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  • Just D.e.w. It!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Every church ought to know its mission -- what Christ wants done in that community; and then the church ought to "Just DEW It".

    Just D.E.W. it! (PROCLAIMING THE VISION OF OUR CHURCH) Psalms 133 January 7, 2001 Every church needs a vision of its mission. Without vision any person or organization will die. In addition to knowing our vision (mission), we also set goals - or checkpoints - that help us keep on ...read more

  • The Man That Vanished

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Some people come to an altar during or after a service to get saved or rededicate their lives and you never see them again. What happens to them?

    MARK 5:15 - MATT.8:28-34 "THE MAN THAT VANISHED" A) This incident has often been called, "The Pig Affair." * Jesus was doing two things in this experience: One: He was demonstrating His power to deliver men from the darkest forces imaginable, men possessed by devils! * He wanted the world to ...read more

  • The Power Of Baptism

    Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,360 views

    In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

    The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

  • The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,296 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

  • A Kingdom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    The true source of forgiveness is Jesus

    A Kingdom of Forgiveness Matthew 18.21-35 October 19, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. King Louis XII of France: As a boy was mistreated, kept in chains, thrown in prison, after becoming king was encouraged to seek revenge, he prepared a scroll with his enemies names and placed a cross in red ...read more

  • A Kingdom Of Invitation

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 15,776 views

    Jesus has extended an invitation to the world to join Him in heaven.

    A Kingdom Of Invitation Matthew 22.1-14 August 31, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The nature of Weddings: Lots of preparations to be made, dress bought, tuxedos rented, cakes to ordered, flowers picked out and invitaions to be sent II. Prepartion of the guest list: One of the worst jobs must ...read more

  • How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 118 ratings
     | 17,883 views

    Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

    How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

  • Why Go To Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 27,164 views

    We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

    Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

  • How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

    "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Does A Better Job Than People Do

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    How to let the Spirit work in and through you both to will and to do of His good pleasure

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches in perfect ways that are relevant, appropriate, and persuasive. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words." (I Cor. 2:13) Ask the Lord for greater reliance ...read more

  • Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

    Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

  • Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 91 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    Take an evaluative look at the ways spiritual gifts are being used in your life and in your fellowship.

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’s accusations about worthlessness * Useful for ...read more

  • How Can The Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    How Can the Lord Help Us When Our Actions Speak So Loudly People Are Not Hearing What We Want To Communicate? I Cor. 13:1-3

    Many people are searching for the solution to the problem of interpersonal communications. It may be safe to say that the single biggest problem of communications is rooted in the reality that some people’s actions speak so loudly others cannot hear what they are saying. Quote: I know you ...read more

  • How Jesus' Concern For Details Did Not Distract Him From His Main Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,879 views

    It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ min

    It is not uncommon to find people who get so wrapped up in details that lose sight of more important goals. Similarly, it is common to find people who are only interested in taking on jobs that will earn big rewards while spurning smaller jobs. Jesus’ ministry balanced the macroscopic with the ...read more

  • How To Mobilize People For Action

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,558 views

    Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

    How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more