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    Church Must Be On Fire PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 956 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God, likened to a consuming fire, and encourages believers to seek understanding and transformation through His Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full, spirits high. We have a purpose. We seek understanding. We yearn for connection. We thirst for the Word. Our guide today is found in Hebrews 12:29. The words are simple, yet they hold a truth that is anything but. "For our God is a ...read more

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    The Church Was Born On Pentecost Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 856 views

    The sermon explores the significance of Pentecost as the birth of the church and emphasizes the church's mission to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

    Birthdays are a big deal. And, some birthdays are a bigger deal than others. Like first birthdays for instance… That’s a milestone no one wants to miss. And yet for some reason, many of us just seem to blow right past the actual birth of the church. Sure, we all know about the birth of Jesus at ...read more

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,116 views

    The NT Church was filled with the Holy Spirit and had evidence to prove it. Do we have eveidence of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?

    Are We A Spirit Filled Church? Text: Acts 2:1-4, 41, 46-47 Introduction: The Wesleyan Church is considered a holiness denomination. We are not alone; there are several other denominations that are also considered holiness denominations as well. As a holiness denomination there are certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    A Sermon about the nature of the blessed church.

    THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT MATT 16:13-18 Jesus said, “I will build my church”(Greek. Ecclesia). The word in the New Testament is used to designate any assembly, whether it be political (Acts 19:39), Christian (Ephesians 1:22-23), or national (Acts 7:38). It means a “called-out assembly” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Glorious Church

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,496 views

    A sermon on what the Lord will do with a church that He is the Lord of.

    HIS Glorious Church 1 Peter 2:1-12 SELECTED READING 1 PETER 1:13-16 INTRO- LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT PENTECOST- THE HOLY SPIRIT COMING AND FILLING BELIEVERS. WE SAW HOW MUCH ALL OF US NEED TO BE FILLED AND REFILLED. HOW MUCH WE NEED MORE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    End Church Corruption

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 6, 2022
     | 1,473 views

    Jesus wanted to end the corruption of the Temple leaders. Is the same thing happening today? Whenever a group of humans creates an organization eventually corruption seeps in. However, this is preventable.

    End Church Corruption John 2:13-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:13 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 And He made a scourge of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Message To The Church In Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 11, 2022
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     | 2,662 views

    The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. He commends, He confronts and He comforts the church.

    Revelation 2:18-26 A MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH IN THYATIRA December 11, 2022 The city of Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities mentioned in the letters to the churches. Yet, Jesus sends His longest letter. The name Thyatira means “Unceasing Sacrifice”. Thyatira was known for its woolen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unshakeable Foundation Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,144 views

    Explores Peter's divine revelation and appointment, reminding us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary work, inspiring our own faith journeys.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a delight to be with you today, standing on this sacred soil, under this hallowed roof, where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. We are united in our love for Him, bound by the grace He so generously pours upon us, and called to share His truth, His ...read more

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    A Servant Church Loves Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 5,174 views

    If the Servant Church models itself after Jesus Christ who ultimately taught us what a servant is: then the Servant Church must love God, it must love the children of God, and it must keep His commandant to love.

    A Servant Church Loves I John 5: 1-5 “We Love the Children of God” Verse 2: By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.” Hear Paul’s poem: I may speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but if I have no love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering The Persecuted Church

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

    Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Exalting Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,410 views

    To emphasize the importance of humbling ourselves, decreasing in our own importance, to allow God to increase in our lives, and how this surrender can positively impact our church and community.

    Good morning, Church! Today's message is one of humility, of sacrifice, and of the power that lies within a church that lifts God high above all else. We're going to unwrap the profound truth hidden in John 3:30 which says, "He must increase, but I must decrease." It's about The Necessity of ...read more

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    "A Portrait Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,362 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Right, Church

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 13,078 views

    We must break down the walls of racial, cultural, and traditional division in the Lord’s Church.

    The following is an excerpt from a sermon preached by Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1956, entitled: PAUL’S LETTER TO AMERICAN CHRISTIANS. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictitious letter written by himself, but he presents it as if it were a lost letter of the Apostle Paul to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing Church As A Team Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,608 views

    For the church to operate scripturally, it must opperate as a team

    Doing Church as a Team Acts 2:42-47 - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational