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    Elders In The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 1,432 views

    The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of appointing godly, qualified elders in the church to ensure strong leadership, sound doctrine, and spiritual growth within the faith community.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Titus 1:5-16, exploring the qualifications of elders, their role in the church, and the importance of appointing these leaders in our community. "A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is ...read more

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    Church Visions PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,169 views

    Emphasize the importance and significance of the Great Commission, a mandate from Jesus Christ, and to encourage believers to live it out in their everyday lives.

    Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on the powerful mandate given to us by our Lord Jesus Christ, a mandate that has shaped the mission and purpose of the Church for over two millennia. This mandate, known as The Great Commission, is the bedrock of ...read more

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    Supporting The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023
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     | 1,532 views

    This sermon aims to explore the importance and benefits of tithing, emphasizing that all we have comes from God and we should honor Him by being cheerful givers.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a topic that sometimes makes us squirm in our seats a little. But it's one that is very important to our faith and our relationship with God. It's all about giving - our generosity in response to God's generosity. Let's take a moment to ...read more

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    House Churches PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,392 views

    Explore the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era, and how we can apply these principles to our own faith communities today.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited today to dive into a topic that is close to my heart - the role, value, and effectiveness of house churches in the New Testament era. Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how ...read more

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    Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 1,375 views

    To emphasize the importance of the church as a place of faith, hope, love, and work, and to encourage believers to model their lives after the Thessalonians, who demonstrated their faith and love through their actions and endurance.

    Good morning, Church family! Isn't it a blessing to gather here today as one body in Christ, in this place of faith, hope, love, and work? Listen to these words from the wise A.W. Tozer: "A church in the land without the Spirit is rather a curse than a blessing. If you have not the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    The Church Is For The Sick PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,217 views

    This sermon explores our inherent sinfulness, the redemption offered through Christ's sacrifice, and the importance of seeking reconciliation and restoration through faith.

    Beloved in Christ, as we gather here today, we are reminded of the grace that blankets us, the mercy that mends us, and the love that lingers in our hearts, all courtesy of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come together, not as perfect beings, but as people striving for perfection, understanding that ...read more

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    The Church Defined PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
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     | 1,245 views

    Explore the joy of church participation, personal spiritual growth within the church, and the sense of belonging it provides.

    Good morning, dear friends, and welcome! As we gather here in this sacred space, I am reminded of the words of Henry Ward Beecher who once said, "The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones." How true these words ring today, ...read more

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    Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 778 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

    Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more

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    Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 89 views

    Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

    Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

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    What Makes A Dynamic Church?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 388 ratings
     | 46,866 views

    I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church’s Growth And Its Political Persecution Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 29, 2024
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    Even in the face of persecution and life's challenges, how different could we live if we chose to be faithful only to Christ? Even though the 1st century church faced incredible difficulties, God was still faithful to them, and we can learn from that right now!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 17 The Church’s growth and its political persecution Acts 11:19 – 12:18 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting Our Faith On Display

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,189 views

    The early church faced great adversity, but also enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to share the Gospel. We too must seek out opportunities to be an effective witness, putting our faith on display.

    Putting our Faith on Display 1 Peter 3: 8-11 As we continue our series in 1 Peter, we need to be reminded of the volatile environment in which the believers existed. Sever persecution had forced many of them from their homes in and around Jerusalem. They were scattered throughout various regions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline For Acts 6:8-15

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 30, 2021
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    Stephen was a willing worker for the Church in the days of the Apostles. There were some people, including religious leaders, who didn't like him and made plans to do something to him.

    An Outline for Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: Stephen was one of the original seven men chosen to assist the apostles (see Acts 6:1-7). He was able to more than just assist in distribution of food, as he performed “great wonders and miracles among the people” and even engaged in dialogue with members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Whom You Do Not Know

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 8, 2011
     | 3,380 views

    Third Sunday in Advent, year B.

    John 1: 6 – 8; 19 – 28 / One Whom You Do Not Know Intro: I once conducted a training session in Indiana where I told the audience that I was from Fayette City, a town of less than a thousand people in PA that no one knew. A lady raised her hand and said, “I know that place. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Do You Say That I Am

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,919 views

    Who do we say that Jesus is by our words, lives and actions

    Introduction In today’s world we have so much stress put on our identity, who we are, and what is our status in society. How do you respond when someone asks you who are you? The average person responds to that question by telling the other person what they do for a living. We often define ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene