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Serving God Through The Ministry Of Hospitality

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

based on 38 ratings

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Part of an ongong series that offers ways for people to be involved in hands-on ministry with this message focusing on the ministry of usher and greeter.

April 24, 2005 Pastor: Richard Pfeil Serving God through the Ministry of Hospitality Ephesians 2:12-14, Matthew 25:34-35, Mark 9:37 If you are a visitor, I’m Pastor Richard, and this morning we are focusing on, as we have the last three weeks, on ministry that can make a difference in our world. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Myth: I Don't Need Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

| 5,809 views

Myth: I Don't Need Church

Intro Continuing in our series entitled "Myths." Today an idea that may be a little more common and expressed a little more openly... Myth: I Don't Need Church This idea might be expressed in similar ways with a little more subtly and nuance...such as: • I don't need a church to have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Communicate Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

based on 14 ratings

| 1,781 views

Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roof Problems

Contributed by David Oaks on Aug 31, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 16,462 views

Often the church is the greatest hindrance to winning outsiders...

Roof Problems Heritage Church, Sunday, August 19, 2001 (I am using this title and idea that I was challenged to by a really powerful pastor at a conference I attended last year named Heidi Neumark). A few years ago we had a roof problem in our home. We patched. We sealed. We repaired, but we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vice Or Virtue (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 3,081 views

The 12th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

Vice or Virtue (Part 2) Colossians 3:12-17 12Therefore, as God¡¦s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Kindness Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

based on 37 ratings

| 3,746 views

Sermon Series for Advent number 5 of 9 on the fruits of the Spirit

3rd Sunday in Advent Service December 15, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Kindness I. The Savior’s coming reveals God’s kindness to us II. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

based on 437 ratings

| 42,600 views

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 18,806 views

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Each One Win One

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 14, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,639 views

I use the first Sunday of the year to "cast" the vision for the New Year. Vision 2004 is "Each One Win One" (bearing fruit)

January 4, 2003 Title: Each One...Win One Text: Colossians 1:1-13 Introduction 1. Happy New Year!!! This time of year, many people look back and evaluate their life in the past year... This is a good exercise. Did you meet your personal goals? How has the Lord blessed you in 2003? Have you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Colossians 1:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Stepping Up To The Plate

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 27, 2003

based on 32 ratings

| 8,524 views

The church must be self-perpetuating, so it is important for young people to know what is expected of them in the church.

June 29, 2003 Morning Service Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Subject: Christian Leadership Title: Stepping Up to the Plate I have been a Cardinal baseball fan all my life. I like other sports as well but there is something about Cardinal baseball that makes all the others pale in comparison. When I look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 9,295 views

Message on 1Corinthians 13.

“The Greatest of These” February 16, 2003 (1Corinthians 13:1-13) ILL: Ole and Olga lived on a farm in Iowa. Olga was starved for affection. Ole never gave her any signs of love, and Olga’s need to be appreciated went unfulfilled. At her wit’s end, Olga blurted out, "Ole, why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grapes Under The Gavel

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Nov 3, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 15,145 views

We no longer have to be grapes under the gavel but can be the sweet fruit of God.

Grapes under the Gavel Isaiah 5:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever heard of the comedian Gallager? He smashes watermelons and other foods with a large wooden mallet. The bigger the object getting smashed often bigger the mallet/hammer. He gets the audience all wet. Many come, especially those in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17, Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 17,678 views

God has lessons to teach us if we are willing to be taught.

Introduction: A This week many of us will be sending kids back to school, or going back to work as teachers. 1 ILL.- The teacher said, "Why don’t you brush your teeth? I can see what you had for breakfast this morning." Boy, "What did I have?" Teacher, "Eggs." Boy, "You’re wrong! THAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Higher Levels

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

based on 27 ratings

| 9,283 views

Jesus wants to take us into new and deeper dimensions of our walk with Him There are spiritual levels in the Lord Levels of Faith, Maturity, Obedience, Worship

The Reality of Higher Levels Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: • Jesus wants to take us into new and deeper dimensions of our walk with Him • There are spiritual levels in the Lord • Levels of Faith, Maturity, Obedience, Worship • Today we are going to look at the results and reality of higher ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Religious Intolerance In Our Time

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 4,965 views

We live in a restless, violent, ever changing world that moves in unknown directions every day. We were witness to this sad reality this past week when those victims at Virginia Tech lost their lives.

Religious Intolerance in our Time. Acts Chapter 5:17,41 The Apostles Persecuted 17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19 But during the night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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