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  • Carl Palatino avatar

    The Identity Of Christians

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 3, 2011
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    Christians has a great identity for it was founded with a firm foundation, made it fit together and a church who loved by God.

    Title: THE IDENTITY OF CHRISTIANS Text: 1 Peter 2: 4-6 Introduction: This epistle claims that the Apostle Peter wrote it (1:1). Since there is only one Peter who was an apostle we may be confident of the identity of the writer. There is only one Peter that the entire New Testament mentioned. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011
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    The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

    * The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Counterculture Community Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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    As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

    A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Is Time For The Harvest

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    A farm can only go on so long without a harvest. · It can become a "hobby farm" · A hobby Farm does not need a harvest to exist. Afraid many of our churches have become ... "hobby churches". You see everything depends upon the harvest at harvest time!!

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army - When you think of harvest you think of farmers. - Everything rises & falls on the harvest. - Will they keep the farm another year? That depends on the harvest. * A farm can only go on so long without a harvest. · It can become a "hobby farm" · A hobby ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Satan’s Plan To Destroy Our Church

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
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    Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: Satan uses subtle techniques to destroy the Church. Intro.: 1. Satan is trying to destroy our church! a. Not by false teaching (know Bible too well); not by persecution (it would only make us stronger). b. His techniques are subtle (1 Pet. 5:8; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,636 views

    This message is intended to teach us about the concept of "The House Of God" and sho us the importance of attending corporate worship.

    The House Of God - 1 Timothy 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Timothy Dwight was president of Yale University from 1795-1817 1. He is known for many things, such as having received a doctorate from both Princeton and Harvard, but R. Kent Hughes and Brayn Chapell bring out two other interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 23, 2010
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     | 5,283 views

    This is part 3 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind. In this message we look at 4 qualities of the kind of church Jesus had in mind.

    We are continuing our series today about the kind of church Jesus intended the church to be and we are continuing to learn how we can become that kind of a church. The church is people. What kind of people? It is made up of all the people throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 30, 2010
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    To be the Church Jesus had in mind we need to Evangelize.

    Last week I shared with you four qualities of the kind of church that Jesus had in mind. I broke them down for you by using an acronym. WELL A Worshipping church. An Evangelizing church. A Learning church. A Loving church. They may not seem remarkable or earth shattering or upside down but this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010
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    The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

    It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Body

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
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    How the church is like a body with various functions

    The Body Reading 1:1 Cor 12:12-27 Activity 1: Arrange the body parts The church likened to a body. Local and universal q Previous verses: gifts of the Spirit q Next verses: the ministry gifts The body sandwiched in between. Corinth a place where people were thinking they were better than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Resources In Christ Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
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     | 3,560 views

    Paul has set forth the amazing and unlimited blessings of being in Christ. In the verses that follow, Paul prays that the believers he writes to will come to fully understand and appreciate those blessings.

    Date: May 9th, 1999 Title: Our Resources in Christ Text: Eph. 1:15-23 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Six-year-old Thomas McAlley recently visited Calgary’s fire department headquarters. While there he was given a chance to dress up in a fireman’s uniform and ride on a fire truck. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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    The very reason we gather is in response to the Divine call of God and His purposes. The problem is that the ideas we associate with “church” can come to mean so much less.

    Why are you here? That’s the question I want to begin with today. We might naturally divide that question as to whether it refers to being here in terms of existing… or being here in this gathering. I’m referring to BOTH our purpose for being here in terms of existing… as well as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hub

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on May 27, 2010
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     | 5,735 views

    Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

    Title: The Hub Text: I Corinthians 1:10-17 Truth: Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church. Aim: To move members to yield more fully to Lordship. Life ?: How does a church keep Christ and the cross the unifying priority? INTRODUCTION Mercifully, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    Building Homes Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    What is the Church?

    What kind of Church will Calvary Be? Therefore: "What is a Church?"—How would you define a Church? A biblical picture or a photograph of a church is: A church that God can honor. A church that God can use. A people that God can bless. Ephesians 2:19-22 “Consequently, you are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians 1 - Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 15, 2010
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     | 10,245 views

    This is the first sermon in a walk through the book of Colossians. It introduces Paul, the city of Colossae, and other important aspects of the Colossian letter.

    The Anatomy of the Church Colossians 1:1-14 JOKE - A man lay sprawled across three entire seats in the movie theater. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one seat." The man mumbled but didn't budge. The usher became impatient. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ