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Paul called the church "the pillar and ground of the truth" (1 Timothy 3:15). If we as believers are to fulfill that purpose, we need to understand where the church came from, where it's going, and why it exists. Join Pastor Skip in this series to learn about Jesus' intent and mission for the church, the diversity of spiritual gifts within the body, and the church's role in God's plan for mankind.

Throughout history, there have been certain figures who have stood the test of time and had an enduring impact on the church at large. One such person was the famed Welsh preacher Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. In this carefully curated collection of sermons, contemporary listeners are introduced to one of the most influential pastors of the 20th century. Compiled and expertly edited by his daughter and grandson, this powerful anthology will help you learn from “the Doctor’s” prophetic preaching - even today.

The Church of Power takes listeners into the sanctuary where they receive teaching that boosts their awareness of God and reveals his perspective of who they are called to be. The insights Pastor Johnson shares are meant to motivate, encourage, and grow believers, creating a desperate desire to see God’s power manifested in their generation.

What does the word "church" mean to you? Jesus said the church is His and that He would build it. He also said the church is a group of people, not a place. This study looks at the spiritual condition of the church throughout history. These letters are from Jesus to real churches with real conditions and have significant application to our lives today.

The Church is simply a group of saved sinners, and because of this we face a variety of issues. How do we deal with them? Focusing on the letter of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Skip Heitzig discusses Church divisions, sexual impurity, marriage difficulties, personal liberties, and other problems in the body of Christ and looks at what God's word says about resolving them.

In the book of Revelation, Jesus wrote seven personal letters to seven churches throughout Asia. Since we are part of the church, we can learn much from these letters about how to conduct our personal lives. Join Pastor Skip Heitzig in this series to discover what it is the Spirit has to say to the church as a whole.

How is a church to operate? What is the role of the elders? Church members? In this series Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a look at the operations manual for God's church, specifically at the behavior expected of its members.

Mary Baker Eddy's "Message to The Mother Church for 1901" offers insight into the nature of God’s infinitude; Christ; the pastor of the Church of Christ, Scientist; medicine; and other topics relevant to the practice of Christian Science today.

With books like The God Delusion, God Is Not Great, and The End of Faith it would appear that to have faith is not to think. There are in fact many good reasons for faith and in this message Pastor Rick McDaniel will examine the evidence in many areas for faith. If you are looking for intelligent answers to valid questions this message is for you.

When you are in paralysis, you have complete loss of the function of your muscle or limbs. Paralysis can cause loss of feeling or loss of mobility in the affected area. Rev. Dr. Franklyn Richardson presents a dynamic sermon "The Church in Paralysis". This sermon helps us understand our duty of compassion for our brethren and as the church we cannot be immobile in helping one another.

In 1902, Mary Baker Eddy gave her annual communion message to members of her church. With the title, “The Old and the New Commandment,” she addresses the topics: “God as Love;” “Love one another;” and “Godlikeness.”

In 1900, Mary Baker Eddy offered this timeless message to members of her growing First Church of Christ, Scientist. In it, she encourages right thinking, right acting, and right working, along with unselfishness, charity, receptivity, and obedience to God.

As an English-speaking denomination, Baptists originated within 17th-century Puritanism as an offshoot of Congregationalism. English Baptists migrated to the American colonies during the 17th century. During the 18th century, the Great Awakening resulted in the expansion of the denomination, and the conversion of many slaves to Baptist churches. Baptist congregations formed their first national organization the Triennial Convention in the early 1800.

Fr. Benedict shows how we can tend with love to the wounds of the Church and of the victims of the failure of the Church. He applies the wounds to the contemporary Church and to the suffering of the people of God and our culture as a whole. He points out that the abuse scandals in the Church have caused horrible harm to the victims, their families and the believing community.

The Word of God declares that life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). The blood of Jesus reconnected the spirit of man back to the spirit of God! It speaks better things, because we have a better covenant! His blood is for you! In this teaching, Bishop Clarence McClendon releases revelation regarding the power of the blood of Jesus that will change your prayer life, change your approach to God, and change how you see God.

The Word of God declares that the life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). The blood of Jesus reconnected the spirit of man back to the spirit of God! It speaks better things, because we have a better covenant! His blood is for you! In this teaching, Bishop Clarence McClendon releases revelation regarding the power of the blood of Jesus that will change your prayer life, change your approach to God, and change how you see God.

Here's the second part of Dr. Rodney Sampson's life changing message. Learn how to combine intellect with prophetic intuition to introduce the truths outlining intentional success, genuine faith, and manifesting your destiny. And get ready to take action toward your divine purpose today!

The Word of God declares that life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). The blood of Jesus reconnected the spirit of man back to the spirit of God! It speaks better things, because we have a better covenant! His blood is for you! In this teaching, Bishop Clarence McClendon releases revelation regarding the power of the blood of Jesus that will change your prayer life, change your approach to God, and change how you see God.

There are many things that you've got to fight for in life. People have assumed that certain blessings in life come automatically, but nothing could be further from the truth. In an age of easy Christianity, everybody is talking about "favor". That is, the VIP status that God gives us. Well, it might be a luxury and beautiful thing to have, but we must all remember - Satan is not happy when we have it.

The Word of God declares that life of the flesh is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11). The blood of Jesus reconnected the spirit of man back to the spirit of God! It speaks better things, because we have a better covenant! His blood is for you! In this teaching, Bishop Clarence McClendon releases revelation regarding the power of the blood of Jesus that will change your prayer life, change your approach to God, and change how you see God.