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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 1- Life Changing Questions Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2024
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     | 966 views

    Think about the questions that were posed to various people in the bible in the Old and New Testaments. The way the people responded brought about major transformation in their lives and that’s exactly what God can do to those who believe in Him wholeheartedly.

    We read in Matthew 9:27-28, When Jesus left that place, two blind men followed him. They shouted, "Have mercy on us, Son of David.” Jesus went into a house, and the blind men followed him. He said to them, "Do you believe that I can do this?" "Yes, Lord," they answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Make Your Move Part 2: Let The Pastor Move Over Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message confronts the unbiblical notion that the pastor should do all the ministry in a chur

    Make Your Move Part 2: Let the Pastor Move Over “[Jesus] was interested primarily in having disciples in whom and through whom His ministry would be multiplied many times over.” -James D. Smart The Rebirth of Ministry Key Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key Thought: The responsibility of a church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Understanding What Leaders Do Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    This message looks at three main things a good leader does.

    “Understanding What Leaders Do” Selected Scripture Journalist Brock Brewer wrote that if Martian spacemen were to descend to our planet and demand, “Take me to your leader,” the earthlings would not know where to direct them. This confusion about leadership not only exists in the world but in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Empowered To Send Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 259 views

    Jesus did not call us to stay safe within four walls; He called us to go out, to be His witnesses, and to bring the light of the Gospel to every corner of the earth.

    For many, church has become a comfortable place—a sanctuary where we find peace, encouragement, and fellowship. But Jesus never intended the church to be a final destination. Instead, He envisioned it as a dynamic launching pad, a place that equips, empowers, and sends believers into the world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Characteristics Of A Healthy Church Matthew 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 15, 2015
     | 4,299 views

    Churches Need to be Spiritually Healthy

    Characteristics of Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 - Ephesians 4:11-14 Introduction: Illustration of “Great Leadership” I. A Healthy Church is always equipping the Saints A. The primary equipper is the Pastor 1. This is accomplished through the regular preaching of the word. (I Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 122 views

    Today’s message is Building up Christ’s Church (4:11-13)

    Big Idea: God has given gifts his people to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). More specifically, God has given gifted leaders to his church to equip everyone in his church to build it up to maturity (11-16). We are in the second half of our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Gift To You Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013
     | 6,000 views

    psalm 68 helps us understand what Jesus' ascension means for my life.

    As we observe the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus, during this Christmas season, we’ve been on a journey through some of the Messianic Psalms. We began in Psalm 8 where we saw the humility of Jesus that was demonstrated by His incarnation and his crucifixion. We then continued on to Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Gift To You Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 2, 2013
     | 6,442 views

    The church is Jesus' gift to each believer to help us carry out the work of ministry.

    As we observe the incarnation of the Messiah, Jesus, during this Christmas season, we’ve been on a journey through some of the Messianic Psalms. We began in Psalm 8 where we saw the humility of Jesus that was demonstrated by His incarnation and his crucifixion. We then continued on to Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Servants Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,839 views

    Presents the offices of the church and the roles of the members.

    Introduction Sometimes in studying God’s Word you find a nugget of truth that really speaks to you. I found such a nugget in our passage. It is this: I am God’s gift to you! Now, before you take me to Walmart for a gift exchange, let’s go through this passage together and see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Five E's Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,966 views

    church growth

    The Five E’s Of Church Growth Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. 42 And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning The Battle Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 21, 2015
     | 6,580 views

    How do we finish the battle?

    We will finish today the story of David versus Goliath. We noted how to prepare for battle, having confidence in battle, and today we will note winning the battle! Let us note that you can be well prepared and have all the confidence in the world to do something, but as in the case of David to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Warfare Of The Church

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016
     | 4,888 views

    THE CHURCH IS BUILT TO WIN AND WIN THE GATES OF HELL.

    TOPIC: THE WARFARE OF THE CHURCH TEXT: EPHESIANS 6: 10-19, 2 COR. 10 3-6 MEMORY VERSE: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds” 2 Corinthians 10”4 CENTRAL TRUTH: The life of a Christian requires being ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,655 views

    Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

    OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
     | 134 views

    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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