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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

    A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Tie That Binds Us

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,810 views

    There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

    THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2010
     | 5,985 views

    To meet the challenges of this American culture, the church must be people of faith (the right KIND of faith)...

    Meeting The Challenge “A People of Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 / Hebrews 11 * Do you remember that old challenge, “I dare you?” Or how about the next level, “I double-dog dare you?” Those words were a ‘line in the sand’ type of statement. Most of the time, we would rise to the challenge or go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Built Upon A Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
     | 6,142 views

    God brings us into his church to be built into something that will proclaim his glory to the world, his mighty acts in the way we live together.

    Picture a team of stonemasons, preparing to build a great temple; perhaps it’s the replacement for Solomon’s temple that was destroyed by the armies of Babylon. They pick up all the stones that look the right shape to fit into the wall of a building and put them in a pile, ready to use ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,189 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Letters To 7 Churches 3 - Pergamum And Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 3,844 views

    Thew opposition is great and the temptation to compromise is also great. but God encourages them to hold firm.

    As we move on from Ephesus and Smyrna to Pergamum and Thyatira we see the intensity of opposition and persecution increasing. While in Smyrna there was a warning of possible death for Christ, in Pergamum we find it’s happened. Here maintaining belief in Christ has cost Antipas his life. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Neccessity Of A God Given Vision For The Local Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 249 ratings
     | 31,425 views

    This sermon reminds us that the survival and growth of the church is predicated upon the knowledge of its God-given vision.

    Introduction: No organization will survive without vision. Apart from vision, individuals will perish. Without vision our children will perish. Without vision, communities will perish. Without vision, churches will perish. Without vision, societies will perish. Without vision, lost souls will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership: An Option For Businesses, A Mandate For Churches Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
     | 3,257 views

    The Business world is realising the value of Servant Leadership and accepting that is is profitable. Hoe about Churches?

    Servant Leadership: An Option for Businesses, a Mandate for Churches “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” says Leadership Guru John Maxwell. That is why Businesses invest heavily on Leadership development activities. The Business world has come to realise the benefit of adopting Servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should I Tithe 10% To My Church?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 2,182 views

    Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us holy.

    Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,051 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Our Obligation In Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2012
     | 5,800 views

    Every church is obligated to make disciples and every Christian is obligated to become a disciple.

    We have been giving consideration to what should be the core values of every Christian, those things we are told to give priority attention to by the writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10:19-25 (READ PASSAGE). As we have focused on the exhortations found in this passage where the writer says, “let us,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Axe Or Cup? Which Church/Person Are We?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,819 views

    This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit?

    Scripture: Mark 9:38 - 50 Title: Axe or Cup - Which Church/Person are We? This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit? Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Third Voice Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,396 views

    Setting the vision for a new church

    The Third Voice Scripture Reading: John 6:1-15 Good morning. My name is Bob Hostetler, and I’ve been married for twenty-three years. That’s not an admission of a problem, mind you-- It’s not like saying, “I’m Bob and I’m an alcoholic.” No, I just mention it because it’s important background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Prayer For The Light To Go On

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008
     | 3,038 views

    Ephesians 1 b

    Ephesians 1b - Paul’s Prayer for the Light to Go On - July 16, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 1. We have just begun going through this wonderful epistle of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    My Building Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 6,802 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “My Building” Purpose for a New Year - #4 of 4 Jerry Watts Col. 3:1-4 (NOTE: I am indebted to Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Thom Rainer, & Dr Rick Warren for their writings that assisted greatly with this series of messages) • We began, what has been for me – a journey – four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist