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  • Rev. Duraimony Dickson avatar

    Christ And The Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,162 views

    You are the body of Christ. You are created and designed to carry out God’s plan. This is the responsibility that God has given to the church: to pray, to fast, to give, to nurture, and raise up the next generation of the body of Christ.

    Christ and the Church Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. (Ephesians 5:25) Genesis lays out God's blueprint. It lays out His pattern for His design of both male and female. We meditated on this topic last week. In the modern era today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,235 views

    Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

    Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025
     | 299 views

    In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

    Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Birth Of The Church

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,150 views

    And when the Day of Pentecost was fully come. What really happened on this wonderful day.

    The Birth of the Church Understand the Church is not a physical building, it’s not an organization or denomination, it’s not a particular ministry, the Church is made up of the body of believers that are called by His name according to His purpose. The Church is people called out of people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rob Ross avatar

    Simply Church

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

    Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

    January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,541 views

    This church received good news from Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  We are now at letter number six of the seven letters.  This letter is written to a church that has done it right; this is a church that we would want to make sure we emulate.  This letter is written to the church at Philadelphia. The city was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

    UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Recipe For The Church

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,433 views

    This is a communion message, which included an object lesson of the importance of all the elements of a cake recipe. I actually mixed a cake as the message was delivered.

    Introduction I. This morning we are going to celebrate “communion” II. Communion; my dictionary gives these definitions for the word, A. The sharing of intimate thoughts and feelings. B. The service of Christian worship at which bead and wine are consecrated and share, the Eucharist C. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,369 views

    This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

    Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,972 views

    A message about the church and how Christ has given us power to overcome the enemy.

    Title: The Power of the Church Theme: To show the power the Christ has given the Church. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Review Over the last few week we have been looking at what happens when the church is the church. As we learned from Matthew 21 Jesus went into the temple and He cleansed it. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Unlearning the Church seeks to present the reasons the early church had church meetings.

    UNLEARNING CHURCH MEETINGS Hebrews 10:24-25; 1 Corinthians 14; John 21 Welcome back to our Unlearning Series. There are so many things that we have learned in life that keeps us from following Jesus in a healthy way. For three weeks the Lord taught us on unlearning our proneness to hide, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Owens avatar

    God And The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on May 28, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    Experience the joy of coming to the House of God with this message on God and the Church.

    This we believe part 1 Galatians 1:6-9 How many this morning wants to experience what is laid up for you in heaven? If we want to walk in all the fullness that God has for us then it’s important that we understand what the scriptures say. If we don’t have a basis for our faith then we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Johnny Small avatar

    To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 46,744 views

    How does the church in Ephesus compare with our church? 1st in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church in Ephesus In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Let’s read: Rev 2:1-7 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 31,372 views

    How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Pergamum In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus and the Church in Smyrna. Today we will look at the Church in Pergamum and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians compare to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist