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  • Steven Spillman avatar

    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,637 views

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Better Body Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,656 views

    Part 1 of a 6 part series on Building a Better body, church building.

    BETTER BODY BUILDING INTRO part 1 Can you believe that we are headed for the holiday season already? Very soon we will be looking at celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and it will be another new year. I am praying that 2009 will be a year when we see great growth and decisions as we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Babies, Fields, And Buildings Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 31, 2023
     | 1,365 views

    The fifth in our study through the book of 1st Corinthians. In this sermon we examine the metaphors Paul uses to describe the Church in Corinth, and the lessons we can learn from them.

    Corinthians Series (Part Five) Text: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well good morning to you. It’s good to see you all here with us this morning. It is good to gather with the Church on the Lord’s Day right! We are in 1st Corinthians chapter 3 this morning, and we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Confession

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    What was the ’rock’ that Jesus promised to build His church upon? What does ’the gates of Hell’ mean? These are just two of the questions answered in this exegesis of Matthew 16:13-19.

    The Great Confession An Exegesis Of Mathew 16:13-19 Introduction 1. After the miracle of feeding four-thousand people with seven loaves and a few little fish (Matthew 15:32-38), Jesus and His disciples came to Magdala (Matthew 16:39). a. It was in Magdala that the Pharisees and Sadducees asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Unless The Lord Builds The House"

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 20, 2017
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     | 42,160 views

    The opening line of Psalm 127 emphasizes a theme that runs through both Psalm 127 and 128 – without God’s direct and crucial involvement in its building and protection, no house, city, or family will survive.

    Note: I have developed a few slides in PowerPoint that I used in delivering this sermon. They're not fancy, but if anyone is interested in them I will send them to you directly by Email. Send your request to sam@srmccormick.net with the word Slides in the subject. “UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Groundbreaking Day

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 30, 2025
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    Sermon challenges members to know the importance of building a new sanctuary on the Word of God, the Gospel, & on Jesus.

    “GROUNDBREAKING DAY” FBCF – 6/29/25 Jon Daniels This day has been a long time coming! - Letters from former pastors How are we going to build this building? - Not talking about how we are going to pay for it & how quickly we are going to pay it off (& we are!)…equipment is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 1 Of 5: What Exactly Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Each person who comes into contact with the church has a different thought of what the church is like. Some see it as a geographical location or as a building, but the church is a group of people who have put their faith in Jesus.

    Series: Questions About the Church Title: What Exactly IS the Church? Scripture:1 Corinthians 1:1-19 1 Cor 1:2, 11 2 To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Greater Grace Builds A Greater Church

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 22, 2002
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     | 6,269 views

    Sermon to motivate congregation in doing their part in church growth.

    Introduction: • For many years the Ocean View community has not had a good reputation. • Many in our city would not consider Ocean View a Great place to live. • When I was a young sailor, it had a reputation of being the place where people picked up prostitutes and they remain to this day. • There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Building A Caring Church: Caring For The Hurting

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 29,927 views

    If we are going to be a church or a Christian that pleases God we are going to have to be people who care for the hurting.

    This psalm is a prayer, the substance of which David offered up to God when he was forced by Saul to take shelter in a cave. He was disowned and deserted by his friends. David was in the ditch of despair and in v.4, he expressed how he felt at this point in his life when he said, "No man cared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Overcoming The Barriers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 197 ratings
     | 15,955 views

    A study on overcoming barriers in the church.

    I. The Barrier of Prejudice - not my family A. II Kings 5:2 "And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife." B. Marauding bands of Syrians crossed over into Israel with object of capturing slaves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 46,636 views

    Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

    Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United To Build A Stronger Church For Christ

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on May 4, 2013
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     | 7,729 views

    Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction

    “Where there is lack of unity lays dysfunction”. The Greek translation for unity is (henotes) meaning to function as one, unanimity, agreement. The English translation parallels to the Greek interpretation to be in harmony, or union. What does unification look like? or what does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Peter And Paul And Their Church-Building Witness

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2023
     | 646 views

    There's much to learn about building on the Foundation that is Christ, and Peter and Paul teach us much.

    Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2023 Today we celebrate an anniversary that is important to the Catholic Church, with readings that should speak to all Christians. The anniversary is of the dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome, which is atop Vatican Hill and contains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • C Jordan avatar

    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,822 views

    Jesus is the Pastor (the Good Shepherd) of His Church, which He loves and He is building into a glorious and powerful Church.

    WHAT IS THE CHURCH? OPENING TEXT: “13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But ...read more

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