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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025
     | 450 views

    You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

    All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sent With Power: The Church’s Call To Heal And Preach Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 236 views

    Explore what it means to be a commissioned disciple—sent to proclaim salvation, bring healing, and minister deliverance to a broken world.

    Sent with Power: The Church’s Call to Heal and Preach Introduction Let me ask you a question: when you hear the word “commission,” what comes to mind? For many, it might suggest a military order, or perhaps a formal task delegated from someone in authority. But today, as we open the Scriptures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology And The Church Growth Movement Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 301 views

    We live in an age where worship teams rival pop bands, and the Sunday sermon has been carefully distilled into a 28-minute TED Talk with a side of Scripture. But beneath the gloss of production and the metrics lurks a growing hollowness.

    Spiritual Sleepiness: Shallowing Theology and the Church Growth Movement July 13, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 2 Peter 2:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, Revelation 3:14-16, 2 Peter 1:5-8 Introduction: Navigating The Fog of Modern Faith On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Flight 007 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard White avatar

    Spiritual Gifts For The Church

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,477 views

    The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

    Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Credible Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

    If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Church Moves Forward

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,103 views

    In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

    The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Let's Be A "Liberal" Church

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,572 views

    A lesson on Giving. God requires us to give of our lives, time and money let us do so as God would have us to do; both cheerfully and liberally.

    Let’s be a “Liberal” Church 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Thesis: God requires us to give of our lives, time and money let us do so as God would have us to do; both cheerfully and liberally. Introduction: I. God requires us give. A. 1st we give our lives to God by faith in His son through baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Becoming A Biblical Church

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    In the life of Christ and the New Testament Church in Acts we see a clear picture of the purpose of the church and why the church exists.

    “Becoming a Biblical Church” Acts 2, 3, 4 Matthew 9:35-37 As we enter the New Year 2003, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year and looking forward to a joyous New Year. Many of you have made new commitments and new resolutions and set goals for the coming year. A New Year brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church #2

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,050 views

    What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

    · Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Watchful Church-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,799 views

    Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit a vitality inherent to life in Christ. What does a watchful church exhibit? The Watchful church exhibits...

    THE WATCHFUL CHURCH-III—Revelation 3:1-6 Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit the vitality inherent to life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit more than a semblance of life in Christ. How does a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Reeves avatar

    The Family And Church Attendance

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,360 views

    A message dealing with the scriptural commands to worship in church as a family.

    THE FAMILY AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE Introduction: I believe, if ever there was a time for this message, it is now. All across this nation in Bible-believing churches where the Word of God is loved and proclaimed, there is a very sad trend taking place. It has to do with indifference by families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    The church of Acts shows us what the church of today should be like

    What the Church Should Be Acts 9:31 Introduction The city of Long Beach, California, looks upon the Queen Mary, docked at a quay on the ocean front, as a floating white elephant. Since 1967, when the city bought the ship from Cunard, $63 million has been spent on its conversion into a tourist spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Newman avatar

    Christ's Picture Of The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    How does Christ see us as the church? He has made us with a purpose, and how He sees us demonstrates that purpose.

    Introduction -- In Alaska the mosquitoes are horrible during the summer. Most people wonder why God created them. But we know that God had a purpose for them, and for us! If we can see ourselves as god sees us, it helps us to understand our purpose in life. Background -- Revelation is a symbolic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Connoisseur Spirit In Churches?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Are we just spiritual connoisseurs or spiritual growers?The question is not where is the God of Elijah? The real question is: where are the Elijah’s of God.

    THE SPIRIT OF A CONNOISSEUR IN CHURCHES Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 19:17 Well done thou good servant: because thou hast been FAITHFUL in a VERY LITTLE, have authority over ten cities. Job 23:10 But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God