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  • Jason Smith avatar

    I Will Build My Church

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013
     | 8,102 views

    There are many misconceptions about what Jesus' universal church is. Is it a denomination? Is it all churches combined into one? Is it the clergy? This sermon deals with many of these misconceptions and shows what God reveals about His church.

    In the context of Matthew 16, we see what many people think about Jesus. It is interesting that so many people saw His miracles and signs, and had such contrasting responses. This seems to be the main point of this section we will look at today. Many saw the miracles and signs (the Sadducees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations and each other.

    The Lost Church. In the Times of the End. In todays world we see many, Members, Clergy and Ministers, who have lost their first love and have gone after strange spirits. Many have lied, manipulated and deceived their congregations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laborers Together With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,467 views

    Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

    I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,835 views

    This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

    II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    God In A Body Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 10,854 views

    We will appreciate the birth of Christ to an even greater degree when we understand the implications of the Incarnation.

    Sermons for Christmas CCCH 12-21-97 INTRODUCTION A. One of 1995’s biggest singles was Joan Osborne’s “One of Us.” The song earned 7 Grammy Award nominations, and made a virtually unknown singer an overnight sensation. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unmerciful Servant

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,873 views

    Those who appreciate the depth of sin that God has forgiven in them will forgive others as well.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. Parables, as I’ve noted before, are short and simple. They don’t have complex plots, or dozens of characters, like a Russian novel. You don’t need a Ph.D. in theology or Hebrew literature to understand them. And yet, despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Final Word Series

    Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    No where else will you get a deeper appreciation of the person of Jesus Christ than in the book of Hebrews.

    The book of Hebrews offers today’s faith weary Christian the encouragement they need to stay in the race of faith. There are many distractions to get believers side tracted. So many times of frustration and disappointment, repeating your mistakes, neglecting your commitments or losing your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankfulness - A Living Legacy

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    Thankfulness is not an isolated expression of appreciation to someone for services offered. It speaks of the depth or lack of relationship with God.

    “Major Barbara” George Bernard Shaw’s play of 1905 is still a world wide favorite, and was performed in the Shaw Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake just this past August. Major Barbara’s father, Andrew Undershaft was critically viewed by his ex-wife and children alike for his trade in cannons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Understanding The Sin Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Parts of this sermon came from others. The idea is to understand the depth of sin in order to appreciate GRACE.

    Understanding the SIN of ANGER Matthew 5:21-22/Proverb 6:16ff Last week we discussed the sin of dissension. Like we discovered last week, it is not just the doing but even the thought of sin is just as guilty. In this passage, I want you to notice, that in this passage the Lord covers the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Image Is Everything! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 8,005 views

    We cannot begin to appreciate just how precious it is to be a human being created in the image of God.

    Intro: 1. Sailhamer, "The creation of humanity is set apart from the previous acts of creation...whereas throughout the previous account the making of each creature is described as "according to its own kind," the account of humankind’s creation specifies that the man and the woman were made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2010
     | 5,526 views

    St. Paul appreciated, and needed his friends. Jesus needed friends. We need friends.

    Almost 6 months after we began studying St. Paul’s letter to the Colossian Church here on Sunday mornings we reach its conclusion. This letter – or Epistle – was probably written between 52 and 56 AD; about 20 to 25 years after the death and resurrection of Jesus; and whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Best Gift - From Captive To Christmas

    Contributed by Tony Gene Peak on Dec 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,994 views

    To fully appreciate the birth of Christ we must face our sinful condition and God's grace

    THE BEST GIFT – From Captive to Christmas Luke 2:10-14 INTRO A. Alan Gross rescued last Wednesday after serving 5 years of a 15 year sentence in Cuba 1. Regardless of politics on Cuba, thrilled for Alan and family 2. First words to daughters in U.S. – “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Want Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2019
     | 8,397 views

    When life takes a turn for the worse, appreciate your blessings and be a blessing to those around you.

    Laurel Hunsinger, who grew up in Little River, Kansas, flew combat missions in the Korean War. On April 1, 1953, his plane was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea. He was severely injured, but he and his entire crew survived and were rescued, for which Hunsinger received a Purple Heart. He passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Over Coming Discouragement

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,410 views

    Next in series on John. Examines ways to overcoming discouragement when serving while not being appreciated

    John 5 (3) Overcoming discouragement Why are so many people, and especially young people unhappy? To site just one example Reuters Reported in 2019 that suicidal thinking, severe depression, and self-injury among college age people in the United States more than doubled in the last decade. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- 4th Sunday- Rejection At Nazareth: Be Not Crushed On Their Account !

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2022
     | 1,071 views

    “I appreciate your opinion and hope we’ll have your support in the next game.”

    The Scripture passage Jesus just read from the prophet Isaiah dates back 700 years. Then Jesus, a local boy, a carpenter from a family of modest means, announces, in effect, that he was the Messiah sent from God. This is Jesus’ first messianic declaration. He is the long-awaited Christ, who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic