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  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, There Purpose And Use

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Apr 27, 2021
     | 4,310 views

    One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His Church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. Discovering our Spiritual Gifts, there purpose and use.

    Spiritual Gifts! What a fascinating subject! One of the great blessings Jesus has given to His church and to us as individuals is the gifts of the Spirit. As it says in Eph. 4:7-8: But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.. Wherefore he saith, When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 8,987 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Be A Church Not Just In A Church

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    Church is the PEOPLE, not the building.

    Be A CHURCH Not Just In A Church Colossians 1:18 18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence. Acts 11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,588 views

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. As we will be re

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,209 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,318 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 6, the early church identifies Their Problem, Their Project, and Their Priorities. Custom Pow

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 6 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/24/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Head--Bad Heart Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,839 views

    The local church at Ephesus had a rich history of strong Christian leadership from Paul, through Timothy to John. They had been very effective in keeping their doctrine pure. But, in their zeal to keep themselves doctrinally pure, they left their first l

    It seems as if the news is filled every day with scandals. Government scandals, corporate scandals, all kinds of scandals. It seems that even our own WVU is involved in a scandal. And this one doesn’t have anything to do with the football team. It seems that the governor’s daughter was awarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stormbringers Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010
     | 3,973 views

    For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

    In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Principle Assets(2023)-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 15, 2023
     | 1,008 views

    6 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

    Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-VI—1Corinthians 1:7a(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pound Cake—My wife makes a fantastic ‘sour-cream pound cake’, in the manner of Herb Traub’s ‘Pirate’s House’ restaurant in Savannah, GA. What makes the cake stand out above others is the deliciously delectable ‘crust’ that forms on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Be The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,119 views

    The church has left the building. And it's still the church! It's about personal responsibility - time to step up. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint

    Be the Church Matthew 16:18 [streaming video PowerPoint sermon] https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/be-the-church/ Is this thing on? Click ‘Like’ for yes. Or comment amen. Nice pajamas there! Does your device have anti-virus protection? The Bible says to greet one another with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    Revival Through Humility Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,006 views

    Revival is not a church meeting. It is when God sovereignly chooses to grant his church a fresh experience of his Spirit.

    Preacher who had a brother fall asleep every Sunday when he would start preaching. Preacher decided to do something about it. Preached on Hell one Sunday and Sure enough the brother had fallen asleep. Preacher pounded the Pulpit, when it came to making this point: “If anybody wants to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Second in series on the Purpose Driven Life

    THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT March 14, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Hebrews 10:19-25 “Formed for God’s Family” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Created By God Built For A Purpose"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2017
     | 10,594 views

    VBS we are created by God and built for a purpose.

    Created By God Built for a Purpose 1. First night of VBS we learned God Made You Think of all the amazing God has made Day 1 - Created light and dark. God said let there be and it was Day 2- Created land, water and atmosphere. Day 3 - Gathered water together into seas and created ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Pilgrim’s Way

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,744 views

    We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

    In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Growing Deeper By Going Smaller

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
     | 9,751 views

    The local church grows most effectively when it divides into cells to increase discipleship and increase pastoral care.

    “Growing Deeper by Going Smaller” Selected Passages Open They go by different names— cell groups, small groups, care groups, discipleship, groups, grace groups, breakout groups. Whatever they are called, the basic idea is the same: a small gathering of people interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ