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  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Bigger Hearts For Lost People

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
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     | 2,663 views

    What was it that transformed a semi-defeated Bible study group meeting in an upper room in Jerusalem into this highly energized, Holy Spirit empowered, life-giving local church? The inundation of 3000 new converts on Pentecost Day.

    Building Bigger Hearts for Lost People I would like to start with a multiple-choice question: Which of these would most likely transform the average sleepy, tradition-bound local church into a dynamic, fired-up, community of faith? Which of the following events? A) Burning the hymnbooks, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
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    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel, Young Man With Purpose

    Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004
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     | 10,306 views

    Daniel was a young man who determined early in life to please God.

    Introduction: Daniel and his three friends were among hundreds of young people who were kidnapped by the enemy nation of Babylon. They were taken from their homes in Israel to a foreign land somewhere between 800 and 1500 miles from home. The kidnappers were instructed by Nebuchadnezzer, king ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    David Faithful As A New King Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
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    David's great Psalms revealed his early character.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. God anointed David as a teenager to be the future king. a. Saul’s disobedience. “The Lord was sorry He had ever made Saul king” (1 Samuel 15:35). b. Directed by God. “This is the one, anoint him” (1 Samuel 16:12). c. Half of life waited. Anointed at age 15, then, “David was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    That's Not My Job Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
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     | 6,873 views

    As part of the church, weare all called to participate in the ministry of the church.

    Doing Church as a Team Acts 2:42-47 At Pentecost, the Spirit of God moved among believers and empowered them to pursue the Great Commission, as Jesus commanded. In the New Testament we read of the activities of the early Church and marvel at how quickly the message of the Gospel swept that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Full House

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002
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     | 16,818 views

    God wants HIs house full. It is evident He is not content with half full churches as seen through the parable of the Great Supper.

    A FULL HOUSE LUKE 14:16-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was the dinner guest of a ruler of the Pharisees. At the dinner one of the guests hearing Christ speak, expressed a view held by many Jews that only Jews would be invited to the great feast of the Messianic kingdom. They were content to maintain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
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    The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

    INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Meaning Of Membership

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 13,145 views

    This message highlights the biblical importance of being a member of a local church. It was delivered on membership Sunday before presenting the new members to the congregation.

    New Members Sunday “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household” (Eph 2:19) “…so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually * members one of another.” (Rom 12:5) Introduction When you become a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What? #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007
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     | 3,460 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

    “Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Some Worshipped-- Some Didn't!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 11, 2008
     | 3,416 views

    an analysis of the responses proclaimed during the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. A focus on REAL worship.

    John 12:12-19 This morning’s text deals with what we often call the “Triumphant” entry. It was primarily “triumphant” because of the people’s response, though, not because Christ entered the city in a triumphant fashion. Instead, Jesus came into the city in a humble and symbolic gesture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    A Right To Be Angry Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,291 views

    Jesus had a right to be angry with the people of God in His day. Does He have a right to be angry with God's people today?

    There are a few times in the gospels where we read about our Lord becoming angry. This was one of those times. On the previous evening, Sunday evening, Jesus had gone to the temple area with His disciples and looked around. Apparently, what He saw there angered Him very much, for the next day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Warren avatar

    Why You Need A Church Family

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 159 ratings
     | 265,839 views

    Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermon 4 & 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,792 views

    Final two sermons of series....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Sermons 4-5

    “Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?” Part 4 I Corinthians 16:1-4 Tonight we come to the fourth in our series on “Why On Earth..........?” Thus far we have given you three words....one in each prior message to help us in answering the question......so that we might define our purpose. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    A Community Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Two characteristics of a community based on God’s grace.

    One of the more troubling books I’ve read recently is a book called Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam. Bowling Alone isn’t a Christian book, but it’s an analysis of the health of our sense of community in American culture. The author of Bowling Alone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    This We Believe: "The Holy Catholic Church" Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,214 views

    Orthodox Christianity believes in one, holy, catholic, apsotolic church.

    This We Believe— “I Believe in the Holy Catholic** Church; The Communion of Saints” Ephesians 4: 1-6 We have all heard the little children’s rhyme where we put our hands together and say, “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple. Open the door and here’s the people.” We come this morning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist