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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Priority #2: Love The Church! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 18, 2026
     | 191 views

    Based on Philippians 1:1-8 - Encourages hearers to consider reasons to love the Church.

    “PRIORITY #2: LOVE THE CHURCH” Philippians 1:1-8 FBCF – 1/18/26 JON DANIELS INTRO – Welcome to First Baptist Flora – a perfect church! No one here has any problems – no one here struggles in any area of their life – no one here has ever had a disagreement w/ anyone else in this church FAMILY – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 42,234 views

    How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

    How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Greeting To His Churches Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,860 views

    In today's lesson, the analysis of the greeting as set forth in Revelation 1:4-8 shows us that Christ is its grand and glorious theme.

    Scripture Last week I started a new series of messages that I have titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches.” It is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. These chapters deal with Christ’s message to seven churches that were located in Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    By Participating In The Ministry Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,916 views

    Jesus’ design for His church is that…every member is a minister.

    I know that many of you here this morning are really excited that football season is just around the corner. I know I’m looking forward to seeing how my favorite teams fare this season. As the season approaches, I’m reminded of how someone once described a football game: 22 men down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Philadelphia--Church Of The Open Door" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 166 ratings
     | 20,970 views

    Christ opens the right doors for us, and encourages us when life hurts.

    Philadelphia-"Church of the Open Door" Revelation 3:7-13 The Letters to the Seven Churches Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Imagine the heartache of an athlete striving to qualify for the Olympic team, only to be disqualified by a technicality. Consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Simple Facts Of Church Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    We must get the simple things right. The elementary principles of church life are among the most important principles of church life.

    The Simple Facts of Church Life (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. What an experience I had last Sunday at the home of Ted and Janie Martin (explain story of flat tire and “lobster” cable clamp 2. Ted Martin and Neil tried not to laugh, but Brett lost it. The rest of the gusy should have, too. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

    Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,344 views

    The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

    The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sardis: Confessions Of A Dying Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 7,522 views

    This is the sixth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Sardis and how they were spiritually dead and didn't know it.

    As depressing as it might be the opening passage of this letter sounds more like an obituary. The body of believers in Sardis is dead….well almost. Only faint life signs of a faithful remnant remain. For the majority there it was too late, their faith had already flat lined. What begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Boasting About Our Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,513 views

    God would have us boast about our church and encourage each other. He would not have us criticize & shame one another. Churches that encourage one another bring refreshment to all who enter their fellowship.

    2 CORINTHIANS 7:12-16 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] BOASTING ABOUT OUR CHURCH The Corinthians church's awakening by Paul's harsh letter cause them to repent, to wake up and realize what was really going on in the church and their responsibility to correct it. Their awakening to their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    ``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

    A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sin Accomodating Churches-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2016
     | 5,173 views

    2 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-II—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: Adding a screened-in porch to protect against wasps, without removing the wasp nest Removing a beaver dam without removing the beavers, etc. *To Dance around rather than approaching an object. The true church is populated by Christians, all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Essentials Of The Church- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    In 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses essentials for a sound church. In this chapter, he emphasizes how we came to be.

    Essentials of the Church Eastern Townships November 2004 We are a church, in the Townships, that wants to make a difference for the Kingdom. However, we recognize that we have some challenges. We have the geographical challenge of being spread out over a considerable distance, and not having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Is Missing In Our Church?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    How Jesus met what we needed to find God

    What have we missed in our Church? What first comes to your mind when you hear the name Jesus? There is a story that is going around of a son of a pastor whose mother told him he needed to go was his hands because they were covered with germs. He had heard this before. Not wanting to go wash he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Holy Spirit, The Soul Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,215 views

    “No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit” 1 Jn. 4:12-13.

    Theme: The Holy Spirit, the soul of the Church Text: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; John 17:6-19 The Church is often described in the New Testament using different descriptive images. It is sometimes described as a family and other times as a Kingdom. The only way to become a member of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed