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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Universality Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 11,569 views

    Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

    Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church And Its Call Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    What is the call of the universal Church?

    The Church and Its Call (Matthew 16:21-28) Introduction: We live at a time where the whole world is in a revolution. Nations are in debt, and with every terrorist attack there is more evidence that the world is moving from civilization into chaos! But the core question this morning is: Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 10,222 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are All Believers In "The Church?"

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005
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     | 2,106 views

    Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

    God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promised Church Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Apr 27, 2021
     | 1,852 views

    This is the sixth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers. Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Six – “The Promised Church” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/18/19 Acts 2 “46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, 47 praising God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 23, 2013
     | 6,499 views

    The church (universal & local) is worthy because of the PERSON who is its head; the PURPOSE for which it was founded and the PRICE paid for it. Therefore it is worthy of our 1. being united with it; 2. our faithfulness; 3. our service; 4. our support.

    The Church Is Worthy Sermon 1 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 23, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:15 – “But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pilgrim’s Way

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021
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    We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

    In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    University Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,838 views

    Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

    PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Universal Gift Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,031 views

    In a culture where tolerance is the highest virtue and where sincere belief is the only thing important to faith, are Christians too exclusive in believing that Jesus is the only way to eternal life? What does that salvation look like?

    Introduction I have a confession I need to make. I have owned my cell phone for a little more than a year now. In that time, I have lost my charging cord five times. Now don’t blame me. I think it’s possible that charging a phone soon causes the cord to fade into the netherworld ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Against Universalism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,402 views

    1) What does Bible say about universalism? 2) Because of what Bible says, how is church to conduct herself? (Material adapted from David Faust in his book, "Growing Churches, Growing Leaders", chapter called Children of a Graceful God, pgs. 108-113)

    HoHum: David Faust asks, What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Universalism is a widely accepted philosophy. Universalism says that no matter what everyone will eventually be saved. Today people say things like, “Oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Communion Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    The catholic/universal church is the fellowship of all believers gathered, set apart, united in faith, who belong to Christ.

    “I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Communion of the Saints” I Corinthians 12:12-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I believe in the holy catholic church, the communion of saints.” Right upfront, let’s define “the church”: It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Universal Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    We are called to universal prayer because God desires that "all men" be saved. This is the purpose behind the doctrine of election. There is only one God, one Mediator, one sacrifice. The church's mission is to make a universal declaration of this truth.

    UNIVERSAL PRAYER. 1 Timothy 2:1-7. CONTEXT. The faithful saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners is worthy of all acceptation - or ‘worthy to be accepted by ALL’ - (1 Timothy 1:15). “Therefore” - as a priority - Paul exhorts Timothy that “supplications, prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Model Church – 1 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 28, 2019
     | 4,535 views

    The universal church of God is losing its sheen in the society because the church is everything but spirituality. Survey says that only 10% of the churches are genuine churches that teach the Word and make Disciples of Christ.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured The universal church of God is losing its sheen in the society because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Coming Together

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,686 views

    Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

    The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    I Will Build My Church

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013
     | 7,147 views

    There are many misconceptions about what Jesus' universal church is. Is it a denomination? Is it all churches combined into one? Is it the clergy? This sermon deals with many of these misconceptions and shows what God reveals about His church.

    In the context of Matthew 16, we see what many people think about Jesus. It is interesting that so many people saw His miracles and signs, and had such contrasting responses. This seems to be the main point of this section we will look at today. Many saw the miracles and signs (the Sadducees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ