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  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Church By Divine Design

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    This sermon is an evangelistic message based on the founding of the church by Jesus Christ as He talked with His disciples at Caesarea Philippi.

    When you’re going to build a house or similar structure, the first thing you get in mind is some design. You get a picture in mind and eventually put it on paper called a blueprint. Then you begin with a firm foundation upon which to build. That’s exactly what God did when He created the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Main Business.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

    The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Game Plan For Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    A description of the strategy of a church committed to these three purposes: love God, love the church, love the Lost.

    BE052503 WHAT AM I HERE FOR? 4. GAME PLAN FOR A PURPOSE DRIVEN When more than a million Allied soldiers gathered on British soil at the beginning of 1944, their mission was clear: Beat the Nazis. But how was that going to happen? Churchill’s idea was to storm the beaches of ITALY, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prevailing Power Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    Last in 16 week series on 1 Corinthians. There is a terrible fire of evil in our world. God has called the church to put it out.

    The Prevailing Power of the Church Slide 1 There is a terrible fire in our world… photo of fire and house This week is the second anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. 19 Men used airliners filled with people against the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    The church of Acts shows us what the church of today should be like

    What the Church Should Be Acts 9:31 Introduction The city of Long Beach, California, looks upon the Queen Mary, docked at a quay on the ocean front, as a floating white elephant. Since 1967, when the city bought the ship from Cunard, $63 million has been spent on its conversion into a tourist spot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Mission Of The Lord's Church

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,354 views

    This is a study of the Ministries of the Church of Christ in this world. Each congregation needs to examine its work to ensure that it is fulfilling God’s glorious purpose.

    In Matthew 16:18, Jesus emphatically stated that He would build His "Church and the gates of Hades would not overpower it." Indeed, following His resurrection and ascension, we find His establishing the Church on Pentecost in ACTS 2. Throughout the remainder of the Book of ACTS, we see it "having ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Church With The Open Door

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

    THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Share Responsibility Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    A member of the church will share the responsibilities of the church

    Sermon for 8/20/2000 Share Responsibility of the Church of Christ, Vinton Introduction: A. If a church succeeds, who is responsible? Talk about God. B. If a church fails and closes its doors, who is responsible? The people. C. Isn’t that interesting! How do people fit into the successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's His Church! Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 8,845 views

    Part 1 of a series The church is Christs: by design, by intended outcome and by His resources.

    Trinity Baptist Church October 13, 2002 How Christ builds the Church It’s His Church! Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:8 Charles Schultz was one of the best social critics and theologians of our time. He didn’t write books or make speeches. He drew cartoons. For decades, Peanuts was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    The Goals Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

    THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,665 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Be Part Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

    This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anatomy Of A Growing Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,806 views

    We can learn from the early church how to grow both individually and together.

    Anatomy of a Growing Church Acts 2:41-47 Intro: After Peter had been filled with the Holy Spirit and had preached the sermon we read in Acts 2, 3000 people responded and became followers of Jesus. We see in the passage we just read that their lives took on a particular pattern. They began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God