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  • Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 41,565 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

  • A Lazy, Hazy Day Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
     | 3,403 views

    Sermon #4 in a series about joy from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Previously preached for another congregation, but reworked and retooled for this series.

    A lazy, hazy day Phil 4:10-23 Goal: How to find contentment and peace so that we can enjoy life. Intro: I grew up in South Louisiana…less than a 20 mile distance from the Gulf of Mexico…and more often than not the weather could be described as hot and humid. Obviously the heat and humidity would ...read more

  • Come To The Celebration Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,647 views

    This is the first sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Come To The Celebration – Overflowing Outreach We want to welcome you to our church service today. We are glad you are here! We don’t believe that you are here by accident. We believe that God has brought you here today for a purpose. Today is a special day in our church. Today is a day of ...read more

  • Hide And Seek Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

    Hide and Seek – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. Last week we focused in on John ten – ten where it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 (HCSB) If you recall we spoke of how the word abundance in the ...read more

  • Basic Training: Man Is A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,394 views

    This is the 2nd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    BASIC TRAINING: MAN IS A SINNER Romans 3:9-18, 21-23 The Drama mentioned in this sermon is entitled "Man of the Year" and can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen what happens to some animals after they are all cleaned up? When I was in high school I helped ...read more

  • Basic Training: Jesus Is Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    This is the 3rd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    BASIC TRAINING #3 - JESUS IS SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:4-6; LUKE 19:10; 1 TIMOTHY 1:15 (Note: Drama "Another Day at the Bus Stop" can be purchased from www.willowdrama.com. Movie clips are used by permission through CVLI) INTRODUCTION: (Master & Commander clip: Chap: 15 Start: 0:49:47 End: 0:53:20 -3:43 ) ...read more

  • Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015
     | 8,399 views

    When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

    JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

  • Three Short Prayers

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,198 views

    I used this as an informal message on a Sunday evening; letting the congregation guess what the situation was as I gave out the 'hints' one by one.

    THREE SHORT PRAYERS: Some of the best prayers we pray are prayers that come from a desperate heart. • Jesus warned against praying just to be seen by other people: • Matthew 6:5, “When you pray you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues ...read more

  • Can The Dead Hear?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015
     | 5,799 views

    When the heart goes out of our faith, then the life goes out of our church. A vital congregation has its source in God.

    Nobody wants to be a part of a dead church. Not even Jesus! In the last book of the Bible, the book of Revelation, we find Jesus speaking to the church in a city called Sardis, and you know what he says? He says: “I know your works; you have a name [for] being alive, but [actually] you are ...read more

  • Honoring One Another In Love Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,097 views

    Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

    WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

  • You Are The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013
     | 7,469 views

    Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

    Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

  • Bible Examples And Bible Solutions

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 2,261 views

    Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation.

    I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today. Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point ...read more

  • Arise And Shine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 718 views

    Encourage the congregation to seek God's wisdom and love Him consistently, so they can arise and shine as beacons of His love and faithfulness in the world.

    Good morning, family! I can't think of a better way to kick-start our time together than by diving headfirst into the rich wisdom of Proverbs. Proverbs 13:9 says, "The light of the righteous rejoices, but the lamp of the wicked will be put out." It's a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness and ...read more

  • Peter & The Early Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 690 views

    To inspire the congregation to learn from Peter's faith and courage, and to become builders of the church, open to God's divine plan, just as he was.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving deep into the Book of Acts, focusing on the adventures and exploits of that rock-solid disciple, Peter. His role in the early church was monumental and his life-changing experience at Pentecost is something that continues to inspire us today. Peter, ...read more

  • With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 554 views

    Explore the power of God's strength, the importance of perseverance, and the victory that comes from faith, encouraging the congregation to face their battles with courage and faith in God.

    Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into the heart of a battle. We're going to be exploring the depths of God's strength, the power of perseverance and the victory of faith. As we navigate through this sermon, I want to remind you of the powerful words spoken by C.S. Lewis, "God knows ...read more

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