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  • Dan Cale avatar

    Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

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    Except The Lord Build...

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    The Church’s has but one foundation – Jesus Christ. The building of it belongs to Him – not us. As its members, we are to be engaged as instruments to build the church.

    Except the Lord Build Matthew 16:13-18 / Psalm 127:1-2 A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profit, A Means, Not An End Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,050 views

    The attitude of a child is the attitude of knowing you are incomplete, and need to grow, to change, to take the risk to be wrong.

    September 28, 2009 Caritas in Veritate The emphasis Jesus constantly puts on being childlike puzzled me until I read Carol Dweck’s great book Mindset. A child knows–perhaps without being able to articulate it–that she needs to change, learn and grow. A child knows his own incompleteness. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Fruitful Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    Philadelphia

    Philadelphia: The Faithful Church Rev 3:7-13 The Christian race is not a competitive event to see who comes in first, but an endurance run to see who finishes faithfully. It?s like the experience of Bill Broadhurst, who entered the Pepsi Challenge 10,000-meter road race in Omaha, Nebraska. Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Think Straight Be Straight Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives.

    1 Peter 1:1 – Think Straight Be Straight Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ must make sure they are thinking straight and being straight in their lives. Video Illustration: Movie Pay It Forward. Clip is from the beginning of the movie were a reporter becomes the recipient of a random act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Relationships Are Done Here Series

    Contributed by Steven Witt on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,460 views

    “How Relationships Are Done Here!” - Working out Christlikeness within the relationships of a local church.

    Christlikeness Displayed in the Church “How Relationships Are Done Here!” Colossians 3:12-17 I. God Does… 1. Chooses us (12) 2. Forgives us (13) II. We do Through His Power : 1. Put on a “heart of”: a. Compassion (12) b. Kindness (12) c. Humility (12) d. Gentleness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Honeymoon Ends Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    This sermon examines believers and churches that move away from their first love (honeymoon love).

    When my wife and I first married I received a rebuke from one of our senior adult members. I jokingly stated that we were still on our honeymoon. The way I expressed myself made it sound as if the honeymoon was coming to an end. This senior adult lady informed me that "the honeymoon should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,997 views

    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,843 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divided Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,063 views

    The effect of divisions in the church and how they arise.

    Introduction Clicks, they are the bane of high schools! It seems to be the fate of teenagers to get caught up in them, either eager to get into some or eager to avoid others. But clicks are not unique to teenagers and high schools. As we are about to learn, adults are also prone to them even in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025
     | 539 views

    This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

    Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Corrupted Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,372 views

    Thyratira

    Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glen Lawhun avatar

    A Marriage For His Son!

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast. 1. Kingdom no doubt is the church. 2. The King is the God the Father. 3. The Son is none other than Jesus Christ. 4. The marriage is the uniting of Jesus and His church. 5. The servants

    A Marriage for His Son! Sept. 5, 1999 AM (NKJV) Matt. 22:1-14 Matt. 22:1-14 The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, There are many characters in the parable of the wedding feast. 1. Kingdom no doubt is the church. 2. The King is the God the Father. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

    I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Backsliders

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020
     | 6,521 views

    God begins to lament concerning his people’s backslidden condition. He was grieving that His people had turned their backs on Him...

    Jeremiah was a prophet who prophesied for 42 years, ministering from the reign of the last good king of Judah, Josiah, to the final destruction of the city of Jerusalem. Politically, the region was going through many changes as the Assyrian Empire got smaller and Egypt, Babylon, the Medes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible