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"What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007

“What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

“What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Heed The Trumpets

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

The elders have sounded the trumpets for us to assemble. We would do well to listen.

HEED THE TRUMPETS! Numbers 10 Introduction A. Numbers is a book which records the history of the wandering of the Israelites following the giving of the law on Sinai. B. The book covers a little more than 39 years, but most of it deals with the end of that time C. Numbers contains a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2007

We are living advertisements of God’s greatness.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? (AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?) I Peter 2.9-10 S: Church purpose Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE LIVING ADVERTISEMENTS OF GOD’S GREATNESS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Advantages TS: We will find in our study of I Peter 2.9-10 six advantages we have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For Revival

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 18, 2007

In 2 Chronicles 7.14 we find a devine blue print for revival. What we find in the blue print is a conditional statment If Then. God alwasys fulfills His thens but will we as the people of God fulfill our responsibility of the "If."

Intro: We need revival? Bro Bill we are working we had a successful VBS, we have had some salvations and baptisms. Why on earth would we need revival? Lets try and define what true revival is. True revival is not merely seeing a few people saved. True revival is not a great influx into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Core Values

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 18, 2007

This message was given as an introduction to a major ministry review for our church.

Introduction I. This morning we are going to take a break from the series dealing with “God’s Amazing Grace.” II. The reason we are taking a break is because it is only a matter of weeks before we have our first preview service of “The Connection.” A. I want to present the purpose, core values ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Methodist

Refocusing Vision

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Privileges Of Being A Child Of God

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 21, 2007

We need to act like we are children of the King

The privileges of being a child of God Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me Wise and Follow me not. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007

Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007

This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost: Promises Kept

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 27, 2012

Pentecost is more than just the historical birthday for the church; it is the source of joy, presence, and power for us today.

PENTECOST: PROMISES KEPT! Acts 1:1-8, 2:1-47 Big idea: Pentecost is more than just the historical birthday for the church; it is the source of joy, presence, and power for us today. INTRO Today is “Pentecost Sunday.” In the Old Testament, Pentecost ("the Fiftieth [day]") is a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Lessons From The 7 Churches As We Start The Fall Season Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Together--No Excuses

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

A sermon emphasizing unity in the church.

(Band Plays and Sang “Come Together” by the Beatles to Set Up the Sermon) Today I’m starting a new series titled, “My But’s Too Big”. Turn to your neighbor and tell them, “MYYYY word, your buts big! Didn’t that just feel soooo good! Some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas Betrays Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Oct 2, 2012

This sermon will look at how Judas betrays Jesus for money.

Today you will find me in the book of Luke in the 22nd chapter. We will be looking at Luke 22 verses 1 through 6. It is here that we find Judas betraying Jesus in return for some money. Luke 22:1-6 reads as the following: 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: *other

I'm Eaten

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2012

Zeal for God and His house. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

I'm Eaten John 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Eaten.html "Eaten up". You can be eaten up with a goal. It's when you want something so badly that it 'consumes' you. ill.--"Hero Worship". This is when you want that sandwich more than anything. [hero!] No. I've noticed that there's a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist