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  • The Growing Earthquake

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    The Early Church begins to be a power in Jerusalem

    The Growing Earthquake Acts 4:15-31 Jeff Hughes – March 16, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The Sanhedrin, which was the ruling council for the nation is Israel had a problem on their hands. The apostles, Peter and John had been teaching the people that Jesus of Nazareth was the ...read more

  • I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

  • So That's What It Looks Like!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Healthy things grow. See what a healthy church looks like.

    This morning I would like to show tell you about a wonderful church. This is a church that is growing, meeting needs and changing the world for Christ. Our message this morning will be a snapshot provided of the early church from the book of Acts. "They spent their time learning from the ...read more

  • The War Is On: Are You Armed & Ready?

    Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    We are in a war! Are you "armed and ready"?

    THE WAR IS ON: Are You Armed & Ready? Ephesians 6:10-16 as preached by Minister Joyce R. Scott @ New Life Church, Franklin, Virginia 3/23/2003 THERE’S TALK ON THE STREETS. TALKS OF WAR. TALKS OF PEACE. TALKS OF PROTESTS. ...read more

  • Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, especially those who have been disappointed by churches in the past.

    Today, I want you all to put yourselves into the shoes of an unchurched visitor to (insert the name of your church). Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, ...read more

  • Fruit Growers Of The World, Unite

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    Abiding in Christ allows us to have the mind of Christ, produce fruit, and glorify God. So why is the church in such a miserable state?

    April 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 15:1-8 Subject: Jesus, the True Vine Title: Fruit Producers of the World, Unite! I kind of fancy myself as a student. I am always trying to learn something new from every situation. As a young man beginning in the carpenter trade I learned by watching and ...read more

  • Growing Pains

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    The church under persecution

    Growing Pains Acts 5:12-25 Jeff Hughes – April 6, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The church at Jerusalem was going through many changes. Thousands of people had accepted Jesus as their Savior and become a part of the fellowship. These people were one big community of believers, ...read more

  • The Great Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    Jesus is the great Shepherd of the flock because He fulfilled the covenant plan of redemption by offering His eternal blood as the resurrected Lamb of God. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that His sheep would have true peace through the grace of God. Th

    INTRODUCTION - St Patrick’s Day He was a Roman who was taken from his home in Scotland at 16 to be a slave in Ireland and his service was to be a humble Shepherd. Later he would shepherd as at were a whole people and train over 350 Shepherds of God’s flock. I am sure by now you have guessed his ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit's Community Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

    INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

  • The Work Of The Ministry (Acts 6) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    The Apostles responded to physical ministry needs by delegating the responsibility to qualified men in order to continue to focus on the ministry of prayer and the Word. From this we learn that such a division of labor is necessary, wise, and protects the

    INTRODUCTION You might say that Socrates was ultimately responsible for the Greek NT. Socrates had a pupil: Plato (which meant “fatso”); Plato had a student, Aristotle; and Aristotle had a student, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the king of Macedonia that conquered the Persian empire and annexed ...read more

  • What Has Jerusalem To Do With Antioch Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    We must take hold of THE GRANDNESS OF GENTILE SALVATION The Great Commission, in biblio-theological development, is the predictable Messianic restatement of multitudes of Old Testament commissions and promises and prayers for all the nations to be made

    INTRODUCTION "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church? What have heretics to do with Christians? Our instruction comes from the porch of Solomon, who had himself taught that the Lord should be sought in simplicity of heart. Away with all attempts to produce ...read more

  • Especially Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

    Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

  • Avoiding Spiritual Amnesia Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    Knowing the Bible helps us remember how to navigate through life issues, how to interpret what is happening in our lives, and how to find hope in bleak times.

    At the very end of the longest chapter of the Bible, 176 verses about God’s word, comes this stout declaration, “I do not forget your commandments.” “I do not forget your commandments.” That is a tall order, to promise that you will not forget. How can you promise that you will not forget? ...read more

  • Choosing Sides- Recognizing Opposition Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    This simple outline focuses on Paul’s experiences with the Thessalonians and Bereans and conflict and recognizing sides in a conflict.

    At times, the right and wrong of an issue which divides is not clear. Often, we can use this checklist to determine who is acting in an ungodly manner. Character of Ungodly Opposition 1) Ungodly opposition is characterized by being emotionally driven. The Thessalonian Jews were "Jealous" ...read more

  • "Ready-Break"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,956 views

    TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….

    “Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more