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  • Kim Huffman avatar

    The Church- God's Establishment Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    In this sermon we go back to what the Bible says about the establishment of the church. We should want to be the church Jesus died to establish.

    Kim Huffman 1/4/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church Series #1 "THE CHURCH—GOD’S ESTABLISHMENT" MT. 16:13-19 INTRODUCTION: How would you define the role of the church in the world today? The church was born, she conformed, she became deformed, she was reformed but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Is Not Like The World!

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,598 views

    The church is not like the world. Christians should treat each other different the worldly people treat each other.

    1. Read I Corin. 6:1-11 The Corinthian church was a lot like churches today. They had the church mixed up with the world and lived and acted just like the world. The churches today act a lot like that. People use the same rules and actions in the church as they do in the political world. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missions: The Heartbeat Of The Church

    Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    This message was designed to to introduce the concept of worldwide evangelization to new Christians and renew the fire of missions for others.

    We are going to discuss some things today that several of you will find very basic. Many of you will find this new information so I want you to remember several things. First of all remember that I am not crazy. The ideas and concepts presented here are not new neither do they originate with me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Devil Goes To Church!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 38,355 views

    I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Without Walls

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,277 views

    I ahve a dream of us being a ’church without walls’. If we can remove the walls (barriers) God will naturally do the rest. Barriers to God, each other, seekers, age, GOing and serving.

    A church without walls. WBC Away weekend . 16.05.04 am Do you believe =God wants the KOG to grow? Lives to be changed? - do you believe Jesus prayers (for unity, many to come to know Him, ¡¥greater things than these¡¦ etc) are answered? Yes? - do you believe God is more willing to answer some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Act In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,333 views

    When the Holy Spirit is present the believers act with decency and order in the church, always preferring one another in love.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 How to Act in Church 1 Corinthians 14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we are continuing our multi-part study of 1 Corinthians. My goal is that we connect with the Word of God written, find out to the best of our ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Outstanding Church

    Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ

    Ex 32 The Golden Calf GOD’S OUTSTANDING CHURCH The Making of an Outstanding Church: A Place where God Rules through Jesus Christ Grace to you, and peace through our Lord Jesus Christ. Have you heard the story of “The Golden Calf” from Exodus 32? It couldn’t walk or talk or do anything. The dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encouraging The Church To Encourage

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 23, 2006
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     | 16,392 views

    Some lessons from the early Church. In particular, encouraging the local church to be imitators of Barnabas the encourager, since he himself was Christ-like

    The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord (John 20:20)! On that Sunday evening, just two days after they had seen Jesus crucified dead and buried, Jesus appeared to his closest friends. Two days after the worst day they had ever experienced, his friends saw him alive and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels In The Church Age Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 9,551 views

    Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

    SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Picture For The Church

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    the church was divinely instituted to experience the overwhelming love of Christ

    THE BIG PICTURE FOR THE CHURCH 3 How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we belong to Christ. 4 Long ago, even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Church In The Mind Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,840 views

    Is the church today the church that God had in mind. What did God have in mind for the church and what is the true purpose of the church. The church that Jesus built is different then the church today. Part #1

    “The Church in the Mind of God” by District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: “The Church in the Mind of God” This topic speaks greatly within itself. It is the church in the mind of God, not in the mind of man. It is not the church in the mind of some political organization that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    The Very Early Church

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 21, 2006
     | 2,203 views

    Lessons from the very early Church and encouragement for believers and seekers to put their faith in the apostles teaching, be part of the Church family, worship God and reach the lost!

    Not long after the death and resurrection of Jesus Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote down the most important aspects of the birth, the life, and the teaching of Jesus. They recorded the details of his death and his resurrection from the dead. Luke then went on the record the details of the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Call Of His Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    This sermon is about our great call as God’s people to Make Disciples along with His plan and promises. It challenges us to make this Purpose our priority in life and our church.

    The Call of His Church Matthew 28:16-20 – Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. Isn’t it wonderful to be Called? To be called Dad; to be called friend; to be called up on the phone because the person has missed you; to be called for a special task; etc. B. Well, think about all the great things we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist