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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipline And Integrity In Church Work Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 313 views

    The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of discipline and unwavering integrity.

    DISCIPLINE AND INTEGRITY IN CHURCH WORK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:7-8, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 11:3 INTRODUCTION: The work of the Lord demands more than just talent, availability, or passion—it requires a life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rightly Dividing Church And State

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    America was founded upon the Christian understanding of life.

    Sermon ~ “Rightly Dividing Church & State” Matthew 22:15-21 There are those things that are more or less political, and those that our eternal. Our Lord says it like this within Matthew’s gospel: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church Has Left The Building Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,260 views

    Many of the churches -- and by churches, I mean Christians -- have forgotten the church is meant to thrive outside the walls of the church house by serving others and by being a means of God’s Grace. It is time for the Church to leave the building.

    TITLE: THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:15 On last Sunday I preached from the subject “THE CHURCH” – this morning I want to continue that message or Part-II and tag this message – “THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING.” I remember when I was still relatively young, Elvis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 10,980 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,574 views

    In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

    2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Essencials For The Life Of The Church

    Contributed by Miguel Pinell on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,170 views

    Acts 4:23-33 reveals to us five essencials for the life of the church

    Essencials for the life of the church. Acts 4:23-33 I. (v.24) They raised their voice... First essencial is PRAYER. - Prayer plays a very important role in the life of a healthy growing church. - It was thru praye that the early church was able to overcome persecution. - It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Child Of God Not A Church Goer

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 5, 2019
     | 4,077 views

    Being part of a church or calling yourself a Christian doesn't make you a Child of God. BE A CHILD OF GOD NOT just a CHURCH GOER

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *BE A CHILD OF GOD NOT A CHURCH GOER* Romans 9:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Letter Of Encouragement- A Successful Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 3, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,808 views

    This is the 58th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#58] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- A SUCCESSFUL CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: One thing I talk about often is the success of our children and their families. While they are all grown, I love talking about what they are doing and how they are doing. Paul continues this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Protecting The Fellowship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 7,241 views

    Jesus provides practical guidance to help His disciples maintain holiness within the body of Christ and thus protect the fellowship of the church

    I love my church. I love my church because I love Jesus and Jesus loves the church. So that is why I’m so excited about our current sermon series. I want to share my love of the church with you in hopes that you, too, will fall in love with the church, either for the first time, or all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When The Devil Comes To Church”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 835 views

    How can we keep the devil from creating chaos within the fellowship of God's people?

    In 2 Corinthians 4:4, the devil is referred to as the “god of this world” or “the god of this age.” And in John 12:31, he is called the “prince of this world.” In Ephesians 2:2, Paul calls the devil, “the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.” The Bible teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Church God Honors

    Contributed by Bernie Moraga on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    In the first two chapters of the Book of Acts we find the secret of the blessings of God on the early church. Let us examine the things that qualified that church for God’s prosperity.

    The Kind of Church Honors Text:Acts 2:46-47 Scripture Reading:Acts 2:1-4a Intro: When someone says to me, "I won’t join your church; you have hypocrites in it," I am tempted to reply, "All right, you look around until you find a perfect church. But when you do, they won’t let you join, for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 30,499 views

    This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Participating In The Worship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 8,052 views

    When the going gets tough… Jesus’ disciples get going to corporate worship

    We live in a world where it is increasingly difficult to live as a disciple of Jesus. In many places around the world, and now even here in the United States, people are routinely killed for holding fast to their professed faith in Jesus. As Don so rightly pointed out a few weeks ago, because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist