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  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    We Still Need The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 19,843 views

    This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

    Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    It's All About Jesus, It's Not About You

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 26,470 views

    Much of our Christianity is concerned about me. Christians emphasize my forgiveness, my answered prayers, my blessings, and my spiritual gifts, and my Christian service. But at Easter, Peter had to learn, "It’s about Jesus, it’s not about you."

    “IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS, IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU” By Jerry Falwell Matthew 16:13-23 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some [say that thou art] John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Prevailing Church: Binding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    The guesses of the people about Jesus’ identity give us clues about their perception of His character. Jesus used their grasp of His similarity to John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah to focus on the authority to bind and loose. They, and He, bound rel

    Have you ever needed to find out what somebody else really thought of you? Do you know what it is like to ask someone what their opinion is of you – and then you wait for what seems like an eternity for the answer, and when it comes, you are still not sure if it is good or bad? Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    State Of The Church

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,926 views

    This message looks at the four pillars of a growing Church; evangelism, outreach, worship, and fellowship.

    State of the Church Dear friends, It has been one year since we gathered for worship in the Auditorium of the Warren local high school on a cool Sunday morning. That Sunday morning just a year ago, many in this community prophesied doom for the new church starting in the High School. I heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    Confirmation

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 19,729 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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    The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    exposition on Matt ch 16

    THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    Defining The Church

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 9,856 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
     | 3,594 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
     | 5,912 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
     | 7,663 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

  • Don Hutto avatar

    What's Right With The Church

    Contributed by Don Hutto on May 3, 2001
    based on 505 ratings
     | 27,606 views

    Anybody can tell what’s wrong with the church but we need to emphasize what’s right with the church.

    What’s Right With The Church Matthew 16:13-18 I. Introduction My wife and I had the opportunity to be out of town this last weekend, and we visited another church. As soon as service was over I caught myself pointing out what was wrong with the church. Their bulletin was different than ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wilson avatar

    Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    The church exists to evangelize.

    Why Are We Here? Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Why are you here today? There could be as many answers to that question as there are people present. Some would say, "I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Eternal Conspirators Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

    When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Overcoming Church

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,595 views

    How the 21st century church wins

    The Victorious Church Real LIfe Worship Center PO box 23394 Waco, Tx 76702 254-366-8492 October10, 1999,, AM Danny L. Williams Intro. I believe that we are in one of the most powerful move’s of God in history , these Last Day’s God is Raising up a victorious Church all across america, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational