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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,398 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Circumstances Do Not Define You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,393 views

    Understand and embrace the unchanging nature of God's Word, the victorious strength of God, and the fact that our circumstances do not define us.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. To quote from Teresa Of Avila, "Let nothing disturb you, nothing frighten you, all things are passing, God is unchanging. Patience gains all; nothing is lacking to those who have God: God alone is sufficient." It can be difficult to trust God in ...read more

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    Music Defined And Detailed For Godly Worship

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    Elements of music and the Biblical definition/pattern for Godly music outlined

    Seven Elements of Music 1. Melody: Series of tones heard as a musical thought 2. Harmony: When two or more tones are sounded at the same time 3. Rhythm: The orderly movement of music through time (measures/beats) 4. Dynamics: Volume and properties of sound (notations/rest/length) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Is Love The Defining Mark Of Our Church? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    God’s compassion for the world and power in his people combine for an unassailable testimony of his grace and greatness.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus “did not speak to them [the crowds] without a parable…” (Mark 4.34). And the Apostle John shows us that Jesus’ parables were often acted teachings, the most famous of which is in John 13: “Jesus laid aside his outer garments, and taking a towel, tied it around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Help Make Your Church Great

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    * Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness.

    * Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness. Many churches fall into the trap of thinking that greatness is found in large numbers. David wrote, "Thine is the greatness and the power and the glory and victory and the majesty." (I Chron. 28:11,12) Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You Define Success? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 28, 2015
     | 8,131 views

    Learning from Jesus how to be successful in His work.

    “Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus], ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Moment Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,381 views

    There are certain events that many of us have seen take place in our lifetime and when they happened it was as though we were frozen in time because we can still remember exactly where we were when they took place.

    “Living in the Moment” Matthew 8:5-13 There are certain events that many of us have seen take place in our lifetime and when they happened it was as though we were frozen in time because we can still remember exactly where we were when they took place. I remember talking with my father in law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Display The Flag

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,979 views

    We are commanded the lift up the standard. What does that really mean? We can get help by comparing it with the rules and etiquette of our own national flag.

    Displaying the Flag flag = banner, standard, ensign, penant Ps. 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. --one purpose of the flag is to be displayed for truths' sake John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holiness God’s Standard For All People

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,648 views

    The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

    Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The High Standard Of The Wisdom Of Our Heavenly Father Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 15, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,920 views

    A Father’s Day message on the wisdom of our wise Heavenly Father.

    We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we have been spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. On this Father’s Day, we are going to spend some time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

    October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Define Worship?

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

    Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Defining Marriage In The 21st Century Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,282 views

    Today we face a very deliberate attack on the institution of marriage. This message not only defines marriage for the audience but also demonstrates through scripture why marriage may only be defined as ONE MAN-ONE WOMAN.

    ON STAR SERMON SERIES DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:18-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2006) Introduction: the Institution of Marriage is under Siege! Tragically, we have seen our society work to systematically re-define marriage. We desperately need guidance and we desperately need to turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Moyer avatar

    How Would God Define A Christian?

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 127 ratings
     | 48,020 views

    Salvation is not a matter of saying or doing something but trusting Someone.

    Sometime ago I was down in the West Indies for some speaking engagements. While there I had one of the most unusual yet amusing things happen. Upon arriving on the first island, endeavoring to be a friendly guy, I began engaging in conversation with the people who live there. In those moments we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Service Defining Moments And Choices. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    Baptism Message preached at a baptismal service for 3 church members in September 2012.

    BAPTISM SERVICE Defining Moments and Choices. Each of us has a story of our life. A story made up of events and circumstances, moments and choices. A story that contains good days and not so good days. ____ story is different from _____ and ____. Your story is different from mine, and different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal