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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,415 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Israel's Shepherd-King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,779 views

    In the the prophet's day the remedy for the deceptions of false shepherds was to focus on the Messiah. Focusing on Christ Jesus is also the way not to be deceived today.

    ZECHARIAH 10: 1-4 THE NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING [Matthew 7:24-29] Chapter 10 of Zechariah's prophecy gives further blessings that will result for God's people because of their turning to their Messiah. The chapter is very closely connected to the victorious conclusion of chapter 9 and continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shared Leadership Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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     | 9,257 views

    God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

    The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 10,813 views

    We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

    August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Bootcamp

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,791 views

    Perhaps the greatest lessons I learned about life came during Marine Corps bootcamp, Paris Island, the Summer of 1978. Christians need bootcamp too.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP When I was young I was a very active kid, I am sure many of you were as well. We may have to strain a little to remember those days, but most all of us could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Word Of Commendation: Changed Lives Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 6,343 views

    Changed Lives (the mark of faithful disciples) spur thanksgiving because they confirm God’s election (and our faith).

    Christianity is about the power of the gospel to change lives. The death and resurrection of Christ are the keys to the gospel message and the keys to unleashing the power of God in our lives. Jesus died to deliver us from our sins and introduce us to a new life of holiness. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Myths Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,400 views

    This is the second in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “The MYTHS” Purpose living for a New Year - #2 of 4 Jerry Watts MATT 16:13-19 • Shortly after I became your pastor I took a trip to Saddleback for 2 conferences in one week. One conference was “Preaching for Life-Change” and the other was “The Purpose-Driven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,767 views

    Prayer can be a powerful tool to help us grow spiritually. What does a powerful prayer look like? Is there a right and a wrong way to pray?

    The Power Tool of Growth Review: Today, I want to remind you of our theme verse for this series of messages. This theme verse outlines what a spiritually mature Christian looks like. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Restoration Of Prodigal Son

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015
     | 9,793 views

    To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we reconciled and restored? Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD. Romans 5:11 Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cast Worldly Worries To The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 23, 2015
     | 4,528 views

    To show that GOD takes care of us as we take care not to be loaded with the affairs of this world and only the affairs of the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you focus on the LORD? Do you have any concerns? Yes, I'm focus on the LORD. No concern at all, it's given to the LORD. Hebrews 12:2 Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Signs Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,490 views

    Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

    A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Boldness..of "Hope"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,754 views

    The kind of Hope were talking about this morning, is “a hope that springs from the heart of God,” It's the ULTIMATE HOPE and He is willing to back it up, with His unearned, unmerited Favor that He freely gives to His children,through Jesus His Son...

    The Boldness of Hope Romans 5:5 NKJ 5Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Hope defined: the feeling of wanting something to happen and thinking that it could happen : a feeling that something good will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Little Fox Of Spiritual Apathy Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,612 views

    This is the third part in a series on the little foxes that spoil the vine

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Chronicles 25:2 KJV And he (Amaziah) did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. 2 Chronicles 25:2 NKJV And he did what was right in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

    The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,171 views

    The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

    HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist