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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    What Is The Church, Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 4,955 views

    The first part of a series based on Charles Swindoll’s Bible study of Acts. This message deals with the nature of the Church.

    Stephen N. Collins 06/08/2008 Being the Church Part 1: What is the Church, Anyway? Icebreaker: (Strike a match) 2,000 years ago in Jerusalem, a small flame was lit. That small flame spread and became a little bigger, then a little bigger, then it started spreading quickly, consuming the minds ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Who Owns The Church?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 6, 2009
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    Answers the question, "Who Owns the Church?"

    “Who Owns the Church” January 11, 2008 Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that the most profound things come from the mouth of babes? My grandson Nate and I went to the Church New Year’s day to clean up after our wonderful New Year’s Eve party. On the way there he asked, “Granpa, do you own ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Church Should Be One

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 13, 2012
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     | 3,579 views

    All churches are Gods love we should be one in Christ

    THE CHURCH SHOULD BE ONE (1) One shepherd John 10:16 And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. (2) One Body Romans 12:4 For as we have many members in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: Should Be Light

    Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jul 16, 2012
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     | 4,497 views

    Sermon based on what the should be doing in todays world. The church should be a light in a lost and dying world.

    Introduction: Tonight going to share what has been weighing heavy on my heart It is something that has become very personal to me. I have been struggling with this for quite some time Why come to church? What makes church so great? How many people show up to church to enjoy it? How many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012
     | 4,462 views

    Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

    Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Churches Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,922 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 20 – 21

    Luke 13: 20 – 21 A Tale of Two Churches 20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.” The first Gospel written came from the pen of the apostle Matthew. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Let's Have Church

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 9,296 views

    THE EARLY CHURCH WAS A"LIVELY" CHURCH ON FIRE FOR JESUS. WE NEED TO GET FIRED UP AND FUELED UP AND RETURN TO WHAT MADE THE EARLY CHURCH GREAT

    LET’S HAVE CHURCH MT. 16: 13--18 INTRODUCTION; THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT WAS BUILT UPON HIMSELF. HE IS THE CORNERSTONE OF THE FOUNDATION. MT 21:42: HE REMINDED THE UNBELIEVING JEWS OF THE PROPHECY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE THE BUILDERS REJECTED. HE SPOKE OF HIMSELF. 1. HEAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Church Is Shaken Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 14, 2008
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     | 7,014 views

    We are glimpsing the early church at a very turbulent and emotional time. How do they respond in such a time of crises?

    The Highlands of Scotland are known for their shy and reserved temperament. Just how that became the temperament is not known. Some suggest it is the cold weather and long winters with very little daylight. The reserved nature is part of their culture and that reflects itself in every area of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Near-Sighted Church

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2011
     | 7,325 views

    In this sermon we look at what causes evangelistic near-sightedness and how to overcome that condition. This sermon is based on an excellent sermon by Dan Williams.

    Introduction: A. I like the story of the policeman who pulled a lady driver over and asked for her license. 1. After looking at her license, he said, “Lady, it says here that you should be wearing glasses.” 2. The woman answered, “Well, I have contacts.” 3. The policeman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
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     | 5,974 views

    The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

    INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians As A Missionary Church

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,628 views

    PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH

    PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: PHILIPPI Historical Background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Krinides (lit. springs). It stood about 10 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in the Roman province of Macedonia. In 356 B.C. Philip II, king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Moves Ahead Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 7,367 views

    Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

    I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying For Our Church

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 12, 2020
     | 3,504 views

    Paul's second prayer for the church in Ephesus is a great model of how we can pray for our church and for other churches today, for God to strengthen his people with power.

    PRAYING FOR THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION We’ve now come to the sixth and last in our mini-series on prayer. We first looked at Gideon’s prayer for guidance. Then we spent two weeks on the Lord’s Prayer. Then we had two weeks on Daniel’s prayer of confession on behalf of his people. Today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Being The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,620 views

    This is the 17th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#17] BEING THE SCATTERED CHURCH Acts 8:1-8, 26-40 Introduction: I asked some of the children a couple of questions that I want to ask you. “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get to Heaven?” “No”, the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 4, 2020
     | 2,881 views

    Know about the seekers, speakers, and mockers of the Holy Spirit. Who are you? How do you approach the Spirit of God?

    Acts 2: 01-13 Church and the Holy Spirit 2: 1-3 Seekers of the Holy Spirit 2: 4-12 Speakers of the Holy Spirit 2: 13 Mockers of the Holy Spirit This passage talks about the approach of the people to the Holy Spirit. The early Church had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist