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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008
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     | 5,083 views

    Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

    Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vision Sunday

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,402 views

    A sermon that casts vision for our church, and at the end I share our goals.

    Vision Sunday Pastor Glenn Newton August 22, 2004 Jer. 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Accepting The Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.

    Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Importance Of Clear Vision Series

    Contributed by John Eldridge on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,827 views

    Why is it so important that people know your ministries vision? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is.

    Why is it so important that people know these things? You can’t really come in alignment with something if you don’t know what it is. Today, I want to share briefly some reasons for shared vision: 1 Cor. 1:10 (NLT) Now, dear brothers and sisters, I appeal to you by the authority of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can We Fight Against God?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,247 views

    Prophecy is coming true? Are you mad about it and trying to stop it?

    Acts 5:38-39 38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Part Of The Team Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,218 views

    Series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

    “Get In The Game” “Being a Part of The Team” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mission Impossible (But Accomplished!!) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 29, 2010
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     | 9,782 views

    Just like Joshua, we are called to lead to a new chapter of completing the mission which God has for us.

    Meeting the Challenge Mission Impossible, but Accomplished! Joshua 1:1-9 * For 400 years, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, & Joseph lived in Egypt as slaves of the state. Oppression, expectation, and mistreatment, were the difficulty of that life. The Jewish people needed a deliverer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Church Must Live According To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    We’re to please God, not ourselves and we’re to love one another; to seek their welfare above our own. The Christian life is always one of growth, of ongoing training, as we press on towards the goal of eternal life.

    I think Christians often struggle with knowing how to respond to the pressures we feel to lower our standards of behaviour. And there are two extremes that we come across among Christians. One extreme thinks we should forget those old fashioned mores and get with the times: after all, this is a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sermon # 41 - Forgotten Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 446 views

    Jonah did not perceive God’s heart and thereby failed to rejoice when God’s purposes were accomplished in Nineveh. We as a church must have our hearts beat as one with that of God’s and fulfill His purposes to reach the lost and bring them into God’s Kingdom.

    We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) In this series we are studying the life of Jonah and comparing it with the church of today, thereby trying to learn some ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fellowship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,266 views

    Fellowship as a purpose of the church

    Intro: This morning, we want to talk about the purpose of the church. We’ve been talking about this the last few weeks. When we think about the church, we remember that God set up the church. He gave a Great Commandment: to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strength. He also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
     | 157 views

    Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer, designed to empower the church to function effectively and glorify God.

    THE PURPOSE OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Peter 4:10-11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer, designed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With The Lost 1 Of 5

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,476 views

    God put the church here for a specific purpose! It is obvious today as we look at many churches and compare them with the scriptures, that many churches are ignorant of their purpose.

    Ignorance is something we see in all areas of life. Illus: When Vice President Al Gore was seeking to be president, he was running against President George W. Bush, who is known as a man of FAITH. God is a big part of his life. Gore knew that the polls indicated that the American people liked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Come To Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life?

    HOW TO COME TO CHURCH? PSALM 96 Introduction: Why to you come to church? What is your purpose for being in the service today? What attitudes are affecting the impact of today’s service in your life? Some come to church to be entertained, others to fulfill basic social needs. Most come with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In The Local Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 20, 2013
     | 8,308 views

    There is a process that God has for you to fulfill your purpose, but you need to cooperate with God because He has placed a seed of success inside of you.

    Growing In The Local Church Philippian 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. Reasons to grow spiritually: * Gives you authority over the enemy * Makes you tough * Allows you to discover your strengths ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Remeber Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 4,046 views

    This message was given at annual meeting to allow th econgregation to remember the focus and purpose of what we do and help others see what the church is to look like.

    In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene