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  • William Young avatar

    What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,518 views

    To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

    WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Danger Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2017
     | 10,010 views

    1) God receives Each believer(Romans 14:2–3), because 2) The Lord sustains each believer (Romans 14:4), because 3) The Lord is sovereign to each believer (Romans 14:5–9), and because 4) The Lord alone will judge each believer (Romans 14:10–12).

    We’ve just past one of the most contentious events of the year. I’m not referring to Reformation Sunday, but what that date is know by the majority of the population as: Halloween. This morning I’m not here to present an argument if Christians should be engaged in this event or not, but just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dead Flies In The Church Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 18, 2025
     | 47 views

    The Church was meant to be the fragrance of Christ. We were not put here to be popular. We were put here to be holy.

    DEAD FLIES IN THE CHURCH (When the Fragrance of Christ is Replaced With the Stench of Compromise) SEEING THE BIG PICTURE TEXT Ecclesiastes 10:1 “Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour…” PROLOGUE: THE CHURCH WAS MEANT TO BE THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving With Purpose: The Vital Role Of Deacons In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,146 views

    In the tapestry of a vibrant local church, each thread plays a crucial role in weaving together the fabric of community and service. The role of deacons stands as a cornerstone of support and service. Let's explore why deacons are essential to the life and mission of a local church.

    Serving with Purpose: The Vital Role of Deacons in the Local Church In the tapestry of a vibrant local church, each thread plays a crucial role in weaving together the fabric of community and service. Among these threads, the role of deacons stands as a cornerstone of support and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Jabez, A Role Model For Prayer, Part Iii Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    This is the final of a three part series on the Prayer of Jabez as an example for praying for God to bless the local Church in effective outreach for His Kingdom.

    Jabez, a Role Model for Prayer, Part III We have been looking at the Prayer of Jabez as a role model for our own prayer life, especially as we look to the Holy Spirit to “increase our territory” as we embrace the lost and the least in our community. We have seen that God’s plan for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Church Member

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 23, 2013
     | 5,126 views

    This sermon discuss what it means to be a member of the Lord's church both locally and globally.

    The Way of A Church Member Introduction: Jerry is always quoting Scripture and preaching at work. He talks about the end times and return of Christ. He leads a small prayer group on Thursday AM and he is basically the Chaplin for the company. When people have questions about the bible people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People The Church Cannot Do Without

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,785 views

    Adapted from another pastor on SC, this message speaks to the need of the local church to have a special breed of people,

    People the Church Cannot Do Without Ephesians 5:1-17 / 1 Peter 2:9-10 * It was in the hill of Caesarea Philippi as recorded in the 16th chapter of Matthew where Jesus initially mentioned the church. In the everyday vernacular Jesus turned to Peter, who had just expressed a strong, supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    What The Household Holds, Partnership Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 8, 2009
     | 3,391 views

    people in Partnership is the key to purpose, potential and power in the local church household. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    God purpose of Salvation for the Lost in the world today will be worked out through His Church. God has given His people a purpose to preach His Gospel, make disciples ……. Mark 16:15 It is God desire that His Church/Body be alive and well in the world today. A Body made up of many parts with each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Brown avatar

    Why Be A Member? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    There are many opinions about "church membership", but what does Scripture say? If we are to grow in spiritual maturity, we must be connected in a local body of believers.

    In our basic training, we have studied salvation, the church, surrender and lordship. Today, we move our study toward the expectations and responsibilities of those who have been saved and are surrendered to the lordship of Jesus Christ. You can get a membership to just about anything if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Send Others! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    The local church is an agency of commissioning and sending. Are we deliberately training those called to ministry and affirming them via sending at the Holy Spirit's prompting?

    Series Review (Midweek): Week 1: An Encounter with the King - Have the willingness to be sent! Isaiah 6 – Having the willingness to be sent & commissioned Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me!” Week 2: The Great Commission - In obedience to the Lord, be sent and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Paradigm For Spiritual Passion-Part One Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,698 views

    An indept study of Acts 2 that leads the congregation to the understanding that what is desperately needed in the local church today is a reclamation of spiritual passion.

    2002: The Paradigm of SPIRITUAL Passion Acts 2:42-47 Sunday, January 20, 2002 Larry L. Thompson (2002) INTRODUCTION: Every year on this Sunday I give what I have called, “A State of the Church” message. It is a prayerful and pray both honest and insightful look at where we are today a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Meaning Of Membership

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,008 views

    This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

    New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Biblical Description Of A Healthy And Effective Local Church Ministry Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church.

    BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF A HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church. I would like to explain these three key words: “equipped”, “mission-oriented” and “growing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCosker avatar

    Refocusing Vision

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,509 views

    I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

    Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational