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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,426 views

    This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

    Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    My Dream Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    My dream church is a church that is: 1-Strong, 2-Attended, 3-Filled with the love of Christ, and one that is a 4-Spiritual Church. Full text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    We all have dreams, don’t we? A man went to the psychiatrist and said he was full of anxiety. The doctor asked him if he had any reoccurring dreams. The man said he had the same dream 2-3 times each week. He said he dreams he is in a teepee and doesn’t know how he got there. At this point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Women's Role In The New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    There have always been divisions over what woman’s role can be defined as in the church, and Paul gives Timothy the guideline in this passage of scripture.

    Women’s Role in the New Testament Church 1 Timothy 2:9-15 I. Adorned with Good Works, Not Flashy Apparel (v. 9-10; 1 Peter 3:3-4) II. Submissive to Instruction by the Spiritual Leaders (v. 11-12; 1 Peter 3:1-6) a. No contradiction (v. 11) b. No Authority over man (v. 12) III. Reasons for Women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
     | 6,286 views

    What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

    20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    C. A. R. E.

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,968 views

    What do we have to do to be known as a caring church? What all is involved?

    C. A. R. E. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:25-27 (MKJV) That there not be division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it. And you are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To One Body?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 3, 2019
     | 3,535 views

    People go to Hell because of our division. The early Church was one and turned the world upside down. We need to unite in the one doctrine of God not the myriads of doctrines of men.

    1 Cor 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Church In Thyatira

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,474 views

    For some people today tolerance is the only real virtue and intolerance the only vice. The message to Thyatira goes against the grain of modernity by setting limits to tolerance.

    Letter to the church in Thyatira Rev. 2:18-29 In the opening pages of Revelation, our Lord introduces Himself as heaven’s holy warrior (1:12–20) who would prepare His people to overcome their enemies (2:7, 11, 17, 26; 3:5, 12, 21) by exhorting them to hear what the Spirit has to say in the letters ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,359 views

    This message focuses on the BIG PICTURE for the church. Where should our priorities be? What sould be our focus? How do we get there? In this message I describe a process being implemented in our local church.

    Seeing the Big Picture” Acts 2:37-47 My wife enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles. Me? Not so much. But she really does. For about 25 years I have collected Coca Cola memorabilia and several years ago we bought a 2000 piece Coke puzzle and she put it together for me, glued the pieces ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? Series

    Contributed by Chad Reister on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    the pilgrims needed to be delivered from the persecution of the church of england, what do you need delivered from?

    What Are You Needing To Delivered From? The Pilgrims began as a religious group who felt that the only way to practice their religion was to separate from the Church of England. These “Separatist” centered around Scrooby, a village in Nottinghamshire in the English Midlands. In 1607/8 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The World Needs Now #2 Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Mar 19, 2007
     | 3,131 views

    Second in a series of sermons looking at how the church should love each other and the community around it.

    What the World Needs Now is Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love Countdown Video 5 minutes prior to service 4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    What To Expect When Jesus Returns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    Discusses what to expect when Jesus returns for the church according to 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

    What to Expect when Jesus Returns? For those who have died in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a Bodily Resurrection and Glorification (v.14-16) For those who are alive in Christ, Jesus’ return brings a bodily Rapture and Glorification (v. 17) For Everyone in Christ, Jesus’ return brings us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Is This The Hill On Which I Want To Die? What Really Matters?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    What is real love? Is this the hill on which I want to die? When things matter that should not? Then when things that should matter do not matter? What are we thinking?

    WHEN THINGS THAT DON'T MATTER MATTER... AND WHEN THE THINGS THAT DO MATTER DON'T MATTER ANYMORE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS THIS THE HILL I WANT TO DIE ON? LOVE NEVER FAILS... 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: 1 Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

    Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010
     | 5,649 views

    We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

    "What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,408 views

    What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

    The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    On This Rock

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church

    Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan