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  • V. David Sedaca avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus.

    Today's passage deals with the first of seven churches, Ephesus. Our belief is that there were probably more than seven at this time, but God chose these churches to prove the conditions of Churches and Christians in the last days. Ephesus is commended for Her (1) Labor, (2) Patience, (3) Stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Going Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,355 views

    The last commission of Jesus must be the first mission of the church.

    EVERYONE Going Matthew 28:16-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 20-21, 2023 Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Needed A Second Honeymoon Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006
     | 3,375 views

    Sermon Two of a series

    The Church that Needed a Second Honeymoon! Revelation 2:1-7 As we consider this first church to whom Jesus dictated a letter, it would do our study well to see the background of the city of Ephesus. It was a prosperous city with a strong commerce. It was a very political city, considered free ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

    RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Training In Godliness Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,196 views

    Do not forsake your first love for Jesus Christ and so, train for godliness everyday!

    Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 4. About 2000 years ago, the Christian Church in Ephesus was growing and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders of today), ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,940 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church's Prayer: Prayer For Salvation Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 18, 2015
     | 9,726 views

    The church's top priority is to pray for people's salvation: that they come to know the Father through Jesus, the Son; and that they find freedom through Jesus, the Savior.

    Several years ago, because of all the tornados in the area, a developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. Nine of the first ten buyers opted to pay the extra $2,500 for the room, which can also be used as a closet, bathroom, or vault when not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,922 views

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

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why Revival

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 29, 2025
     | 254 views

    Revival is not just an option—it is the spark that reignites the fire of faith and empowers us to walk in the life He has destined for us. Let us cry out together, “Lord, revive us again!”

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: The history of our nation with Judeo-Christian leanings is deeply engraved with the acknowledgment that their founding principles were influenced by God's Word. From the earliest settlers who sought religious freedom to the framing of laws and constitutions, America ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,772 views

    This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

    Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Why Is Church So Important?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,836 views

    God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

    Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    What Is Hurting Today's Church?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

    Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • James E. Parks avatar

    Created For Community Series

    Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    First sermon in this series encouraging us that we need each other.

    I am so excited about what God is about to do. Today we begin something that I hope will be revolutionary. I hope after 40 days of focusing on community that we will be different. I will be different. You will be different. But above all we will be different together. This focus on community ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025
     | 259 views

    There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

    Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Rich Young Ruler: A Wealthy Man Learned Value Lesson 9 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023
     | 1,488 views

    Be careful of those you criticize or disagree with; they may be a future fellow worker. Praise God who uses imperfect people.

    A. THE RICH YOUNG RULER: LUKE 18:18-23 1. He came to the right person. “There came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, ‘Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17). 2. He came with a right attitude. “Good Master” (v. 17). 3. He was blameless. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist