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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

    Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    An expository sermon designed to show the true nature and character of the Church as Jesus designed it.

    THE NATURE OF THE CHURCH Matthew 16:18 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a stranger wandered into a small country church in the middle of the sermon. The man was unkempt and dirty, and clearly smelled of alcohol. The usher tried his best to seat him off in a far corner but instead the man walked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 1 Of 8 - The Basics Of Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 239 ratings
     | 14,279 views

    A general and brief discussion of how Sunday morning can, and should, impact everyday life.

    Church 101: A Beginners guide to Church Part 1 - The Basics of Church Michael Dusing, it an article about the church wrote, “An area of Christian theology often minimized and taken for granted is the doctrine of the Church. In part, this is due to the common assumption that some areas of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Founder Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is Jesus Christ?"

    Sunday Evening October 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basics” [#2] SLIDE 9 THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 16:13-17 Introduction: 1. Throughout the ages men have debated and have had discussion about the Lord Jesus Christ. They have asked “Who Is Jesus?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,437 views

    The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

    Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

    State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Our Sure Foundation

    Contributed by James May on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 94,156 views

    Jesus is our sure foundation. There is no other that will stand the storms of life and last for eternity.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Church And The Community

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,966 views

    What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

    Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Nadasi avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 93,827 views

    This sermon shows the foundation of the historic church is built on Peter’s confession of faith. The modern church is no different. The gift of salvation comes through faith and love.

    Matthew 16:13-20 Paonia United Methodist Church August 25, 2002 Rev. John Nadasi A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Questions, Questions

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 306 ratings
     | 23,058 views

    A Sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 A sermon on Jesus’ question, who do men say that I am

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 16:13-20 "Questions, Questions " Life is full of questions, Questions abound everywhere. What am I going to do with my life? What will I be? Will the kids turn out all right? What will tomorrow bring? Not only do these practical question beg for an answer, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,589 views

    An examination of the words of Jesus and Peter as set forth in the Gospel. A brief explanation of the Office of the Keys and Confession.

    August 25, 2002 – Matthew 16:13-20 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Confirmation is going to be starting in just about a week. We’re going to have at least four of our young people in the class, three starting their first year and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Lindquist, Jr. avatar

    "Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

    Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 444 ratings
     | 44,888 views

    Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

    LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Gullick avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    A Sermon that discusses the nature of the church

    The Church. In the world today there are many kinds of people. There are many races, classess, occupations - languages and so on. Among a myriad of distinctions that qualify people in different ways to belonging to one group or another there is a distinction of incredible importance. MT 16:13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Snyder avatar

    My Church Or His Church

    Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,273 views

    What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

    My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kevin Mayberry avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    The true Church Christ established

    The Church Ex.18:19-23,Is.22:20-22,Mt.16:17-19,Mt.28:18-20 St.Augustine once said,"I would not have believed the Gospels unless moved by the Church."Why would someone depend on a church that much?The churh he was refering to here is one of the oldest churches in the world,it was founded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic