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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021
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     | 4,231 views

    It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

    In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil In Pew Number Seven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012
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    Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

    “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 1:18-23 Why Is The World In Such A Terrible State? It’s In A Tailspin – Romans Message 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 25, 2023
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    This world is in disarray because of the weight of sin and departure from God. When the light of God is rejected, then darkness clasps the person’s hand, and leads him into its own dark domain. We look at the folly of idolatry, and the world in freefall.

    Romans 1:18-23 WHY IS THE WORLD IN SUCH A TERRIBLE STATE? IT’S IN A TAILSPIN – Romans Message 3 [A]. INTRODUCTION We continue the series in Romans. Last time we looked at Paul’s obligation to the gospel and ended with the important verse 18 - {{Romans 1:18 “The WRATH of God is REVEALED from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejection - Unrighteous Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
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    Fourth in our series on the spiritual states of man apart from God. The conclusion covers the states of rejecting God's truths through unrighteousness.

    21 States of Man without God (Fourth in series) As we come to the conclusion of our four part series about the 21 states of man without God, we will look at the last five of our conditions that cause us to live apart from God. And it is my hope that each one of us who has listened to the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Jesus Gathering

    Contributed by Mark Engler on May 19, 2015
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    When Jesus said He would build His church did He have in mind putting on a Sunday service or did He have in mind His people coming together in authentic relationship with each other? Is the church today doing what He intended. Not so sure we are.

    The Jesus Gathering Matthew 16:13-20 INTRO: The church. That can mean a lot of different things today. It can mean the building in which we come to on Sunday mornings. It can mean the institution of the church. It can speak of a denomination. The Methodist Church, the Baptist Church, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remeber Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
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    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

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    Lesson 3: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
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    How revival changes a church and how that church can change the world.

    A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Three: Touch the World by Revival By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. Then the following week I preached a sermon on ten world- changing ways to pray. Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009
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    To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

    FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 4,352 views

    Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unity In Diversity: The Church As One Body SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,300 views

    Paul uses the metaphor of the human body to explain how the church is designed to function. Despite our differences, we are all part of one body in Christ.

    If you take a dollar bill out of your wallet or a coin from your pocket, you may notice the Latin words "E Pluribus Unum." This motto, found on the Great Seal of the United States, was chosen by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson in 1776. It means "out of many, one" and represents ...read more

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    Let's Do Community

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    E Pluribus Unum Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 28, 2009
     | 4,868 views

    To show the nature and diversity of Christ’s Church along with every person’s place within it.

    E PLURIBUS UNUM Matthew 12:46-50 (The fourth in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: To show the diversity of Christ’s Church & every person’s place within it. Supporting Scripture & documents: John 17:22-23; The Apostle’s Creed PREFACE We are finishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Church: Many Parts, One Body

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 7, 2011
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     | 96,693 views

    Paul could very well have used this motto in 1 Corinthians 12 in his description of the church as the body of Christ. He uses the physical human body as a metaphor for the church, an analogy to explain how the church is designed to function in the purpose

    If you Pull a dollar bill out of your wallet, or a coin from your pocket or change purse, and if you look carefully you will find the Latin words E Pluribus Unum. It is the motto found on the Great Seal of the United States. It was originally chosen in 1776 by a committee of the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
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    How our church is to change the world.

    Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can Our Church Grow

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    This sermon shows the responisbilities of God and the church members to help a churh grow.

    I. Introduction A. Background 1. Peter preached the sermon at Pentecost. 2. There were a number of people that received Christ. B. Acts 2:41-47 – What is a church? 1. Many times we think of the church as the building. i. The Church of Christ has a sign that states “Church of Christ – Meets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist