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  • The Church Of Thyatira (The Compromising Church)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 14, 2025
     | 151 views

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord.

    Again I would like to turn your attention to the seven churches of Revelation to learn from them as a church how we can please the Lord. These seven churches were established after the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. When the Christians saw the Lord died on the cross, all their hopes ...read more

  • A Powerful Church

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,060 views

    In spite of the persecution and opposition it endured, the early church was a powerful church. They experienced and operated in the power of the Holy Spirit daily. The Lord desires no less for His church today.

    A Powerful Church Scripture Reading: Acts 4:5-35 Scripture Text: Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephes. 3:20 [Living] Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work ...read more

  • You Are The Church

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2016
     | 9,317 views

    The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church.

    Intro I’m going to utter a prophecy. The gates of hell will not destroy this church. Jesus said that in Matthew 16:18. When he said that, he was not talking about a building. He was talking about the people, because people are the church. Goal Let’s learn that real estate is not the ...read more

  • The Cinderella Church

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 25, 2023
     | 880 views

    Let’s ask God to help us dream big and believe in the future he has for us.

    "Who is here among you that remembers this house in its former glory?“ Most of you, right? Do you remember how things were, a couple of months into the rebuilding process, when the debris had been cleared away but the rebuilding hadn’t really begun yet. The shock of the fire and the ...read more

  • Open Invitation--Jesus Invites All Of Us

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,694 views

    Jesus invites all of us to consider the possibility of becomeing his disciple, but he he is clear on the cost that is involved in doing so.

    Fan or Follower Part 2: The Open Invitation Exodus 4:10-13- Luke 9:21-26 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. Have you seen one of those car commercials that says lease a brand new Kia for only $99? You see this beautiful ...read more

  • Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 45,673 views

    Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

    Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

  • The Church As A Hospital

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,893 views

    Many churches are no more than museums or Country-Clubs, unable to help those in need. Jesus wants the church to be like a hospital, not to judge, but to bring healing and positive direction. Do what Jesus did!

    THE CHURCH AS A HOSPITAL Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Giving to God 1. The Junior Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10 year-olds if they would give a $1,000,000 to the missionaries. “Yes!” they all screamed! 2. “Would you give $1,000?” Again, they shouted “YES!” How about ...read more

  • How Many Does God Want To See Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,877 views

    A look at God desire for everyone to be saved and the human freedom that keeps that from happening.

    A CONTRADICTION? The Bible says it’s God’s will for all people to be saved, but it also says that the road is narrow. - Matthew 7:13-14; 1 Timothy 2:3-4. - Look at both passages. - Unpack each idea and its implications. THE ANSWER: Human freedom. - It is God’s desire that ...read more

  • Check Your Troubles At The Door And Leave Them There

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    There’s no trouble we face that Jesus can’t fix.

    This morning, I’d like you to consider a building project for the church. No, I’m not thinking about a new pavilion, or additional classroom space. Not even an expanded office suite with cappuccino bar. No, the addition I’m proposing is much more practical than that. Let’s start a building ...read more

  • A Multigenerational Church

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Sep 2, 2023
     | 1,799 views

    Uncracking the secret of the early church is at the heart of this message. It looks at several key elements that has led the church to grow exponentially.

    A young lady working on her master's degree in social work asked to work with me on a research project related to multigenerational trauma. She plans to get her Ph.D. and continue our work internationally. I had learned how various traits are transmitted across generations. My 5th great ...read more

  • The Glory Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 4,168 views

    Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college.

    Each time we approach a national presidential election we hear much about the electoral college. Many do not understand why we have the electoral college when The President of the United States is elected by the populace. We have the electoral college because our forefathers saw a danger and they ...read more

  • The Officers In The Church Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,965 views

    An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

  • State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

    State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

  • The Vibrant Church

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    A vibrant church is one that has resounding Life, and that life comes from the source, Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior.

    The Vibrant Church Pastor Glenn Newton 5-4-03 Acts 2: 36-47 Stan Toler, Pastor/Authur and Speaker from Trinity Church of the Nazarene in OK City, OK. was telling us about his visit to Dr. Chow’s church in S.E. Asia a couple of years ago. Dr. Toler was investigating why this church was the ...read more

  • We Are The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,263 views

    What kind of Church has Jesus established?

    March 24, 2013 Morning Worship Text: Luke 9:1-6; 10:1,17-20 Subject: The Church Title: What We Believe Part 5 – We Are The Church This is our fifth week of studying about what we believe. I want to begin with Matthew chapter 16 and the words of Jesus. How many of you believe that if we read ...read more