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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church; Its Ministry Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    The ministry of the specially gifted, the ministry of all God’s people, and the benefits of an "every member"ministry.

    The Church; Its Ministry Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRO.: In Ephesians, Paul seems to be possessed of the idea of expressing the glory and majesty of the Church and her unique place in God’s plan of the ages. He begins the fourth chapter with a plea for unity in the Church. He says all Christians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day The Holy Spirit Came Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 6,638 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    “The Day the Holy Spirit Came” Acts 2: 1-4 D. L. Moody once said, “I believe firmly that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and everything that is contrary to God’s law, the Holy Spirit will fill every corner of our hearts. But if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,226 views

    It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

    In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021
     | 3,296 views

    To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

    A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Fellowship, More Than Pot-Luck

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,443 views

    This sermon examines the meaning of churh fellowship.

    Tonight we are going to share a pot-luck meal. Everyone is asked to bring dishes of their favorite foods. Pot-luck suppers are wonderful. We enjoy the food. We enjoy the laughs. We enjoy the time of sharing with others. These are special times. We tend to refer to them as fellowships. However, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

    Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Within The Veil

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,615 views

    Any church not built within the veil was not built by Jesus.

    Within the Veil September 29, 2010 Opening Illustration A If you’ve ever been in a bad thunderstorm, out in it, you know what it’s like not to fully aware of your surroundings. 1 Stuck in the middle of a lake when the sky broke open, rain in buckets. a In between lightning strikes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    Paul continues on contrasting the life of an unbeliever over against a Christ follower. The point is there should be a difference! We are not to mimic those who are far from God, but rather, we should imitate God.

    Eph. 5:1-20 Imitation is called the sincerest form of flattery! But we sometimes need to be careful who we are imitating! A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn’t understand a whole lot of what was going on. Intending to visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way We Were, Pt 1 (Intro) Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 10, 2009
     | 3,139 views

    The Way we were is about how church was meant to be according to God’s Desire in Acts, you can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr

    “This is How Church Should Be,” is often influenced by denominational traditions, personal preference and sometimes cultural and generational demands. Some people want church loud; some want it quiet; some want it short; some want more worship, more prayer, more love, more social action, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,420 views

    This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

    As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Equipping Factor Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,045 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus prepared his disciples after the resurrection and prior to the ascenion.

    “The Equipping Factor” Luke 24:36-49 Introduction: Asking a man or woman to go to war to fight and possibly die for a cause is one thing. Sending someone to battle with the right training or tools to defend themselves is a whole other thing. Illustartions from the Korean War: NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do You Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014
     | 5,055 views

    relationships

    Why Do You Go To Church Hebrews 10:24-25 1. I am here for observation - consider A. Discover weakness B. Discover struggles C. Discover needs 2. I am here for confrontation - provoke A. To motivate someone to love B. To motivate someone to good works 3. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Will Build His Church

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,116 views

    Expansion of the phrase Jesus said "I will build My church".

    Our son Jeremy loves building things with Legos. Now he is a project manager for a commercial construction company. When he started college his major was as an architect. During the Christmas break we were talking and he came to the conclusion that he wanted to build things and not draw them. Where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,835 views

    The sermon marked the beginning of a new field of ministry for me. The children of Israel were on a journey as all churches are. There are principles we can learn from them about getting to our Promised Land.

    THE JOURNEY BEGINS July 10, 2011 Jay Robison EXODUS 12:31-40 As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord`s House Is A Good Place To Be

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,807 views

    EVERYWHERE THAT JESUS WENT IN HIS 3 AND A HALF YEARS OF PUBLIC MINISTRY HE ALWAYS SEEMS TO DRAW ATTENTION FOR PEOPLE WE`RE CONSTANLY SCRUTINIZING HIS TEACHING EVALUATING HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AMAZED AT HIS MIRACLES

    LUKE 13: 10-17 10.AND HE WAS TEACHING IN ONE OF THE SYNAGOGUES ON THE SABBATH 11.AND BEHOLD ,THERE WAS A WOMAN WHICH HAD A SPIRIT OF IMFIRMITY EIGHTEEN YEARS ,AND WAS BOWED TOGETHER ,AND COULD IN NO WISE LIFT UP HERSELF 12.AND WHEN JESUS SAW HER ,HE CALLED HER TO HIM, AND SAID UNTO HER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist