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  • From Seeker To Believer: 7 Stages Of Growth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 1,330 views

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters.

    1. Not interested – OK for you, not for me. Holds many misconceptions about the Bible and Christianity. Have a negative view of religious faith in general. Believe all religions are basically the same. Are generally uninterested in spiritual matters. 2. Curiously seeking – thinks there might be ...read more

  • Our God Guides/Gives Gospel Growth

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Easter 7(C) - Our gracious God guides and gives Gospel growth from one place and going into many places.

    OUR GOD GUIDES/GIVES GOSPEL GROWTH May 28, 2006 - EASTER 7 - Acts 16:6-10 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today we continue with Paul on another missionary journey. We have looked at the fact that the gospel message ...read more

  • How To Lead A Soul To Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 19, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    Part two of a five-part worship series "Share The Gospel."

    How to Lead a Soul to Christ Part 2 “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. 19 My brothers and sisters, if ...read more

  • The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
     | 1,155 views

    The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

    First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

  • The Characteristic Of Humbleness Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 37,042 views

    Humbleness is a modest estimation of one’s self Humbleness is a self-abased attitude. To be a Christian is to be like Christ not just going to church.

    Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “Humility” The Bible says in Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are high above the earth so are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your ...read more

  • God’s Dream For Our Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,129 views

    God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

    God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

  • Sometimes Life Isn't Fair

    Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,520 views

    This message can be helpful when tragedy strikes within the church family.

    Sometimes Life Isn’t Fair Book of Job A) As a church family, we have experienced that in a very real way over the past few weeks. That truth has been vividly illustrated to us – as we have hurt – suffered and shed many tears together as a family. Most of us could cite examples of ...read more

  • The Importance Of Maintenance

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 190 ratings
     | 18,460 views

    1- Maintaining the body 2- Maintaining the faith 3- Maintaining the church

    INTRO.- ILL.- "The hardest thing about milking cows," observed a farmer, " is that they never stay milked." This is true for many things. Many things in life have to be done over and over, again and again. The job is never really done. ILL.- It’s like the two mothers who were discussing their ...read more

  • A Transformed Life Preserves The Unity Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 200 ratings
     | 32,871 views

    Paul writes in his letter to the Ephesians the importance of preserving the unity of the church.

    A TRANSFORMED LIFE: PRESERVES THE UNITY Ephesians 4:1-6 In the late 1800¡¦s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, KY. These two deacons didn¡¦t get along and they always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a ...read more

  • Disciples Who Become Leaders

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    Becoming a leader is not a personal preference, but a natural part of the growth and maturity of the church.

    DISCIPLES WHO BECOME LEADERS Text: I Peter 5:1 thru 7 This morning we spoke of Peter and just one of the mistakes he made as a disciple. With all of his mistakes, he still had a tremendous impact on other believers throughout history. Can we ever forget his opportunity to be restored in John ...read more

  • The Pathway To Pentecost

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    Pentecost is more than a day. It is a landmark occurrance to be adhered to by the Church of today.

    Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

  • The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 12,653 views

    A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will build a great church.

    Sermon for 6/18/2002 The Great Commandment Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, ...read more

  • It's About Time

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

    It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

  • Crossing Over

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,725 views

    It is time for the church to leave the land of familiarity and cross over to the promised land.

    January 13, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Subject: Crossing Over Title: Instructions for Moving Into New Territory This has been an eventful week for this church. Sunday night we saw an unprecedented move of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m not saying that to try to get you to come back on ...read more

  • Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,633 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