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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Birthmark Of A Model Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 21, 2019
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     | 5,137 views

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

    Series: Encouragement [#1] BIRTHMARKS OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: As I talk with Tharon often about his health, I hate that I passed some of those genetic traits to him. The truth is, we all pass things on to our children whether it be a genetic trait, a behavioral ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lets Build A Church

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    As I work here for the Lord and for your church I want to be careful to follow a plan of construction and work from a proven design so that we end up with a happy vibrant, growing Christ centered church.

    Lets Build A Church Welcome back everyone hope your summer vacation was enjoyable and a time of rest and fun. Im sure some of you went camping, some went boating and others shopping. Regardless of what you did this summer Im glad youve come back to church to pick up where we left off. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ephesus: The Cold Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
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     | 3,723 views

    There is nothing worse than a church who has lost their love for Christ. Jesus is the SOVEREIGN, SLIGHTED and STEADFAST Savior.

    Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus: The Cold Church As John pens these words under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, you will discover several noteworthy items in chapters two and three. First, you will discover that Jesus identifies Himself to the church. He then records their accomplishments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Biggest Problem

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    Apathy in church members

    THE CHURCH’S BIGGEST PROBLEM Revelation 3: 15-16 Intro: A. The Church --- The body of Christ consisting of all Christians B. Many problems to choose from 1. Gossip and Idle talk 2. Busybodies into everyone else’s business 3. Unforgiving attitudes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church (A Family) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. Once we are born again, we become a part of God’s family.

    Sunday Evening October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #7 THE CHURCH: A FAMILY Ephesians 2:19-22 Introduction: 1. This morning we looked at the church as a body and that we must be unified and work together. 2. This evening, let’s look at the church as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message To The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    A strong message to encourage Christians to find their resources in Christ alone. Structure: 1) rebuke 2) Resources 3) Request 4) Remedy

    The message to the church at Laodicea. Rev 3:14-22 WBC 27/3/03am Quick science lesson, this morning! Can anyone tell me what the second law of thermodynamics is? (1st = conservation of energy. 2nd = entropy, equilibrium 3rd- has to do with 0 deg K) - things tend towards randomness, sameness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallmarks Of A Growing Church

    Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008
     | 4,794 views

    The seed for this sermon came from one I copied and read from SermonCentral but I did not copy the contributors name and do not know who to give the credit

    HALLMARKS OF A GROWING CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: If we desire church growth, it would be good for us to look at the pattern set by the early church in Jerusalem following the Day of Pentecost. The church experienced phenomenal growth and had the power of God flowing through virtually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Exists To Evangelize Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    It is essential that we prepare ourselves for evangelization by studying the teachings of the Church.

    Monday June 21 2001 St Aloysius Gonzaga You Will Be My Witnesses The people of Israel were called out of the desert and planted in the Holy Land to be a light to the nations. It was their vocation to draw pagans to true worship of the true God. Instead, they imitated the pagan worship of false ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pain In Knowing God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 2, 2014
     | 5,412 views

    The difficulties of life are key sources for understanding and trusting God. The request to know God better is often accompanied by trials.

    1. Unanswered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anatomy Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 3, 2018
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    church health is more important than church growth.

    “Anatomy of a Healthy Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 Introduction: Welcome to this last worship service of 2017. As I begin my preaching and teaching ministry here at Thayer Church my prayer is that that Lord will use me to be a blessing to you and your family. Sis. Judy and I are excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,390 views

    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Community Church Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    Building a church community within our neighborhood

    Becoming a Community Church January 16, 2010 Romans 15:1-4 1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please ourselves. 2Each of us is to please his neighbor for his good, to his edification. 3For even (D)Christ did not please Himself; but as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,121 views

    The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

    Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message To The Church Of The Laodiceans Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 7, 2023
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     | 2,301 views

    This is the picture of the Church of Jesus Christ as it stands today. It is certainly the picture of the church in the last days. We have moved in our study from the days of the Apostles to the days of the Apostasy.

    Revelation 3:14-22 Message to the church of the Laodiceans 1/8/2023 Always remember that these letters to the churches can be viewed from three perspectives. 1.) Practically – These are real letters to real churches with real problems. 2.) Prophetically – These letters portray the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist