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On Purpose

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

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The Church has a specific purpose. But what is it? Our Purpose is to...

ON PURPOSE—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 An elderly woman went into the doctor’s office. When the doctor asked why she was there, she replied, "I’d like to have some birth-control pills." Taken back, the doctor thought for a minute & then said, "Excuse me, Mrs. Smith, but you’re 72 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Christ Is Buliding #1

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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Frist in a series of sermons on the Church that Christ’s has bulit. This one shows what the foundnation is.

SERMON #1 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BULIDING 1. WHEN YOU BUILD A BUILDING YOU HAVE TO BUILD IT ON SOMETHING, BUT ON WHAT? A.MATTHEW 7:24 27 24 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine, and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who built his house upon the rock. 25 "And the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Fellowship Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

based on 255 ratings

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The purpose of this message is to challenge you to develop deeper relationships within the church and in effect enhance your own personal relationship with God.

Humor: Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book called, Great Church Fights. In it he chronicled the way people in different churches would go after each other – all in the name of Jesus Christ. A young father heard a commotion out in his backyard; he looked outside and saw his daughter and several ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fellowship Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lego My Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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This message deals with the fact that the church belongs to God not us. The church must work together and work in unity and not allow divisiveness to enter in. My powerpoint slides used a background from a model that was built from legos.

“Lego My Church” 1st Corinthians 3:9-16 You may have heard of the Crystal Palace Exhibition. It opened in London in 1851 and the purpose of it was to display some of the inventions of the day. Brand new ideas that would shape the future. One of the greatest discoveries of that time was the use ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not My Job Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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God expects participation in His church from everyone.

Isn’t it nice to have the lights turned on? I really like coming in and having a nice bulletin that we can look at and know what is going on this morning and this week. I also like the fact that someone took the time to plan out all the song service and that we have someone who is willing and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship With God - Obedience (Part 1 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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One of the keys to fellowship with God is Obedience. It’s important to Obey and heed the voice of the Lord for increased fellowship. This sermon has 5 points to help us in the area of Obedience.

Title: Keys To Fellowship With God (Part 1 of 5) Sub-Title: The Foundation Of Obedience Sermon Series: 1 out of 5 Text: I John 2:3-5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Have you ever heard the expression “Face the music”? Here’s how that phrase came about: Many years ago, a man wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being The Church!

Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006

based on 90 ratings

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A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian A&p 101: Nourishment & Communication Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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Sermon 3 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this sermon we examine how members participate in the sharing of nourishment and information in the body.

CHRISTIAN A & P 101: COMMUNICATION & NOURISHMENT Ephesians 4: 1-7; 11- 16 1. Over the past two Sunday we have been examining Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and my purpose has been to highlight at least 4 aspects of our human anatomy and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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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

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-25, Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Surrounded By A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 16, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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A sermon from Hebrews

Hebrews12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1,2 "Surrounded by a Great Cloud of Witnesses" The sermon this morning is based on a part our lesson from Hebrews, plus a few verses from chapter 11. I would like to share these verses with you: from chapter 11:"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Fear And Family

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

based on 85 ratings

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Ruth’s story of irony and inclusion is also a reminder of God’s presence in the Christian community

What’s your greatest fear?… Anyone here afraid of spiders? I used to be afraid of spiders. I’m ok with them now, but for a while…. Well I remember once in college I woke up in my old dorm and there was a garden spider on top of my covers, about 10 or so inches from my head. He was looking at me ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Jesus died for the church, wherein we find our greatest selves.

Jesus and the Church For hours on a spring day, Jesus hung on the Roman cross, jeered at by those of his nation- the Jews- and Gentile Romans, alike. Those who had sought him during his ministry turned on him. He was abandoned by those too fearful to be identified with him. His closest friends ran ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

C. A. R. E.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 24, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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What do we have to do to be known as a caring church? What all is involved?

C. A. R. E. 1 CORINTHIANS 12:25-27 (MKJV) That there not be division in the body, but that the members should have the same care for one another. And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is glorified, all the members rejoice with it. And you are the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

based on 89 ratings

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This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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