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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pattern Of Conversion 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 13, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    To establish that Philip’s preaching of Christ in the city of Samaria was the beginning of his preaching of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

    Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    First Timothy Chapter Three Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,836 views

    This is a verse by verse look at First Timothy chapter three.

    1 Timothy Chapter 3 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I conducted on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) QUALIFICATIONS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Chandler avatar

    Are You At The Right Church? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 14, 2025
     | 439 views

    After immersion the Holy Spirit gives each person spiritual gifts

    The structure of the church. Gifted Members. When a person becomes a Christian, the Holy Spirit gives them spiritual gifts to be used to build up the church. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in it's various forms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    A Vision Beyond Jerusalem

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,967 views

    This sermon establishes the church must look beyond its doors, city, and state. It has to extend its vision and mission to fulfill the Great Commission. This lesson also discusses the expansion of the gospel of Christ beyond Jerusalem into the Gentile nations by men of color.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Commission of Barnabas 2. The Consolation of Barnabas 3. The Character of Barnabas 1Introductory Remarks. 1. After the conversion of Cornelius and the persecution that arose due to Stephen's Stoning, the gospel reached other cities beyond Jerusalem. Men traveled as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,795 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Length Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Deacon Lingerfelt on Jun 28, 2025
     | 271 views

    Get out of the boat and stay on the Water

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be able to walk on water. Someone else besides Jesus did walk on the water. Walking on water may seem to be impossible, however, the Word tells us in Philippians 4:13 “ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Today’s scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Quality Leadership

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

    Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Phillips avatar

    The Church Christ Is Building #3

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

    SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Study Of “the Church, Part 2” Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015
     | 2,704 views

    The Study Of “The Church, Part 2”

    The Study Of “The Church, Part 2” Matthew 16:18 (KJV) 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. There are thousands of different denominations in the world. But the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Work To Do

    Contributed by Aaron Legendre on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,784 views

    We as Christians have work to do,but how many actually do the work.

    A letter from an unsaved man My friend, I stand in judgment now, and feel that you were the blame somehow. On earth I walked with you day by day, and never did you show the way. You knew the savior in truth and glory, but never did you tell the story. My knowledge then was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nathan Fritz avatar

    The New Testament Church (Church Organization)

    Contributed by Nathan Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read.

    1) Couple of weeks ago, we began a ("first principles") study titled "The Church"  A) In it we concluded there is a True Church! -- & the way we go about identifying it is by looking to scripture & properly interpreting what we read. 1) Since Jesus Christ is the "head over all things to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    An Overview Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 18,972 views

    1 Peter 5:1-5 Gives us a great overview of what church leadership is all about

    INTRODUCTION Today is a special day for us at Auburn Christian Church. Today we will dedicate and install our leadership team for the 2001-year. Today we will lift up those men that we have chosen to lead and serve this Church. It is good to know that we have men who love the Lord so much that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Men & Women - Equal But Different? Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,206 views

    Are their differences between men and women and do those differences matter in the church

    Men and women – Equal but Different? Slide We live in an age where merely recognizing differences in people can sometimes be interpreted as discrimination. Since the 1960’s it has been unlawful in the workplace to discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Emil Boniog avatar

    The Conversion & Baptism Of The Ethiopian Eunuch

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,090 views

    Although baptism is not necessary for salvation, it is the other side of the coin so to speak. It is an important first step of obedience for the saved. The new believer should be baptized ASAP and without delay. If one truly trusts the Lord, nothing shou

    THE CONVERSION & BAPTISM OF THE EUNUCH Before we go to our message, may I address some questions concerns. QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDERS 1. Why don’t we have Elders? We do but we believe that Elders--the person (presbuteros=presbyterian--rule of elders) and Overseers--the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist