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The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

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We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Church Prays

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

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things happen when the church prays

WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 4:23-33 If you study the history of revival, you will discover this undeniable fact: in the recorded history of the church there has never been a mighty outpouring of the Spirit in a Revival which did not begin in the persistent, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Angels In The Church Age Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

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Angels are all over the OT, the gospels, and Revelation. Why are they strangely absent during Paul’s epistles? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

ANGELS IN THE CHURCH AGE Colossians 1:24-27 Rev. 2 & 3 talk about the ‘angels’ of the 7 churches, and the 7 candlesticks. The angels in that context are the pastors…the messengers, the leaders, not literal angels. Angels are present in the church age, and still very important, but on a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

#3 The Church Inbetween Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

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That’s the power of God … that’s the power of prayer! We are that church! Are you doing your part to live in that power? Are you praying?

Review of “We are that Chruch” • A Power filled church • A Praying church … example of the power that comes through prayer. - In a recent study on divorce & marriage Dr. John Gottman found: ~ 50% of 1st marriages end in divorce ~ 78% of 2nd marriages end in divorce ~ Less than 1% of marriages ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: The Church Of Corruption Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

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Thyatira: The Church of Corruption

Thyatira: The Church of Corruption 18"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Thyatira. This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are bright like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: 19"I know all the things you do--your love, your faith, your service, and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church, A Beautiful Bride

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012

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The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Kill A Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2009

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The angel at the tomb said, ‘why seek the living among the dead?’ And many are finding it true as they seek a church. Corinth was a defiled, divided, and thus disgraced place, but there was hope! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How to Kill a Church I Corinthians 1:1-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/KillChurch.html “Jesus, yes! The church, no!” That was a popular slogan in the 60s...or so I’m told. And it seems to be a revived notion today as many are put off by organized religion. I believe that could have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"A Portrait Of The Church"

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009

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As we begin the New Year, our congregation needs to seek to further our work to be like the church described in the New Testament.

“PORTRAIT OF THE CHURCH” 1 PETER 2:4-10 OPEN On the wall near the main entrance to The Alamo in San Antonio, TX is a portrait with the following inscription: James Butler Bonham – no picture of him exists. This portrait is of his nephew, Major James Bonham, deceased, who greatly resembled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Expectations Of The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

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The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In The 2000's

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 3, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Our methods might change and will, but our message stays the same.

THE CHURCH AND IN THE 2000’s Ephesians 4:7-12 08/03/03 Not many years ago, maybe at beginning of the 90’s’ Jerry Vines or Adrian Rogers preached a message titled can the church survive the 90’s. At the beginning of the 90’s I had my doubts I would be here on earth by the year 2000. I will tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Vibrant Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 3, 2002

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Four attributes that contributed to the success of the early church that can be applied to the church of today.

In a Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. "Individually they are nothing, but when I curl them together like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Other

Tunnel Vision In The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2002

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The church must reach beyond it’s walls, to a lost and dying world.

TUNNEL VISION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 9:37 Then saith He unto His disciples, the Harvest is truly plenteous, But the labourers are few: 33. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the Harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His Harvest. Matthew 28:19 GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:33-37, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laodicea - The Lukewarm Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS LAODICEA - THE LUKEWARM CHURCH Revelation 3: 14-22 Can you imagine your doctor being indifferent about disease? Your feeling sick, so you go to his office. He looks at you, takes you pulse and tells you to pay the nurse on the way out. Hey! Wait a minute, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 8, 2005

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Jesus loves the church very deeply. He is faithful and committed to His church, despite our failures. Let us (1) love the church the way He loves her, and (2) understand our need of the church for our growth.

(Most thoughts in this sermon taken from Joshua Harris’ book ’Stop Dating the Church’.) How does Jesus see the church? The passage in Eph 5 is usually heard at weddings - about the love between husband and wife. This is right and good, but these verses also reveal a lot about what Jesus thinks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

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The world will always fail in its endeavours to destroy Christianity.

HEROD’S PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. Acts 12. Baruch the son of Neriah was given a prophecy by Jeremiah which contains a very personal message for ourselves: "Thus says the LORD: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted-- that is, the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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