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  • David Taylor avatar

    Being A Gospel Centered People Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,725 views

    Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People

    Open Doors Being a Gospel Centered People 1 Cor 16:5-11 November 17, 2013 We started this series in Colossians, where Paul tells us to walk in wisdom toward those who do not know Christ by making the best use of our time. With this in mind, Paul asked the Colossian church to pray that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Baptize? Series

    Contributed by David Holwick on Mar 20, 2014
     | 5,510 views

    The proper attitude toward baptism.

    Rev. David Holwick First Baptist Church Ledgewood, New Jersey November 10, 2002 WHY BAPTIZE? 1 Corinthians 1:11-17 ________________________________________ My brothers, some from Chloe’s household have informed for me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
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     | 11,920 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Yours!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 1, 2013
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     | 4,824 views

    Notice, His divine power...The power of Jesus Christ gives every believer a source of sufficiency and perseverance. In verse 2 &3, Peter is speaking of more than just human knowledge, he’s writing of a strengthened form of knowledge implying a larger, mor

    It’s Yours! 2 Peter 1:2-3NKJ Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue. (2 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "People Of The Book"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2013
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     | 4,786 views

    The Israelites were known as the people of the book as a result of their interest in the book, becasue of their joy in the book, because they respected the book, and they found the book to be instructive.

    People of the Book Nehemiah 8:1 1. They are known as the People of the Book because they were very interested in the Book A. The audience hangs on every word that comes out of the mouth of the reader vs 3 all the people listened attentively to the Book of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Fresh Vision

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014
     | 6,597 views

    On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

    We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Invincible Bride

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 4,755 views

    Christ takes good care of His Bride. Because of His love and protection of her, she is an invincible Bride.

    THE INVINCIBLE BRIDE Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tragedy Of Leaving Jesus At The Door

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 23, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    The church has become powerless organization because she has left Jesus standing outside of the door.

    Introduction: (the text is based on the Laodecia Church) John is lock up. The church is lock in. Jesus is lock out. I. The Position of Christ. (Outside) I I. The Proximity of Christ. (At the door) III. The Persistence of Christ. (Standing there) I V. The Pursuit of Christ. (Knocking) V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shared Leadership Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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     | 9,329 views

    God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

    The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elders' "P.l.a.c.e." In The Body Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
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     | 10,310 views

    The role of the elders is to protect, lead, admonish, care for and equip the local church.

    Since we have people here at TFC who have come from all kinds of different church backgrounds, we have all been exposed to different models of church leadership and structure. So as we address that topic here for several weeks, this is going to be an area where many of us may struggle with trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
     | 7,241 views

    The requirements for Biblical elders should be something that every Christ follower strives for.

    When the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last Sunday, Eli Manning was chosen the Most Valuable Player in his role as the quarterback for his team. But he was certainly not the only reason, or even the main reason, his team won the game. They won because every one of the 45 players on the roster, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resources For Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
     | 4,007 views

    Review, summarize, & organize the truths God has revealed to us by sharing the 5 unfailing resources that guarantee spiritual victory.

    Introduction: A Review, summarize, & organize the truths God has revealed to us by sharing the 5 unfailing resources that guarantee spiritual victory. 1 Resource One–Stand in Authority. a Stand in your position in Christ. aa Eph. 2.6, You have been raised w/ & seated w/ Christ in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having 20/20 Vision.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Mar 16, 2012
     | 8,901 views

    This sermon asks the question of whether we actually see the world around us with the eyes of Jesus.

    MARK 10: 46-52. 20/20 VISION. The Bible says that Jesus has his face set toward Jerusalem. Calvary and the cross are just a week away. Winning people back to the Lord was very important to Jesus that is why Jesus had paused to win Zaccheus. What I have found interesting is that in the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Body Building Program Part 3

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 26, 2013
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     | 4,938 views

    A look at why the church in the first century grew.

    Last week I gave you a little history lesson on the church and we looked at 2 very important promises. Promise number one is that Jesus is going to build the church. He is the Rock, that the church is built up and secondly we learned that Jesus gave us the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peacemaking, I Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
     | 3,736 views

    Let’s take an honest look at conflict in the church.

    Introduction It is time for peacemaking, time for us to consider how to have peace in our lives and how to be instruments of peace for others. I daresay that if I set aside sixty seconds for us to list the names of people with whom we do not feel at peace with, everyone in this sanctuary could ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed