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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Way God Thinks Of You

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Describes what a person of value we are to God and the responsibilities that go with that value.

    THE WAY GOD THINKS OF YOU - 1 Peter 2:1-12 I AM SPECIAL BECAUSE I. I AM __CREATED__ IN GOD’S _IMAGE_ - v6 > Matthew 16:18 And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. Since I am a_Stone___ in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

    WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Come To The Stone! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2009
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    Let’s see what is significant and important about this stone. 1- He was rejected by men 2- He was chosen by God 3- He was accepted by saints

    INTRO.- A stone. How about a headstone on a grave? Guess what is the largest cemetery in the US? ILL.- The largest cemetery in the United States is Arlington National Cemetery, situated on the Potomac River in Virginia. It covers 612 acres, and more than 240,000 members of the armed forces are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
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    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Building The Non-Building

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009
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    Exploring our identity as Christians and the actions that should come out of that identity.

    Building the Non-Building 1 Peter 2:4-8 August 16, 2009 Intro: We are one week into our renovation project, and a lot has happened! I did a real rough calculation and am excited to report that we put in more than 250 volunteer hours in the last week, getting as much done as possible before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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    Being disciples means being involved in God;s church, building it up through our efforts, our service and our giving

    Speak the Gospel, Teach the Bible and Build Community that reflects God’s love. I hope those three phrases are familiar to you by now. Yes, that’s our Church Mission Statement. If you think about it, the first two have been the subject of our sermons for the last two weeks. Speaking the gospel - or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
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    As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

    1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living A Normal, Victorious Christian Life

    Contributed by Dave Blackburn on Jul 8, 2009
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    How we can face struggles, trials, and temptations and still live a normal, victorious Christian Life!

    As Christians, we face trials and temptations every day. These trials and temptations may bring with them varied and different struggles. We may be struggling with personal matters What do I do in this situation? How do I overcome this predicament? We may be struggling with personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Come To The Living Stone. Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
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    Today we want to look at another stone the bible describes as a Living Stone. In this passage that we will consider today the apostle Peter in writing to this group of people who are severely persecuted wants to remind them and us as well we need to check

    Come to the Living Stone. 1 Peter 2:4-8 Introduction The Bible is full of stories about stones: Jacob used a stone as a pillow, Joshua set up memorial stones, David chose 5 smooth stones to fight Goliath, Elijah took 12 stones to build an altar. Today we want to look another stone the bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual House - The Building And Purpose

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008
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    The goal of this message is to help us understand that God dwells in us and that He has a purpose in the church being a living, vibrant community of believers.

    A SPIRITUAL HOUSE – The building & Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-5 & Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION A. The idea of a spiritual house (called by many names) is seen almost from the very beginning of the Scriptures 1. We see it first in the Exodus - Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harper avatar

    "Maturity Through Submission”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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    When we submit to Christ, we will be able to praise the Lord who saved us.

    I Peter 2:1-25 August 13, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Maturity through Submission” Introduction: (vs. 1-3) • Lay aside all evil speaking • Desire the milk of the Word • See that the Lord is gracious I. The Practice of Proclamation (vs. 4-10) A. Recognize you are a “living’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Billy Noel avatar

    A Witness In Times Like These

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 4, 2008
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    These are times that try men’s souls and God needs His children to be witnesses

    I Peter 4-11 The climate of our culture is becoming increasingly more secular All you need to do is turn on CNN It’s not just in the United States it is all over the world Dafar , Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Russia, Venezuela, and on and on the list goes. There is hate everywhere; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Look Around Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 19, 2010
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    Did you know that Jesus is a bricklayer? He is the best bricklayer ever! And has chosen never to work alone; he wants your help!

    Look Around I Peter 2:4-10 1 Peter 2:4-10 4 As you come to him, the living Stone-- rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him-- 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Preserving Our Royal Heritage

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
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    Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

    PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
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    What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

    DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal