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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Church Built On Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,492 views

    Just what is it that makes a church authentic? The greatest challenge that we find as we try to follow Jesus is dedicating ourselves to the truth of the Scripture in a culture that tends to base their lives on their own opinions instead of on the truth of God's word.

    I don't think I need to tell any of you that our church is going through a new phase. We are about to enter into a new stage of growth for this church beginning in January. I have asked God what words can I bring to the church that would make this transition a lot easier so that we can remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

    Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Allen avatar

    Functional Structures Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    A series of 8 sermons focussing on the Charcteristics outlined by the Natural Church Development tool

    There is nothing quite as satisfying as putting something into place that works well and does what it is meant to. For example, you drive down a certain road to go home and you always get held up in a traffic queue. But then you find that there is another route that avoids the traffic and gets you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Attitude Of Now Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,437 views

    Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

    The Kingdom Now Series DEVELOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 3) THE ATTITUDE OF NOW MATTHEW 6:10 In part one of this series, we looked at the Anatomy of Now… We discovered that it was not God’s intention for us to live broke, busted, and disgusted down here on earth only to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Church Jesus Is Building Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
     | 6,769 views

    SOMETIMES WE FORGET THAT WE ARE CARETAKERS OF THE CHURCH. IT IS NOT OURS. WE ARE HERE FOR A SHORT WHILE AND THEN PASSIT ON TO THE CARE OF OTHERS. THE ONE THING THAT IS CONSTANT THOUGH IS THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD TO LEAD US ON.

    THE CHURCH JESUS IS BUILDING COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 JANUARY 13, 2019 TODAY I WANT TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. I AM SURE IF I WERE TO ASK THE QUESTION “WHAT IS THE CHURCH?” THAT I WOULD GET A VARIETY OF ANSWERS. SOME WOULD SAY IT IS AN ORGANIZATION. OTHERS WOULD SAY IT IS PEOPLE WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inconveniencing Ourselves For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 15, 2009
     | 3,688 views

    As the young man in the Gospel was challenged to be inconvenienced to follow Christ, so the challenge to facilitate human development may inconvenience us.

    August 17, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The sure path to eternal life, to enjoying the presence of God continually even before we die, is to imitate Jesus and Mary. They–and Jesus, the source of grace, first of all–are the great examples of bringing the Good that is God into contact with a world that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Horror Of Violence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2009
     | 3,933 views

    Jesus was, in fact, nonviolent, even when he used force to expel the merchants who desecrated the Temple. Violence is incompatible with human development.

    Feast of Dedication of St. John Lateran November 9, 2009 Let’s confront a misconception about today’s Gospel, and that has to do with Jesus and violence. What Jesus did to the moneychangers and pigeon salesmen who had coopted the Court of the Gentiles was to clean them out. He used force to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,235 views

    Where does God work to transform us into the likeness of Christ?

    The Apostle Paul wrote the second letter to the Corinthians for the purpose of defending his apostleship. It seems that there was a group of false teachers in Corinth who were seeking a following among the people. In the effort to get others to follow them, they used the tactic of denouncing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

    Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Steadfastness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,821 views

    Let us conquer life’s challenges through the right commitments, adding steadfastness to self-control.

    Have you ever expressed your belief in a loving way but to your dismay your friends still accused you of being biased or opinionated? Or, you made a stand about an issue in your company and yet you end up being ridiculed for what you stood for even if your stance was actually right? Or, you tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God’s Directions For The Church’s Ministries Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 10, 2024
     | 535 views

    Today, we should be devoted to making disciples, to gathering together for strength, and this is what we see as the continuing mission of the church! Will we obey and continue to share the only message that matters to a world in desperate need?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 21 God’s Directions for the Church’s Ministries Acts 14:8-28 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Camper – appreciate your understanding for a time Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Paul's Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,805 views

    The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal testimony because Paul was never one to let circumstances conquer him. Rather, with the help of God, he was determined to fulfill his God-given purpose. In this text, Paul’s attitude, dedication, and determi

    Subject: Paul’s Strategy for Success Text: Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, the Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church (2005)

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    In this message discover four realities about the Church of Jesus Christ.

    The State of the Church 2005 (part 1) You can also find this sermon at www.praiseag.org - visit "The Path" sermon finder and click on "New Testament Sermons." INTRODUCTION: o The average church reaches only three people for Christ each year. o Half of all churches did not add a single member ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The First Church Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 5, 2014
     | 5,092 views

    As a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the First Congregation in Jerusalem set the pattern for biblical apostolic preaching and the disciplines of the Church.

    The First Church of Jerusalem Acts 2:41-42 OUTLINE; The Work of God in the Growth of the Church 1. The First Church was a REDEEMED Church: They received the Word gladly. 2. The First Church was STEADFAST. (proskartereô) A True branch abides 3. The First Church continually taught Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
     | 1,774 views

    Within the necessary unity of the church, there is also beneficial diversity. Such unified diversity seems like a paradox, but in reality, it is a thing of beauty. Healthy churches must strive to promote unity and diversity at the same time.

    Marks of a Healthy Church Ephesians 4: 11-16 In the preceding verses of chapter four, Paul has spoken about the unity that is necessary within the body of Christ in order for the church to be effective in daily life and service unto the Lord. Within this necessary unity, there is also beneficial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist