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  • Elizabeth McCaskill avatar

    You Got The Power

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,571 views

    As a body of believers in Jesus Christ we have the keys to the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever we loose on earth will be loose in heaven and whatever we bind on earth will be bind in heaven.

    Text Matthew 16: 19 Subject: The Power of the Church Title: You got the power Introduction: Our text for this afternoon speaks of the true power of the church. The church has a high calling and the calling of the church is so great that it is humanly impossible for us to fulfill on our own. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    The Truth About The Church Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

    Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hellrazers

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,817 views

    Are you a HELLRAZER or a Hellraiser. Let’s tear the devil’s kingdom down.

    “HellRazers” Matt. 16:18 & Daniel 7:18 God is looking for some Hellrazers. Hellraiser: - One that is hellish, extremely unpleasant, and causes great trouble. Many of us, if we are honest with ourselves, were hellraisers before we got saved. We were unpleasant to be around, people didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Unlearning The Church Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

    UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • George Bannister avatar

    "What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    Message discusses the basics about the church.

    TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Church Moves Forward

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

    The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Bunch avatar

    "What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,963 views

    What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

    CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,947 views

    The Church is eternal and will prevail. We need to prayerfully consider what God is directing us to do for His glory through the local church. This message has an outline which can be used with application to your local church.

    · 3 VOLUNTEERS: I need you to answer one of these questions: What is the best thing that happened to you this year, or perhaps the saddest? What is one lesson that you learned in 2002? What would you like to see happen in your life in the new year? Looking back often gives us a chance to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Right With The Church

    Contributed by Don Hutto on May 3, 2001
    based on 505 ratings
     | 27,655 views

    Anybody can tell what’s wrong with the church but we need to emphasize what’s right with the church.

    What’s Right With The Church Matthew 16:13-18 I. Introduction My wife and I had the opportunity to be out of town this last weekend, and we visited another church. As soon as service was over I caught myself pointing out what was wrong with the church. Their bulletin was different than ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Love The Church

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,270 views

    I love the church because...

    Why I love the Church Matthew 16:15-18 (KJV) He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Do You Believe About Jesus?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,597 views

    This sermon explains the importance of developing a proper understanding of Jesus identity.

    What do you believe about Jesus Christ? Does it matter what you believe about Him? Many people tell us that if you believe a certain way you are intolerant. Others say it does not matter what you believe as long as you believe. Instead of seeking man’s opinion I want to look at what Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

    Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    A Bunch Of Questions

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost Peter’s Confession

    14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Matthew 16:13-20 "A Bunch of Questions" 13 ¶ Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that the Son of man is?" 14 And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Interview

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,116 views

    This is about coming to faith and its greatest obstacle. Was going to pull the one I wrote 3 years ago, but apparently people like it. So, I will leave it. Think this one is better though.

    Matthew 16:13-20 Paonia United Methodist Church August 21, 2005 Ever had a job evaluation? What goes through your mind when you walk in To your annual evaluation? I still get the same butterflies that I did When I was 10 and mom and dad left for Meet the creature night at elementary ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    The Church On The Edge Of Eternity Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    What the church needs to be on the edge of. we do nt worship the place we meet but we can worship at the place we meet.

    Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge Last week we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the place we meet at but we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ