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  • Charles Jones avatar

    In God's Plan - Message 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
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     | 11,515 views

    we are going to look to God’s Word to discover what His intentions were for His church, rather than what man’s intentions might be

    IN GOD’S PLAN - Today we being a brand new series – Church As God Intended. - In this series we are going to look to God’s Word to discover what His intentions were for His church, rather than what man’s intentions might be. - In other words, we want to dig deep into the Bible and define who we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Regenerate Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2011
     | 6,088 views

    The doctrine of the church reflects our view of Christ and His Word.

    “Many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaders Needed Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 4,718 views

    Exposition of Acts 27:23-44 regarding the leadership qualities of Paul on his ride to Rome

    Text: Acts 27:23-44, Title: Leaders Needed II, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/13/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Sing the song from Gilligan’s Island, B. Background to passage: we are picking up this morning in the middle of a storm, literally. Paul and 275 other people are on a 3 hour tour that turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Through Baptism

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 97 views

    Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.

    “Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have Been Called Into His Fellowship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023
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     | 778 views

    Explores the faithfulness of God, His grace, and the importance of fellowship.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather with all of you today, in this hallowed place, to share in the Word of God. We are not just here to listen, but to take these divine words to heart, to let them shape us, mold us, and guide us on our path of faith. As we gather ...read more

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    Wesley's 3-Strand Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on May 18, 2005
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     | 5,891 views

    Founded on Jesus’ blueprint for discipleship, John Wesley developed a simple plan for maturing and equipping the saints. Wesley said, “The Church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.”

    “Perhaps the greatest single weakness of the contemporary Christian Church is that millions of supposed members are not really involved at all and, what is worse, do not think it strange that they are not. As soon as we recognize Christ’s intention to make His Church a militant company we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying To Serve

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010
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     | 3,931 views

    A look at the role of deacons.

    Dying to Serve May 23, 2010 (AM) Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I Deacon is a verb, not a noun A The Jerusalem church, in a very short time, had grown to (by some estimates) around 20,000 people (big congregation for 12 pastors). 1 Caring & coordinating for a membership that is large is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live A Life Worthy Of Calling Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,147 views

    Christians are called to the image of Jesus Christ and so, with the help of God the Holy Spirit, Christians are to live a life on earth worthy of this calling.

    God used the Apostle Paul to write a letter to reveal His plan. We had noted previously that the letter was not only for those Christians in Ephesus 2000 years ago but it is also for us today! From the first three chapters of Ephesians, we learned much important truths about God and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adoption By The Spirit, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017
     | 5,988 views

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17

    The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17 David Taylor February 5, 2017 We are in our third week of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a biblical understanding of life in the Spirit and our radical need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treasure Hidden In Unlikely Places Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    Jesus prays for His disciples and in so doing reveals that God has "treasure in unlikely places".

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Treasure Hidden in Unlikely Places” John 17:6-10 Introduction: I enjoy watching a TV show called Storage Wars. In this reality show people bid on storage units that have been abandoned after having five minutes to look at them from the doorway. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Covenant Of Baptism

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,239 views

    The sacrament of Baptism not only as a command of Jesus, but as a covenant with God as understood from the Wesleyan tradition.

    BAPTISM IS KNOWN TO US AS “THE OUTWARD SIGN OF AN INWARD GRACE.” BAPTISM IS A SACRAMENT OF THE CHURCH AND IS A COMMAND GIVEN TO US BY JESUS CHRIST. BAPTISM, ACCORDING TO THE FREE METHODIST CHURCH IS A “MEANS OF GRACE THROUGH FAITH, [A] TOKEN OF OUR PROFESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND SIGNS OF GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Sermon "Living By Faith And I Feel No Alarm”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 15, 2024
     | 957 views

    Habakkuk was tempted to measure what he believed by what he was experiencing. God gives an eternal answer for our present confusion and doubts, The Just shall live by Faith!

    Sermon – “Living by Faith and I Feel No Alarm” Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4 “And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    Christians witness through the means of their social witness

    Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Formation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,850 views

    A message that centers around fellowship

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,995 views

    Ephesians 4:4-6 shows us the biblical foundation of unity in the church.

    Scripture Last week I begin a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In Ephesians 1-3 the Apostle Paul deals primarily with doctrine. He sets down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed