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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,227 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 2:12- “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” 1. When the GLORIFIED Christ first appeared to John, the apostle said that He had a “sharp double- edged sword protruding from His mouth”- Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Full Of Blessings

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    Paul promises the Ephesians blessings that churches today can claim!

    A CHURCH FULL OF BLESSINGS EPHESIANS 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginnings of letters READ EPHESIANS 1:1-2 I. THE WRITER SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY ILLUSTRATION… Claire Schenot Burkat, "Five Myths of the Perfect Pastor" His sermons were over their heads. His opinionated views alienated his colleagues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church As God Intended It Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,905 views

    The first in a series of nine messages from Colossians. Deals with God’s design for the New Testament Church.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Colossians 1:1-8 Title: The Church as it should Be (#1 in series in Colossians) Date: July 7, 2002 Introduction: This morning we begin a series in the book of Colossians. This is a rich book, one of Paul’s richest letters to the churches. In this letter we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,011 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Antioch: A Model Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    Is there a model church for us to pattern after? Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament.

    ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church in Jerusalem waned, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Wood avatar

    Take Church Seriously

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    This message brings out the importance of taking worship to where God intended it to be, we need to stop allowing our minds to wander when it comes to worship

    There are three things we must keep a check on when it comes to taking God seriously. 1. Keep a check on our worship a. Worship comes from the Anglo Saxon word – Worthship i. it means ‘worthiness.’ Ultimately it has come to mean to give value or meaning to something or someone. ii. Ask your self ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spiritually Pure Church Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    What defines a spiritually pure church? Paul uses Colossians 3 to expound on how changed lives and a new standard of excellence create a purity in the church that is pleasing to God.

    The Spiritually Pure Church Colossians 3:1-17 I. Different Demands on Your Life (v. 1-4) a. New perception (v. 1-2) i. Vision like the Spirit (Romans 8:5) ii. Obstacle without it (Matthew 16:23) b. Reasons for the new demands (v. 3-4) i. Death of the old nature (Romans 6:2, 11; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowned Church - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    The Crowned Church Revelation 2:8-11 > For the one who has trusted Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, been partakers of the heavenly gift, and are the receiver of eternal life; for all these people we have one huge and common desire. This desire is to hear our Lord say, “well done” when we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Antioch: A Model Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    A message encouraging the church to get involved in evangelism

    ANTIOCH: A MODEL CHURCH Acts 11:19-30 INTRO: Any search for a model Church must inevitably begin in the New Testament. Generally speaking, the Jerusalem Church is considered the first Church, and we are indebted to it for many reasons. The influence of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Problem Solving In The Church Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    how did the church manage conflict

    No plans for Valentine’s Day? No problem! Stay home and watch television. Besides, you can learn a lot about love from the shows you watch. Here are some of top TV love quotes: Law & Order’s Detective Lennie Briscoe "Love -- a dangerous disease instantly cured by marriage." "All human beings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Outside Of The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    Leadership outside of the church is very important. This leadership series has been very prod

    Leadership Outside the Church ( Shining Until You Arrive) Text: Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church: Body Central

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
     | 2,997 views

    What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

    Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Healing Mission Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Jesus healed the whole person; so the Church has the mission to bring the world to His healing touch through the sacraments.

    December 10, 2012 Monday of 2nd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes Let’s be very clear about one thing in today’s lesson from Isaiah–the Judean desert is nothing to joke about. Hot, desolate and arid, it devours lost travelers just as easily as its scarce rainfall. The people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    An Acts 29 Church Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    The church today is called to be an Acts 29 church. This message reveals what is required to continue the ministry and mission of the church in Acts,

    INTRODUCTION * WE are Acts 29: we are living in the unfinished chapter of the church’s ministry * Our journey through Acts saw the church’s beginning, success, and some failures * Acts ends with Paul under house arrest and using that house as a base of operation as he shares the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open The Doors Of The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014
     | 4,546 views

    Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

    Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic