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The Tie That Binds
Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. The Mission Of The Church
Contributed on Jul 5, 2006
The Great Commission is the mission for Christ’s church. It is our task to make disciples of all nations based on the power, plan and presence of Christ.
Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: "The church today is raising a whole generation of mules." At least this is the opinion of one person who has assessed the condition of the visible body of Christ. Now before we get too bent out of shape with this comment, you need to know that mules have ...read more
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2. The Necessity Of The Church
Contributed on Jul 5, 2006
The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t ...read more
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3. The Purpose Of The Church
Contributed on Jul 5, 2006
What does it mean for the church to walk in a manner worthy of our calling and how do we accomplish this?
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Purpose of the Church Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Introduction: We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming ...read more
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4. The Submission Of The Church
Contributed on Jul 5, 2006
This sermon spells out what our responsibility is to those who govern us.
Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction: Christians make good citizens. We really do! I believe that if America’s leaders understood that our faith obligates us to this, they would encourage men and women to follow Christ. Permit me to share just a few ways that we bless our country: 1. We pay our ...read more
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5. The Battle Of The Church
Contributed on Aug 25, 2006
This sermon looks at our adversary, armor and activity in spiritual warfare
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Battle of the Church Text: Ephesians 6:10-20 Introduction: True story....A Christian leader was traveling recently by plane. He noticed that the man sitting two seats over was thumbing through some little cards and moving his lips. The man looked to ...read more
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6. The Fellowship Of The Church
Contributed on Aug 25, 2006
This message looks at how we obtain, lose, restore and sustain fellowship in the body of Christ
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Fellowship of the Church Text: 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction: In 1773, the young pastor of a poor church in Wainsgate, England, was called to a large and influential church in London. John Fawcett was a powerful preacher and writer, and these skills had ...read more
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7. The Persecution Of The Church
Contributed on Aug 25, 2006
Persecution is inevitable. Don’t be surprised, silenced or side-tracked by it.
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds Persecution and the Church Text: John 15:17-16:4 Introduction: A trio of old veterans were bragging about the heroic exploits of their ancestors one afternoon down at the VFW Hall. "My great-grandfather at age 13," one declared proudly, "was a drummer boy ...read more
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8. The Power Of The Church
Contributed on Aug 25, 2006
Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at ...read more
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9. The Unity Of The Church
Contributed on Aug 25, 2006
This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.
Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more