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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Dealing With The Lost (3 Of 5)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,764 views

    I want to talk to you again about THE CHURCH REACHING THE LOST.

    There are a lot of misunderstandings about God’s church, but one of the biggest misunderstandings is about the purpose of the church. There is a reason that churches all over this nation, week after week, month after month, and year after year never win any souls to Christ. WHAT IS THE REASON? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020
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     | 12,343 views

    In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

    ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advantages Of The Strong Small Church Pt 2

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 2,819 views

    This message continued my reflections on the small church from part one.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Pt 2 Review Many pastors of small congregations feel inferior or failures or intimidated by larger churches. I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Serving Together

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 6, 2016
     | 7,771 views

    If Jesus is Lord over all things in the church, how much freedom do I have to quit because I am offended?

    “I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,736 views

    This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,946 views

    This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

    Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,445 views

    Review of Church Discipline

    Review I. Elements of Church Discipline - Part One A. The Place of Discipline - The place of discipline is the assembly of believers-- the church (Mat. 18:17). B. The Purpose of Discipline 1.) Prevention – The fear of sinning 2.) The other purpose for church discipline is restoration. C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 2,217 views

    My first experience with church discipline…

    My first experience with church discipline… My first experience with church discipline came in the mid 1980’s when my family and I were members of a church where we were asked to pray for a sister who had left her husband and young daughter to live with her lover. Each month during communion we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,522 views

    If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

    In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Growth-God’s Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,342 views

    Today I will be sharing with you one of God’s simple solutions to the problem of little or no growth in the church.

    There is an urban legion floating around on the Internet that tells the story of how at the height of the space race during the 1960’s, NASA took on the challenge of finding a way to write in space. Normal pens wouldn’t work due to the zero gravity the astronauts would face in the space capsules. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 2,670 views

    Purity always brings power and progress.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 27, 2010
     | 5,115 views

    Part 1 the of the series Breaking Free looks at the church. What should the true church today look like?

    Breaking Free Part 1: A People with Purpose Pastor Ryan Akers Starting a new 3 week series today called Breaking Free. This is not about breaking free from things like worry or addiction or anything like that. This series is all about the church and about us breaking free of the stereo types and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Recovery After The Wreck Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2011
     | 4,920 views

    A look at 3 spirits that can disrupt the harmony in a church.

    A House United Series Recovery After the Wreck May 22, 2011 Introduction A The issue is not the issue in conflict at a church. 1 The issue isn’t carpet color, worship styles, how long the preacher’s sermons are, who does (or does not) take communion, etc. a The issue is really if we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Church Of Laodicea & The Church Of America: Gold Treasure, White Robes, And Eyes That See

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021
     | 1,901 views

    There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent.

    There is a church that I’ve heard of, and I’d like to tell you about it. This church is really wealthy. The members are very, very wealthy and affluent. They’ve gathered great wealth, in their work, in trade, and in imports and exports. A lot of people at this church work for banks, they own ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – What Is Membership Of The Church? - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2023
     | 978 views

    In this next article we are looking at what makes a person a MEMBER of the Body of Christ, THE CHURCH universal. We consider conversion, then baptism – water baptism and baptised in the Holy Spirit. The practise of baptism in churches is mentioned.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – WHAT IS MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH? - PART 4 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH The membership of the universal Church is through salvation and baptism, but which baptism? This is not baptismal regeneration; just that baptism followed salvation as water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational