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  • David Taylor avatar

    Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,722 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does Jesus Organize His Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,150 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus organizes his church into elders, deacons, and the congregation.

    Introduction For the past few Sundays we have been studying the topic of the church. I have been preaching a short series of sermons titled, “Jesus Is Building His Church.” We examined the nature of the church, and made distinctions between a true and a false church. Today, I want to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unified Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
     | 5,617 views

    The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

    1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Get A Life- / Group

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    This sermon was preached to introduce our LIFE Groups to the congregation

    They were the ultimate church plant. They started with 11, grew to 120, then to 3000. Not bad, as a matter of fact very good. But how did they do it? I guess that question has to be asked by anyone who is even remotely interested in church growth. What was the secret that they had that allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Midnight Vigil! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,666 views

    Let me reiterate, passion keeps you awake! Passion wakes you up early!

    Lamborghini! Psalms 119:62 ‘At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You, Because of Your righteous judgments.’ John Abraham, Bollwood actor has an ‘adrenaline rush’ for exotic cars; among the fleet of cars and bikes he owns was added the latest ‘Lamborghini.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 21, 2016
     | 7,225 views

    Jude's first desire was to write a friendly letter to encourage the church, but instead God pressed on Him to write one of conviction and dire warning to all. As Christians, we must be willing to use this example to share God's word truthfully as well!

    Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Jude 1-7 Introduction - Tonight we will begin to examine the book of Jude - Show of hands … be honest, who has ever read this book before? - It is unknown who this letter is written to --Probably written around 70 to 80 AD, to an early church for sure -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking News 2023: God’s Church Will Stand Forever Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 21, 2023
     | 4,123 views

    Through the Church, the power and influence of God can invade every government, social status, educational establishment and begin His reign in the hearts of men. God's Church will stand forever!

    Sermon: Breaking News 2023: God’s Church Will Stand Forever Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 “13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ’s assessment of His church.

    · What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…) · More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do Churches Disagree With One Another?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 11, 2019
     | 9,467 views

    Churches disagree because of dispersion, doctrine, depravity, division, disputes, disagreement and devotion.

    Why Do Churches Disagree with One Another? Rev. Brian Bill June 8-9, 2019 A man came up to another man who was leaning on a rail overlooking a flooded river (sound familiar?) so he decided to ask him some questions. “Are you a Christian or a non-Christian?” He said, “I’m a Christian.” “Me, too, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Ear To My Words, O Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 231 ratings
     | 75,681 views

    How to plead with God to hear your prayers. 1- Ask early 2- Hate evil 3- Seek mercy 4- Live righteously 5- Find refuge

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Sunday in a Midwest city a little boy was "acting up" during the morning worship. His parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew but were losing the battle. Finally the father picked the little boy up and walked sternly up the aisle on his way out. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - Christ's Tender Care And Provision For The Church - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,031 views

    The Church is a living, vital organism under the care of the Master Physician, the most precious entity the Lord possesses, so close to His heart and embodied in the first marriage union. Let us look at the Lord’s tender care for His Church as He works to bring us to the fullness of Christ.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - CHRIST'S TENDER CARE AND PROVISION FOR THE CHURCH - PART 7 [1]. CHRIST'S THE CARE FOR, AND SUSTENANCE OF THE CHURCH The Church is not a collection of names on a roll kept in heaven. It is not a detached organisation of people. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exceptional Followers Build Exponential Churches Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,343 views

    Building Exponential Churches

    1. My followers become exceptional. a. To fishermen, “Come follow Me, I will show you how to fish for men . . . they left their nets . . . and followed” (Matt. 4:19-20, NLT). b. If any man will come after Me . . . deny self . . . take up cross daily . . . and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). c. Powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The Hot Waffle

    Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    The church is to be the welcoming place for struggling sinners and stained saints.

    The Church of the Hot Waffle Matthew 11:19 & Mark 2:15-17 The Waffle House is to restaurants what little league baseball is to the Major leagues. The Waffle House serves food and that is where it’s comparison with other restaurants stop. It features, waffles, of course, Bert’s Chili, Omelets, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Third Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,452 views

    2000 yrs after Christ - As we enter into the third day, the greatest dimension, since Jesus it will be very interesting for us to explore the third day in scripture and extract some principles for us to understand this hour.

    The Third-Day Church Psalm 90:4 For a thousand years in your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, And like a watch in the night. 2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 2000 yrs after Christ - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Family

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 7, 2020
     | 4,477 views

    As we continue to look at our purpose, this week we look at what it means to be part of God's family. We will look at this for 2 weeks.

    First Baptist Church God’s Family March 8, 2020 A woman was about to pay for the items she was purchasing, when she opened her purse the cashier noticed a television remote control in her purse, so she asked, “I don’t mean to be nosy, but, do you always carry a TV remote in your purse?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist