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  • Transforming The Present Future

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    5th in series of 6 on the 237 church. Based on Acts 2:47. The Internally Strong - Externally Focused Church

    Transforming the Present Future Acts 2:43-47 47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. Last Spring I read a book by Reggie McNeal called "The Present Future". The title caught my eye. As I read the book ...read more

  • Who Are We?

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    Used at the annual meeting of our association.. telling the Church in America, its time to RISE UP! and do the Work the Lord has for us.

    Who Are We? 10/15/2004 Introduction… I would like to thank the First Baptist Church of -------for having us here this evening, and I thank the association as well, for allowing me to be a part of this service. And I want to thank my daughter, Katy, for ...read more

  • "It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,617 views

    The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

    “IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

  • Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    Our convictions must be firm in a shifting culture.

    Life in the Fast Lane Convictions: Holding Our Course On Slippery Pavement 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; preach the ...read more

  • Pruning And Pinching Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

    Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

  • What Is Our Vision For This Year?

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    It seems that most Christians settle for a good life, but God has given us a great purpose in a Great Commission.

    WHAT SHALL WE DO? WHAT IS OUR VISION FOR THIS YEAR? This is it... ACTS 1:8 I watched the longest baseball game in postseason history this week. The Yankees and the Red Sox battled it out for 14 innings. The teams played back-to-back marathon games that totaled 26 innings almost 11 hours -- ...read more

  • The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

    Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

  • God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

    I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

  • "Called To Care" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

    Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

  • A Framework For Ministry

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    Thoughts from Isaiah 35 on the context, content and centrality of Christ to ministry.

    A framework for ministry. (As found in Isaiah chapter 35) Text: Hebrew’s 12:24 "You have come to Jesus" Address delivered at Aberystwyth Theological College, Preaching Service, 20th November 1987 Why have I come tonight? Why have you come tonight? Why have we’ve been doing all this singing and ...read more

  • Rituals

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,653 views

    A religious person usually feels that he has a special standing before God, not only because of his intellectual assent to certain beliefs, but also because he keeps the ordinances, the rites, and the rituals of that religion. Paul shows in this passage t

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A railroad yardmaster called the telephone daily at exactly 11:45 to verify the time. After years of this ritual, the operator asked the yardmaster, "Why do you call each day at exactly the same time?" His reply, "I take my responsibilities very seriously, I call to be ...read more

  • The Grace Of Generosity

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    The necessity of Giving Generously

    The Grace of Generosity Moving Ahead Together, Part 4 September 26, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. ...read more

  • Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,380 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

  • Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,989 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

  • A Call To Small Groups

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,085 views

    The necessity of small groups

    A Call to Smallness Moving Ahead Together, Part 8 I have entitled today’s message ‘A Call to Smallness.’ I say call because I believe it is something God is calling us to not as another program but as a way of life, as part of our DNA as a church. Why do I believe that God is calling us to ...read more