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Taking The First Steps
Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Accepting The Responsibility
Contributed on Jan 12, 2008
Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.
Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more
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2. Turning On The Power
Contributed on Jan 19, 2008
Learning how to unleash God’s power in our lives.
Series: Taking the First Steps Message #3: TURNING ON THE POWER <>Intro> (Showing a 5-iron and a golf club)...I just purchased this new golf glove, and it’s really wonderful. The grip is just right (slowly be putting on glove while continuing to talk), the fit is perfect, and it really makes ...read more
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3. Reading The Map / Visualizing The Goal
Contributed on Jan 25, 2008
The 10 characteristics of a God-honoring church, based on a look at the first century church of Acts 2.
INTRO>We’ve all heard the little saying (show the actions with hands locked together, fingers entwined upside down) ...This is the church, here is the steeple; open it up (wiggling fingers) and see all the people.” However, that is NOT the way it really is...this way is actually upside down from ...read more