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  • Don Hawks avatar

    5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,102 views

    If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

    Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dangers Of Sleeping

    Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Alook at the Church alseep in a lost and dying world.

    I- Sleep of Disobedience, Samson 1- Plan, Born to free Israel. Judges13:5 2- Power, Judges 14:5-6, 15:15 3- Problems, disobedience, Judges 15:2-3 A- Associations Judges 16:1-4 B- Actions 4- Pitfalls, Judges 16:16-20 as a result of sleeping he lost A-His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Cox avatar

    The Church On "High Alert"

    Contributed by Gary Cox on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    The Church’s response to the Trade Center Tragedy

    The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 13 days ago when over 5000 ( and the number still rising) were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Your Privilege As The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Members of Christ body has privileges to enjoy.

    Title: “Your Privilege As The Church” Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: Members of the body of Christ must realize that along with purposes to fulfill, there are also privileges to enjoy. As Christians we need to examine these, and realize that it’s what God wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    We Are Family

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 33,434 views

    We are the family of God. But what exactly does or should that look like?

    “We Are Family” Acts 2:42-47 How many of you remember the song “We are Family”? The question is what does a real model family look like? Today’s society, dysfunctional families are the norm, not the exception.  There are families with absent parents, single parents, step-parents.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    America In Crisis

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 9,851 views

    The crisis of America is a spiritual tragedy.

    II Timothy 3:1-4 AMERICA IN CRISIS VBC September 23, 01 There is much talk about the recent acts of terriosm in America. We might call the last several days of our nation- America in crisis. Paul warns us that the last days were going to be perilous. The word perilous means dangerous, hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,572 views

    This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,722 views

    We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

    "When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Church, Is It Our Church?

    Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    Comparing our current church to Jesus’

    Mark 2:1-7 Introduction: There are many, many types of churches today. Some that use instruments, and some that don’t. Some that are liturgical, and some that are non-liturgical. Some that are right and some that are wrong. There are the: Assembly of God, Church of God, Church of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Stone Soup Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 22,523 views

    Unity and cooperation will accomplish much more than criticism and isolation. God wants to bring us together as living stones to fulfil His purpose throught the Church.

    During the Revolutionary war a young British soldier found himself separated from his unit, numb with cold and so far away from home. He stumbled from the woods into a small village. Going from door to door, he begged for a morsel of food and a warm fire. The doors were constantly slammed in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Resorting To Restoration

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17)

    Intro. A. Christians fall away for various reasons. Some past restoring (Heb. 6:4-6) 2. Our responsibility—to make every effort possible to restore (Matt. 18:15-17) B. Not a lesson on corrective church discipline 1. Last step in trying to restore (2 Thess. 3:14) 2. Hopefully, can prevent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

    A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The First Christians Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

    The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,804 views

    With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

    S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    A Happy Church! Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 176 ratings
     | 13,806 views

    It probably surprises you to learn that a book like Revelation begins with the word blessed. How in the world can this prophetic book make us happy? Revelation makes Christ’s Church happy because it reminds us that our King is on His throne.

    “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. John, to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist