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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    Church - A Team Sport

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 25, 2010
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     | 10,703 views

    Church is not an individual sport like Golf, Tennis or Skiing. Church is a Team Sport! This message looks at Ephesians 4:7-16 focusing on God's distribution of Spiritual Gifts in the Body of Christ.

    Cornerstone Church February 20 / 21 2010 Church – A Team Sport Ephesians 4:7-16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Church Unity By Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,934 views

    Diversity inside the body of Christ happens when the members take on the same mindset as Christ and humble themselves by looking out for the needs of others rather than that of their own!

    Unity by Imitating Christ’s Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does Christ mean to you? After Apostle Paul finished advising the Philippians the way to handle persecution was to live a life worthy of the Gospel by standing firm in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Admonitions For The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 4, 2024
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    Series from I Thessalonians 5

    Title: 3 Admonitions for the Body. Script: I Thes. 5:19-22 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 5-5-24 Intro: What should I do? We ask ourselves this question a lot, from eating breakfast in the morning (“What should I eat?”) to driving to the store (“What road should I take?”) to choosing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 404 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Before A Church Disciplines

    Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    Active church discipline is a last resort.

    BEFORE A CHURCH DISCIPLINES (Gal. 6:1-10) I. THE PURPOSE IS RESTORATION (v. 1) A. The Sinning Saint 1. Sin has come in quickly. He doesn’t know what hit him. His sin was not premeditated. 2. Maybe he made a rash decision. 3. Maybe he reacted to a situation without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,105 views

    Do not lose sight of Jesus, your first love. You cannot serve two masters

    1. Who is addressing the church? He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2. Their Deeds/works: Persevere, work hard, does not tolerate evil people, endure for Christ’s sake, never grows weary, maintained doctrinal integrity and exposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Called Christians At Antioch

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013
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    Why does Luk mention that believers were first called Christians at Antioch?

    First Called Christians at Antioch Acts 11:19-26 This passage follows the conversion of the Roman Centurion, Cornelius. God had opened the door for the Gentiles to come in. It took divine intervention to make it happen. First or all, Peter had to receive a vision from the Lord to direct him to go. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    My Dream Church

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,645 views

    My dream church is a church that is: 1-Strong, 2-Attended, 3-Filled with the love of Christ, and one that is a 4-Spiritual Church. Full text, audio, and Communion message will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    We all have dreams, don’t we? A man went to the psychiatrist and said he was full of anxiety. The doctor asked him if he had any reoccurring dreams. The man said he had the same dream 2-3 times each week. He said he dreams he is in a teepee and doesn’t know how he got there. At this point ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Commitment To The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,752 views

    Now, why do we need to commit ourselves to the body of Christ? This sermon tells us why.

    Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.2 Text: Ephesians 2: 13-22 Introduction A. Last Sunday I talked to you about commitment to the church. In that message, I have encouraged you to commit yourselves to our church family here and be part of what God is going to do with His family here. Again, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church As A Filled Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

    The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Bible And The Catholic Church.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    A Side by side comparison of the Catholic Church and the Bible.Has the Catholic Church adopted the ways of the Sadducees and Pharisees?

    The Death of a Pope. The Bible and the Catholic Church. There has been many an article written about the death of the Pope of Rome. Many in the Catholic Church are praising him on His works and even saying that he was just about as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    Of all the seven churches this one is best known and the Lord called them to repent that they would have revival.

    Laodicea, The Lukewarm Church Rev 3:14-22 Intro. Here we come to the letter to the seventh church, this is probably the one most often spoken of. Those who believe these letters represent different church ages, they say this is more like today than any of the other churches spoken of. Even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace, The Church And Society

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015
     | 2,905 views

    God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

    “You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's His Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,981 views

    A look at the church.

    It’s His Church October 13, 2013 For the past number of weeks, we’ve been looking at the church, and today and in two weeks, we’ll take a final look for now at the church. Remember, next week is more of a special week, as we will have a special worship and pot luck honoring our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letter To The Loveless Church

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 6, 2015
     | 7,522 views

    Jesus' letter to the church at Ephesus

    LETTER TO THE LOVELESS CHURCH Revelation 2:1-7 Ephesus was the most important seaport in all of Asia Minor; Ephesus was at the hub if the major highway network of Asia Minor; Ephesus was also a religious center. That has long since changed. Where once there was a great, thriving harbor, today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist