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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Christ And His Church

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,620 views

    The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

    Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,085 views

    Such is the goal of being transformed; indeed, it is the goal of being a Christian! Yet why do many never experience the transformation God offers? Why do they remain "caterpillars"? Perhaps they lack the proper motivation.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Associate Pastor Shell Point Baptist Church “Be Transformed” INTRODUCTION 1. In Ro 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Promise Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,588 views

    Short exposition of Joshua 24:14-28 about covenanting together to follow the Lord. This is the first of several sermons on the church covenant.

    Text: Joshua 24:14-28, Title: We Promise, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, PM Opening illustration: Quote from Hammet, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches, p. 109-110, “To enter church membership is to enter into a covenant with the other members and the pastors. It is a commitment to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gods Good Work In You

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    As growing children of God let us be aware that He is molding us day by day to be more like Him.

    God’s Good Work in You 8-5-06 Philippians 1:6 6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Here in Philip.1:6 is a wonderful truth that God has revealed that every Christian needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Living Under God's Umbrella Of Provision

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,050 views

    How can we find a full life in the emptiest of places? Isaiah lets us in on the secret to God’s provision in today’s economy.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God July 6, 2008 Living Under God’s Umbrella of Provision Isaiah 58:11 Introduction: Today I want to read you a verse out of the book of Isaiah from four different translations: “And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Leadership Defined

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

    Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Conflict

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,546 views

    God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

    “The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Wants Doers (Action)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,873 views

    A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

    God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Community In Our Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.

    Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Connected

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

    The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I, And What Is My Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 41,005 views

    Well today through this passage of scripture, my prayer is that you may be encouraged, and then take it and apply it to your life and leave with a different outlook on your life, after you find out who you are, and what your purpose is.

    Who am I, and what is my Purpose? Am service August 31st 2008 1 Peter 2:9-10 Introduction A beggar lived near the king’s palace. One day he saw a proclamation posted outside the palace gate. The king was giving a great dinner. Anyone dressed in royal garments are welcome. The beggar went on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009
     | 4,275 views

    Is there value in the Old Testament today?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Leadership Essentials Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,085 views

    Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

    Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    End Time Instruction

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,118 views

    There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

    End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Owen avatar

    Clean House Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,720 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    [House cleaning demonstration.] If we are going to be the church we need to be, we need to clean house. [2] I don’t mean just clean things on the surface. I don’t mean just clean up the things that are showing. I mean we need to clean up all the mess and all the dirt, even the stuff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist