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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Gifts And Christian Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 499 views

    Spiritual gifts are powerful expressions of God’s grace, meant to equip the Church for its divine assignment. But gifts alone are not enough. Without maturity, they can become tools of pride, division, or confusion.

    SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND CHRISTIAN MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Romans 12:4-8, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Hebrews 5:12-14, Colossians 1:28 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are divine endowments given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,475 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry In A Dynamic World

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 179 views

    For the Church to remain effective, we must understand how to do ministry in a dynamic world without compromising the eternal truth of God’s Word.

    MINISTRY IN A DYNAMIC WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 17:22-34, 1 Chronicles 12:32 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is constantly evolving—socially, culturally, technologically, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    The Church That Made An Impact: Why The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 6, 2017
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     | 23,924 views

    A discussion based exploration and exposition of 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

    The Church that Made an Impact: WHY the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Nov-Dec, 2016 NOTE: This is the fourth lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Hiding In The Church House Unnoticed Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 7, 2021
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     | 3,829 views

    We tackle the group that Jesus refers to in the Sermon on the Mount as wolves in sheep's clothing. These are the one who work their way into the church congregation, get places of authority and then start sharing lies or half-truth about God or His Word for the purpose of deceiving you.

    Introduction: Today, we are going to look at the final group of players whose purpose is to deceive you and me as we approach the end times. In previous weeks, we looked at the scoffer who gets the Christian to question God. And then we saw last week that Satan uses lawlessness to his advantage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Spiritual Gifts For The Church

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    The church is in need of those who are willing to become living sacrifices for God. He, by His grace, has given us gifts. We must use them

    Spiritual Gifts of the Church Romans 12:1-12 RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Credible Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,557 views

    The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

    If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Zimmerman avatar

    A Church Wedded To The World

    Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 11,935 views

    In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey.

    In 1871, an American named Heinrich Schliemann began ex-cavating an ancient city in Turkey. To the amazement of many, this retiredbusinessman had discovered the lost city of Troy. To-day, you can still see the ruins of its towers and its walls, which were 16 feet thick. According to the Homer's ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Coe avatar

    The Marks Of A Great Church

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    A sermon to show the direction of the church.

    THE MARKS OF A GREAT CHURCH Acts 2:41-47 1. IT’S RELATION TO CHRIST · Personal 1:3,4 * 4:13 · Performance 1:4 * 1:13 · Prayer 1:14, 24 * 2:42 * 3:1 * 4:31 · Place 1:15 * 2:1, 46 · Power 2:4 * 4:8, 31 · Praise 2:47 * 3:12,13 2. IT’S RELATION TO CHRISTIANS · Peace 1:14 * 2:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 296 ratings
     | 36,067 views

    The power and nature of prayer.

    “WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS” Acts 4:23-31 “And when they had prayed...” This morning I want to ask every member or active attending non-member to join me in a season of prayer for this church. I believe that it is essential that every member be involved in the process of prayer. There is incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    The Witness Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

    The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Jesus Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 24,461 views

    What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

    Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Salyer avatar

    Vision: The Church's Life

    Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 142 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    How important vision is to the life of a church

    Vision: The Church’s Life Poverbs 29:18 It started like so many evenings. Mom and Dad at home and Jimmy playing after dinner. Mom and Dad were absorbed with jobs and did not notice the time. It was a full moon and some of the light seeped through the windows. Then Mom glanced at the clock. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Family, The Future Of The Church

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 27,103 views

    “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

    Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed