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  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Deeper Through Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2015
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     | 10,535 views

    I relied heavily on SermonCentral contributor Larry Sarver's sermon "Defining Discipleship" for this lesson. I addressed the topic of Growing Deeper through Discipleship in two sermons.

    A. The story is told of a pig and a chicken who were walking down the road one day. 1. As they passed a church, they notice that a potluck charity breakfast was under way. 2. Caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. 3. “Great Idea!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Created For Good Works Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 10,473 views

    Twelfth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on our calling to reflect His goodness.

    Knowing God Series #12 “Channeling God’s Goodness” Created to be good and do good Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Working My Way Back To You

    Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015
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    THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

    WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Choose Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
     | 9,418 views

    One of the most important thing for a growing church is their need for godly leadership.

    Last Sunday, we began this new series of messages called Grow, Church, Grow! We’re spending the next several weeks studying Paul’s letter of instruction for his young protégé named Titus – the person for whom the writing is named. Titus is ministering on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving The Lost With Abandon Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015
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     | 9,571 views

    3rd Sermon on the astounding mathematics of grace. This one is on the parable of the lost sheep. I also have graphics available.

    (Count out 99 people and have them stand up. Then pick out 1 and ask this question) Which group is most important? Which group is the most valuable? In the economics of the world, it’s the ninety-nine. Insurance professionals will get out their actuarial tables and tell you that you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is In Your Life Well?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 27, 2016
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     | 12,339 views

    THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life Wells

    Scripture: John 4:1-42 THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Saul And The Witch Of Endor Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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    When you rebel against God, you bear the consequences. Unbelievably, here is King Saul with so much potential in the beginning now bowing down to a foul spirit, but he will not bow down to God. This is a message for young people as well as the adults.

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: PART 10: SAUL AND THE WITCH OF ENDOR 1 SAMUEL 28: 3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land. 4 The Philistines assembled and came ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Thyatira--The Church Of Toleration And Compromise Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
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     | 16,942 views

    Thyatira was religiously correct and it led to their downfall.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION THYATIRA—THE CHURCH OF TOLERATION AND COMPROMISE TEXT: Revelation 2:18-29 Revelation 2:18-29 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sardis--The Church Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
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     | 18,463 views

    Sardis was full of corpses that had been propped up in the pews.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SARDIS—THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD TEXT: Revelation 3:1-6 Revelation 3:1-6 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Strong In God’s Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 20,128 views

    Standing strong in the Christian Life

    Standing Strong in God’s Grace - 1 Peter 5 August 24, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 5. We want to finish up our study of the book of 1 Peter today. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sorry, No Job Openings Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 4, 2016
     | 6,490 views

    A study of the book of Job 33: 1 – 33

    Job 33: 1 – 33 Sorry, No Job Openings 1 “But please, Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2 Now, I open my mouth; My tongue speaks in my mouth. 3 My words come from my upright heart; my lips utter pure knowledge. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christ-Focused Ministry Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 6, 2016
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     | 9,373 views

    Christ-Focused Ministry - 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 1-18 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • I follow Christ’s example (vs 1) • I use spiritual weapons (vs 2-6) • I don’t judge by appearance (vs 7-11) • I let God do the commending (vs 12-18) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A family were driving through the country lanes enjoying a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How We Grow

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2015
     | 5,392 views

    Most folks want their church to grow, but what are the practical steps to make that happen? This message addresses three areas that need to be prepared if we are going to see growth in our churches.

    Growing the Church You ever think about Church Growth? You ever wonder about whether or not Cornerstone is growing? Does it every cross or mind, is it even relevant in your life? There are some folks at Cornerstone who honestly never think about church growth, they attend, they enjoy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Let The Walls Collapse Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 12, 2015
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     | 23,811 views

    The walls we build are false sense of security. Only God can protect us. Just like the walls of Jericho, let these walls collapse and allow God's hand of protection be upon us. The safest place for a child of God is to be in His hands.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 6:1-7 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
     | 12,409 views

    1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist