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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

    Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them.

    Everyone needs someone to believe in them. If we grow up being told that we are stupid, lazy and lacking virtue, we tend to sink to the level of other's expectations. I'm grateful that my parents always told me I could be anything I really set my mind to becoming. Later I learned in Christ I could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus In Every Book Of The Bible

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 17,065 views

    Who is Christ? His portrait is painted by the whole of Scripture. This is a classic sermon first done by Oral Roberts that I have reworked.

    BANKER HIDDEN TREASURE JEWELER PEARL OF GREAT PRICE BAKER LIVING BREAD LAWYER ADVOCATE WITH THE FATHER SHEPHERD LAMB OF GOD DOCTOR GREAT PHYSICIAN LONELY FRIEND THAT STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER FLORIST LILY OF THE VALLEY, THE ROSE OF SHARON BUILDER SURE FOUNDATION, CORNER ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Hamby avatar

    Beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 34,068 views

    The Lord warns his disciples about the dangers of practices of the Pharisees in day to day life.

    The Commands of Christ Sermon # 23 “Beware of the Leaven” Matthew 16:6 The last command of Christ that we examined together was to “Honor Your Parents” found in Matthew 15:4. In that command we noted that in our youth we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    I Will Make Of My Church...

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    What can I do to make a differnce in the world? Only what God wants us to do.

    Introduction: The world is in a mess. One shutters to think what the future holds in store. I really believe that things will get worse before they begin to get better. There are going to have to be great sacrifice made and great battles fought politically, judicially and on the battlefields of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,430 views

    This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: "Son Of God & Son Of Man" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Jesus is at once fully God & fully man, making him both able to understand our condition and able to save us from it.

    It’s a question we’ll all have to answer! Maybe you’ve already answered it and it was years ago; maybe you have yet to answer it; but rest assured we will ALL answer it at some point! Whether you grew up in church in a Christian family, or maybe you came to be exposed to Jesus much later in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 69,901 views

    Who do you say Jesus is? This question is just as important today as it was back then.

    “Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-19 January 18, 2003 Three people have been in the news quite a bit recently. Tell me, what do you think of these folks? What do you think about the new Nebraska coach, Bill Callahan? Is he the best man for the job? Who do you say he is? Is he a bumbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Kodak, Cookies And Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 82 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Confession of St. Peter: The Rock - Jesus - is Peter’s confession and our confession. In Christ - the Rock - our hopes and our eternity are secure.

    Most our homes have a stash of pictures that catalog important events in the lives of our families. Some might have these pictures in photo albums or maybe they’re stashed in shoeboxes. Chances are that many of these pictures were taken using a Kodak camera and film. If we look on the back of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

     A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,854 views

    Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

    Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    "Like A Rock"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    Julianne thinks family time each sunday is more important than attending church. And her family’s well being is much more important than what any minister could possible say in a sermon! Find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church September 2nd 2001 “Like a rock” Matthew 16: 13-18 By Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: Julianne 37, store owner, married, mother of three, Arizona. Life is so hectic for us. Sunday morning is the one time my family doesn’t have to get up early and rush out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Nature Of The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 12,625 views

    Expository sermon showing what Jesus foretold and taught about His Church.

    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

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 152 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

    "Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational