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  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    A Servant's Heart Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,019 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

    (Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Real Ministry

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

    A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,256 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Theology

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015
     | 3,489 views

    Understanding the Church

    Theology of the Church [The Cornerstone of the Church] …Matt. 16:13-20 Upon completion of a task which Jesus asked of his followers, Jesus asked them, who do you people say that I am? He was asking his followers what is the public opinion of me? What is the identity they ascribe to me? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Communication Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 39 views

    The Communication of the Church

    Acts 13:14-39 The Communication of the Church I. The Preparation of the Gospel (14-16) Paul’s arrival in Antioch. A. The Synagogue - 14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down. - those hungry for truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Dead Church

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,341 views

    Many churches all over the world are dead churches. Why? Because they have forsaken the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are still living on past victories and faded glory from long past. They are not living the daily life with Christ the Lord and as such, have now grown cold to the Gospel.

    Please turn in your Bibles to Revelation Chapter 3, as today we are going to look at verses 1-6, Jesus’ warning to the church at Sardis. John MacArthur, in his exposition of these verses, used an illustration that has stuck with me. I would like to begin with it. He talked about the phenomenon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Ministry Begins

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,346 views

    This is the Induction sermon for the new Assistant Pastor at an inner city church in Toronto

    Can everyone hear me at the back? A preacher asked that once and someone called out: “Yes, but I wouldn't mind changing seats with someone who can't”. Another pastor was greeting folks at the door after the service. A woman came up and said, "Pastor, that was a very good sermon." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Montezuma's Revenge Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 69 ratings
     | 17,508 views

    God tells us to rejoice when the world persecutes us and makes people give us a hard time about our faith. Why on earth would I want to rejoice? What possible advantage could my being persecuted do for God?

    OPEN: Next week Ryan and Trisha Seybold will be here to present their new ministry at Show Low, Arizona where they’ll be managing the American Indian Christian Mission (AICM). It’s a ministry to the Navajo and Apache tribes in that area and they’ve done a great job there for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Gamechanger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,335 views

    The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

    Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Architect Of The Cross

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,509 views

    Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

    "The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Supporting The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,483 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on supporting the church’s ministry with attendance, lifestyle and financial giving.

    Introduction: 1. This is God’s church because gave His life for us (Acts 20:28). 2. “Commitment” is so important to God that He searches the world for it (2 Chronicles 16:9). Each Sunday this month, we are becoming aware of a different commitment you and I can make to God through His church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Davis avatar

    Outward, Upward And Inward

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,120 views

    Faith directs us to glorify God, to serve others and to build ourselves spiritually - all at the same time.

    Sometimes, when I watch sports at home, Hannah will sit down beside me and watch the game with me for a few minutes. Eventually she'll ask who's playing and who are the good guys and who are the bad guys. Then she'll say something to the effect of “whoever wins – I like!” Now, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Compassion: 'the King's Reply'

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    God wants us to care about whats happening to others in our world

    By Garrett Edwards Every year around this time, people start thinking about what kinds of things they will be willing to sacrifice for world vision’s 40 hour famine. People, churches, youth groups, schools, businesses, if they are so inclined, ask for a little booklet from world vision and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

    Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Wigh In Or Filet Out Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012
     | 2,695 views

    Exposition of Belief

    Text: Matt 4:18-20, Title: Weigh In or Filet Out, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/12, AM Opening illustration: Note the difference between the big time “rock star” fisherman at a tournament, and the guy who hits the pond early in the morning on his day off. “I have to be frank with you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist