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  • Jason Smith avatar

    I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 12,401 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church - God's 'remnant'

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 50,807 views

    A sermon shared at a service at a small church to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A sermon to give encouragement and hope for the future.

    John 15:1-11 Psalm 46 Brothers and sisters in Christ, we join together this morning, members, friends, family and brothers and sisters from local churches, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. On special occasions like anniversaries it is natural to look back over the past, to smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016
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     | 14,829 views

    Being the local body of Christ.

    1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Lee avatar

    Four Myths About The Church

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,440 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 47,057 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Deliverance From The Spirit Of The Local Champion

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jul 6, 2021
     | 4,153 views

    There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of oppression and seeks to ensure the victim is frustrated out of their divine destiny.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF THE LOCAL CHAMPION There is a spirit called the spirit of the local champion. This is a spirit that seeks to confine a destiny to one place. Destiny is one of the most important attributes of a human being. The spirit of the local champion is a spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018
     | 4,664 views

    As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

    Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,244 views

    Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

    Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    My Role In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011
     | 12,073 views

    Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

    “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Takes A Stand

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,641 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. Today we consider at one of the most crucial decisions in the history of the church of Jesus Christ. Iit took place 1950 years ago - in the year 49AD. Today we are also facing what amounts to the same crucial decision. Within the RCA and within many denominations. As we consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Pete Katz avatar

    The Cause Of The Church Is Christ. The Cause Of Christ Is The Church.

    Contributed by Pete Katz on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    Jesus’ operating system while He was on earth, as He personally professed in John 10:10.

    The Cause of the Church is Christ. The Cause of Christ is The Church. I remember a story I read from the newspaper several years ago. It was about a Japanese straggler found in the Philippines. Let me read the article for you: “2nd Lt. Hiroo Onoda is a Japanese straggler who lived in the Jungle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church That Is Alive

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    Truth pertaining to the way that the church should really operate.

    THE CHURCH THAT IS ALIVE Text: I Peter 2:4-17 Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: One of the most profitable studies for the believer is to make a study of the Church. Christ loved the Church, so much so, that He gave His life for it. If the Church is so precious to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    An Organized Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 13, 2022
     | 1,826 views

    There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized.

    There are extremes in the organization of Christian churches. Some want to give the Holy Spirit freedom to “flow” but God is organized. “God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. Like in all the churches of God’s people” (1 Corinthians 14:33 CEB) What did God model as an example of His character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Every Church Should Be Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    1st in series on 1 Thessalonians (1 of 8)

    WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRO: No doubt you have heard some preacher say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,318 views

    Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

    That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist