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  • The Church At Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,581 views

    Acts 4:23-31 gives us several reasons why prayer is relevant.

    Introduction Have you ever prayed, and God clearly answered your prayer? In his book Say It With Love, Howard Hendricks has a delightful story about a little boy who saw God answer his simple prayer. Hendricks writes: We had a lovely couple in Dallas several years ago. He sold his business at a ...read more

  • The Birth Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,917 views

    I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

    We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

  • Slaying Giants

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,851 views

    These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

    Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

  • Covering The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Elvis Chinguwa on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    This is an compelling sermon appealling to all christians to cover up for the shame the church (body of christ)is suffering just as Joseph of Arimateha covered the body of Christ!

    Covering the shame of Christ Luke 24:50-53 When Jesus was crucified, the soldiers gambled for his clothes (they were royal). So he was left NAKED. Those that passed by looked at his body at thought what they wanted commented the way they saw him. People talked you know, just as they talk today. ...read more

  • Walking In Ancient Paths

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,823 views

    The modern Church has turned God into a vending machine. Prayer in ~ Blessing out. But we are missing the main point, the greatest blessing of all is the Lord Himself.

    In the book of Jeremiah, the Lord spoke through the prophet to the people to seek the Ancient pathways. But they would not, to listen for the sound of the trumpet, but they would not. The people were at a crossroad, needing to choose the way of the Lord or continue in a form of religion that ...read more

  • Under New Management

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

    Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

  • What Makes Us Tick? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,117 views

    Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

    When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

  • Let Us Rise Up And Build

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 55,890 views

    Motivational sermon to move forward in the work of the church.

    LET US RISE UP AND BUILD! Nehemiah 2:17-20 By Cleavon Matthews October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION Nehemiah is motivated. Nehemiah is inspired. The urgency is because ‘the survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem ...read more

  • Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,155 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

  • A Church In Labor

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,791 views

    What does the sabbath have to do with labor?

    Thoughts about Labor: ¡ñ One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of catching a fish. About that time, a businessman ...read more

  • Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,378 views

    James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

  • God's Building Program Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,063 views

    Rely on God to build his church and our eternal home.

    Nehemiah 2:11 – 3:5 Before we get into this passage today, I’ve got an important announcement to make. It’s appropriate that I make it as we look at this passage about Nehemiah’s plan to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. I haven’t spoken to anyone else about this yet ...read more

  • The Six Laws Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 140 ratings
     | 50,625 views

    There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap.

    TEXT: Galatians 6:7-10 TITLE: THE SIX LAWS OF THE HARVEST There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap. In the book ...read more

  • Alcolol And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

    Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more

  • The Charge Of The Church

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,679 views

    This message deals with four prime objectives to be achieved on fulfilling our charge to this present age.

    We Need To talk! I want to chat with you from the subject “The Charge of the Church.” The Scripture upon which I base my argument is penned by John Mark in his Gospel Narrative: Mark 5:17-20. In that second stanza of Charles Wesley’s hymn “A Charge to Keep I Have,” he wrote: “To serve the present ...read more