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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Dead Church (The Church Of Sardis)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 31, 2025
     | 223 views

    In this message I will be preaching about the church of Sardis which is known as the DEAD CHURCH. No one will admit they attend a dead church but all over this great nation of ours that is exactly what some people are doing.

    Illus: Some churches have cemeteries on their properties. Your church does not have to have a cemetery to be a dead church. Illus: Vance Havner once commented that ministries often begin with a man who has a vision. That vision is captured by others and becomes a movement. As the movement gains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Measure Of A Great Church Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    What is the measure of a great church?

    Text: Colossians 1:3-14 Title: The measure of a great church. Introduction A.The apostle Paul was always thanking God for the Colossian church. (v3) “We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you… B.The reason being: It was such a great church. (v6) “All over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church And Its Call Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,745 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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    What A Day

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,999 views

    50 days after Penticost the Holy Spirit poured out upon the church.

    What a day. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 04/21/02 On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed and world war 2 begin. That is one of the sad days we remember in American history. You might call December 7,1941 the birthday of World War II. Years before the war, a young maiden gave birth to a baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Not To Wear

    Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Sep 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    A sermon discussing being clothed in Christ and casting out culture and class in the church.

    What Not to Wear Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton Galatians 3:26-29 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    In the first church, let’s take a look at what happened and how it relates to the church today. 1- the proclamation of the gospel 2- the persecution of the apostles 3- the proliferation of the church

    INTRO.- Church happenings. What is happening in our churches? ILL.- A group of women were talking. One lady said, “Our congregation is sometimes down to thirty and forty on Sunday night.” Another said, “That’s nothing, sometimes our group is down to six or seven.” An old maid added her bit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church At Worship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

    “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Church Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,198 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Blueprint For The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 28,316 views

    Grace is THE blueprint for God's church, and without it you do NOT have a church.. But what is so important about grace and how could we miss having it in our church?

    OPEN: In the state of Indiana, if you’re going to build a house, or an office building, or a church building, the first thing you’ve gotta have is… a blueprint. If you don’t have a blueprint, they won’t let you build. Now you might ask – why do they call it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
     | 3,542 views

    THE BEATITUDES: These teachings are not just suggestions, but the COMMANDS of Christ our Lord about what every disciple ought to be. One of the things that the Church will be in the last days is......PERSECUTED.

    THE PERSECUTED CHURCH “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Behavior Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

    Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    What I Would Like To See For The Future For Our Church

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    One year anniversary as a church fellowship

    What I would like to see for the future 1. A church that prays together, stays together. a. The early church prayed the church into existence They prayed it thru resistance They prayed it into glory b. "And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

    Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 1,519 views

    Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

    A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleaning The Clutter Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 7, 2014
     | 7,428 views

    A message about what happens when we clean the clutter of the church, then the blind and the lame come into the church.

    Note: This is a working outline. These are just my notes and thoughts on the topic. Title: Cleaning the House of the Church or Getting the House in Order or Cleaning the Clutter Theme: Text: Matthew 21:12 - 14 Matthew 21:12-14 Then (when, right after the triumphal entry, the peoel had gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God