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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Created For Community

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
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    A look at the church and what it means for us.

    Created for Community Acts 2 and Ephesians 1 October 27, 2013 One of the most famous studies ever conducted on relationships was called the “Alameda County Study.” It was headed by a Harvard Social Scientist and it took place over a 9 year period. They tracked the lives of 7,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Community In Light Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,137 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity 1 Peter 3:8-12 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live to the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Always God—always Hearing 11th Church Anniversary From 2 Merged Congregations

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2024
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    This sermon is an 11th Church Anniversary message from two churches that merged to form one congregation. It deals with God always listening to our prayers.

    The Always God—Always Hearing 11th Church Anniversary From 2 Merged Congregations Rick Gillespie-Mobley Genesis 12:1-7 Luke 18:1-8 Happy Anniversary New Life At Calvary for 11 years of seeking God’s purposes here at the corner of East 79th and Euclid Avenue. 11 years ago we had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    The Power Of One Church: Giving Jesus The Reward Of His Suffering

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 27, 2025
     | 352 views

    Jesus’ last recorded prayer before the cross wasn’t for miracles, influence, or safety — it was for unity among His people.

    Church Unity: “The Power of One Church: Giving Jesus the Reward of His Suffering” 1. Unity Was Jesus’ Final Prayer John 17:20–23 “I pray… that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you… Then the world will know that you sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    A Call To Build God's Temple: Prioritizing The Local Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Nov 21, 2025
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    Just as God commanded the Jews who returned from exile to “build a temple,” New Testament Christians are called to build the local church to which each belongs—a spiritual temple founded on Jesus Christ.

    A Call to Build God's Temple: Prioritizing the Local Church (Haggai 1:1-11) 1 In the second year of Darius' reign, on the first day of the sixth month, the prophet Haggai delivered the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua, son of Jehozadak, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stagnant Christians

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016
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    6 common characteristics of stagnant Christians (Outline taken from Mike Mack in a small groups class at Cincinnati Christian University)

    HoHum: THE KEEPER OF THE SPRINGS by Peter Marshall Once upon a time, a certain town grew up at the foot of a mountain range. High up in the hills, a strange and quiet forest dweller took it upon himself to be the Keeper of the Springs. He patrolled the hills and wherever he found a spring, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Interests Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 14, 2008
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     | 8,229 views

    What are the interests of Jesus? What are His main concerns?

    Sermon for CATM – Thanksgiving Sunday – October 12, 2008 Today’s passage is challenging because Paul spends some time here speaking of personal concerns, things that hint at some key relationships in the early church, and some of the drama that he was dealing with on a personal level. So within ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promoted Devoted Or Demoted

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    This sermon admonishes believers to examine where they are in their walk with God as well as encourages them to get back to basics and start being about the Fathers business.

    You should all be familiar with the scripture, (Hebrew 13:8) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. You should know this one too, (Malachi 3:6a) For I am the LORD, I change not; We all know that things are different in the Church; Different even from what it was only 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Securing The Foundations

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2010
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     | 8,078 views

    As the church enters a new era, many things appear to have changed. But the foundation in Christ is secure and is therefore the basis for the future. We must secure our intellectual, spiritual, and relational foundations in order to succeed.

    For a number of years the building had stood in the community, serving our children as their elementary school. It had weathered the coming and going of several generations of children. It had withstood not only the storms that beat on it from the outside, but also the onslaughts of thousands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Striving To Win

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 10,170 views

    Doing our best for the Lord

    Striving to Win 1 Corinthians 9:24-9:27 1st Ever US Gold in Judo Kayla Harrison Gabby Douglas Team and Individual Gold Michael Phelps 21 medals! 17 Gold! Our text says: 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ye Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    Looking at the "O" characteristics of God (omnipresence, omnipotence, omniscience) we can understand the command of God: Ye MUST be born again.

    March 26, 2006 Fourth Sunday in the Season of Lent And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Welch avatar

    Badge And Benefits Of A Bona Fide Beliver Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
     | 5,932 views

    Message 18 from John's gospel exploring chapter 8:31-59 where Jesus identifies the characteristics of the true disciple.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Badge and benefits of a bona fide believer” Chapter 8 of John focuses on Jesus as the light of the world and the only way out of darkness. We were encouraged to revive the light, reflect the light, and reveal the light. INTRODUCTION Today we finish chapter 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    The Limits Of God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,211 views

    We presume upon God’s patience and tolerance, but do not understand those characteristics of His love. They are central to knowing Him.

    Opening Joke: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was finally on, she had worked up a sweat. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 6 Needs Meeting Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,143 views

    Who are the Needy? Who should do some thing? Church as it is menat to be is a needs meeting community of saints you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Church as it is meant to be, is a needs-meeting community of saints. I am sure you will immediately recall the following: “All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.” (Acts 2:45-44) This characteristic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    God’s Design For His Assemblies

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 4, 2024
     | 582 views

    As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place.

    As the Apostle Paul is touching upon questions which the church at Corinth requested clarification, we see a situation which further caused division among the assembly; women assuming or usurping the man’s place. This changing of places God assigned was apparently with those who were “under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ