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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    People On The Move

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,292 views

    We can and must keep moving ahead in our relationship with and service for Jesus. Here are several moves of a Christ follower.

    People on the Move Philippians 3:10-16 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Come Back Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 25, 2009
     | 3,858 views

    The problem of hunger in our world is mostly a matter of people like the synagogue official who would turn away the blind and lame from the healing power of Jesus.

    October 26, 2009 Caritas in Veritate There are many meanings to what St. Paul calls “living by the flesh,” and some tie in most wonderfully with today’s Gospel and the Pope’s latest encyclical. We have considered one over the past few weeks–the idea that human development is most importantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Jonah's Song Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,675 views

    We too often believe the lie that things are meant to destroy us. Whether a violent storm or big fish what we think is meant to destroy us is actually designed by God to develop us.

    Intro: Think about this as we look at chapter 2 of Jonah. What did Jonah deserve? He deserved to be a man taco for a big fish. What did he get? God’s mercy. Jonah had already received God’s grace. God did not completely destroy Jonah or the Ship in the violent storm. God as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apocalypse Of The Church

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 25, 2022
     | 1,128 views

    The apocalypse described in Mark's Gospel can be viewed as a prophecy that can occur today! Churches need to stop the bleeding loss of membership before it is too late. Christ's love will make that change.

    Apocalypse of the Church Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 13:14-23 14 “But when you see the ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. 15 “aThe one who is on the housetop must not go down, or go in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Getting Rid Of The Laity In The Church

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,550 views

    The priesthood of all Christians is a result of God's new covenant of grace. A sermon set to help all believers see their role as priests in the Lord's Church today.

    Some memberships come with privileges... joke - 3 guys wanted to get in a watch the athletes that have gathered for the Olympics in Atlanta, but they couldn't get past the gate. Then, a guy with boxing gloves showed up. "Robertson -- boxing" Well, of course! All they had to do was pretend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prepared Church Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,071 views

    God's Promise is always achieved through preparation, whether individually or corporately, you cannot avoid the journey if we want to get to the destination. This sermon compares Elijah's life and the steps he took to the principals of the process of God.

    ELIJAH CHURCH: THE PREPARED CHURCH INTRO: This is part of a series using the life of Elijah as a picture of the last day Church. It is also a stand alone sermon. 1 Kings 17:2-6 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: "Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,984 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Thankful For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 2, 2018
     | 7,947 views

    Of the many blessings we enjoy through our relationship with Christ, I am especially thankful for the fellowship with those of like faith. I am blessed to be part of the church, the body of Christ.

    Thankful for the Church 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-4 Over the past few weeks, we have been discussing particular blessings received through our relationship with Christ, and the thankfulness we should possess for those blessings. As I pondered all I have received in Christ, one of the greatest blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    The Roles Of The Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
     | 6,341 views

    What we need to do if we want to see our church grow

    Today we are going to continue by talking about the roles of the Church (That Family) • More specifically how we are to promote growth • And why it’s important to promote growth • Just like anything Growth needs a foundation • And I feel that these are 2 that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Evangelism And The Church.

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    An outreach plan for the church

    Adherents.com (National & World Religion Statistics - Church Statistics - World Religions) Christianity, if taken as a whole, is the largest world religion 2.1 billion Christians in the world, or 33% of the total population. NOTE - Which they include Catholic, Protestant, eastern Orthodox, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God's Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    This message focuses on fulfilling God’s vision for the Willow Vale Community Church. The message was given at a church vision dinner to present the 2006 budget.

    “Fulfilling Our Mission” “Finding God’s Vision for the Willow Vale Church” Pastor Ray Ellis Our Mission - "Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping, and sending them out to make more and better disciples." (BLES) Philippians 1:5-6 “Because you have been my partners in spreading the Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Church At Antioch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,933 views

    The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

    Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Cook avatar

    A Great Church

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    This sermon should encourage our listeners to become a great church for the kingdom of God, admonishing them to be devoted or dedicated to the Lord’s service.

    A Great Church Story: There was a college professor who challenged his class with this question. "Did God make everything there is?" One student bravely answered, "Yes!" "Everything, young man?" "Yes, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifted Ministers Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2014
     | 4,643 views

    If we want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then we must accept our spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever we can.

    When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 6,537 views

    The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church.

    The Mission of the Church Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: The following was a four-part series of sermons I preached on the mission of the church. I have condensed and combined them into one sermon. Perhaps it will be of some benefit to you. Let’s consider the mission of the church. I. We Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist