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  • Ric Veal avatar

    Christ And His Church Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 5, 2008
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    What the church means to Christ

    CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH Matthew 16:18-20 INTRODUCTION: The Crossing is a new work of the Lord What will Christ do with The Crossing? 1. Christ DIED for His church – 1 Peter 1:18-19; 3:18 . Redeemed – to buy back someone from bondage by the payment of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Peter's Life: Lesson 3: Peter Confesses Jesus Is God

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 4, 2008
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    This week we continue our series with an examination of Peter’s Confession, Role, and Rebuke.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Lessons From Peter’s Life Dr. Elmer L. Towns Lesson 3: Peter confesses Jesus is God February 3, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION 1. “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
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    This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

    1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Wrong To Question Our Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
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    Should we question our faith? Lets start there. The short answer is YES we should and can question our faith. You can be sure that an unbelieving world will be right there pointing an accusatory finger at us saying prove it.

    Is it wrong to question our faith? Questions, we all have hundreds and thousands of questions. It is one of the ways we learn. The other day a co-worker asked me a really good question. The bible tells us we must be ready to answer such questions. 1Peter 3:15 15But in your hearts set apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Who Owns The Church?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 6, 2009
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    Answers the question, "Who Owns the Church?"

    “Who Owns the Church” January 11, 2008 Matthew 16:13-20 Have you ever noticed that the most profound things come from the mouth of babes? My grandson Nate and I went to the Church New Year’s day to clean up after our wonderful New Year’s Eve party. On the way there he asked, “Granpa, do you own ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Chip Off The Old Block Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 10, 2007
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    Peter was a little stone in the church built on the Rock, and by the Rock! The church’s Foundation, The church’s Function, and Future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    A Chip off the Old Block Matthew 16:17-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChipOffBlock.html Here we find the first mention of the church in the New Testament, coming from the Greek word  [ecclesia], which means “a called out assembly.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Kingdom Church

    Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 19, 2008
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    The church today is tasked with advancing the Kingdom of heaven, here’s how.

    Being a Kingdom Church Matthew 16:13-20 Almost sixty years ago, our nation was shocked by the sudden death of our president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. We all remember the somber pageantry and mood in our nation Ronald Reagan died. But this was far more momentous because our nation was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gates Of Hell

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008
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    We are blessed as a church when Jesus is Lord. And when Jesus is Lord, the gates of hell will not prevail against us.

    The Gates of Hell Broken Bow November 12, 2006 Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27 This story takes place in Cesarea, Philippi. Jesus knew his time on earth was getting close to the end so he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with his disciples. He wanted to talk to them straight. So he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008
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    Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

    "Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Question Of Temporal And Eternal Consequence: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2008
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    What we say about Jesus will not only affect our lives here but hereafter.

    What do you think of this man, Barak Obama? Some see this contender for the U.S. presidency as a breath of fresh air. Others view him with suspicion. Some treat him like a rock star. Others mock him for this celebrity status when he’s done seemingly nothing to earn it. The truth is even if Obama ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2008
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    Ultimately, each person must answer for themselves the question of who Jesus really is.

    Who? Matthew 16: 13 – 20 Introduction: The old childhood game, “HERE’S THE CHURCH. HERE’S THE STEEPLE. OPEN THE DOORS AND SEE ALL THE PEOPLE” took on new meaning for me while I was pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana. I had just sat down to enjoy my lunch when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church Still Has It

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007
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    Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

    The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
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    We will answer the question "Who Is Jesus."

    Text Matthew 16:13-20 Focus we will focus on who people claim Jesus is, and what the Bible claims concerning him. Introduction This morning we are going to begin a series in which I have entitled “Foundational Studies”. In this series we will look at some of the basic tenants of the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Master's Key

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007
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    Are we worth the authority that God released to the believers? Theres a key to it.

    MASTER KEY MATTHEW 16: 17-22 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven, And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Marks avatar

    Church's Foundation

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
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    The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of those who have been called out of sin into righteousness (I Peter 2:9). The word Church can refer to individual congregation

    What does God desire for the Church in the year 2005? In order for us to answer this question we need to look at what the Church is and how the Church was started. The origin of the word Church can be found in the Greek word ecclesia which means “those called out.” So the church is made up of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ