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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Standing In The Gap Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,777 views

    The first 3 chapters of Revelation have often been seen as separate from the rest of the book. But that doesn't make any sense. Why would Jesus spend 3 chapters on local churches who were not part of the rest of the story?

    OPEN: This morning I’m going to teach you a little about something that’s called “Hermeneutics”. Hermeneutics is the description of how to read and understand your Bible. When I was in Bible College I had a professor who told us that whenever the Bible had a lot to say on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019
     | 13,512 views

    God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

    THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,659 views

    God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

    THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Covenant Of A Baby Dedication

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2019
     | 7,783 views

    God is a covenant God. Let us consider baby dedications in the light of a personal relationship with a Holy God. Perhaps we also need to understand a baby dedication is in reality the dedication of the parents to raise the child in the fear of God and faithful to the local church.

    THE COVENANT OF A BABY DEDICATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com GOD IS A COVENANT GOD… Christianity is more than a religion. Christianity is a RELATIONSHIP, A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP. We need to so give ourselves to make the best of each day that we are capable of achieving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 50,198 views

    An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

    Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Treasure Church Membership As A Gift Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,156 views

    Church membership is a gift, not a perk.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Treasure Church Membership as a Gift” Selected Scriptures Open I go into a bit of depression several times a year. One of those times is very close. It’s the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Characterize The Church?

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,036 views

    Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

    WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To The Marks Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,525 views

    Five sermons introducing the universally held theological truth that the church of Jesus Christ is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, with application for a church at the end of the twentieth century.

    INTRODUCTION Christian is a church word. A Christian is a person who wants to follow Jesus. "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." (John 6:37) A Christian is a person who has LIFE in God (II Corinthians 5:17. "If any (one) is in Christ (they) are a new creation; old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    A Gift To Treasure Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,673 views

    As with any gift, it is easy to take church membership for granted. In order to avoid that, we must understand the gift and how we came to get it so that we will treat it like the gift that it is.

    Introduction: How many of you have ever been a tourist before? You know, you travel to a new place intent on seeing all the wonderful "new to you" sites. If it was an international excursion, you get to have your passport stamped, exchange currency, maybe learn a few phrases in the local language, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    It's A Family Matter

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    What are the essentials for a happy, thriving church family? How can we make our church more spiritual to the glory of God?

    It’s a Family Matter 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters’ and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    Definition And Biblical Basis Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    3 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    Definition and Biblical Basis of the Church (NTC4T-3) I. The Church Defined A. What it is not 1. A denomination 2. To be confused with Israel 3. The same as the kingdom of God B. What it is 1. Universal Church 2. Local body II. The Biblical Basis of the Church A. A covenant relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "A Golden Lampstand” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    What does the portrayal of the church being like a golden lampstand say about how God sees His church?

    One of the principles associated with spiritual maturity is that spiritual maturity comes from learning to see things from God’s perspective. When I come to see things as God sees them, it makes all the difference in the world. When I learn to see those without Christ as God sees them, I develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    A powerful in-depth look into the characteristics, rebukes, exhortations, and promises to the 7 churches of Revelation.

    The seven churches (1 Ephesus) Randall LaVere II God has truly laid the burden upon my heart, and I believe of many others to pray for a true Revival. This message has been pressing on my spirit for over a year now, and after much prayer and study we are going to dig in deep into the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Greg Carr avatar

    God's Body Building Program Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 3, 2013
     | 7,396 views

    What are the vital signs of a healthy Church?

    When does a person become a part of God’s church? When that happens you are not automatically a part of a local church body. You are a part of the church as a whole. What does that mean, local church body? All around the world there are different kinds of churches, all of which have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal