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    Elders In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,504 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of appointing godly, qualified elders in the church to ensure strong leadership, sound doctrine, and spiritual growth within the faith community.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Titus 1:5-16, exploring the qualifications of elders, their role in the church, and the importance of appointing these leaders in our community. "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is ...read more

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    I Stand At The Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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     | 1,183 views

    To emphasize the importance of communal repentance and salvation and to encourage the church family to heed God's invitation to repentance, accept His promise of salvation, and understand His warning of judgment.

    Good morning, Church family. Today, we're gonna journey through a powerful passage in Revelation 3:20, where our Lord extends a profound invitation to repentance. In this text, He promises salvation and issues a stern warning of judgment. It's a passage that beckons us to take a good, hard look at ...read more

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    Why We Need Each Other Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 48,606 views

    God designed us to live in community with others and to work in partnership with one another for the sake of the kingdom. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

    Why We Need Each Other Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them yelled and the other looked up to see a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put on his tennis shoes. When his buddy saw this, he anxiously asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk: Baby Steps Part 2 Of 3 - A Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Sep 27, 2006
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     | 3,337 views

    Faith without risk is a contradiction - This is part 2 of a 3 part series on faith using the backdrop of Abraham and Isaac to communicate trust, risk, and belief in matters of faith.

    Baby Steps Part 2 RISK Last week we began a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    2. The Manual: How To Pray More Effectively Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    A look at one of the major teachings on prayer that Jesus gave his disciples, so we can learn how to “use” prayer to communicate more effectively with God.

    BIG IDEA: All believers can pray effectively by following the instructions Jesus gave us in Matthew 6:5-13. 1. Pray secretly. (v. 5-6) 2. Pray concisely. (v. 7-8) 3. Give God honor. (v. 9) 4. Submit to God’s will. (v. 10) 5. Recognize your dependence upon God. (v. 11) 6. Ask for and extend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Churches That Heal - Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

    Churches That Heal - Part 1 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture Text: John 5:1-17: 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Churches That Heal Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

    Churches That Heal - Part 2 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture: John 5:1-17 (NIV): 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    U & Him Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    This is the second message in a 4 part seris looking and "U" and the need for community. This sermon focuses on the fact that to grow in Christ you need good friends around you.

    CenterPointe Christian Church Series: U-ology Message 2: U & Him Date: 7.17.05 Key Text: Philippians 2:5 Last week we talked about friendship and the need we have in our lives for friends. I made the point that America, as great as a nation as we are, is one of the loneliest nations in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage - God's Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    Is marriage dead? No way - it’s alive and well and a way God communicates the gospel. There are a lot of misconceptions about the roles of husband & wife that this section clears up.

    Here’s today’s trivia quiz: which country has the highest and which country has the lowest divorce rate? (highest is Belarus 68% [divorces as a % of marriages]. Lowest is Macedonia 5%. U.S. Rate is 49%) When looked at another way - the number of divorces per 1,000 population per year - Sri Lanka ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Building A Bridge Of Love Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,923 views

    1 Corinthians 13:13 states the greatest is love, so how well are we doing building a bridge of love both inside and outside the Christian Community?

    You might have heard the statement, “If you love someone set her free, if she comes back, she’s yours, if she doesn’t she never was.” The Pessimist would say, “If you love somebody. Set her free…if she ever comes back, she’s yours, if she doesn’t, well, as expected, she never was.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 16,999 views

    All churches have signs. Most of these are not literal signs, but rather unwritten messages that are communicated loud and clear - especially to people who don’t go to church.

    The Greatest Place on Earth – Part 4 February 3, 2002 (For this message we had 6 signs made and I unveiled them one at a time. In our foyer we have permanently hung the three that communicate what churhes should. Thanks to Mike Breaux, Lexington, KY for the seed idea.) INTRODUCTION Play the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
     | 4,847 views

    And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

    It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Wonderful Model Of Love

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,919 views

    After the Jerusalem Council decided to include the Gentiles without their having to become Jews, they needed to communicate that truth to them. The steps they took are a wonderful model of love in the church.

    Passage: Acts 15:22-35 Intro: There he stood, leaning against the lockers. 1. it was “Shorts day” at Wheaton North H.S., and this young man, part of a group we called “greasers” or “hoods” must not have gotten the memo to ignore it. 2. black shoes and socks, white boxers, white t-shirt, but from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Light Has Dawned Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,081 views

    The sermon will explore the concept of Jesus as the light of the world, guiding us from darkness into the kingdom of God, and how we can apply this guidance in our lives and communities.

    Hello everyone, I am so glad you’re here with us today! Today we are in the book of Matthew, chapter 4. This is one of those passages where I think to myself, “I wish I had been there to see this,” because this is the start of Jesus’ ministry. It’s the start of his message that the kingdom of God ...read more

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    Great People Need To Bathe

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

    EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed