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  • Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 18, 2017
     | 3,715 views

    Christianity Solidified By Apologetics In The Early Days Of The Church

    In the Church today, a debate rages over the relationship of philosophy and theology to one another. Some scholarly believers as epitomized by Norman Geisler argue that, since this world is God's world, both can be used to understand Creation if each of these disciplines are approached from a ...read more

  • Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    See why going to church is healthy for you and your family.

    Why Is Church Healthy For You And Your Family Proverbs 4:20-23 (NKJV) My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 ...read more

  • What Jesus Meant By The "Church" (Part 16) Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,675 views

    What Jesus really “Meant” by Building the Church

    Gentle Saints of God, This will be the last part of our brief series on What Jesus really meant. We want to consider if in fact Jesus came to start a new religion or did He build His church What did He mean when He said “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I ...read more

  • Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,167 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

  • A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 59,629 views

    A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church expereinces growth.

    A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 3) Acts 6:1-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026) I have a close friend who owns a small business; over the last few years his company has grown from a dream to a very successful operation. However, he would tell you that there ...read more

  • Two Big Mistakes Churches Make With Their Youth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,680 views

    A look at two of the biggest mistakes tha the church makes with their youth.

    HOW ARE CHURCHES DOING WITH OUR YOUTH? Not great. - Cite stats. TWO BIG MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE WITH THEIR YOUTH: 1. WE DISMISS THEM. - 1 Timothy 4:12a – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. . .” - Paul here alludes to the idea that people might ...read more

  • Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012
     | 3,425 views

    The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

    Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

  • Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,481 views

    Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

    Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

  • The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
     | 4,869 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that res

    Introduction The city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a motto to be imprinted on their coinage, they chose the phrase “First in Asia in ...read more

  • The Rich Poor Church (Smyrna) Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 13, 2013
     | 3,726 views

    The series of messages on End Times for Today will take the words from Revelation chapter by chapter and reveal the blessings that are promised within these pages. As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city

    Introduction As we continue the message “The Rich Poor Church” I want to remind you that the city of Smyrna was called “The Crown City” because it was surrounded by hills that resembled a crown. It was also called “The Flower of Asia.” When the city chose a ...read more

  • God Builds His Church, The Temple Of God Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 5,508 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land God Builds His Church, the Temple of God 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing the first of three mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) where we have been looking at what Peter writes to Christians suffering persecution. ...read more

  • Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,260 views

    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

  • At Least They're Going To Church... Right?

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Just because someone is going to church doesn't mean they're saved. Let's explore this popular phrase and learn the truth about going to church.

    Have you ever been in a of a conversation with someone who was discussing a friend, family member, or co-worker and all the sin which they are involved in, or all the religious error they are practicing, or all the problems their life consists of, and they end the description by saying, ...read more

  • Why Does Your Church Need You?

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Oct 6, 2013
     | 10,906 views

    We tend to think we go to church only to get, but in truth, we go to church to give. We don't go to church, we are the church and each member is valuable and needed.

    Just as it takes every ligament to hold a physical body together, it takes each member in the body of Christ to do their part in order for the church to be strong and hold together. When each part functions the body grows and stays strong. When a part of the physical body fails to function or is ...read more

  • Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,180 views

    A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

    "WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more