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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Communion Revisited

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 13, 2012
     | 8,281 views

    A doctrinal examination of the Lord's Supper.

    A. It is said Jesus and some of his followers must have been Southern since they used the word Supper instead of Dinner when referring to the Lord’s Supper. B. There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about the Lord’s Supper or Communion throughout church history with several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two For One Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,822 views

    A brief explanation of the meaning of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.

    Two for ONE Introduction A. Every so often we have the opportunity to combine baptism and the communion into the same service. We are going to do that again today. Today we get the two for one special. Almost everyone loves the promotional … get two for one. If you could get two dinners for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mario Bruni D. D.. avatar

    Why Participate In A Local Church

    Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016
     | 8,528 views

    Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

    Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Article 26 The Church (Part 2. The Marks Of The Church) Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,838 views

    This sermon unpacks the Marks of the Church - what constitutes a Church? What are its marks?

    MARKS OF THE TRUE CHURCH Last week we look at the nature of the Church, We saw that it’s not an institution made up by man but by God. We saw that the Church is not a denomination, nor is it a building, but actually a community of believers made up of people. The Church is visible yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,003 views

    Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

    Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Communion

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 27, 2020
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     | 15,494 views

    When we partake of Holy Communion what are we partaking of and what did Paul mean with partaking in an unworthy manner

    Holy Communion Part 1 of 2 Key Scripture for series: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (NKJV) 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

    The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Ezra: Finding Help From The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,239 views

    All events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders for him. Ezra means help from God

    EZRA: FINDING HELP FROM THE HAND OF GOD Ezra 7:6-10 NASB In every aspect, all events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Communion Series

    Contributed by George Rennau on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 42 ratings
     | 46,711 views

    through Holy Communion we keep central in our church and central in our life the work of Christ upon the cross…

    Communion According to "Christian Standard" – A publication dedicated to the restoration of New Testament Christianity, its doctrines, its ordinances, and its fruits. www.christianstandard.com a recent report says, Some congregations have dropped the communion service from the regular morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson: Ivd1 - Having Died With Christ To The World Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 14, 2019
     | 2,884 views

    The principle, "Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle" describes the whole negative character of legalism.

    12/22/18 Tom Lowe Lesson: IVD1 - Having Died With Christ To The World (Colossians 2:20-22) Scripture: Colossians 2:20-22 (NIV) 20 Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: 21 “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,116 views

    Thoughts for the Lord’s Supper

    The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-34 Prayer is the occupation of the would with its needs. Praise is the occupation of the soul with its blessings. Worship is the occupation of the soul with God Himself. True worship is the occupation of the heart, not with its needs, or even its blessings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Practising Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2017
     | 6,002 views

    The message is a study of the conduct of the assembly at the Lord's Table

    “In the following instructions, I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it in part, for there must be factions among you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 35: Preach A Hegelian Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,699 views

    Solve a seeming contradiction, the Hegelian thesis, antithesis and synthesis

    Lesson Goal I hope to encourage preaching a sermon solving a contradiction. Lesson Intro Non-Christian skeptics love to point out apparent contradictions in the Bible, the Church, Christian history or even Christian propositions like morality. Sometimes the point is valid, sometimes not. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Priests, Providence And Plans Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    Lessons from the priests, from God’s Providence and from God’s plans

    Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Rev Robert Robb Studies in The Book of Haggai Study 7 Introduction We come this morning to the last of our studies in the book of Haggai. Last week we considered the message that Haggai brought to the people on the 21st day of the seventh month, just four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "He Himself" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    He Himself tore down the wall. He Himself abolished the enmity. He Himself made us one. (#21 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    As I sat contemplating what title I should give this sermon, I asked myself, as is my usual custom when staring at a blank page on my computer screen waiting for inspiration, ‘what title would address the real meat of this passage; the crux; the primary truth being conveyed?’ I read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox