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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Building The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,477 views

    This is a sermon on prayer. Until God’s people are serious about prayer, we will always fall short of what God wants from us.

    Building the house of the Lord Isaiah 66:1-2 Intro- We have talked about making an impact in this community. I believe very much that we have done that. Between Bountiful Blessings and other community outreaches, we have come in contact with many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Preserving Our Royal Heritage

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,097 views

    Show the awesome - the out of this world, heritage of God’s people. I preached this at a church anniversary in the Philippines.

    PRESERVING OUR ROYAL HERITAGE 1 Peter 2:4-25 Sermon Objective: Show the awesome-out-of-this-world heritage God’s people have in order to call them to life of dedication/separation and service. “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Accepting The Challenge Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Feb 23, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    Will the church accept the challenge of Christ to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth?

    "Accepting the Challenge" (Acts 1:1-11) INTRODUCTION Now that Christ was physically gone, he gave the disciples (and the church) their "job description." * Matthew 28:18-20 * Mark 16:15-16 * John 20:21 The perpetual message and challenge for believers is to go and transform the world. Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purpose Driven Life: Why Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    It explains the rold of church in living purpose driven life

    Purpose driven Life: Why church 9/12/2004 He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thes. 2:14 Beginning just 3 weeks ago, some of us have been reading the book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Church And Its Purpose: Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Our purpose as a body of believers is not missions. As John Piper said our purpose is worship. We are commanded to make disciples by Jesus. Disciplees should be followers, learners, worshippers.

    Intro: There is a call for a moral revival and change in congress and the white house that people believe would turn the nation of the United States around. Don’t get me wrong please I believe we are to be Salt and light. Salt slows down the decay of things and light reveals things. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    God has one primary purpose, to save mankind--giving the Church the direction for all its endeavors.

    THE COMPELLING PURPOSE OF GOD by Dr. Larry Bergeron INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON The Sure Purpose of God Today I want us to look at the way in which God’s Purpose Is Always Achieved. Because what God Purposes to do will happen. Because God is good, we know that His Purposes are Good. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Reach... With A Purpose

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    How does the Church respond to the problems piling up in our world? Jesus tells us to reach...

    Matthew 28:16-21: REACH There are lots of things going on the world today. The question I have for you this morning is – how is the Church supposed to respond? What are you as a Christian supposed to do? The anniversary of 9/11 is this week, and that anniversary reminds us that our world can ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Smith avatar

    God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,508 views

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. As we will be re

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,842 views

    Part one of this series deals with the Holy Spirits power in the Church of today. What is it for and what does God want from us?

    Walking In the Spirit Pt 1 ¡V Power with a Purpose Acts 1:4-11 George Barna ¡V several years back brought a man to the US from China to see the church and it¡¦s impact. As he left Barna asked him what he thought of the church in the US ¡V ¡§It¡¦s amazing, he said, how much you have accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    A Restored Vision

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    I believe it is God’s desire for His church to begin seeking Him today so that we can catch HIS vision for what He wants to do through HIS Church.

    Introduction: It is sad to say; but many churches have turned away from the original vision God gave to them. I have never been part of a church that hasn’t struggled with that in some manner. But just because we may lose sight for a time of “who” we are, and “what” God has called us to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Bolton avatar

    God Has Work For You To Do

    Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,617 views

    We were saved - not just for heaven, not just to attend church and not to sit in the pew but to do good works.

    God Has Work For You To Do Ephesians 2:8-10 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. 10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Who You Believe: Who Is Church ? (Session 9) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one might answer in an simple sentence or two. “A church is a building in which Christians meet for worship,” is one obvious answer. “ Why is this study called Who is Church?

    Who is the Church? “The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents because it comes through the Cross of Christ.” Oswald Chambers Read Romans Chapter 12. “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities #1: Essentials We Can’t Do Without! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,154 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'1: Essentials we can’t do without!' - 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Strong in Grace (vs 1) (2). Commitment to discipleship (vs 2). (3). Faithful through hardship (vs 3-7). SERMON BODY: Ill: A man was given a guided tour around a building/construction site, • He saw a carpenter and asked him, “What are you doing?” • The carpenter ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,718 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Do We Still Need The Local Church?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    This message examines whether or not you should leave your local church to meet in a home church.

    My own memories of church. I remember going to church EVERY SUNDAY. The place was Grace Protestant Church, on 92nd street in Canarsie (a portion of Brooklyn). I remember The church bell, which was rung by Uncle Henry reminding everyone on the block that it was time for church. I remember that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational