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  • samson musyoki avatar

    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

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    A Holy Rock Makes A Holy Church Series

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 3, 2007
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    3rd in a 4 part series. When we proclaim faith in Jesus Christ we begin to build a life in faith and a ministry to others. That faith is the rock the church is built on.

    When I first started in the summer seminary program back in the summer of 1992, I had a professor named Dr. Rodney Roberts, who was a United Methodist preacher from New Mexico. I had him for two different classes. Both of these classes were interesting, but the most enlightening was a class in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • 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

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    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

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    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

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
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    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Amazing Confession Of Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
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    This is a very controversial passage, and is the basis for a debate that has raged between Catholics and Protestants for many years. Let's see what Jesus was talking about when He referred to the person and the event as "the rock."

    Passage: Matthew 16:13-21 Intro: We are looking at a passage today that has sparked huge controversy among believers. 1. and in fact, it is the interpretation of this passage that essentially separates Catholics from Protestants. 2. (by the way, protestant means “for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Have You Forgotten Who You Are? Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 12, 2011
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    A short talk encouraging us to know Jesus - and when we know him, he helps us to know who we really are, and who we can become.

    Jesus takes his disciples aside and asks them, “What about you? Who do you say I am?” (16:15). A teaching assistant accused of looting. An 11 year old girl appears in court and admits breaking windows in Nottingham. Teenagers appear before Magistrates with no parent in attendance. Magistrates ask, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
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    We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

    August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Jesus" More Than A Prophet

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 17, 2011
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    The sermon examines the idea of Jesus as prophet, however the sermon explains Jesus is more than a prophet.

    Matthew 16: 13-21 “Jesus” More than a Prophet Jesus ask who do men say that I am the response is , Matthew 16:14 "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 1. Is Jesus really just a Prophet? A. Jesus is the Prophet whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "How Would You Answer This Question?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2011
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    Who Jesus is to us is reflected by our lives.

    Matthew 16:13-28 “How Would You Answer This Question?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you remember “pop quizzes” in school? And for those who are still in school, are you fond of “pop ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Authority

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 18, 2011
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    “ I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matt. 16:19.

    One of the most important activities of the believer’s life is prayer. No matter how important and necessary it is prayer cannot take the place of the exercising of our authority. There are situations in life when Jesus Christ expects us to use the authority that He has given us instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • EGERTON GBONDA avatar

    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Aug 23, 2011
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    JESUS IS THE MESSIAH- THE SAVIOUR AND THE ANOINTED KING

    WHO IS JESUS? As a partial fulfilment for their BA degree, a group of students at UoJ were given an extended essay to do a research paper on the topic: ‘Who is Jesus?’ As part of their research strategy, they used the participant observation methodology. Time came for their essays to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011
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     | 19,679 views

    It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

    To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist