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  • David Johnston avatar

    Ministerial Gifts Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,775 views

    Continuing to look at the Ministerial Gifts within the local church and their true purpose and whether or not these gifts are still vital today.

    Eph. 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Everything God does, he does well. Not only in the creation, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why A Church Covenant

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

    The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of Death Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014
     | 6,801 views

    God has commissioned pastors to be shepherds over his local flock. God always relates to Christians as sheep.

    Psalms 23:4 Monte T. Brown Introduction God has commissioned pastors to be shepherds over his local flock. God always relates to Christians as sheep. For those that believe that they can be Christians and not belong to a local church or not attend regularly, is the same as a sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Most Famous Man In History

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,487 views

    A short story told to children aged 4 to 6 when I was invited to a local Infant School Assembly.

    The most famous man in history was born a very, very long time ago; long before your parents or your grandparents were born; and even long before their parents and grandparents were born! When he was born, the most famous man in history was a baby, just like you were once, and just like I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Eulogy Eloise Fergurson

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,529 views

    This is a eulogy for a woman who believed in God but was not a part of a local church. She was greatly loved by her family and community.

    Eloise Fergurson by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Psalm 97:1-7,11 John 14:1-6 Eloise Fergurgson On September 27, 1920, God decided to give the world a special gift in the form of a tiny little girl by the name of Eloise in a small section of place called ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Palm Or A Cloak Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,346 views

    This is a look at what various people gave at the Triumphant Entry and how that mirrors people’s giving in the local church.

    A Palm or a Cloak April 05/09 Electricity filled the air as the people of Jerusalem pushed against one another to see the man that everyone was talking about. Some said he was a god and others said he was a demon. Some claimed he performed miracles while others proclaimed him a fraud a charlatan ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dilemma And Duty In Matters Of Christian Conscience. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF THE STRONG AND WEAK BELIEVERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER IN THE LOCAL CHURCH IN MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE.

    ROM 14:1 – 12 THE DILEMMA AND DUTY OF MATTERS OF CONSCIENCE. LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL DEVELOPED A LOVE LIFESTYLE WHICH WAS TO BE MANIFESTED IN OUR LIVES IT INVOLVED BEING AWARE OF THE NEW ATTIRE WE NOW POSSESS THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF CHRIST. UNDERPINING THIS LOVE LIFESTYLE ARE THE TEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Options Menu Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,146 views

    Fleshing out what it means to be a local church in Christ made up of diverse individuals functioning with a unity of purpose.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “THE OPTIONS MENU” (1 Cor. 12:12-31) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 28, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Table

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 6, 2022
     | 4,440 views

    In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young uses the illustration of a table and chairs to model biblical principles for the structure of the local church.

    THE TABLE March 27, 2022, 11:15AM ED YOUNG How many of you have ever been to the flea market at Canton, Texas before? Let me see the hands. All right. Yeah, I've been there a couple of times. One time I went with my lovely wife, Lisa, and it was pretty unique watching mostly women moving at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

    Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Encouragement & Appreciation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 58,899 views

    This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

    Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,054 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting With Others Series

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    to teach the congregation some Biblical priniciples on connecting with others for Christ’s sake

    Introduction: Bring in the newspaper, and at the very beginning of the sermon, take it out, open it up and ask, “Would anyone mind if I preached today’s sermon while reading the paper?” If others say no, then suggest that we really need to work on finding more appropriate ways to engage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist