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  • Why Are We Here, Church?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

    “Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

  • Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,732 views

    First in a series of four messages on our church’s vision statement; this deals with our vision to "develop authentic, passionate Christians"; using Luke 10:38-42 and John 12:1-8, passages about Mary, I draw lessons from her passion to know Christ and wor

    Our Vision: Choosing the Best Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8 The story of the basset hound appeared in Tacoma, Washington newspaper. The dog’s name was Tattoo. The reporter wrote, “Tattoo didn’t plan on going for a run that evening, but when his owner accidentally shut the poor dog’s leash in the ...read more

  • "The Eternal Nature Of The Son" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,727 views

    Sermon 3 in a study in Hebrews

    “YOU HAVE LOVED RIGHTEOUSNESS AND HATED LAWLESSNESS; THEREFORE GOD, YOUR GOD, HAS ANOINTED YOU WITH THE OIL OF GLADNESS ABOVE YOUR COMPANIONS.” 10 And, “YOU, LORD, IN THE BEGINNING LAID THE FOUNDATION OF THE EARTH, AND THE HEAVENS ARE THE WORKS OF YOUR HANDS; 11 THEY WILL PERISH, BUT YOU REMAIN; ...read more

  • Why The Ten Commandments Matter Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,482 views

    An introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains why the Ten Commandments matter by examining the purpose for the commandments in our lives today.

    Introduction When Almighty God wanted to reveal to His people the way to live life at its fullest, He gave them what theologians call the ten words. Most people know them as the Ten Commandments. They’re God’s Top Ten directives that summarize the moral values God’s people are to live by. They ...read more

  • Why The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    An explanation of the Bible, why it is God’s word and the role it can play in our lives

    Why the Bible? II Timothy 3:14-17 Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where they were interviewed. One question that came up was: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” The first person said ...read more

  • Key To Fruit-Bearing Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,629 views

    The parable of the Vine and the branches gives us the assurance that however weak and frail we are, God the Trinity can and will produce beautiful fruit in our lives. It is not a question of will power or any kind of self effort. All that is needed is con

    Opening illustration: Suppose you walked into your kitchen one morning and found Jesus sitting at the table. What would you do? Would you say: "Jesus! I’m thrilled to see You! I just wish I had time to talk, but right now I’m running late for work. When I get home tonight, we’ll have a nice visit"? ...read more

  • Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,664 views

    Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

    Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

  • What Kind Of Leaders? Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    The third in a series on our church’s vision statement -- this one dealing with the area of "developing reproducing leaders" -- leaders who are servants.

    Our Vision: What kind of leaders? Luke 22:14-27 Warren Bennis teaches and writes and is a keen observer of American culture. Over a decade ago, he wrote, "Leadership is a word on everyone’s lips. The young fight against it. Police seek it. Experts claim it. Artists spurn it. Scholars want it. ...read more

  • Deliverance From The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have been delivered from the flesh.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

  • Why People Stumble Over Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 29,201 views

    Jesus is either a Rock of Refuge or a Stumbling Stone. Sermon uses three "stumbling stones" -- Sinner, Savior and Simple.

    Why People Stumble Over Christ Romans 9:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 9/28/08 Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic ...read more

  • How To Pray For Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    65th in a series from Ephesians. Paul’s prayer request helps us learn how to pray for others more effectively.

    In his book, Everyone’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them, John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. As he walked up and down the aisles browsing, he saw the usual furniture, lamps, vases and oil paintings common to every antique store. Then he ...read more

  • Jesus On God-Pushing Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,483 views

    Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

    Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

  • How Are You Thinking

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    If we live from our feelings, and if our feelings come from how we think, then how we think is one of the most important things to deal with in the Christian life.

    How Are You Thinking Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 23, 2008 I’m not a morning person. How many of you are morning people? How many are not? I’m not a morning person. But in spite of that, I think I do hear what people are saying to me in the morning, although I must admit I’d ...read more

  • Getting Feelings In Line

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,825 views

    If our feelings are often misleading because they spring from thoughts that are not grounded in God-reality, then how do we know which feelings are legitimate and which ones are not, and what do we do with this?

    Getting Feelings In Line Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2008 We talked last week about the role our thoughts play in determining how we feel. The relationship between thoughts and feelings is undeniable and we cannot pay enough attention to it. We’ll be talking more about it ...read more

  • Lessons From The Summit - Elders And Leaders

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,860 views

    This message was given to teach the church on how a church functions and to teach the importance of leadership in the church.

    Introduction: This week and next the national stage has been all about leadership, as we’ve endured, I mean, watched the convention of the Democrats and this week the Republicans. There is a problem with our political leaders, and I don’t care which side of the aisle that you are referring to, ...read more