do. In the last seven years, the number of people unaffiliated with either Roman Catholic or mainline Protestant churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed