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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Why Are We Here? Series

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,417 views

    Fourfold purpose of the church: 1)Worship God 2) Show love for others 3)Proclaim the Gospel 4)Help Christian grow in their faith.

    A few weeks ago a woman called the church office. She said she had heard some real good things about our congregation and was interested in attending, but she had one concern. Someone had told her that you had to pay money, annual dues, if you wanted to come to this church. Barb, the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 8,991 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Be A Church Not Just In A Church

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    Church is the PEOPLE, not the building.

    Be A CHURCH Not Just In A Church Colossians 1:18 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021
     | 4,310 views

    One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

    Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be The Church

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,236 views

    We have many church shoppers and hoppers these days, who do not have full understanding of what church really is or perhaps they are looking for a perfect Church. Let me assure you, there are no perfect churches, because there are no perfect people.

    BE THE CHURCH! Romans 12:3-13 Introduction: When I ask you what is a Church, you may answer in one or two ways: A church is a building where Christians go to worship. Or a group of committed believers of Christ, figuring out how best to live out their faith. When people come to church, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Be The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,119 views

    The church has left the building. And it's still the church! It's about personal responsibility - time to step up. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint

    Be the Church Matthew 16:18 [streaming video PowerPoint sermon] https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/be-the-church/ Is this thing on? Click ‘Like’ for yes. Or comment amen. Nice pajamas there! Does your device have anti-virus protection? The Bible says to greet one another with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    Second in series on the Purpose Driven Life

    THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 14, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Formed for God’s Family” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    Revival Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    Revival is not a church meeting. It is when God sovereignly chooses to grant his church a fresh experience of his Spirit.

    Preacher who had a brother fall asleep every Sunday when he would start preaching. Preacher decided to do something about it. Preached on Hell one Sunday and Sure enough the brother had fallen asleep. Preacher pounded the Pulpit, when it came to making this point: “If anybody wants to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    What We Are About Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

    “What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick George avatar

    The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,569 views

    We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

    Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

    1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 838 views

    Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

    Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Martyn Baxter avatar

    Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,623 views

    Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

    In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 4,362 views

    This sermon is an introductory sermon for a series in Ephesians. If focuses on the beleiver's identity and meaning this has on our lives.

    Who In The World Do You Think You Are? Ephesians 1:1-2 September 28, 2008 Open: Everyone one of us struggle from time to time with the issue of forgetfulness. We forget little things – where we placed our glasses and our keys, etc. Have you ever the experience where you are driving down ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 152 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

    "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational