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  • Anthony Lacy avatar

    Unity And Purpose In The Church

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
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     | 13,484 views

    A short message for any time of the year (but would be useful as a new year message) that draws the attention of believers to their responsibility to demonstrate the message of Christ in their local church.

    Unity and Purpose. I feel drawn this morning to give a short message on Unity and Purpose in the Church of Jesus Christ. When thinking about this topic it prompted me to think about the word “Unity” and ask myself what it means. The dictionary defines unity as Concord; harmony; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mentoring Discipleship – How To Develop Fully Devoted Followers Of Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 12, 2022
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    This course covers the following: I. THE BASICS AND MOTIVATION FOR MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP II. THE PRINCIPLES OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP III. THE NATURE OF A DISCIPLE IV. THE PRACTICE OF MENTORING DISCIPLESHIP

    INTRODUCTION – A Life Well Lived I fell in love with Jesus when I was a troubled teenager while attending Topanga Community Church in California. One person stood out among all others, a silver-haired senior saint named Doris Shumate. She was an unassuming, kind, and gentle soul who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Mother's Day PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores the vital role of mothers in shaping their children's spiritual lives and, consequently, the development of the Church.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a pleasure to gather here today, in this sacred space, where we unite our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of the Word. As we gather in fellowship, let's take a moment to appreciate the divine connection that binds us all. It's a ...read more

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  • Greg Brown avatar

    Developing A Heavenly Mindset (Col. 3:1–4) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
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     | 22,860 views

    Exposition of Col. 3:1–4

    Developing a Heavenly Mindset “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Come To Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2006
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    Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life?

    HOW TO COME TO CHURCH? PSALM 96 Introduction: Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life? Some come to church to be entertained, others to fulfill basic social needs. Most come with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Dead, Not The Day Of Death Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2009
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    As Christ gave Himself when we were still sinners, so we must give ourself over to the service of life and the protection of life as the key to authentic human development

    November 2, 2009 All Souls Day Caritas in Veritate When God, at the exactly perfect moment in human history, wanted to take man’s development to the final level, He did so, and continues to do so, by a selfless act of gift. While we were yet sinners he came to us, became one of us, and died for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    It Is In The Dna? You Can Change!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 21, 2015
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    You can change if you want to... Our Divine DNA has a plan that will bring change. Never get caught up in the debate and forget the miracle.

    DNA? IS REAL CHANGE POSSIBLE? OR ARE WE FOREVER TRAPPED TO STAY THE SAME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE ARE IN A SERIES ON CHANGE. I. IT MAY BE VERY POSSIBLE TO ACCUSE OR EXCUSE OUR WORDS AND BEHAVIORS UNTIL WE SEAR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Emergence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
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    The concept of emergence is deeply rooted in God’s desire for His people to step into the fullness of His calling and to manifest His glory.

    EMERGENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 5:8, Romans 8:19, John 1:5 INTRODUCTION: The concept of emergence is deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Ashish Hirday avatar

    The Role Of The Church In Today's Society (Indian Church)

    Contributed by Rev. Ashish Hirday on Nov 11, 2014
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    Today we are living in pluralistic country that is India. Church is the body of Christ and it has a specific role the play in this pluralistic nation.

    The Role of the Church in today's society! Ephesians 3: 10 -12 and Act 2: 42-47. Introduction: We are living in a age where Christians are being persecuted in many nations. 1. ISIS Islamic state in Iraq and Syria have killed many Christians in Iraq. They are not sparing ladies nor Children. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are God's Masterpiece, His Signature Work

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009
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     | 13,182 views

    Just like a Picasso is easily recognized as a Picasso because of the characteristics of the artist in his work so we too, as we allow Him to develop us as He desires will bear the noticeable characteristics of God Himself to all who see us.

    God’s Signature Work Eph. 2:10 - “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” The Author: Heb.12:2 - “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...” Some turns in the story are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Connect With The Christ Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 16, 2006
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     | 3,265 views

    Our strength for continued obedience begins in being connected to Christ.

    Grow a Disciple Building Church Part Two: Connect to the Christ of the Church Introduction: Jesus is the Christ, the Sovereign Lord of His Church. He reigns among Her with absolute power and control. He is the Chief Shepherd of His flock, the church. (1 Peter 5:4) He is the only Master and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go & Do Church

    Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Apr 4, 2009
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     | 3,853 views

    Becoming a Go & Do church not a Come & See Church.

    BECOMING A “GO & DO” CHURCH/PEOPLE TEXT: Matthew 28: 19,20; Mark 16:15 INTRO: There is a big problem in about 70% of all Christian Churches today we are going to address the problem and we are going to look at how we as a church are addressing the problem. From the time of Moses, David, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Church Be The Church Part Ii: The Pastor

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 7, 2003
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     | 10,403 views

    FOR THE CHURCH TO BE THE CHURCH, THE CHURCH MUST LET THE PASTOR BE THE PASTOR

    LET THE CHURCH BE THE CHURCH PART II: THE PASTOR EPHESIANS 4: 1—16 MAY 4, 2003 INTRODUCTION: WHAT GOD CAN’T DO A Sunday School teacher was questioning her pupils after a lesson on God’s omnipotence. "Now children," she asked, "is there anything God can’t do?" The Pastors son thrust his hand into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pew-Sitters

    Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 27, 2003
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     | 20,706 views

    Pew-Sitters are those who come to church, but all they do is SIT and SOAK -- soaking in the goodness of God’s word and the goodness of fellowship. But when it comes to their KINGDOM BUILDING responsibility, their attitude is one of neglect and disregard.

    “Pew Sitters” Ezekiel 34:1-22 Introduction: I want to begin today by quoting the old Gospel Evangelist, Sam Jones. He used to get in the pulpit and tell his congregation that he was running a Gospel Shoe Establishment. That is, he just laid the shoes out there and told the people, “if the shoe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That One Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    Many folks are not faithful to regular church attendance, then when God really performs a great work in the service, the continual response is, "I knew I was going to miss something if I didn’t come..."

    That One Service Psalms 84:4 David was speaking in this chapter about all of the great things concerning God’s house. He loved it there, and loved attending. He knew the holy presence of God was there, and in His presence awesome things would transpire. He says in the text, ‘blessed are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal