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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Putting The You In Church Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Why fellowship is a part of God’s purpose for the believer in Christ.

    Putting the “You” in Church Eph 4:11-16; Heb 10:24-26 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: I remember the words like they were spoken yesterday. I can remember exactly where I was sitting in my eighth grade social studies class as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What-A-Church Series

    Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010
     | 6,089 views

    Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

    What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Marks Of A Renewed Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,002 views

    How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

    Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 7 Churches + Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 19, 2024
     | 1,233 views

    Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the positions of the Lampstands.

    January 20, 2024 In the 1st chapter of Revelation, the focus of the vision was entirely on the Being walking in the midst of the Lampstands and not on the Lampstands themselves. Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 912 views

    The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

    Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

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    Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    “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 16:18)

    “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 16:18) Last week we started talking about “church.” We brought out our trusty old Webster’s Dictionary to tell us what “church” meant. According to Webster “church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Church That God Loves

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    There are times in our lives thta we are overwhelm by our duties and responsibilities as a Christian and we forget about God and to watch for ourselves. But God knows our life and He cares of it.

    There are times in our lives taht we are overwhelm by our duties and responsibilities as a Christian and we forget about God and to watch for ourselves. But God knows our life and He cares of it. I. Christ knows the strength of our Church (vs.2-3) A. He knows our works (v.2) It is clear in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

    Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Church @ Ephesus

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    THIS SERMON UNPACKS THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH @ EPHESUS AND APPLIES IT TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY. YOUR CHURCH...........

    TOO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS REV. 2: 1-8. DOES GOD CARE FOR HIS CHURCH? SOMETIMES WE MAY FEEL THAT GOD IS DISTANT – IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH, THAT GOD IS SOME HOW NO LONGER INTERESTED IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES (IT WAS A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON BUT IN THE MARRIAGE GOD SEEMS TO BE ABSENT). DO WE LONG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, A Beautiful Bride

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,563 views

    The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

    The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    To The Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 30, 2006
     | 2,700 views

    The believer must stay faithfully committed to Jesus until the rapture or their funeral.

    If Jesus Passed a Note in Church, What Would It Say? (Part 4 of 7) (Series of sermon content original to W. Herschel Ford) To the Church That Was Monogamously Challenged Rev. 2:18-29 Oct. 29, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A What if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Church—his Saints.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 11, 2021
     | 2,480 views

    This young church watched as leaders were slaughtered, beheaded, burnt at the stake, and fed to hungry lions. Leaders and members alike were commanded to renounce Jesus, and pay whole homage to King Herod...

    The Church—His Saints. Acts 12:1-17TPT You just thought you were having a bad day? A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to 10 and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your shoot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Great Commission Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,875 views

    A sermon to challenge the church to greater missions effort.

    “A Great Commission Church” Acts 13:1-3 Scripture Reading “A LOCAL CHURCH THAT IS NOT MISSION MINDED IS BY DEFINITION NOT A CHURCH! It’s a religious club that makes little or no impact on the world.” James Capps Aside from the church at Jerusalem the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    Jesus was filled with the sevenfold Holy Spirit and desire His church to be filled likewise. How does a Spirit Filled Church look like?

    A Spirit Filled Church If there is one desire in God’s heart then it is that His church must be filled again with the Spirit of the Lord. Must understand what we and God means by church. 1 Corinthians 3:16 AMP) Do you not discern and understand that you [the whole church at Corinth] are God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Qualities Of A Good Church

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    In this introduction to 1 Thessalonians, we see the qualities which make this a good church.

    1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 First impressions are lasting impressions. Have you ever had a first impression that was dramatically wrong. Your first impression was one in which you were sure that this individual had no hope. Then as you got to know them, they were the ones who actually came through in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist