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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Blessed In This Confession

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    Why is knowing Jesus as the Christ such a "blessed" thing?

    Confession of St. Peter Matthew 16:13-19 Blessed in This Confession 01/18/04 King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, was once touring a Berlin prison when a group of prisoners fell to their knees in unison before him to plead their case. I’m innocent, I tell you. I’ve been falsely accused. I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Morrison avatar

    I Will Build My Church

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 67,228 views

    A divine decree that cannot and will not fail.

    I Will Build My Church Introduction "Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • George Bannister avatar

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

    Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,083 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
     | 4,925 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
     | 2,967 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

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,954 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

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,778 views

    Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

    Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What I See Happening To The Church In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    Insights that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today.

    WHAT I SEE HAPPENING TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION This sermon is the insight that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today. Not everything I will say is good, but these are the things I see happening. Many of these things will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Hell Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,945 views

    The reality of hell should motivate the church to action. God has given each member of the body of Christ keys of the kingdom with which we can conquer hell.

    On this Father’s day we can all remember what it was like to think our dad was the greatest. Three little boys were talking about how great their fathers are. "My dad is the greatest; he’s a lawyer and can make guilty people look innocent." The second boy says, "My father is greater than that; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Defining The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Davey avatar

    Jesus Keeps Secrets?

    Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,620 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

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Assembly Of God's People

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    An lesson designed to encourage the beliver in the struggles of every day life.

    THE ASSEMLY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 16:13-18 INTRODUCTION: READ TEXT This is a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus. Until now He has been a wandering prophet, an itinerant preacher, going from town to town teaching and proclaiming the Word of God. As of yet He has not divulged His true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Warford avatar

    Who Do You Say I Am

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    Jesus was beginning to build His Church, but before He could start He had to make sure that His disciples knew exactly who He was. As His disciples today we must know exactly who He is also. Our answer will determine where we will spend eternity.

    Jesus was beginning to build His Church, but before He could start He had to make sure that His disciples knew exactly who He was. As His disciples today we must know exactly who He is also. Our answer will determine where we will spend eternity. How we answer this question will either qualify us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational