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  • Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,994 views

    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

  • Under Siege

    Contributed by James May on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    In these last days, we are a church under siege by the powers of darkness, but we will prevail because we are armored by God.

    Under Siege By Pastor Jim May On May 23, 1863, nearly 30,000 Union soldiers were camped in a semi-circle around one of the most unlikely places in the country. Just 35 miles north of where we are right now there was a fort built on a high bluff overlooking a sharp bend in the Mississippi River. ...read more

  • Mission Work

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,841 views

    A call to rethink and personalize the Great Commission

    Matthew 28:18-20 Baptist Distinctives: Mission Work Introduction A. We are continuing series on BD. So far we have considered… B. It is our firm belief and conviction that God has commissioned us to reach our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Mk. 16:15 2. Lk. 24:46-48 3. Mt. ...read more

  • Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

  • Have You Lost Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,424 views

    I wonder today has the church lost something of value that we are willing to diligently seek after until we have found it. We tend to lose the anointing of God’s Spirit upon our lives and churches but we tend to move on in life like nothing has ever happe

    “Have You Lost Jesus?” Intro: If your child has ever wondered away from you as a parent and you thought they were lost, you understand the frightening feeling that comes in your heart when you feel you have truly lost something of great value. I wonder today has the church lost something of value ...read more

  • Building The Bride

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    We must first understand how the church is built in order to build it for God’s glory.

    BUILDING THE BRIDE Eph. 2: 18-22 INTRO: The church is : A chosen bride, a cherished bride, and there is a chastening of the bride Christ said He would build—“upon this rock” but He was not referring to Peter (Matt. 16: 15-18) “Rock”—the gr. word “Petra” ; meaning a mass of ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Msalc

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,967 views

    Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

    “The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

  • 6 & 7

    Contributed by Greg Carr on May 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    This is a prophetic message explaining what God is doing in our church.

    LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Help us to see things the way they are and understand that we need to prepare for the day you send your Son to bring us home. Rip open the heavens and visit Your ...read more

  • Who Will Go For Us?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
     | 4,160 views

    A vision sermon calling our church to engage in evangelism, discipleship, and worship

    Who Will Go For Us? September 14/15, 2002 Intro: I concluded last week’s sermon with Jesus’ words from Matthew 9:37-38. “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” I want ...read more

  • How To Seldom Offend And Not Be Offended

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    Scripture way to deal with conflict resolution within the community of believers.

    May, 2007 How to Seldom Offend and Not be Offended Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTON: Many times there are things that come up within the Christian community that cause hard feelings among members, and these problems grow into mountains and cause divisions within the church and even church splits. ...read more

  • An Unstoppable Force Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,265 views

    God heals, puts us in conflict situations, and invites us to NOT fight against Him but rather join His unstoppable force.

    An Unstoppable Force: Experiencing Biblical Community Acts 5:12-42 Intro: Have you ever been in a situation where doing the right thing was going to get you in trouble? Where you had a choice, and it was clear which option was right, and it was also clear that if you did that thing, there was ...read more

  • Living At A Higher Level

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,527 views

    This vision message was given to chart a course and long range goals for my church. This message was given at the end of my first year with them.

    Ephesians 5:2 (NLT) Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to him. The Line in the Sand - Evangelistically effective - ...read more

  • The Lost Art Of Ministry

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,840 views

    The church has lost sight of its purpose and ministry.

    The lost art of ministry Revelations 3:1-3 Write this to Sardis, to the Angel of the church. The One holding the Seven Spirits of God in one hand, a firm grip on the Seven Stars with the other, speaks: "I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, ...read more

  • Jesus Is Not A Holiday

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,699 views

    Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

    Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

  • Help Wanted Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,453 views

    Our outreach suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. Here we find three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider our expectations of the pastor as well as our own level of involvement

    Title: Help Wanted Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 9:35-38 Theme: The outreach of many churches suffers because too many church members sit in the pew expecting their pastor to do all the work. In this passage, Jesus reveals three biblical concepts that will challenge us to reconsider ...read more