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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012
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    God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

    THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 96 ratings
     | 65,463 views

    This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

    The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Rich And Poor In The Church Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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    There are no 'untouchables' with God!

    RICH AND POOR IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST. James 2:1-17. James 2:1. The Greek of this section of the letter of James begins somewhat abruptly: “My brethren, not with partialities!” The impact of the whole sentence is: “Do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with respect of persons.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014
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    Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

    There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Dangers Of When Church Becomes Comfortable

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 8, 2014
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    What causes a person to forsake the rules and do what they want to do? It is something called comfortability or comfort zone. They become so comfortable to the point that it’s my will that matters and that’s it, it is irreverence.

    “The Dangers of when Church becomes Comfortable” Comfortable Christianity By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Once upon a time in the land called Feel Good there was a Church. This new Church was called "The Church of the Comfortable and Tolerant". Very recently this Church hired a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
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    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don’t Need The Church? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
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     | 6,408 views

    A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

    I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defining Church And Christian Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2013
     | 2,118 views

    Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.

    We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Greatness Of God’s Body, The Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 10,717 views

    Here God talks about: 1. Our placement in the Body of Christ (vs. 12-13). 2. Our profit to the Body of Christ (vs. 14-23). 3. Our purpose in the Body of Christ (vs. 15-26).

    The Greatness of God’s Body, the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 *How do you feel about your body? -Denn Guptill says: “Most of us would rather not think about our bodies, and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 10,534 views

    Many skeptics use Christian hypocrites as an excuse for rejecting Christ. In this sermon, we make the distinction between sinners and hypocrites. Everyone in church is a sinner, but not everyone is a hypocrite.

    Introduction: A. One day Robert Redford, the famous actor, was walking through a hotel lobby, when a woman recognized him and ran over to him. 1. With great excitement, she gushed, “Are you the real Robert Redford?” 2. As the doors of the elevator closed, he replied, “Only when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014
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     | 6,183 views

    Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

    Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Petzholt avatar

    Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 6,528 views

    The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

    Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    I Will Be A Functioning Church Member (1) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 15, 2014
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     | 8,914 views

    This sermon is to speak to members to Funcition better as a whole member of the Body of Christ and the Local Chu This sermon series was taken from the book by Tom Rainer I am a Church Member – I added , my thoughts are other to make this sermon complete

    SERMON SERIES I am a Church Member Series SERMON 1 I will be a Functioning Church Member I will be a a Functioning Church Member I Cor 12:12-31 This sermon series was taken from the book by Tom Rainer I am a Church Member – I added , my thoughts are other to make this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 17, 2014
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     | 16,861 views

    Adapted from material from Outreach, I preached this sermon the week before Back to Church Sunday to encourage members to invite their friends, relative, associates and neighbor to church.

    Back To Church Sunday: Invite Someone! Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church How many people do you know who “used to go” to church, but just don’t anymore? If you are like most folks, you probably know quite a few. Today there are 320 million people in America and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Three Men Who Went To Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2014
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     | 9,918 views

    A sermon about the spiritual condition of those who attend church.

    "Three Men Who Went to Church" 1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. Paul spoke of three different men in his letter to the church at Corinth; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist