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  • David Scudder avatar

    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,384 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
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     | 7,331 views

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
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    God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

    KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk5

    Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009
     | 3,399 views

    How the church must change but not compromise the truth

    Changing Church in a Changing Culture Wk 5 What kind of people ought you to be? 2 Peter 3 Peter writing to remind them of: Words written in OT Words of Jesus through the Apostles These things will happen; we can pray against situations all we like but God’s word must come to pass. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Are We Suffering From An Identity Crisis In The Church?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,522 views

    So Jesus, in the midst of growing opposition and surrounded by crowds of people who liked him but did not understand him asked two questions to his disciples in order to get them to understand fully who he is, and who they are in Him, so that they will no

    Are we Suffering from an Identity Crisis in the Church? Am Service March 1st 2009 Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction Are you unsure of your role in life? Do you feel like you don’t know the real you? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be experiencing what is known as an identity crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For All Those Who Fall Asleep In Church

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 22, 2009
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     | 63,426 views

    The real question is not “Why did God let Eutychus fall asleep?” The real question is: “Was anyone but the Apostle Paul awake?”

    For All Those Who Fall Asleep in Church Acts 20:7-12 Church sleepers beware. If you think you can get away with sleeping in church then watch out! “A man who went to Church with his wife always fell asleep during the sermon. The wife decided to do something about this and one Sunday she took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church, Built On The Rock Of The Revealed Knowledge Of Christ

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
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    What’s the Rock on which the Church is to be built if it isn’t Peter-it’s Jesus Christ Himself

    The Church, built on the rock of the revealed knowledge of Christ Matt 16:15-18 He (Jesus) said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered and said,"You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Builds His Church, The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 5,445 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering persecution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
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    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Church Family: A Place For You To Belong

    Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 12, 2014
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     | 7,618 views

    The church is a family – a place of serving together, support and encouragement, spiritual warmth, and standing strong together.

    OUR CHURCH FAMILY: A PLACE FOR YOU TO BELONG INTRO TO TOPIC: What is the church? The church is family. This is a common NT metaphor. “So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God's holy people. You are members of God's family.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Creeds Of The Early Church: Didache And Apostles' Creed Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 21, 2014
     | 9,973 views

    The Didache and the Apostles' Creed are two important documents from the early church and helpful in our understanding how early Christians understood and practiced their faith.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 3: Creeds and Confessions of the Early Church - From the Didache to the Apostles’ Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen an overview of the past 2,000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Isnt Free, Persecution Comes To The Church.

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jun 7, 2014
     | 3,395 views

    Speaks of the Positive Mindset that comes from being ready to suffer persecution.

    Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Free, Freedom what does that mean? Freedom is a Paradox Word. In the Midst of Suffering there is Joy…….Generosity in poverty…Power in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit’s Plan For A Church Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 11, 2014
     | 3,851 views

    A look at how "member" is never used in the Bible to mean "a name on a roll," but rather "a part of the body."

    [Drama: The drama: "The Orchestra." There's a band director and three musicians. Director talks to each member one at a time and each says that they're ready, but then says they have one little problem. First one. At the piano. "Ready, but my right hand isn't working right." Director asks shocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Botha avatar

    Great Things Happen When The Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Dec 1, 2015
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     | 12,783 views

    When we pray God moves in a supernatural way

    2 December 2015 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WEHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-24 Prayer carries a wonderful privilege with it. God has opened the door to His throne and invited us to come to Him by way of petitioning (Heb 4:16) God hears us when we call to Him and answers us when we pray in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Harmony To Hypocrisy In The Church Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 4,987 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    From Harmony to Hypocrisy in the Church pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 Last week we began looking at Acts chapter 5 and how the church, quickly, went from Harmony to Hypocrisy. We looked at #1. The problem in the church and discovered that if Satan cannot conquer the church, externally, he’ll try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist