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The Purpose Of The Church
Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. What Is The Cost Of Discipleship
Contributed on Nov 3, 2008
While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.
ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more
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2. The Potter, The Clay, And The Church
Contributed on Nov 3, 2008
We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!
INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that ...read more
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3. A Call For God's Anointing
Contributed on Nov 3, 2008
A study of what to do when all else fails. Looking at the example of the disciples and the lesson of Jesus, this message calls on the church for a day of prayer and fasting.
Series: The Purpose of the Church 1. Luke 14 – “The Cost of Discipleship” 2. Jeremiah 18 – “The Potter, The Clay, and The Church” 3. Today – Matt. 17:1-21 “A Call for God’s Anointing” 4. 9th – Eph 4 – The Internal Role of the Church – How we fit together 5. 16th – Acts 2 – The Church and The ...read more