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  • Three Bells And Three W's

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    Three uses of bells - to call us to Worship, to Warn us of danger, and proclaim something Wonderful. Sermon delivered on the occasion of a visiting church bell choir.

    Intro: • Since we have the Chehalis UMC Bell Choir with us today, I decided it would be enlightening for us to discover what lessons God might teach us from bells. • I guess you all know why cows have bells? It’s because their horns don’t work. • In 1996 the Taco Bell Corporation announced that it ...read more

  • Vision Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,400 views

    Vision is a God thing. It has to do with finding out what God is up to in our world and then joining Him in doing it.

    This is our 4th and final message from Proverbs. Behind each of the sayings in this book is a vision of a community committed to living God’s way. This ideal community contradicts the foolish, immoral tendencies of the world, encouraging us to live productively and harmoniously to carry out the ...read more

  • Power You Can't Buy

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,944 views

    Fifth sermon in a fall 2005 series through Acts

    The coming of fall announces the arrival of football, the World Series, school, a new allergy season, and a new TV season. Many of us have waited all summer to see the outcome of our favorite TV show’s cliffhanger ending. Returning to TV this year is a show that features the famous (or infamous, ...read more

  • What's In, What's Out

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,318 views

    The seventh of a series through the book of Acts in the Fall 2005

    It used to be that to find out who or what was ‘in’ or ‘out’ you consulted the society section of the local newspaper, or Look magazine, or a well-known celebrity reporter for the latest on whatever was deemed the latest ‘in’ and ‘out.’ Now we have the Internet to help us determine what is ‘in’ and ...read more

  • Borderline

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    A picture for the church to learn what happens when we live on the edge of God’s blessings.

    “Borderline” Numbers 32:1-15 11-13-2005 AM (Just an outline so make it yours and preach. Write me at Pastor@billslakebaptist.org and let me know how you used it) We are making ready for another special service and yet I wonder if we are ready? There are 2 sins that we see from the people of ...read more

  • Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Derrick Bunnell on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    The speaker laid out a four part process to effective outreach programs. The first step in the process was to develop an identity. This got me thinking about the identity of the Adventist church and more specifically this church. Identity is much more t

    I met with the pastor this week to discuss the mission and purpose of the church. We discussed many things to help the church grow and to make known to the world that Jesus is coming soon. We mulled over outreach ideas, mission statements, etc. One of the things that stood out in my mind was a ...read more

  • Quest For Community Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    Today’s question: what is the key element to fulfilling our mission? What is the most important thing we need in order to be fruit and produce fruit?

    QUEST FOR COMMUNITY INTRO: This week: Hurricane Katrina – an example of how something can kill a community/threaten to wipe out a community. Last week: Our mission is to grow fruitful followers of Jesus Christ. We are to be fruit and produce fruit. Today’s question: what is the key element to ...read more

  • Thanksgiving: "For All Thy Gifts, We Bless Thee, Lord"

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    God in His goodness keeps on blessing us with abundance far beyond what we need or deserve. In addition to our material blessings, we as Christians receive so many spiritual blessings. How can we best express our gratitude as we think about all God has

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THANKSGIVING – “FOR ALL THY GIFTS, WE BLESS THEE, LORD” MALACHI 1: 6-14 2 CORINTHIANS 9: 5-11 TEXT: “AND IF YE OFFER THE BLIND FOR SACRIFICE, IS IT NOT EVIL? [MALACHI 1:8] Today is a day for ...read more

  • What To Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    What to say to the discouraged.

    The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

  • Harvest

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,813 views

    Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

    “Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

  • I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    Building the kingdom of God

    Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

  • A People With Purpose Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,752 views

    We are to be a devoted people.

    A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE A DEVOTED PEOPLE. ?: What? To what are we to be devoted? KW: Activities TS: We will find in our study of Acts 2:42, four activities to which, as believers in the Lord Jesus, we are ...read more

  • Talking Stones

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    Sermon for an anniversary based upon the memorial stones laid at Gilgal by Joshua, inquiring what witness our generation will give to future generations

    Not a word was said as they struggled and lifted the huge stones onto their shoulders. They were certainly heavy. Too heavy to waste their breath in idle gossip and chit-chat. It seemed that every muscle in their bodies strained as their burdens were lifted up onto their shoulders. The strain ...read more

  • The Dream

    Contributed by James May on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,219 views

    This sermon is about a dream that God gave to me concerning my home church. Consider what it says for yourself and your church.

    THE DREAM By Pastor Jim May Joel 2:28 says, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions..." There are several meanings that we could put on ...read more

  • Thriving Instead Of Just Surviving

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    A sermon on Acts 4:23-37 on how a church can thrive in the most hostile of environments. (Thanks to Jay Hardison for the outline)

    Sermon for 1/15/2006 Acts 4:23-37 Introduction: A. Sing- Peter and John went to pray. They met a lame man on the way. He held up his palms and asked for alms; and this is what Peter did say: Silver and gold have I none, but as I have give unto thee. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, ...read more