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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 23, 2025
     | 136 views

    Church leadership, at the top, has created numerous doctrines, rules and regulations. Which should I follow?

    What Church Doctrine Should I Be Following? Luke 11:37–54 Rabbi Dr. Rev. Michael H. Koplitz 37 Now when He had spoken, a Pharisee asked Him to have lunch with him; and He went in and reclined at the table. 38 When the Pharisee saw this, he was surprised that Jesus had not first ceremonially washed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
     | 11,875 views

    Sermon 9 in the series. Nothing great has ever been accomplished without opposition. Remember, these locals worshiped Jehovah, but only as ONE of their many gods. When the Jews would not join with them, then they tried to harass them, both locally and leg

    The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partial Or Complete Salvation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our Savior and died as a substitute for our sin. He rose from the dead, triumphant and victorious, to bring us salvation. Now

    Title: Partial or Complete Salvation Text: "How shall we escape if we ignore such a great salvation?" (Heb. 2:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction The Bible is a book that reveals the way of salvation. Jesus Christ came to be our Savior. He lived a sinless life in order to be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Thank God Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    Initial sermon of interim pastorate. As Paul lived into relationship with God prior to theologizing, I thank God for the faithfulness in the congregation’s history; for mutual enrichment in its diversity; and for coming victory when no one need be ashame

    God is not a problem to be solved. God is a mystery with whom we are to live. God is not an equation to be worked out in mathematical precision; God is personal, with whom we connect. God is a who, a where, and a when -- acting, living, and doing; and if God is sometimes a what and a why, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sin Of Moses And Aaron

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,814 views

    To show that the LORD don't like disobedience at all even in the level of leadership - the spiritual and economical (financial) leaders of the local church.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you disobedient? No. Because I don't want to upset the LORD. I love the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:22 1 Samuel 15:22 Samuel said, Has the Lord as great a delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Be Blameless At The Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2021
     | 2,986 views

    Advent is a time in which we reflect upon the return of Christ and prepare for that Day.

    To Be Blameless at the Advent 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Advent is a time of reflection. Most people spend the season of Advent contemplating the birth of Jesus Christ. We tend to concentrate on the Baby Jesus in the manger. We wonder why He came to such an awful place as earth, a world filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Setting Some Things Straight Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    Before a church can grow and mature, there are some things that need to be set straight.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 TITLE: “SETTING SOME THINGS STRAIGHT” INTRODUCTION: A. Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewardship Of God's People: His Sheep

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
     | 2,800 views

    A look at the shepherding function in the local church. It is not just ordained pastors who have a responsibility. Every seasoned believer is part of this process.

    Stewardship of God’s Sheep; His People Pastor Eric J. Hanson October 15, 2006 Introduction As I began to prepare the message, the Holy Spirit moved me in a different direction. He showed me that within the life of each local church, there is another type of broad and overarching stewardship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gospel Shaped Living: ‘your Church A Light In Darkness!’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 6, 2019
     | 4,993 views

    Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. & Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16.– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’ Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Church and Me. • (a). The universal Church. • (b). the local Church. (2). The Church and Jesus. • (a). The project is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    " The Wow Factor" Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,310 views

    This sermon the typifies the heart of God for New Testament Church , it’s Governmental Order, its Witness, and its Atmosphere. It is taken from 1Kings 10:1-0, 13. Queen Sheba's visit to King Solomon.

    THE WOW IN CHURCH The following sermon was preached at Rain Outreach Centre, Ontario, Canada. This sermon the typifies the heart of God for New Testament Church , it’s Governmental Order, its Witness, and its Atmosphere. It is taken from 1Kings 10:1-0, 13. In this sermon the Queen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Become A Member? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 16, 2015
     | 10,665 views

    Why should you become a member of a local church? What is the difference between being a member and just being a faithful attender?

    WHY MEMBERSHIP? Someone once called a pastor to say he wanted to become a church member. He went on to explain that, while he wanted to become a member, he did not want to be expected to worship every week, study the Bible, visit the sick, or serve as a leader or teacher. The minister commended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Willing To Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,161 views

    Sixth in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message is designed to move the series and the congregation to a point of commitment.

    Soren Kierkegaard wrote, “What I really lack is to be clear in my mind what I am to do, not what I am to know. The thing is to understand myself, to see what God really wishes me to do. . .to find the idea for which I can live and die.” Or as Robert Lewis rights in his awesome book The Church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Commitment To Serve" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 83,498 views

    God has gifted you for the purpose of serving.

    Impact Series #4 Commitment to Serve Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 10, 2002 Commitment to Serve I Peter 4:10-12 Eccl. 9:10 INTRODUCTION: In our impact sermons we have been talking about Commitments that will change your life. First was the Commitment to Jesus Christ, next was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Hardships Work For Good

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 25, 2013
     | 4,178 views

    Acts 5 gives us two cases where the church faced hardship. One was internal and the other was external. Both were used by God for the good of the church. How can that happen for us today?

    (Read Acts 5 with slides) What does it take to ruin a church? What does it take to stop God? Acts 5 gives us two stories about threats to the church, one from the inside and the other from the outside. First. The threat from the inside produced two deaths and great fear upon the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Community - God Design For Helping People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,460 views

    God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

    Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist