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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,795 views

    The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

    TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church You've Always Longed For Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fifth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church You’ve Always Longed For” Acts 2:42-47 5.20.07 What is this thing called “church” supposed to be? False ideas about church… • A building • A high-falutin’ affair where you dress up and go to • A “show” where you’re entertained, sort of an “amateur hour” about God • And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Waking The Walking Dead: The Church Of Sardis

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 1, 2015
     | 8,382 views

    A series of messages on the seven churches of revelation

    7 Churches of Revelation Waking the Walking Dead: Sardis Introduction: This week, the supreme court has endorsed same sex marriage. I'm not surprised. Sometimes we feel like the psalmist when he writes “When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do?” (Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus, His People, The Local Church

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2017
     | 5,740 views

    Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local church.

    Revelation 1:9-20 Jesus, His People, the Local Church 3/5/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Who are you? How you answer that question guides how you live your life. In our text this morning, John lays before us the identities of three parties: that of fellow Christians, of Jesus, and of the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Deborah The Foundation For Female Leadership In The Church?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    The story of Deborah is often used to encourage women to seek leadership and teaching roles in the church.

    The Bible proclaims that every male and female human being has intrinsic and equal worth and is a reflection of God because they are made in His image. Those who say that the Bible portrays women as subservient to men have never read the Bible or don't know anything about it; otherwise, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Improve Your Serve In Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2021
     | 4,076 views

    The church is the vital community through which worship to God happens, it’s the place where people grow spiritually, it’s the place that fosters connection with God and others.

    Series: How to improve your serve? Thesis: As Christians we are called to be servants! Yes, I said the “s” word “servants” – for many this term seems to imply to some – a slave, a person lacking self-esteem, someone of lower class, a person crushed in spirit, a person with low self-worth. But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Church Should You Join? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    The second sermon in this series on Church Membership is designed to help believers know what characteristics to look for when seeking to become members in a Bible-believing church.

    Scripture Why do churches have so many people on their membership rolls who give little or no evidence of Christian commitment or even conversion? Why do many churches find it difficult to motivate members to give, serve, pray and share their faith? The answer is simple. The members were allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

    Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Clash Between Two Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    This sermon examines the controversy between the apostle Paul and the apostle Peter. We learn how Paul preserved the integrity of the gospel at a crucial point in the Early Church’s infancy.

    Scripture A man was stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific for many years. One day a boat came sailing into view, and the man frantically waved and got the skipper’s attention. The boat landed on the beach, the skipper got out and greeted the stranded man. After a while the skipper asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,336 views

    #2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 96 ratings
     | 65,538 views

    This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

    The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 4 Spirits Operating In The Church Today Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 56,539 views

    The church was ushered in in a blaze of glory changing everything and everyone it cane in contact with. It is against God’s will for it to be a lifeless, ritualistic practice that it has become today.

    “The Four Spirits Operating in the Church Today” By District Elder Melvin L., Maughmer, Jr. Subtopic: Enee, Meene, Miney, Moe. Scriptures: 2nd Timothy 3:1, 2nd Timothy 4:3&4, Romans 12:2, Amos 6:1, Revelation 3:11, Revelation 22:12. TEXT COMBINED:- “This know also, that in the last days ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    God shares his fellowship with us, enabling us to share our lives together.

    Scripture Introduction One of the changes in our world in the last generation or so is a loss of security. Expectations for what life offers have risen exponentially; fulfillments have disappointed. Cell phones are a simple example: the promise a connectedness everywhere available and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mugged Coming Home From Church

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    What it means to be a Christian in an evil world.

    I want you to listen very carefully. I'm going to describe four people, and at the end of the service I want you to tell me which one of the four your can identify with the most. Which one of the four you are most like. It's a very unusual story. According to the report I have in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed