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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009
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    A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

    The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
     | 4,416 views

    The Loveless, Persecuted, Compromising and Divided Churches exposed

    The Loveless Church in Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7) I. Christ’s Characteristics to the Loveless Church (v.1) A. He that holds the seven stars in His right hand [Master of the messengers to the Church] B. Who walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks [Omnipresent Lord of the Church] II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seven Churches Of The Revelation

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
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     | 3,125 views

    The Lifeless, Living, Lukewarm churches exposed

    The Lifeless Church in Sardis (Revelation 3:1-6) I. The Characteristics of Christ to the Lifeless Church [Sardis] (v.1a) [Wicked pagan worship/ctr trade/wealthy A. He Who hath the Seven Spirits of God [prosperity abundt/A.D.17 earthquake destroyed/nothing good said B. He Who hath the Seven Stars ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What About The Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

    What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Reputation Of This Church Is Important

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 25, 2010
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     | 4,936 views

    A 'full' text which I will expand upon as I preach. Peter's good reputation spread and people came to faith as he did things in Jesus' name. Our reputation is also very important ...

    When I was a child I loved the Beano magazine, and as a parent I’ve enjoyed reading Dennis the Menace stories to my children. Matthew used to want me to read Horrid Henry stories to him, and now Rebekah does. Dennis the Menace and Horrid Henry have a reputation and they live up to it. Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Perry avatar

    Things To Bring To Church

    Contributed by John Perry on May 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,799 views

    When its time to go to church we often leave some of the most important things we need to bring to church at home.

    Bunbury Wed pm 5/05/10 “Things to bring to church” Intro: *** Every Sunday morning there is a check list I go through b/4 I walk out the door to go to church. The check list is of the things that I have to take to church that day. * Sermon, * Bible * Money for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Church Without Faith Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
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     | 4,949 views

    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    2. (Preview to a Vision week 2) January 17, 2010 A Church without Faith is Dead There was a 4 year old boy named Billy who had a pet cat. One day while Billy was at school his cat was run over by a car and died. Trying to protect her son from seeing his beloved kitty dead on the road his mother ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Church Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012
     | 5,169 views

    The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

    1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    What Is Church? The Meeting Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,515 views

    We are a people group whose essential business is to love others as Jesus loved us and who routinely come together to share faith, enjoy testimony and most importantly pray with confidence, boldness and power. We are the people group of Jesus Christ and

    Two weeks ago we introduced the question, “What is church?” and we started with the first part of the answer, which is, “the church is a people group.” Last week we continued to ask the same question, “What is church?” and we added to the answer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darryl Ward avatar

    The Church And Excluded Fathers

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,455 views

    A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

    Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Church's Healing Mission Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    Jesus healed the whole person; so the Church has the mission to bring the world to His healing touch through the sacraments.

    December 10, 2012 Monday of 2nd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes Let’s be very clear about one thing in today’s lesson from Isaiah–the Judean desert is nothing to joke about. Hot, desolate and arid, it devours lost travelers just as easily as its scarce rainfall. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Ethics In The Church Today

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 10,739 views

    The goal of ethics is to develop a body of moral standards on which the church can draw so that it can successfully respond to the many moral challenges it faces in all societies. Moral character development should be seen as primary importance both fo

    Ethics In The Church Today Ephesians 1:22-23 - And He put all things under His feet and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Re-Established Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012
     | 3,673 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF TRANSITION. WHAT WE ARE SEEING HERE IS THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH AFTER THE ISSUE INVOLVING THE SIN OF ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA. THIS PASSAGE IS ALSO THE INTRODUCTION WHICH WILL LEAD THE CHURCH INTO A MAJOR TIME

    THE RE-ESTABLISHED CHURCH The Pre-Curser of Persecution Acts 5:12-16 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Diack avatar

    As Christ Loved The Church Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,379 views

    Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

    As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Man's Role In The Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 13, 2012
    based on 13 ratings
     | 64,857 views

    God is looking for a man after his own heart.

    We just returned from the Turner Family Vacation in Blur Ridge, Ga. Tragically our first day there my daughter slipped and broke both her leg and ankle. The second day was spent in the hospital while she had surgery. The third day was a waiting period for her release complete with a walking boot ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare