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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    My Building Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
     | 6,806 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    “My Building” Purpose for a New Year - #4 of 4 Jerry Watts Col. 3:1-4 (NOTE: I am indebted to Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Thom Rainer, & Dr Rick Warren for their writings that assisted greatly with this series of messages) • We began, what has been for me – a journey – four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Worship At A Church Business Meeting Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2015
     | 6,331 views

    Everything the church does must be worshipful, even the business meetings.

    Can You Worship at a Church Business Meeting? Acts 1:15-26 The Apostles, in obedience to the Lord’s directive had just returned to Jerusalem. Luke records that they were full of joy and went into an upper room where they continued in prayer and making intercession. It also says that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Pentecost Effect - The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,791 views

    The power of God seemed to have had two purposes. The first was power for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and secondly, power to assist in kingdom building through effective witness to the entire world.

    Sermon - The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021
     | 4,763 views

    Like many things in our lives, our faith tends to wain when trouble comes our way. But in these times, we need to awaken our faith, putting our trust in the one and only creator of the Universe!

    In America, we have lost faith in many things. For example we have lost faith in our future. (Americans' optimism about country's direction over next year drops nearly 20 points since May: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Us - Life Together Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine!

    Series: Us tag line: Life Together! Thesis: Life is designed by God to be lived in the context of “us” or “we” but not in the context of I, me, or mine! Introduction: That famous toddler phrase we have all heard as parents and grandparents is what? Let’s say it in unison --- “Mine!” Wouldn't it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Rags To Riches Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,000 views

    Seond in a series through Epehsians

    “From Rags To Riches” Ephesians 1:3-14 October 5, 2008 OPEN: Video – “This is Not This” It is about knowing what you have in the bank, heaven’s bank! I am amazed at how much time is spent by Paul and other NT writers to remind us of all that is ours in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reading The Map / Visualizing The Goal Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 48,584 views

    The 10 characteristics of a God-honoring church, based on a look at the first century church of Acts 2.

    INTRO>We’ve all heard the little saying (show the actions with hands locked together, fingers entwined upside down) ...This is the church, here is the steeple; open it up (wiggling fingers) and see all the people.” However, that is NOT the way it really is...this way is actually upside down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    8 Words To Change Your Family: Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,075 views

    Fruitful families develop the holy habit of church involvement.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Church Hebrews 10:23-25 Rev. Brian Bill 5/29/11 I confess that I feel really sad most Sunday mornings. You would think it would be just the opposite because I look forward to worshipping with God’s incredible people at PBC. I love having the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7b Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 19, 2018
     | 94,317 views

    Part 7B under Functions in the New Testament church deals with those functions that Paul styles as first, second, and third; that is, apostles, prophets, and teachers. What are their functions, and were they only for the earliest Christians, or all ages?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Richardson avatar

    Drawing The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008
     | 8,342 views

    Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.

    Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Church Living Up To Our Full Potential Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    The greatest heartache comes when people live lives that don't match what they know.

    Starting this week and going into next month - there will be hundreds of thousands of students graduating from schools all around our country. High schools – colleges – post graduate – grade schools, nursery schools – you name it. We are officially full swing into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Throwing Stones In The Church Vs The Sensitivity Of Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,278 views

    Somanytime church folk are so quick to be judge, jury, and executioner because someone isn't doing what they think they should be doing and want to stone them, but if it had not been for Grace they would still be messed up themselves facing stoning.

    Throwing Stones in Church Vs The Sensitivity of Grace By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 8:1-11 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,468 views

    Blessed are those who mourn for our present state of values, for they are the ones who are the hope of the world.

    Blessed are Those Who Mourn Matthew 23:37-39 May 15, 2005 I read a book a while ago which began with a few very provocative paragraphs. You may not be a Christian and wondering why anyone would want to be. The religion that inspired the Crusades, launched witch trials, perpetuates religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ralph juthman avatar

    Keys To Unlocking The Harvest

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,199 views

    Jesus states that the harvest is ready, and that He has called workers to go into the fielsto reap the harvest.

    TITLE: Understanding the Harvest TEXT: Matthew 9:35-38 THEME: KEYS TO AN ABUNDANT HARVEST P.S. INTRODUCTION: “My name is Ralph, and I am NOT a Farmer.” This was brought so clearly home, while pastoring my first church, in Gracefield Quebec. My congregation was made up of dairy and beef farmers, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T D avatar

    Introduction To 1 Timothy Series

    Contributed by T D on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,776 views

    This series is a quick look through the book of 1 Timothy as Paul encourages the younger man in his efforts to realign the mission of his church. If we want the church to be what it is supposed to be each person must give themselves to being the best Chr

    Series: So You Want to Be the Church? Intro to 1 Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Today we are beginning a series over the next 6 weeks through the book of 1 Timothy in an effort to be ever more familiar with the basics of what the Bible has to say about the church. This is important for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free