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  • Catch The Vision

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 7,629 views

    This is the first of three sermons composed directly from Wayne Schmidt's book "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum." The messages were related to our church's purchase of a new building, moving out of a rented facility.

    Catch the Vision Joshua 1 & 2 The book of Joshua is a book of vision. It’s the story of Israel moving into the Promised Land. And we’re going to focus today on chapter two, but we need to know that three times in the first 9 verses of Joshua 1, God tells Joshua to be strong and ...read more

  • Saul's Conversion Experience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 24, 2021
     | 2,727 views

    The Church had murderous threats from Saul. Then how Saul became a great missionary in the early church has been unfolded in this chapter as the conversion experience of Saul. Read further to the development.

    Acts 9:1-31 Saul’s Conversion Experience 9:01-02 Saul threats the Church 9:03-09 Saul repents through Vision 9:10-19 Ananias Misunderstanding and understandings on Saul 9:20-31 Barnabas Disciples Saul Acts 9:1-2 Saul threatens the Church. After narrating the ...read more

  • Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,377 views

    our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

    Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

  • That My House May Be Full

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,336 views

    It is not a pride thing to have a full house, a packed out church (It’s a God thing- A full house is his idea.

    “A FULL HOUSE” Lu. 14:16 –24 Many have disqualified themselves from their place of priveledge and blessings. By unconcern. Indifference. (self interests.) They began to excuse themselves. Excuse (to beg off) i.e. depreicate, decline, shun: refuse, ...read more

  • Guilty As Charged

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    Caught with a hand in the cookie jar. It can happen to those within the walls of the church just as the one who runs with the ways of the world.

    Sermon Title: Guilty as Charged Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Date: August 17,2003 Scripture Introduction: In typical fashion, the young husband and father rushed out the door and on his way out gave his wife and young child a kiss and grabbed the sack lunch on the counter by the back door of his ...read more

  • Are We Ready For What Is Next?

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    A sermon following a great community wide crusade and instilling in our church the need to be ready for what comes after great revival

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 4, 2007 Date Preached: May 6, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Title: Are We Ready for What is Next? Sermon Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: The torrential rains had been pouring down for 6 straight days and the river had hit and ...read more

  • The Elijah Church - The Last Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    A comparison of Elijah and John the Baptist with the emerging Church of the last day. First in a series for those of a prophetic persuasion.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A LAST DAY CHURCH We are commencing a study on the Prophet Elijah as a type of the Last Day Church. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and ...read more

  • The Sixth Church Of The Apocalypse - The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2020
     | 5,403 views

    This is one of the two churches that Christ has no reproof for - other other being Smyrna. And it together with Smyrna are the only cities that still have a Christian church. The key is their perserverance. The catchword is " Be strong and faithful"

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for ...read more

  • An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

  • Victory In The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,029 views

    Paul uses a conflict in the church to teach us how to gain victory over trials by giving them to God. Joyfully remembering how God has relieved us of our trials in times past, we are to present our needs to God, and continually focus on things of God!

    INTRODUCTION A. The SITUATION Epaphroditus, pastor of the Philippian Congregation, has given Paul a report that laid out a difference between two leaders (two women) of the church which has begun to cause dissension in the church. Hard to believe in a church isn’t it?! 1. What do you do when ...read more

  • The Founding Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 794 views

    This sermon explores the birth, purpose, and mission of the early Church, emphasizing its role as a sanctuary for sinners saved by grace.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. I am thrilled to see each and every one of you gathered here today, united by our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a joyous occasion, every time we come together, to share in the Word, to fellowship, to break bread, and to lift our voices ...read more

  • God Is Our Only Hope Series

    Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

    Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

  • God's Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 943 views

    This sermon emphasizes our Christian calling to actively contribute to God's church, welcoming the weary, healing the broken-hearted, and providing rest for the troubled.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today in this sacred space, where we gather as a family in Christ, united in our pursuit of understanding and living out His truths. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a realization that will ...read more

  • The Compromising Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    This sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions, resist worldly pressures, and choose the path of righteousness over compromise, guided by God's Word.

    Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a message that is as old as the hills yet as relevant as the morning headlines. It is a message that has been whispered by the wind, etched in the stones, and written in the stars. It is a message that speaks to our deepest longings, our ...read more

  • Church Success Strategies

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    Proven Success Strategies For New Church Plants

    Planting a new church is proving to be the most effective and cost efficient way of reaching the unchurched and fulfilling the Great Commission. Between 2000-2020 an estimated 600,000 churches will be planted. Yet there are fewer churches per person in the US than there were in 1906. According to a ...read more