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What Part Do I Play In The Church? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Part 1 of series, "Who Runs the Church". Examines the part members play in the life & ministry of the church.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH? Part 1: What Part Do I Play In The Church? It was 6 years ago this week, that Gladys, Drew and I moved back here to Enterprise to start what is now known as “River of Life Church.” When we moved back, it was with a little bit of fear and apprehension, but it was primarily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come Inside And See What Happens

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

Maybe, there is someone listening to me right now, who walked into this building and you had a problem you couldn’t solve, you had a knot in your stomach you’ve been carrying around for days. And maybe, this morning, something has happened inside you. M

Come Inside and See What Happens Illus. Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who? #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 30, 2007

The big question is "who exactly is the ’who’" that is expected to be a part of "changing lives"

Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – “Who?” #5 Acts 1:8 (The Powerpoint can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Changing lives for time and eternity, “what a grand idea!” Yet it is not just an idea, it is a divine expectation. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Today, We Run

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years, and we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world.

Today, We Run! 51 Years of Miracles. What an amazing journey. God has done incredible things here in the past 51 years. And we have seen His great power. Today we reflect, today we remember, today we renew. Renew our passion to reach the world. In 1956, a small group of people gathered to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 21, 2007

This message focuses on one particular aspect of this passage - that the Lord prunes us to make us more fruitful. Practical application in this message is to consider what the Lord may be calling me to prune from my busy life, in order to do the best thi

Hook/Opening Overcommitted? Many of us feel/are. But here’s a list of busy/committed: Billy Graham and ____. James Dobson and _____. Joni Earikson and _____. Jimmy Carter and _____. Bill Bright and ______. (RCA) Betty Voskuil and _____. Gary Smalley and ______. “Our world has been greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007

Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Missing God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 22, 2007

A wednesday night call to not miss God in our lives and the life of the church

MISSING GOD Numbers 13-14 * Have you ever considered what it is that God wants for this world, this community, this church, or you? Now, not just a passing thought, but have you ever sat and meditated on it. We say that God wants the best for us and yet, do we believe it, do we live like it? * It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another And Everyone Else!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 1, 2006

Paul the church planter sends Timothy to encourage the church and to report back. Paul prays that they will have the love of Jesus for each other AND for everyone else. My prayer is that we will have Jesus’ love for each other, AND for everyone else!

[This is the first sermon I preached in Billericay. I hope you will forgive the nonsense at the start and then hear God’s call on us to love one another and to love the lost] Let me begin by saying that I cannot remember the last time I preached from this book. However, let me also say that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Anglican

Our Purppse: Ministry Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

As the body of Christ, we are to minister to one another’s needs.

Our Purpose: Ministry Text: Jn. 13:3-17 Introduction 1. Read John 13:3-17 2. Illustration: The great violinist, Niccolo Paganini willed his marvelous violin to city of Genoa on condition that it must never be played. The wood of such an instrument, while used and handled, wears only ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Methodist

Being God's People As Servants Of God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Second sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Well today is Father’s Day and the sixth anniversary of our first meeting. Time has gone by fast but like I said last week, I am glad to be your pastor and I am grateful for the work of God in our life together. My prayer for us this day is that we continue to experience God’s great and good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Goal Of Ministry

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

(1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Boogie Wonderland Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Helping A Hurting World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 24, 2006

The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been commissioned to go to it with a message of compassion, restoration and reconciliation.

Introduction: Christ prayed in John 17 that God would not remove the believer from the world but that the believer would have an impact on the world in which he lives. The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Pastor

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jul 31, 2006

A breakfast table conversation about God’s vision for His church.

Breakfast with Pastor Great Bend, Kansas July 30, 2006 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20; Leviticus 25:10 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book that took Christendom by storm. Everyone had to have it, read it and many implemented its powerful words into there daily prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Holiness