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  • Antonio Torrence avatar

    The Church As An Oasis

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

    "The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Terry Owens avatar

    God And The Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Owens on May 28, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,772 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

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    The Antioch Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,543 views

    Becoming a New Testament, missions minded church.

    The Antioch Church Acts 11:19-26 Purpose Statement: To renew our focus on becoming a New Testament missions minded church In many churches these days, the buzz word is “purpose statement”. Churches and church leaders are in many churches trying to put together a statement that reflects what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,769 views

    Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

     A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jack Russell avatar

    The Church As Servant

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,567 views

    James and John had to be taught to rethink the definition of success. Do we need the same lesson?

    George W. Truett, a well-known pastor, was invited to dinner in the home of a very wealthy man in Texas. After the meal, the host led him to a place where they could get a good view of the surrounding area. Pointing to the oil wells punctuating the landscape, he boasted, “Twenty-five years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,178 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,149 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,361 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,847 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,829 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    We can learn what kind of church Jesus wants us to be by looking at the distinctive identifying marks of the church in Jerusalem.

    THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 6:7 INTRO. The verse we have just read is an excellent description of the church in Jerusalem. That church was the hottest church in the New Testament...or since. They were the poorest church (Paul took offerings from other churches to support them) and yet they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

    Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    A Church Of Impact

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 265 ratings
     | 19,957 views

    The world is making an impact on the Church, but is the Church making an impact in the Word?

    What has made an impact on you lately? Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has impacted their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church impacted you, but ?Have you as the Church made an impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist