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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,563 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Categories Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

    In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Law Verses Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    This sermon examines Paul's teaching on the law and grace

    INTRODUCTION * Text = a clash between those who want to strictly follow what they feel is the Law and those who want to abandon that Law and cling to God’s grace regarding salvation - the Covenant of Circumcision (Gen. 17) and Passover requirements (Ex. 12:48-49) * Some believed that the new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Key To Happiness And Eternal Life

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015
     | 3,739 views

    Our attitude as children of God must centre on a life that is lived in him. In return for his sacrifice we need to make good use of the opportunities Christ sends our way.

    The scene in Mark 8:27-38 is the climax of the first half of Mark’s Gospel. This first half focuses on miracles and gradually reveals Jesus as the Messiah. The second half explains the nature of that Messiahship and has far more teaching and far fewer miracles. Caesarea Philippi was located ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Dead Church Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022
     | 4,310 views

    When a church has a good reputation, much activity and past accomplishment it does not guarantee a spiritually alive church.

    George Barna in his book Turnaround Churches, profiles thirty churches that were about to die and made a turnaround. He compares dying churches to the Sears Catalogue. For about 100 years Sears was the symbol of mail order catalogue business. They introduced their mail order catalogue in 1894. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #2 The False Gospels Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 8, 2015
     | 3,581 views

    This the second of 66 sermons on transformation. This sermon deals with two popular false gospels that have been preached for the last 50 years.

    Introduction: There are now over 100 million in the US who say they have prayed some form of the “sinner’s prayer” and are “born again.” With this many “born again” Christians, it would appear the American evangelical churches have been successful in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Handle Offenses Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016
     | 5,846 views

    In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

    02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Be A Do-Gooder Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,169 views

    We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

    BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Justified By Faith Only? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    To establish that believers are justified or saved, through faith and obedience to God. This lesson answers the question: Can anyone be justified or saved by faith alone, apart from works, or obedience unto God? There is no truth in the teaching: "Justified or saved by faith only?"

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Justified By Faith Only? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Justified By Faith Only?" This is the third lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Living In View Of Eternity (1 Peter 4:7-11) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,137 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

    Living in View of Eternity The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    74. The Church - Worship Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,219 views

    As our relationship with God grows deeper, we need to move past thanking God for all He has done for us to thanking Him for who He is.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 74 - THE CHURCH - WORSHIP This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,457 views

    Every believer is called to be a disciple of Christ. It is up to us individually to heed the call to follow the Lord as His disciples.

    The Call to Discipleship Matthew 4:19 As much as it hurts to admit, I truly believe the church has failed miserably in one vital area of ministry. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s there was a concerted effort to reach unbelievers with the Gospel, and the church rose to the call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    I Am Going Home To Be With The Lord – With Him Forever Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,519 views

    I am going home to be with the Lord. Heaven is all about the Lord Jesus and to be absent from the body will be then in His presence. Are you looking forward to meeting your Saviour or do you love the earth better? Jesus waits to welcome you. Those ideas are developed.

    I AM GOING HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD – WITH HIM FOREVER Currently this is just a devotion I presented to a group site. It will be developed into a full sermon in the future. Written mainly on Sunday morning at 3 AM when I woke with the ideas (given by God of course). 12 June 2022. EYES THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does The Bible Say When Prophecy Is 99% Accurate?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    Modern ‘Profits’ are always quick to point out they 'prophesied' a current event before it happened

    I previously gave a message entitled “Does God Give Ministry Mulligans When Prophecy is Wrong?” As a non-cessationist, I am saddened, but not surprised, to say that there continue to be genuine Bible academics who are making myopic and poor apologetic attempts to rationalize and justify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational