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  • Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,866 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 22nd in my series on the Book of Acts.

    Prison Break! Acts 12:1-24 November 4, 2007 Front page of the AJC every day has a headline like this: “Water Wars Land in Washington’s Lap”, and the editorial page contains two or three pieces on our need for water. Meanwhile, church signs plead, “pray for rain”. Can we just be gut-level ...read more

  • An Astonishing Gospel Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the 24th in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “An Astonishing Gospel” Acts 13:4-12 November 18, 2007 Last week, we considered the critical role of the local church in sending out two men, Barnabas and Saul, for the work God had prepared for them. Here, in our passage today, we see reiterated the other absolute essential for Christian ...read more

  • Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

    INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

  • Qualities Of An Effective Servant

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,337 views

    Paul and Barnabas. Through this narrative these two servants of God manifest examples of seven qualities that make for effective spiritual ministry.

    Qualities of an Effective Servant Acts 14:1-28 Intro Admittedly this lengthy narrative passage contains no explicit teaching on God’s requirements for effective service. It does, however, present two highly qualified and effective servants who modeled the qualifications necessary for all who ...read more

  • The Character Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,243 views

    There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

    The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

  • Dispute And Debate In The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 11,806 views

    From this text, we get a few ideas of what to do whenever disputes arise in the church. 1- Legalism always leads to trouble 2- Trouble should be handled by the leaders 3- Leaders must always follow God’s Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A married couple were arguing with one another. The husband said, "Don’t you remember promising to love, honor and obey me?" His wife, "Yes, but what else could I do, I was in church!" ILL.- A wife said, "Dear, could I have some spending money?" Husband, "Money, money, money. If ...read more

  • Doing Things God's Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 33,255 views

    Those who want God’s results in their lives, will persist in doing things His way.

    Doing Things God’s Way (Grace Under Fire) Acts 11:1-18 Intro: Why is it so difficult for men to follow directions? Have you ever bought something that said, “Some assembly required?” What did we do, men? We tear open the package and lay out all the parts and start slapping things together. I ...read more

  • An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,050 views

    Every believer who is part of God’s church should be a source of encouragement to others.

    An Encouraging Word Acts 11:19-30 Intro: Barnabas is a unique character in the book of Acts. We first meet him in Acts 4:36-37: “Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the ...read more

  • Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,630 views

    The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

    Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

  • A Tale Of Two Lives Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    When we align our faith with God’s purposes, we can be sure that His will is going to be done in our lives.

    A Tale of Two Lives (Paths) Intro: Psalm 1:1 provides us a contrast with a wicked ruler, Herod Agrippa 1, whom we will read about in a moment. Ps. 1:1 says, “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly….” Agrippa 1 did walk in the counsel of the ungodly and eventually began ...read more

  • Power To Work And To Win Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,771 views

    God wants to fill us with His Spirit so we can reach lost people and win spiritual battles.

    Power to Work and to Win Acts 13:1-12 Intro: Someone shared a fictional story about the day that Jesus returned to Heaven. The Angel Gabriel asked Jesus to explain what had happened down there on earth. He asked, “Did they make you King?” Jesus answered, “No.” “Did they make you prince?” “No.” ...read more

  • God's Extraordinary Promise! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    God fulfilled His promise in Jesus and He is ours for the asking.

    God’s Extraordinary Promise! Acts 13:13-41 Intro: As we look at this speech or sermon that Paul gave to the people of Antioch in Pisidia, we find that a theme becomes quite clear. Paul relates to his Jewish and Gentile listeners that God has fulfilled His promise. One might ask, “Which promise are ...read more

  • Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

    Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

  • Overcoming Barriers To The Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    With God’s help, we can learn to naturally and effectively share His love with others.

    Overcoming Barriers to the Good News Acts 14:1-18 Intro: Many Christians believe that they are supposed to share the good news about Jesus with other people who do not know God yet. I would guess that most if not all of the Christian here today have at least some desire to do that. However, most ...read more

  • The Making Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    If we ever hope to make disciples who love and obey Jesus, then we must become disciples who love and obey Jesus.

    The Making of a Disciple Acts 14:19-28 Intro: One of the last things Jesus told His followers is found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more