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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "The Birth Of Church"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 14, 2018
     | 6,406 views

    Pentecost sermon sharing what is church? Church is the gathered, the fire and wind of God, the heavenly Language, the witness, the ordinary, and the United.

    “The Birth of Church” Acts 2:1-21 1. Today is Pentecost the birthday of the church • It is The birth of something special • It is the birth of the Holy Spirit It came into being on Pentecost and was given birth by the Holy Spirit, the One who intercedes on our behalf with utterances unknown to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praising Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 3, 2014
     | 5,626 views

    We are to appreciate our Church Leaders.

    We will finish today our study of the first Letter to the Thessalonians. We spent a number of weeks with the last 16 verses of the letter because there are so many great instructions there for us! Last week we noted that every Christian is in the army of Jesus Christ and are in a battle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,057 views

    Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

    1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marks Of A Missional Church Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,752 views

    We NEED each other to fulfill Christ’s mission. Therefore, our community of faith must be a PRIORITY in our lives.

    Marks Of A Missional Church Acts 2:42-47 When Amy and I were first married she worked at Brandon Hospital in Brandon, FL as a Unit Secretary on the Labor/Delivery floor. One of the things she and the other staff observed is what has been called the “lunar effect.” Every month when there was a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Manassah Baptist Church

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    An exhortation to faithfulness.

    Manasseh Baptist Church Knowing how people are, I know someone is excited thinking that I am about to spread some gossip or inform them that they may pray intelligently about some church I just left or ministered in recently. Break out the crying towels because that is not the case. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing Satan In Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

    SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Measure Of A Church's Value

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    “What is the value of the church?” Consider the standard of the Word of God as opposed to how the world measures the church.

    The Measure of a Church’s Value Mark 8:34-38 Introduction: When we were setting up the new property insurance policy for the church the question of the replacement value of the church came up. What would it take to replace our buildings and all our equipment and supplies? The reality is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer For God's Church Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    To see God inject the essence of this prayer into the church and to encourage His people to seek His will.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST “THE PRAYER FOR GOD’S CHURCH” Colossians 1:9-12 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we started our study through the letter of Paul to the Colossians 1. Paul began by praising them for their love of Christ 2. He spoke of their faith, love and hope in the gospel 3. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Jesus Loved Series

    Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Jan 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    The Letter to the Church at Philadelphia

    The Church That Jesus Loved As we continue the series of The Seven Churches in Revelation, today we will be looking at the great church at Philadelphia. The church was named after a nickname of it founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Its Best Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,274 views

    The church is at its best when the church is bold.

    Last week we took a few moments to study the first opposition the early church experienced. The big take away from our time together was that there is a spiritual dimension to life whereby Satan, the enemy of God, wages war against Him and all the good that He has given the world. The war that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Church's Greatest Assets

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual and not in the material realm.

    THE CHURCH’S GREATEST ASSETS As important as land, location, bricks and mortar are, their value pales in comparison with the eternal assets that really constitute the body of Christ. The church’s greatest assets are to be found in the spiritual realm and not in the material realm. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bi-Polar Church

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    In today’s churches we are suffering from bi-polar disorder. This sermon shows the symptoms and the cure.

    THE BI-POLAR CHURCH Text: James 1:8 In the medical profession there is a disorder known as Bi-Polar Disorder. In this disorder the person experiences mood swings from extreme highs (Manic) to extreme lows (Depressive). They cannot tell when one of these swings will take place. While there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Church Full Of Sinners Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    What is our attitude toward growth? Are we ready and willing to accept what God has in store for this congregation? What about our attitude toward those on “the fringe?” Are we willing to accept them into the fold when God calls?

    The Teachings of Christ A Church Full of Sinners #2 in Series Mark 2:13–17 INTRODUCTION Once there was a church that had prayed fervently for God to give them growth. It happened that one Sunday at worship a known prostitute entered the building and took a seat in the back of the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,110 views

    When the church prays as a body, God accomplishes great things in His world.

    September 16, 2001 Acts 4:23-31 “When the church prays” 1. The church prays in response to God‘s actions. (4:23-24)  They were thankful for God’s deliverance. [recount the events that led up to this impromptu prayer meeting] Sometimes, God chooses to rescue His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist