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  • Jason Cole avatar

    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
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     | 9,099 views

    There are many misconceptions about the church that need to be corrected in people’s minds.

    Clearing the Air, Common Misconception About…the Church Introduction: There are many common misconceptions if the world. For example, French fries probably originated in Belgium and not in France. The name comes from the cooking term "to french" which means to cut food into strips, hence they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    Why Deacons Are Vital To Church Growth

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 7, 2017
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    When the Apostles felt overwhelmed they created an office....DEACONS, and the church GREW!

    Acts 6:1 “And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” We see, here, the church growing to a large number. As long as the church was small and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    The Church Fully Equipped With Real Wisdom

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 12, 2017
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    Real wisdom comes from the Spirit, it concentrates on Christ, and it culminates in glory.

    Who is the smartest person you know? A teacher who can spit out just about any math formula known to mankind? A mentor at your workplace who consistently makes decisions that benefit the company? A family member whose common sense has gotten you and others out of many tight spots? It is a blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thanks For All The Phoebes In Our Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2016
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    Paul speaks of 14 different Christians leaders in Romans 16. Phoebe is listed first among these Christians. What was it that made her so special? Every church has its Phoebes. Pastors need to salute the Phoebes in their churches.

    THANKS FOR THE PHOEBES IN OUR CHURCH Romans 16:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EASTER HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was driving down the road and accidentally ran over the Easter Bunny? He swerved to avoid hitting him, but the rabbit jumped right in front of his car. 2. His basket of eggs ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    United To Build A Stronger Church For Christ

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 4, 2013
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     | 7,810 views

    Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction

    “Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction”. The Greek translation for unity is (henotes) meaning to function as one, unanimity, agreement. The English translation parallels to the Greek interpretation to be in harmony, or union. What does unification look like? or what does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Myth: All I Need Is Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
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    Myth: All I need is Church.

    Intro As our oldest son is in his Junior year of High School....we have begun our first initiation into the process at looking at colleges. (Joke: I've set up a special offering bucket in the back.) In that process I took a look at the growing mass of online educational programs. I discovered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
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     | 5,100 views

    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Being A Diverse But Christ Focussed Church

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 26, 2014
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    Being a Christian church means following Jesus command to make disciples of people of all nations, which means we will be a community of diverse people. We explore why this is important, what it means for us and how to live with differences in our church

    There is something important for everyone in our congregation to think deeply about. Do you see differences as a blessing or a problem? How you answer this question is important, as it will influence how you live and act. It will influence how you be part of the church. The church in Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Church Needs Your : Presence / Time Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 6, 2014
     | 6,584 views

    This series is based on the pledge we make as united Methodist to support the church with our Presence , Prayers and Gifts. Todays Sermon gets us focused on the importance of spending time with Jesus

    The story at the beginning of this sermon is not mine but it is all over the internet so I don't know who to give credit to. Key verse Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s Verse Luke 10: 41-42 Satan called a Meeting with his evil angels one day. This is what Satan said, "We can't keep the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dangers Of When Church Becomes Comfortable

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 8, 2014
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     | 27,854 views

    What causes a person to forsake the rules and do what they want to do? It is something called comfortability or comfort zone. They become so comfortable to the point that it’s my will that matters and that’s it, it is irreverence.

    “The Dangers of when Church becomes Comfortable” Comfortable Christianity By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Once upon a time in the land called Feel Good there was a Church. This new Church was called "The Church of the Comfortable and Tolerant". Very recently this Church hired a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    7 Great Lies In The Church Today

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014
     | 8,200 views

    We are entering into perilous times as believers and need to be aware of the season & dangers that are clear and present.

    7 Great Lies in the Church Today Nov. 17, 2013 Introduction A Video from Youtube on Atheist Mega-Churches. 1 On Sunday, gathering like this happened in San Diego, Nashville, NY, & other US cities. a Trying to raise $800,000 to start congregations all over the world. b 2 Thessalonians 2:3 (NASB) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Why Do People Leave Churches? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
     | 8,613 views

    John's most basic concern is to give this church confidence again in what they have believed about Jesus. And he reminds them that this message is carried by the church that listens to the Apostles, and it isn't found anywhere else.

    Sermon by Rev John Altmann There are a number of ways that people leave churches, for both good and bad reasons. A good reason to leave is to be sent out to serve in another place. We've seen that recently with Heather and Adam. They spent two years with us practicing their ministry, trying things ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    United For The Growth Of The Church And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 8, 2014
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     | 6,133 views

    Paul has finished telling the Ephesians about their riches and inheritance in Jesus and now begins teaching them about their responsibility to Jesus. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should lead to correct Christian living

    Intro: The Christian life is not based on ignorance but knowledge. Knowledge of Jesus! We are never taught the Bible nor do we study the Bible merely to learn what it says but instead we learn it to live what it says. True understanding of correct biblical teaching should motivate us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Petzholt avatar

    The Great Mystery: The Church Is The Bride Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
     | 9,393 views

    Why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human sexuality exist? Because Human sexuality, male and female differences, & marriage are part of an extraordinary eternal plan of God. At the heart of all Creation is the Great Love story of Christ

    The Great Mystery: the Church is the Bride of Christ (Eph. 5:25-32) Human sexuality with all its extraordinary complexity, romantic mystery, and reproductive miracles is totally unexplainable by any of the theories of evolution. So why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery #4 The Imminent Rapture Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 6,471 views

    The Church is the Body and Bride of Christ. Jesus, as was Jewish custom will return as a thief in the night to "snatch" away His bride to the specially prepared place for the greatest honeymoon in History! Are you going to be part of it?

    Mystery # 4 “The Imminent Rapture of the Church” (I Cor. 15:51-58; I Thess. 4:13-18; John 14:1-3; 11:25-26; Phil. 3:18-21) The 1st Mystery is “God was manifest in the flesh” (I Tim. 3:16. The 2nd is “Christ in you the Hope of Glory” (Col. 1:27). Faith in Mystery 1 made it possible for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist