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  • Steven Spillman avatar

    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Homosexuality: How The Church Was Wrong Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,591 views

    Pastor Ryan continues his forbidden series by discussing the lifestyle of homosexuality and how the church has been wrong in how it has dealt with those who practice this lifestyle.

    Forbidden Part 3- How The Church Was Wrong Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever noticed when you see Christians represented on television that is seems that they are being knocked for something? I like to watch CNN and ABC World News and Good Morning America and I have come to the realization that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What The Church Needs Now

    Contributed by William Blount on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,960 views

    With the winds of change, and erosion of truth, the church is in desperate need of biblical truth.

    What the Church Needs Today Col. 2:6-7 Col 2:1-9 2:1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, The Mission, The Presidential Election

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    What shall the Church’s response be to the disaster of 2008?

    Dedication of St. John Lateran Sunday, Nov 9 2008 In case this feast is somewhat confusing, let me just say that it has nothing to do with bricks and mortar. It has to do with being the Church. In the midst of the most divisive political season I have witnessed since the sixties, our Archbishop ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    18 Principles For Church Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008
     | 6,072 views

    In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

    For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Deal With People In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    1- Respect your leaders 2- Live peacefully with all 3- Warn some, encourage others 4- Never seek vengeance

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man asked the preacher, “How many active members do you have in your church?” The preacher said, “They’re all active. Half of them are working with me and half of them are working against me.” AND THIS DOES HAPPEN IN SOME CHURCHES. What’s a preacher to do in a situation like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Word Means To The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

    What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    100 Year Church Celebration

    Contributed by Scott D. Speight on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,011 views

    Message for church celebrating 100 year anniversary.

    “100 Year Church Celebration” Scott D. Speight Pastor, Kevil United Methodist Church Luke 6:46-49 Sept 11, 2011 I stand before you today with mixed emotions. Emotions of excitement, fear, anger, frustration and a little bit of anxiety. Today here at Kevil United Methodist we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Quit Going To Church Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 32 ratings
     | 44,560 views

    Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

    Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Heard "Well Done"

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,225 views

    What kind of church do you like? What kind do I like? Does it really matter? How about, what kind of church does God like? Here’s the story of a church that heard well done. It was not a church without problems. But it was a church that had the heartbeat

    The Church Which Heard God Say “Well Done” Or, 5 “I’s” (One Capital I, Three Little I, One Big I) 3 John Stewardship of Missions Sunday, January 24, 2010 3 John 1:1-14 1 The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth. 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Churches Need To Have Babies

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,602 views

    I was attending a church service where they were having a baby dedication and this Scripture was being used and the Holy Spirit begin to speak to me and say there is more in these verses than what we traditionally see and that these verses can also be spe

    TEXT: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 I am aware that this Scripture is usually read during a baby dedication service. I want to assure you that I am not crazy and that we are not having a baby dedication this morning. Last Sunday I was attending a church service where they were having a baby dedication and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Habits Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he me

    TEXT: Romans 15:1-7 Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he means is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Church Ain't For Me. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,547 views

    A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Church. What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,813 views

    This sermon gives six reasons why church attendance is important

    “A member of a certain church, who previously had been attending services regularly, stopped going. After a few weeks, the pastor decided to visit him. It was a chilly evening. The pastor found the man at home alone, sitting before a blazing fire. Guessing the reason for his pastor’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is The Destiny Of Your Church?

    Contributed by Kelly Mitchell on Oct 7, 2012
     | 7,321 views

    Through Ezekiel the Prophet, God provides a certain destiny and purpose of the modern Christian church and most of us will probably be surprised to hear it.

    In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads in different directions, she asks the Cheshire Cat, "Cheshire-Puss...would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?" "That depends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat. "I don't much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist