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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (12 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,975 views

    We see many differences in God’s church today when we compare it to the New Testament church.

    For example, I am sure that if the apostle Paul could come back today and see the excellent buildings we worship in, he would marvel over them and see them as a big improvement compared to what they had worshipped in. But, as big a contrast as that might be, there is a greater difference he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Church Of Laodocia"

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009
     | 2,529 views

    This message shows hoe the church of today can be like the church of Laodocia.

     1. Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    When God Fills The Church

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024
     | 1,134 views

    Introduction: In the dedication of Solomon’s Temple, we witness a profound moment where God’s presence descends like a cloud, filling the house of the Lord with His glory. This event is more than just a historical account; it is a powerful reminder of what it means for God to fill His church today.

    25 August 2024 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication of the Temple 8 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Proclamation Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,935 views

    Based on Acts 2:14-41 - Encouragers the hearers to consider Peter's sermon on the Day of Pentecost & the importance of the Church today proclaiming the Gospel.

    “THE PROCLAMATION” Acts 2:14-41 FBCF – 2/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Ads in Super Bowl tonight will cost $7 million for a 30-sec commercial. Companies will pay this because they know the power of advertising & the importance of getting their message out. 70s & 80s advertising: - Perfume ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,535 views

    The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. Most will agree with what Jesus taught but they will not teach it or preach it in their churches. This series will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of

    A lot of people in the world have a messed up idea of what the church is. Some think that the church of today is a place where people can go and meet with their friends, a kind of social club. Some view church as a place they can go so they can feel better about themselves. Some view church as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,498 views

    The church today is not operating in God’s upside down, right side up principles. This is part 2 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind.

    What is the church? The church is people. It is not the building we meet in, it is the people who meet in the building. The church is made up of all the people throughout the world and throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. Is the church perfect? No. Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Seven Dwarfs In The Church”

    Contributed by James Owens on May 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,179 views

    There are 7 SPIRITUAL dwarfs that are found in today’s CHURCH…

    “Seven Dwarfs in the Church” TEXT: Numbers 13:25-33 “And they returned from searching of the land after forty days. And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church, Do You Know God? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    With so many problems within the church today we need to ask: Church, Do You Know God? This message is entended to open our minds and enlighten our hearts to the saving message of the gospel and see the church truly believe in Jesus Christ.

    CHURCH, DO YOU KNOW GOD? Acts 3:11-21 INTRODUCTION: A. If you had to build a defense (in a court of law) for knowing God, what would you do? 1. Who would you call on as a character witness? 2. What fruit of the Spirit could you show evidence of? 3. What acts of selflessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Babylon In Protestantism, A Look At This-World Things In Today's Church... Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 3, 2015
     | 3,884 views

    What is the Christian view of the tithe, the Sabbath, and all the eating we do in church?

    INTRODUCTION In Scarlet Threads, I traced the origins of the world's religious system from the ancient days of Babel through the Roman Empire that still is with us today in the form of the religio political system that operates out of Vatican City. At least 20% of mankind is controlled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Cole avatar

    A Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,905 views

    What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

    What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Sardis

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    The message to the church in Sardis and it’s relevance to us today

    Over the last few weeks in the United Reformed Church, we’ve been looking at the stories of some churches, and seeing what they might have to say to us today. These stories are in the book of Revelation, and they take the form of letters that were written to these churches. Like all of the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Put Christ Back In The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,694 views

    What is the greatest cause of disbelief in Jesus Christ and Atheism in the world today? Is it due to the lack of miracles being performed today – NO, could it be due to the sin of the world that is running so rampant today – NO.

    Put Christ Back in the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRO: - A story my father told during one of his sermons many years ago went like this. A man dirty and smelled bad but loved the Lord walked into this church on Sunday morning walked down the isle and sat on the front row, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Carry On The Work Of God's Church! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 16, 2017
     | 12,688 views

    How can we carry on the work of God's church today? 1. By preaching God’s Word (vs. 9-13, 25). 2. By the presence of God's Spirit (vs. 14-17). 3. By standing against the poison of sin (vs. 18-23). 4. By praying for the lost (vs. 22-24).

    Carry on the Work of God's Church! Acts 8:9-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *As we continue to explore Acts 8, remember that the chapter began with a great travesty and tragedy for God's church: Stephen the deacon was stoned to death for boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Bad Ministry

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 2,781 views

    The Song of Solomon contains much allegory related to the church today -- this sermon deals with condemnation of others.

    INTRODUCTION. A. We are going to be examining a scripture from the Song of Solomon, looking at its meaning and its implications for the church today. B. In the Song of Solomon, the Shulamite girl is representative of the Bride of Christ, or in this and several other instances in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Maines avatar

    Can These Bones Live Again?

    Contributed by Tom Maines on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 36,255 views

    This scripture can be used to describe the serious problem that exists within many of our churches today.

    Title: Can these bones live again? Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Jokingly, we often say that Ezekiel was called to the worst congregation any preacher has ever faced. However, it pictures something many believers face in their Christian experience – the "hopeless situation." Introduction: At this time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist