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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Centrality Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,953 views

    Second week of the Ephesians Series. God designed the Church to Be Christ centered. If we are Christ centered we will speak well of God and fulfill our purpose.

    Intro: We said last week that the culture is opposed to the person and principle of Jesus Christ. We must remember that we are chosen in Christ to please and praise God. We are continuing to clear our thoughts about the church with this powerful theology that encourages us to keep our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In Unity Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 22, 2012
     | 6,162 views

    The Church is one body. Unity is worth the effort.

    Introduction “An architectural magazine is responsible for the statement that the members of a Presbyterian church in Waterloo, Iowa, have constructed a new church building out of a single large rock. Stone was scarce, and while looking about for a possible quarry their attention was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Do Something Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011
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     | 17,905 views

    Any careful study of life reveals moments when one is faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the proper way. Many of you know peo

    Sunday, September 7, 2008 “Do Something” Text: Nehemiah 1: 1 - 11 Any careful study of life reveals moments when you are faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who’s On First

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    A powerful sermon on the true mission of the church, based upon a sermon from the late Dr. E. V. Hill and the iconic skit by Abbot and Costello.

    Who’s On First Luke 19:10 Back in 1986 I heard Rev. E. V. Hill preach at a pastor’s conference. It was great. He preached a sermon he called, “A Spiritual Homerun.” Today I want to use that sermon as a skeleton for my own. E. V. told about preaching at a conference in Lucerne, Switzerland. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    About Our Father’s Business…

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,899 views

    We can find some common purposes that the church as a whole was to seek to carry out. I want to highlight these today so that we will be sure and remember what we’re to be about! These things are the business of our Father in heaven!

    About Our Father’s Business… NKJ Luke 2:49 And He said to them, "Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father's business?" NKJ John 9:4 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. 18 The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Here Because You Need The Church Or Because The Church Needs You?

    Contributed by Dr. Joseph Foster on Feb 27, 2012
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     | 7,163 views

    This Sermon speaks not only to the Church and the staff but, to the congregation and there role and need within the Church.

    ARE YOU HERE BECAUSE YOU NEED THE CHURCH OR BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS YOU? So many times we hear Ministers on TV or in our Congregation preach nothing about the true word of God because they are so busy teaching on how to make tithes and offerings to the Church. It's true, "We all need the Tithes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
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     | 3,492 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,185 views

    4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

    OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,291 views

    2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

    Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
     | 877 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Prayer Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 14, 2016
     | 9,812 views

    Paul loved the church at Philippi and was committed to praying for them. We need to share the same commitment to pray for the church. There are real people with real needs, that need specific prayers.

    A Prayer of Purpose Philippians 1: 9-11 Following a gracious greeting and a word of thankfulness for their partnership in ministry, Paul offers a brief, but pointed prayer for the church in Philippi. Although his prayer is but three sentences long, it possesses great wisdom and reveals the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Of Purpose

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
     | 7,713 views

    God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is my sincere prayer. Can you imagine the fragmentation, cacophony, disunity that the church today is engulfed in?

    “John said to Jesus, “Master, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he isn’t in our group.” 50 But Jesus said, “Don’t stop him! Anyone who is not against you is for you”. Lk 9:49-50 God help the bride of Christ, the church and the body of Christ today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Spiritual House - The Building And Purpose

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,937 views

    The goal of this message is to help us understand that God dwells in us and that He has a purpose in the church being a living, vibrant community of believers.

    A SPIRITUAL HOUSE – The building & Purpose 1 Peter 2:4-5 & Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION A. The idea of a spiritual house (called by many names) is seen almost from the very beginning of the Scriptures 1. We see it first in the Exodus - Exodus 25:9 According to all that I shew thee, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,073 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Great Commandment: The Priority Of The Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 6, 2014
     | 4,825 views

    I shared this sermon to convey what I think should be the church's primary purpose as I was installed as senior pastor. 1. Loving God 2. Loving one another as church members 3. Loving non-believers by sharing the gospel

    The Great Commandment: Matthew 22:37-40 37 And He said to him, " YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 38 "This is the great and foremost commandment. 39 ”The second is like it, " YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist