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  • Corey Laughary avatar

    Does God Want A Dirty Church

    Contributed by Corey Laughary on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    What does it mean to "honor God with your lips" and yet be far from him? This sermon explores the type of followers Jesus is calling us to become.

    Mark 7:1-23 “Does God want a Dirty Church?” 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Success Of The Early Church And The Silence Of The New

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    Looking at the power of the early church

    THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLY CHURCH AND THE SILENCE OF THE NEW Acts 2:39-47 Intro: It is not strange for us to read how 3,000 souls were saved in this passage of scripture under the preaching of Peter. However, it would be strange for us to hear that had happened in a local church around here. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,058 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Moving Forward With Its Mission

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 17,629 views

    When a church is on mission for Christ there are three things the devil wants to do to its members and its body. Embarass, Imprison, and Embalm you. But God will do three things if we are on Mission for Him. Encourage, Empower, and Enrich our lives.

    Intro: When a church has seen no one “won” or witnessed to the Lord Jesus Christ it will be left alone by the devil. However, if the church is not fulfilling its mission of sharing its faith with the lost the Lord Jesus Christ will correct it. Whether it is financial difficulty, terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gates Of Hell V/S The Church

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Even the very gates of hell can not prevail against the church that Jesus has built!

    From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Gates of Hell v/s The Church Matt 16:13-18 I think there is some misunderstanding in regard to the gates of hell, and hope to be able to clear it up today. Smith’s Bible Dictionary says, “To posses the gate was a term meaning power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    Three Things In Hell That The Church Need

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,458 views

    Revival / Membership awareness

    THREE THINGS IN HELL THAT THE CHURCH NEED LUKE 16:19 - 31 Come tonight let us examine the story of Lazarus and the rich man as this story expose three things in hell that the church need FIRST THERE IS FIRE FIRE can represent a lot of things – but tonight let us take a look at the spiritual side ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Church You've Always Longed For Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For” Acts 2:42-47 5.20.07 What is this thing called “church” supposed to be? False ideas about church… • A building • A high-falutin’ affair where you dress up and go to • A “show” where you’re entertained, sort of an “amateur hour” about God • And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What I Would Not Do In Church

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    There are some things we shouldn’t do in church.

    1 TIM. 3:15 “WHAT I WOULD NOT DO IN CHURCH” A) I love my church … I look forward with joy to attend it … Why do I love it? * Attending the services is like a shower of rain after a dry spell ……. * Like a table of food when I’m hungry … Like a bath when I’m dirty … * Like a cool drink when I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Good Church Member - Part 1

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

    Our subject this morning is really going to be in the form of a challenge – I challenge you to “Be a Good Church Member.” There are many texts that I could use to preach this sermon, but I have chosen the last words of Peter in 2 Peter 3:18 for they form the challenge to each of us this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Good Church Member - Part 2

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 8, 2007
     | 2,413 views

    Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

    Tonight we will continue our look at the challenge I lay before you as members of FBC Runnelstown to “Be a Good Church Member.” You can look around tonight and see how many are willing to take this challenge from the morning service and how many aren’t. It is sad when other priorities come BEFORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Peak avatar

    How The Church Can Go Wrong

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
     | 3,457 views

    We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

    A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    A consideration of what constitutes true worship.

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 2 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: John 4:19–24 Date Preached: January 20, 2008 Introduction A. The Apostle John tells us in Revelation in the Bible about a series of visions he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,194 views

    A consideration of service/ministry.

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 4 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Mark 10:42–45 Date Preached: February 3, 2008 Introduction A. During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 27, just one week ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Building His Church - His Way

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    A message about the church

    Building His Church - His Way Matthew 16:13-19 (Focus v. 18) Introduction: Gregory Elder tells of growing up on the Atlantic Coast, where he spent long hours working on intricate sand castles. One year, for several days in a row, he was confronted by bullies who smashed his creations. Finally he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,543 views

    These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

    Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist