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Our Relationship With The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 of 4 in series entitled "Building Relationships"

Building Relationships #4 Our Relationship with the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Today we conclude our four week journey into “Building Godly Relationships” by looking into our relationship with His church here at Bakers Chapel. Over the past year, we have studied many passages together on how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of My Dreams

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets.

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets. The presence of these children that Dwight L. Moody had brought into the church, so disturbed the sophisticated members of the church that when Moody ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Missionary Commissioning

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 28, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners four things the Church at Antioch had that the church desperately needs today.

The church at Antioch became the model distribution center of its day. That is what churches are to be A distribution center for the Gospel. Not just for its local area but focused on the world God gives the routes in Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be On Mission With God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2003

Too many people are trying to do a mission for God instead of participating in God’s mission. Only when we allow the power of His word and His Holy Spirit to work in us and through us will we truly be on mission with God.

How to Be On Mission With God (Phil. 2:13,14) "For God is at work in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure." Too many people are trying to do a mission for God instead of participating in God’s mission. Only when we allow the power of His word and His Holy Spirit to work in us and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004

A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Unspeakable

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Oct 9, 2006

You can’t explain it, but there are ways to express it.

The Unspeakable! The Word of God mentions the word "unspeakable" three times: 2 Corinthians 9:15, "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable Gift." JESUS John 14:6-7 6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way(straight and narrow, holy, safe), the truth, (the only thing that can lead and guide you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Words

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 14, 2005

Sermon on the words of men and the Word of God.

Words Prov. 25:11 INTRO.: Language is a great gift from God that sets us apart from every other creature. We hear and use many words each day. If you read a newspaper, it may contain hundreds of thousands of words. Words are an important part of life. We ask, "What’s the good word?" "What’s the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being The Kind Of Church People Need

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2004

We cannot be the kind of church that everyone wants, but we can be the kind of church that everyone needs !

Being The Kind Of Church That People Need Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: I suppose there are many churches whose mission is to be the kind of church that appeals to everyone. That is an impossible task ! In fact, I believe it to be an unholy task. Here’s why.....in order for us to be the church that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

"The God Of Hope"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003

God has called us to live hope, not just talk about it.

Introduction 1. Illus...The Ancient Roman World a. The best social status you could have was to “a wealthy freeborn citizen and the lowest on that social scale would be a female child. b. “The patron-client relationship” The patron was seen as the protector of the client - providing legal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009

Many of lifes greatest spiritual truths come to us through the most unusual things. God uses natural things to teach us spiritual things.

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Jesus said, Work while it is day for the night cometh when no man can work.. Jesus said Walk while you have the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

10 Reasons Why Speak In Tongues.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 9, 2011

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. In this outline here are some good reasons to pray in the spirit. Perhaps all will not agree but we all as believers know the need of earnest prayer and seeking the fac

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit! 10 Reasons Why Every Believer Should Speak in Tongues. This is an experience subsequent to salvation. Joel 2:28 (KJV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

I Will Say Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 2, 2013

Our words have power and affect not only us and those around us but ultimately whether or not we live an overcoming life as a Christian.

Slide 1 Slide 2 Our words have power. The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me,” is a bunch of bologna. This saying is really about what others say about us but it is also true about what WE say about ourselves and others. Our words betray our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Habits Of Growing Believers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the spiritual world, the passing of time does not guarantee growth. God hel

Intro: Living creatures grow – whether they be plants, animals or humans, growth is a normal part of existence. Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

Support Your Local Pastor...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2009

This is an open letter to encourage people to see the man of God as the man of God and help support him...

Dear FRIEND! HELP! DON’T ALLOW A MAN OF GOD TO DROWN... Many preachers have a crisis after years of ministry. Preachers are hurting and they do not know how to find relief. They may act strong before the people, but broken behind the scenes... I have been in ministry several years and there can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:16-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Practice, Practice, Practice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2012

Paul beleives in order to be a better christian you must practice living the faith. This sermon teaches us how to practice our faith.

Practice Practice Practice Christianity Ephesians 4:17-32, 5:1 -3 • There's an old story about golf champion Ben Hogan. After Hogan had won a major tournament, a reporter asked him: "How is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist