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  • The 3 Fires Of Peter’s Perfecting

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,379 views

    In 51 days, Peter visited 3 fires that were to transform his life & make him the man God wanted him to be. God wants us to visit those 3 fires too!

    THE 3 FIRES OF PETER’S PERFECTING Lk. 22:54-62 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A social worker from Dallas recently transferred to the mountains of Arkansas and was on the first day of her new territory when she came upon the tiniest cabin she had ever seen in her life. 2. Intrigued, she went up ...read more

  • Plant The Seeds

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,982 views

    The church is growing by leaps and bounds in Africa. At the same time, it is dying here. How can we change the trend? Sermon for Pentecost 2, Proper 6, Series B.

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 6) June 18,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the redeeming grace we have received through your Son’s death and resurrection. By the ...read more

  • As Chritians, We Are Called To Glorify God Through Love

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 1, 2010
     | 4,893 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, series C

    5th Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2010, Series C Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who through his life, death and resurrection, was true to your ...read more

  • Growing

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,799 views

    God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

    Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

  • Jesus Christ: Lord Of Creation. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 7,158 views

    Colossians is perhaps the most Christ-centered book in the Bible.

    #1~ Col.1:1-8 Colossians Intro. 11-24-13 Key Verses in Colossians is 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. 10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and ...read more

  • Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,604 views

    Explores our identity as God's children, the sufficiency of His grace, and our call to live godly lives as new creations in Christ.

    Good morning, beloved in Christ! It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day to gather together, to celebrate the goodness of our Lord, to bask in His grace, and to grow in His wisdom. It is a day for us to come together as a family, a family not bound by blood but by the love of our Father in Heaven. ...read more

  • The Pentecost Effect: Keeping Focused On The Mission

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2024
     | 871 views

    These Spirit filled leaders were able to keep the church focused, united and on mission. The people came together to address the conflict which resulted in more cooperation and additional church growth.

    Sermon – Keeping Focused on The Mission Scripture Lesson- Acts 6:1-7 “But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily ...read more

  • Do Business Till I Come

    Contributed by Les Mason on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    Are we truly about the Lord’s business or our own?

    DO BUSINESS TILL I COME SELECTED SCRIPTURE START: LUKE 1913 A. In the Parable of the Minas we see some very critical points for the Christian 1. First, Our Lord is coming back – “until I come” a. Jesus is returning b. We are living in a day and age where most people don’t believe that  I ...read more

  • 10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 42,237 views

    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

  • Momma Knows

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,960 views

    MOTHERS DAY SERMON - TRUE CHRISTIAN MOTHERS KNOW, LIVE AND DEFEND THE TRUTH OF GOD TO THERE CHILDREN.

    MOMMA KNOWS BRBC 5-8-05 NBC 5-14-00 2 JOHN 1-11 INTRO: DR. GORDON MATTICE TELLS ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL WHO IS BEING EXAMINED FOR MEMBERSHIP BY THE DEACONS OF A CERTAIN CHURCH. ONE OF THE DEACONS PLAINLY ASK THE GIRL ADO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE CHRIST?@ THE YOUNG GIRL HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AS IF ...read more

  • Called Out: The Role Of The Church

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 14, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and no one else (Matthew 16:13-19). We have strayed from what the Scriptures teach about the church's purpose and responsibilities and instead allowed the world's opinions take precedence over what we are to be and do.

    When we hear the word "church", most of us think of a building or membership in a particular denomination with standards, beliefs, and guidelines for worship, order, the reading and use of Scripture, and sermons. The problem is that far too many people now view the church as a symbol ...read more

  • Cord #1: A Common Community – “one Body” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2015
     | 7,017 views

    The fact that every believer is part of the body of Christ should serve to bring us together in unity.

    In our main passage for this series, Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul speaks about seven “cords” that bind us together - we share a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - ...read more

  • So, When Will You Be Happy??

    Contributed by Pete Katz on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Why christians should be living a joyous and victorious life and how to get it.

    So, when will you be happy? Take time to ponder this question. Is it the time when you receive that promotion you’ve been working hard for? Is it the time when you get married to your dream man/woman? Is it when you get your own house and lot? When? Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path ...read more

  • It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,692 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

  • The First Deacons Are Appointed

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,380 views

    The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

    The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more