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Letting The Church Rise To New Heights
Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. "A Place Where Love Grows"
Contributed on Mar 25, 2005
Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.
Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more
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2. A Place Where Lives Change
Contributed on Mar 25, 2005
Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.
The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more
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3. Bold Faith Requires Risks
Contributed on Mar 25, 2005
Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.
The great hockey player Wayne Gretzky was once asked why he was so successful on the ice. He answered, “I skate to where the puck is going to be.” Where there is no vision, the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18—KJV) The problem with most congregations is that there are too many people who spend ...read more
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4. No Less Than Your Best
Contributed on Mar 25, 2005
Sermon on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.
Many people do not give the idea of excellence much thought in the church. “Well as long as we do it for the glory of God.” Consider this real experience: You drive up to the church at 10:10 and the sign says the service starts at 10:15…perfect you are five minutes early. You walk through the ...read more
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5. Stewardship And Outrageous Generosity
Contributed on Mar 25, 2005
Part of the sermon series on the building block necessary for a church to grow.
Wayne Smith tells about a farmer who called the office of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, KY where he was senior minister for 40 years. The farmer asked to speak to the Head Hog at the Trough. The receptionist said, “If you’re referring to our senior minister, you may call him Brother, ...read more