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  • Dean O'Bryan avatar

    What Kind Of Leaders? Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,350 views

    The third in a series on our church’s vision statement -- this one dealing with the area of "developing reproducing leaders" -- leaders who are servants.

    Our Vision: What kind of leaders? Luke 22:14-27 Warren Bennis teaches and writes and is a keen observer of American culture. Over a decade ago, he wrote, "Leadership is a word on everyone’s lips. The young fight against it. Police seek it. Experts claim it. Artists spurn it. Scholars want it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,074 views

    What does the Bible say about a woman’s role? Is she to be a pastor or what? In this message, Pastor Steve examines a woman’s role in light of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

    1 Timothy 2:11-12 says, “A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.” When Paul gave these instructions to Timothy, he gave three principles regarding women’s ministry in the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,199 views

    At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

    I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012
     | 3,569 views

    We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

    Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church As A Devoted Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

    The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Sleeping Church Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 22,323 views

    In the past 50 odd years we have seen moral compromise in the body of Christ and our nation. Put another way, when did the church fall asleep? What caused the church to fall asleep? Are we to remain sleeping or wake up the sleeping giant? I don't have ...

    Opening illustration: Where was the church when prayer was taken out of schools in 1962? Or when abortion was legalized in 1973? Or when same-sex marriage started to gain momentum to the point that Christian businesses are persecuted for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple? Put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unraptured Church.

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,457 views

    Mark 13:35-37 KJV "Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

    i was wheeling (driving) my children to school when this call kept coming. It was John, one of my church members. I parked to answer this persistent call. John was panting, as he spoke. "John, what exactly is the problem and please calm down? He kept shouting, "it had happened, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Prayer For The Church Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,086 views

    Subject: What should be our response to God’s blessings? Complement: Our response is to pray for strength in other believers and in the church as a whole.

    Intro: When a sports team wins the championship game, what is their response? When you hit a home run at work and your boss notices and congratulates you with a promotion, what is your response? Think about those people who win some big multimillion dollar prize, imagine their response. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Church

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    We need to Keep praying in such a way, That God will continue to show His miracles and wonders through us. The Holy Spirit works in miraculous ways when we pray! Dwight L. Moody once said, “The world has yet to see what God can do in a man who is full

    The Praying Church • Last week we saw that God gave the apostles the power to perform miracles. • And one of the examples that Peter and John performed • Was the healing of a crippled beggar. • And because of this healing / This miracle • It drew the attention of the crowd. • And once Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016
     | 11,391 views

    In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

    WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Davon Huss avatar

    What Kind Of A Boss Do You Have?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    Last sermon in a series on shepherding in the church.

    Sermon for 6/10/2001 1 Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28 What Kind of a Boss Do You Have? Introduction: A. What kind of a boss do you have? B. A best-selling book business book is “Best Boss, Worst Boss’ by management techniques expert Jim Miller. The book grew out of a contest he began in 1992 to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    Fellowship:what A Way To Live! - Part 2

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    As we grow and mature as believers in Christ, we will find that fellowship is vital to living. More specifically, fellowship with our Savior is key to real living.

    Fellowship: What a to Live! – Part 2 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:9 – 21 Introduction Last week we left off talking about fellowship and its value to the life of the believer’s for his/her growth and development. We are reminded that as we live for discipleship, the chance to bear the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
     | 4,023 views

    Why did Paul write about the battle between the flesh and spirit in almost every one of his letters?

    Flesh & Spirit Sermon Series Part One: “What is so bad about my flesh?” 1. Over the past few weeks, God has been speaking to me about the power of the Spirit led life and the tragedy of the flesh led life. The consequences for a church, for a family or for an individual are dramatic, depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Wise avatar

    What Does A Child Of God Look Like?

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
     | 5,031 views

    Sermon addresses the many personal bias’ found in the church.

    What Does A Child of God Look Like 1 John 3:1-7 September 25, 2005 I. Introduction A. The writings of John are many peoples favorites B. Each of John’s writings deals primarily with God’s love and the life of Jesus 1. The Gospel of John chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus 2. The Epistles ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist