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  • Rick Warren avatar

    Why You Need A Church Family

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 159 ratings
     | 265,823 views

    Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Christian Code Of Conduct" 1 Cor. 6 Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,564 views

    Paul tells us that the Christian who has been sanctified by Jesus will live by a strict holy code of conduct in their lives. They will act Christ like and therefore honor God and make Him look good.

    “The Christian Code of Conduct” 1 Corinthians 6 - pt 6 Opening Video Illustration: From “Horton Hears a Who.” In this clip Horton reaffirms that he will stay 100% faithful to the who’s - despite danger to himself. He will do this because his code of conduct has always been “100% faithfulness” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women In Ministry Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,584 views

    Oh how things have changed. Oh how far we have veered off course. The church has copied the world's program for women and is not the better for it.

    ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 42. Rise Up, Men of God! I’m a Man and happy about it. “Proud” is not a politically acceptable word in the church, so I will stay with “happy.” Or satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. In other words, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
     | 5,459 views

    God is eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, and merciful.

    Characteristics of God Part Two What are some other characteristics of God? We have looked at the fact that he is spirit; he does not have a human body. He is a person, meaning he demonstrates characteristics of personhood such as: personality, consciousness, anger, love, and jealousy. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Theology Proper: Names Of God Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,882 views

    In the Scripture one's name is more than simply something you call someone, it is a reflection of their person--their character. By knowing the names of God, we can understand him better, and therefore, more fully worship and pray to him.

    Names of God As we are seeking to know God more, one of the greatest ways to know God is by the names given in Scripture. In the ancient Hebrew culture, a name meant so much more than just what you called somebody, it reflected a person’s character. Satan means “opposer” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Threats To The Believer’s Freedom In Christ (Col. 2:16–23) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 9,299 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:16–23

    Threats to the Believer’s Freedom in Christ “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Miles Mc Pherson avatar

    Who Is Jesus Really? Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 5,552 views

    This series is designed to maximize the ability of the listener to understand and defend the identity of Christ as outlined in the Bible.

    Let’s turn to John 1. My middle brother, I have 2, my middle brother was a professional boxer a long time ago. He is now a personal trainer and he trains people by teaching them how to box. Boxing is probably 1 of the most physical, demanding sports around. When you watch people boxing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus Really? Holy One Of God Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    Even the demons and the devil believe Jesus is God.

    Everybody happy to be in church this morning? If you are not happy to be here, we’re gonna pray for you in a minute. For real, some people may not be happy to be here, may have been coaxed or tricked, or maybe think they’re at the movies, or come to the wrong place by accident—it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    The Consumption Assumption Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 33,962 views

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails.

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails. People keep saying, Was that the end, was that the end? I’m like, No, there’s more. If you haven’t been with us, essentially we’ve taken this thing that we’re so familiar with, the guardrail, and we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Betrayed Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,480 views

    A study of chapter 16 verses 13 through 38

    Ezekiel 16: 13 – 38 ‘Betrayed’ Part 2 8 “When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine,” says the Lord GOD. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Chip Ingram avatar

    Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

    Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,346 views

    Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

    I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Sabbath And Solitude

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,474 views

    Listeners are asked, "Is your life ordered in a way that you have time and made space for Sabbath? Have you made space for solitude?"

    Turn your Bible to Luke chapter 6. I hope I do a better job on this next part than I just did on that part. All right, Luke chapter 6, we’re going to continue our discussion in Luke today. We’ve gone through the first five chapters here and it took us about 10 weeks. And we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    It's Only Physical Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 58,246 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on this world. This sermon focuses on sexuality and the biblical definition of oneness and intimacy.

    I spent 15 years or so talking to high school students. That’s how I got my start in ministry. So, I talked about sex a lot. I talked about it as much as I possibly could. One of my favorite things to do is I created a lecture that was for premarital sex. I would come in as a different character ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have Some Questions, Part Five Series

    Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,858 views

    This is Part Five of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This week’s message answers questions about the Church, women in ministry leadership, church staffing and administration decisions, and ot

    Hey, have you ever gone over to somebody’s house that had different customs than you had in your house? Ever done that? I mean maybe in your house you keep your shoes on like you should and you go over to somebody’s house that they don’t allow shoes inside the house that they don’t allow shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational