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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,043 views

    God may use persecution to compel the faithful to fulfil His commands. That was assuredly the case for the first church, and it may be the case in this day.

    ACTS 8:1b-4 THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING! “There arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. But Saul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unsaved "christians"

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,663 views

    Good works are not the root of salvation, but they sure are the fruit of salvation. There are so many "Christians" in our churches who are not really saved. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Unsaved “Christians” (Preached first on 02/11/08, Sunday) Text: Luke 6:43-46 Explain the Scripture text. Illustration: The great evangelist, Billy Graham, has been quoted many times as saying that the greatest mission field in our country to today is in our local church – the people sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 574 ratings
     | 77,691 views

    Being what God wants us to be in the church

    Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Vision For His Church" Part I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    The "Church" has to learn how to do mission work, tell the story of Jesus, in the 21st century America which can be labeled the "post Church" Society.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:18 Easter VII - Redeemer God’s Vision For His Church” Part 1 The Book of Acts Rev. John Stott in his book “The Living Church” writes: “The Church (with a capitol ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 6, 2021
     | 3,360 views

    How can we eliminate our stinking thinking? 1. We must grow in the grace of Almighty God (vs. 3). 2. We must humble our hearts (vs. 3). 3. We must understand our unity in Christ (vs. 3-5).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 1: Eliminate Stinking Thinking The Book of Romans Romans 12:3-5 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 23, 2016 (Revised August 6, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sardis: The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,634 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 3:1-2a (READ) 1. Okay, I have a question for you, and I want to be completely honest. “How many of you have ever fallen asleep in church?” (I think some are ASLEEP right now and didn’t even hear the question.) 2. When Christ says, “WAKE UP!” He’s not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,050 views

    To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

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    Biblical Discipline Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

    Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church, The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 23, 2012
     | 5,200 views

    We are the body of Christ but what makes us a healthy body?

    The Church, The Body of Christ The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Recapturing True Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,396 views

    THIS SERMON ADDRESSES TRUE FELLOWSHIP AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN THE LOCAL CHURCH.

    ROMANS 15:1- 13: RECAPTURING TRUE FELLOWSHIP IN THE LOCAL CHURCH. RECAP: IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE WE SAW A NUMBER OF PREROGATIVES WHICH WERE TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE LIFE OF THE BELIEVER TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH. SPECIFICALLY PAUL WAS SPEAKING TO THE STRONGER GENTILE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian As Nazarite

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    A message on the relation of the Nazarite to the life of the New Testament believer.

    Please accept my apologies, but I feel I must delete this message. God bless, Dr. Dana ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Continuity

    Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

    Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christian Fathering

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,349 views

    How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

    Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Obligations Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    The freedom that comes from being In Christ is great! However, this freedom comes with obligations.

    Romans Series Mitchell Skelton Christian Obligations Romans 13:1–14 INTRODUCTION One of the most common dreams that people in America share is that of owning their own business. No more nine to five, no boss standing over your shoulder, freedom to work how you want, when you want. Once you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ