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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Focus Of A Successful Church

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 11, 2014
     | 9,349 views

    To really succeed as a church, we must focus on God’s standards. First, we focus on one message. Second, we must focus on one ministry. Finally, we must focus on one mission.

    I read about a guy who saw a building with a signboard “Church on a grill.” He got so curious that entered the building and, lo and behold, it was a steakhouse. He ordered premium steak and, in fairness, it was delicious. But he could not help but ask the waiter why the place is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,140 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. Have you experienced the FRUSTRATION of trying to LIVE in two WORLDS? 1. You are a Christian on Sunday morning, but then during the week at WORK or at SCHOOL when with your Non-Christian friends you ACT like them. Christ certainly doesn’t SHINE through. ILLUSTRATION: I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Room! (Partnership With The Holy Spirit) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 872 views

    To live a fulfilled life, we must make room for Jesus in our lives, partnering with the Holy Spirit in His work, and becoming contributors in God's kingdom.

    Let's dive into a cool story from the Bible. It's about Mary, a young girl just like some of you. An angel named Gabriel popped up one day and dropped a bombshell - she was going to have a baby, and not just any baby, but Jesus, the Son of God! (Luke 1:26-38) Imagine that! Mary was probably scared ...read more

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    Making Disciples: Reproducing Followers Of Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,014 views

    We are all called to be disciples of Jesus and to make disciples, passing on our faith to others.

    Hey guys, you know that game of tag we all used to play as kids? The one where you're "it" and you have to tag someone else to pass it on? Well, Jesus gave us a similar task, but this one is way more important. It's about passing on our faith. Jesus told His followers, "Go and make disciples of all ...read more

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    Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    Final in the series which discusses how the celebrations in our lives are significant and how Easter is one continuous celebration!

    “Why Celebrating Makes All The Difference” John 20:1-20 How many of you like to attend parties, I mean really good parties? What does it take for a party to be a really good one? [some participation this morning please]. Americans don’t need too much excuse to have a party. Wedding ~ Super Bowl ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Room For Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2024
     | 642 views

    When Jesus was born, there was no room for them in the inn and so they had to stay in a stable. That physical reality represents a spiritual reality that also occurred. There was no room for Jesus in the lives and hearts of many people of that time and the same reality continues today.

    A. Good morning church family and good morning to all our honored guests. 1. I hope you are being uplifted by our worship this morning. 2. It is our tradition here at Wetzel Road, to focus on the birth of Jesus on the Sunday closest to December 25th. 3. Because a large portion of the world is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Journey Shall We Make Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    This Christmas Eve Meditation focused on the example the Wisemen set for us in following the star to find Jesus. What can we learn from how they followed the star and worshipped Christ?

    PLAY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpuQ8lAi8Pg (a clip of the opening scenes from “Ben-Hur”, the 1959 movie starring Charleston Heston and focusing on the arrival of the Wisemen to see Jesus) Tonight, we’re going to take a journey to find Jesus - but we will not be following the star. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relationships: Make Us Or Break Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,061 views

    This sermon explores the importance of relationships in our spiritual journey, their role in our growth, and how to reflect God's love through them.

    Good morning! It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the fellowship of God's love and to speak on a topic that touches the very core of our existence - relationships. We are, after all, relational beings, created by a relational God. We are not solitary creatures, but ones made for ...read more

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    Making Your Summer Count For Christ!

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on May 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Summer can be a time of joy or disaster. Setting Godly standards, being a Godly influence, and building Godly relationships are the basic elements in makeing one’s summer count for Christ!

    Pray First: (I have some information in front of me that I feel is extremely important!) Today is May 11th: Seniors: 1. 1,987,200 seconds till summer 2. 33,120 minutes till summer 3. 552 Hours till summer 4. 23 days (June 3rd) Everybody else: 1. 1,036,800 seconds 2. 17,280 minutes 3. 720 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Approach --- God Make Me For Him!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    THE WAY WE APPROACH OUR PROBLEMS AND LIFE MIGHT HAVE A LOT TO DO WITH WHETHER WE FAIL OR SUCCEED. May we walk in godly paths!

    THE APPROACH  --- GOD MAKE ME FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a lesson I do in two parts. TEXT: Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM THAT LOVED US. 1. ONE LITTLE BOY GREW A NEW APPROACH TO THE GAME. We have this little boy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    People Let Me Tell You About My Best Friend

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
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     | 14,084 views

    There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

    PEOPLE LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT MY BEST FRIEND PROVERBS 18:24 The RSV reads, “There are friends who pretend to be friends, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” This presents a contrast between fair-weather friends and those who are loyal through thick and thin. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Committed Or Involved

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,031 views

    I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference between the two.

    TITLE: COMMITTED OR INVOLVED SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 24:1, 14-16 We began a Bible Study series a few weeks ago on the subject Committed or Involved. I have begun to realize that many in the Church today think they are Committed when in actuality they are only Involved. There is a big difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes God Get Excited

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 25,622 views

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    WHAT MAKES GOD GET EXCITED Mark 2:1-12 We live in a world that is hooked on excitement. People jump out of airplanes to get a thrill. Others jump off a bridge to with a rubber band hooked to their legs to get a rush of excitement. Others are excited about money and fame. What is it that gets you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 18,968 views

    Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

    OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Share Your Faith

    Contributed by Kent Tucker on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    Dealing with the seven most common questions or fears believers have that make them hesitant about sharing their faith with their friends.

    Fears about Sharing Your Faith All of us have friends, neighbors, relatives, people we work with who need God. Our hearts desire is that they would come to faith in Christ. The question is, what if your friends want to know how to become a Christian, could you lead them to Christ? 1. How do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist