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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Day Jesus Came To Church Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    When we come to church, remember to get to the right focus - God, and get to the right agenda - prayer, communion with God.

    We are looking at a rare glimpse of Jesus today – His anger over something He is passionate about. It pays for us to take note. If it can drive Him to behave in such a way, it must be something we need to take note of today. The Temple was a good thing. God commanded the people of Israel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean To Be The Church?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    How we are to be salt and light in the world

    Brooks Atkinson, an American journalist, said, “I have no objection to churches, so long as they don’t interfere with God’s work”. Why are we here? What does it mean to be the church in Farnham in 2005? Our gospel reading has some ideas for us on what it might be all about, and our epistle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courting Sin Within The Church

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    This message answers four key questions on the question of Christians suing each other.

    1. What’s The Problem? - Believers were suing each other in court. - What does Paul think of this? - v. 1 - “Dare any of you. . .” - v. 6 - “But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers!” - v. 7 - “already an utter failure” - Paul is shocked and dismayed that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming The Church That Changes The City Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 169 ratings
     | 21,232 views

    Transforming our city by being a transformed church

    Extreme Makeover: City Edition Session Two: Becoming the Church That Changes the City Acts 2:41-47 We began last week talking about Extreme Makeover: City Edition – changing our towns and cities for Jesus Christ. We began with placing up on the screen our purpose statement: Inviting People on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Our Church Should Be

    Contributed by Ron Holton on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,847 views

    Defining what the New Testament church is, and what we should be today as a church

    What Church should be Acts 2;42-47 I. The church should be devoted (42) II. The Church should be driven by the Holy Spirit (43) III. The Church should be together on the vision and committed to the mission (44) IV. The church should be generous (45) V. The church should be a church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can The Church Offer?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,085 views

    The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

    What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #4. Serving My Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,515 views

    Building Kingdom Families is all about drawing near to God’s House, holding fast the faith, and making plans to impact each other for good.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor June 6, 2004 We have been looking at the seven pillars of building a kingdom family – ways we can help our families draw closer ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Praying Church--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    A review of the praying practices of the New Testament Church that make the first Christians a spiritual force to be reckoned with.

    A Praying Church—Part II Various Texts from Acts (Acts 1:12-14) Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Max Lucado, Church of Christ preacher in San Antonio, TX and popular Christian writer has this comment about prayer. “Prayer only makes sense when you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Praying Church --Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    The New Testament church was a powerful church because it was a praying church.

    A Praying Church—Part 3 Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Tonight we are continuing our examination of the prayer life of the New Testament church. Remember: restoring New Testament Christianity is one of our top values as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's Understanding Of The Ministry Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    The 5th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    Paul’s Understanding of the Ministry of the Church Colossians 1:23b-29 23bThis is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. 24Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong Words For A Worldy Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    There is probably no more appropriate book in the Bible to the western church than 1 Corinthians. The early church was by no means perfect. However that is no excuse for not living a life surrendered to the sanctifying work of Christ.

    ntro: While we were in Myrtle Beach SC my wife of course wanted to go shopping. So I could spend time with here I went and actually found something that would be useful for us to think about as we begin the New Year. A little sign said cherish yesterday, dream for tomorrow, but live for today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Thoughts For A Pressured Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
     | 2,925 views

    Here in this last chapter Paul deals with some of the things a church, feeling it own pressure as well the external pressure of those outside its own doors.

    FINAL THOUGHTS FOR A PRESSURED CHURCH INTRODUCTION: For everything we read about the Corinthian Church, and everything Paul attempts to teach this same church, for the most part we are left with a church struggling to identify itself to each other and in its community. It has been rocked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Would Not Keep Quiet

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 22,561 views

    Why some people praise GOD? Then why some people just come to be praise police.

    Text: LUKE 19: 37-40, “When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Things Left For The Church By Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    Jesus left a command for the Church and that was to reach souls for Him.

    Intro. We have Inheritance, heaven. But Jesus also promised a little taste here - why? We should be Unified in our Commission. There is a task to complete - Jesus is not through seeking to save! I. Infallible Presentations - The Resurrection is true - vs. 3 There are historical evidences of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church: Community Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2010
     | 8,746 views

    Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Community! Text: Luke 15 Thesis: Church is a place where we may express our love for God, receive spiritual instruction and nurture for ourselves and our children, experience the loving care of God and be of encouragement to each other. Introduction In case you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational