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  • Toby Powers avatar

    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,413 views

    A Sermon about the nature of the blessed church.

    THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT MATT 16:13-18 Jesus said, “I will build my church”(Greek. Ecclesia). The word in the New Testament is used to designate any assembly, whether it be political (Acts 19:39), Christian (Ephesians 1:22-23), or national (Acts 7:38). It means a “called-out assembly” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Who Do People Say Jesus Is

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

    During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    278 – Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,953 views

    Following the Leader for PURPOSE, PRACTICE, PERFECTION, PRIZE, PAIN.

    Opening Humor: A little boy offered up a Thanksgiving Day prayer for the family and prayed: "Dear God, this is Jimmy. Thank you for Thanksgiving and Christmas and all of the holidays. Thank you for the turkey and dressing and Mom and Dad and even for my little sister, even though some times she can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Principles Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 324 ratings
     | 50,765 views

    In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

    The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    I Will Make Of My Church...

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    What can I do to make a differnce in the world? Only what God wants us to do.

    Introduction: The world is in a mess. One shutters to think what the future holds in store. I really believe that things will get worse before they begin to get better. There are going to have to be great sacrifice made and great battles fought politically, judicially and on the battlefields of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Take Up Your Cross, Daily Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,227 views

    A sermon for a re-dedication service about focussing on ’taking up your cross’.

    “Take up your cross, daily” Lk 9:23-27 Covenant service WBC 4/1/4pm A Martyr’s Measure of Commitment "I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit’s power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 67,392 views

    Who do you say Jesus is? This question is just as important today as it was back then.

    “Who Do You Say I Am?” Matthew 16:13-19 January 18, 2003 Three people have been in the news quite a bit recently. Tell me, what do you think of these folks? What do you think about the new Nebraska coach, Bill Callahan? Is he the best man for the job? Who do you say he is? Is he a bumbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Kodak, Cookies And Christ

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 82 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Confession of St. Peter: The Rock - Jesus - is Peter’s confession and our confession. In Christ - the Rock - our hopes and our eternity are secure.

    Most our homes have a stash of pictures that catalog important events in the lives of our families. Some might have these pictures in photo albums or maybe they’re stashed in shoeboxes. Chances are that many of these pictures were taken using a Kodak camera and film. If we look on the back of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

     A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,173 views

    The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Dieing To Live

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    What Money Says

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,269 views

    This sermon leads Christians to understans the peace comes from God and not money.

    What Money Says Mat 16:26, 2 Cor 9:8, Mal 3:8 -10, Matt 5:17 -18, August 23, 2004 I. I have been talking about control issues, and one of the places that most people seem to have a lot of control issues is in the area of money. A. I am pretty sure that you have heard the phrase " Money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,098 views

    Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

    The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ