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  • Martin Scarce avatar

    The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 32,635 views

    Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

    “The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watching The Steps We Take Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    2 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. Those pursuing Jesus and wanting to walk the Jesus walk will watch where they are stepping. In doing so they ask the question, "Am I in the way or am I in the way?"

    WATCHING THE STEPS WE TAKE Luke 5:27-28 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 16:23-25 (NIV) 23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men." 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    On This Rock

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,511 views

    Salvation is a personal matter but the church still has an important role in our faith, according to Jesus

    Introductory Considerations 1. "I really do not need the church. I grew up in a church and I was not too impressed. Saw these people come each week dressed in their Sunday best, not only their best clothes but in their best behaviour. They sounded so sincere but if I saw them during the week, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

    How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Just Plain Crazy

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 8,554 views

    Being authentic in describing the Gospel and it's impact on our lives.

    "Just Plain Crazy" Matthew 16:21-28 Let me check the mike, because you know I need all the help I can get. It’s like the Lutheran pastor who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn't working so the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Groves avatar

    Carry Your Cross

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,886 views

    A look at displeship & what it means to carry your cross.

    Matt. 16:21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "Far be it from You, Lord; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Keeps Secrets?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    Mathew 16 teaches us how spiritual discernment lets us judge false teachers, about the good and bad of secrets and our faiths saving message.

    Matthew 16 Main focus: The Holy Spirit I. 16:2-4, The Pharisees and Sadducees were living in the flesh, thus Christ serves that they have no comprehension of the spiritual realm. They have no spirituality themselves. Sign of Jonah = a sign of judgment: as the Son of Man was judged so shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following The Leader

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 416 ratings
     | 18,809 views

    What is authentic discipleship ? Surely it is that which Jesus taught. In this message we look at the terms Jesus laid down for those who would choose to follow him.

    FOLLOWING THE LEADER The Terms of Authentic Discipleship The children’s game ‘following the leader’ has introduced all of us to the concept that Jesus sought to initiate among his DISCIPLES. Watching, walking, imitating, responding as the leader does. Matthew 16:21-28 The setting and context ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,222 views

    Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

    INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Was He Thinking

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

    Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    "Saint And Sinner"

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    From Saint to sinner. From "blessed are you," to "Get behind me Satan!" A look at the life of Peter, and his relationship with Jesus and how our lives might be mirrors of his.

    September 1, 2002 Matthew 16:21-26 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. What a difference a day makes. I would imagine that at next weeks worship services and for sure on Sept. 11, and probably on Sunday the 15th of September, those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Max Q

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,379 views

    Jesus require the maximum from us. MAX Q is a NASA term and is used by the St. Louis Rams.

    INTRODUCTION • A physician told this about her four-year-old daughter. One the way to preschool, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her little girl picked it up and began playing with it. The mom tried to remain calmly, although she was extremely excited that it seemed her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Sold Out

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 17,192 views

    We are to have a total commitment to Christ as He has given a total commitment to us

    Sold Out Matthew 16:21-28 September 1, 2002 Introduction One of the most frustrating times I can remember as a child was one time that my brother and I tried to go see one of the Star Wars movies. We stood in line for what seemed like forever to get the tickets for the afternoon show only to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Fickle Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,764 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon looks at how fast Christians go from spiritual to worldly.

    Sunday Morning, September 22, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#3] SLIDE 1 FICKLE Matthew 16:13-24 Introduction: SLIDE 2-3 Romans 7:14-18 1. I don’t know about you, but this is how I feel. I know how God wants me to live. I know God wants me to serve Him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,110 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