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  • John McCurry avatar

    The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 5,621 views

    The Church at Sardis, a name that said it was alive but Christ said you are dead

    Wednesday, March 29, 2006 The Church of Sardis The Church with a Name that is Alive, but was Dead Rev 3: 1- 6 Dates for those interested in Church Age, 1520 – 1790 Many believe that as this Church pictures the Church of Reformation that began in 1520 believe that it continues until this day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 3,698 views

    Smyrna

    Friday, February 24, 2006 The Seven Churches Smyrna Rev 2. 8 – 11 The Church of Smyrna; This as reference to the Church age of 100 A.D. to a little over 300 A.D., which was also the time of great persecution in the Church. 1000’s if not millions were killed for there faith in Christ. The City ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
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     | 4,913 views

    When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

    Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Praising Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
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    Worship happens when God reveals Himself, We choose to remember, and then we respond.

    TEXT: Exodus TITLE: The Praising Church TOPIC: The Praising Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 3rd, 2008 PROP.: Worship happens when God reveals Himself, We choose to remember, and then we respond. INTRODUCTION: At this time we would like to dismiss our Jr. Church age kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Church Important?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,273 views

    Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

    Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
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     | 4,509 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Growing Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 25, 2006
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     | 5,843 views

    This is the eigth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

    Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Our Vison: The Word tells us in Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Church?

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
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     | 14,677 views

    How God can use the local church to change the world.

    100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Corrupt Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 18,670 views

    Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unified Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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     | 5,813 views

    Tonight I want us to see what Jesus prayed for you and me on that night before the cross.

    The Unified Church Wed. Night April 8th 2009 JOHN 17:20-26 Introduction A billboard shows a little girl sitting on her daddy’s shoulders waving an American flag … and the caption says ... WHAT MAKES US GREAT … “Unity, pass it on!” Since 9/11 - “United We Stand” has been the theme – we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    The church did not pray for the easing of persecution, but for greater courage and more miracles. They recognizes God’s sovereignty and pray for God’s will to be fulfilled.

    CONTEXT • Peter and John healed a crippled beggar in Chapter 3. It drawn the attention of the crowd. • Peter took the opportunity to preach Jesus and forgiveness of sin in Jesus’ Name. At least 5000 men were saved (4:4). • The priests and religious leaders were not happy that they were preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Harvesting Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 30, 2009
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     | 5,044 views

    The type of Church the Spirit forms. A Church that harvests the nations.

    Two stories... A young boy is at church with his mother. He is a good little boy, quiet & well behaved. He doesn’t cause any problems. But sometimes he stands up in the pew, turns around, and looks at the people behind him. He smiles a great big smile at them. His smile is infectious. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Will The Church Be Saved?

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 7,018 views

    Will the Church be saved? Yes! When we learn to pray prayers that are not shallow, short, or simplistic; but pray prayers that cause God to say Amen.

    "Will the Church be Saved? Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 1 - 3 Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:1 "When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifice, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple." Last week our Pastor challenged us with the message, "Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010
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     | 3,732 views

    Talents (Gifts) are not the root but the fruit of our salvation. God has given us gifts, so we can be useful in His kingdom. There are no excuses for not being fruitful.

    Leadership In the Church Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Challenge Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010
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    THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION IN THE MOST COMPASSIONATE WAY POSSIBLE. THIS SERMON LOOKS AT SOME ISSUES THE CHURCH FACES IN ACCOMPLISHING THIS

    THE CHALLENGE OF THE CHURCH MATTHEW 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: TELL THE JOKES ABOUT LITTLE HARRY AND PETER, TWO CHILDREN WHERE ONE IS INTRODUCING THE OTHER TO HIS CHURCH: 1. ONE JOKE IS ABOUT HOW LONG THE MINISTER SPEAKS 2. THE HONOUR ROLL AT THE BACK OF THE CHURCH NOW I REALIZE THAT THESE ARE OLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist