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  • Purpose #5 Reach Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

    Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

  • Purpose #1: Worship Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,506 views

    Worship. A Word that cause more arguments then you could think of. A Word that should never cause arguments. This sermon attempts to answear the purpose of worship

    I Corinthians 11:17-34 Purpose #1: Worship - Our Expression of Love For God Introduction A. You know what is really sad? B. When you think of the word Worship and instantly associate it with “Argument” C. What a shame. D. I have thought a lot about worship lately E. I have come to this ...read more

  • Purpose #2: Connect Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    As Christian we are called to belong not just beleiver. Fellowship could be used for connect, but connect sound like a more up to date term

    Romans 12:10-13 Purpose #2: Connect Introduction A. What does it mean to connect B. I know what it means to connect to the internet C. I know what it means to make a connection between two points D. I know what it mans to have a connecting point on a flight E. But when we are talking about connect ...read more

  • Our Purpose: Witness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,818 views

    As the body of Christ, we witness because Jesus has commanded us, empowered us, and wants to use us.

    Our Purpose: Witness Text: Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 10:14-15 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 28:18-20 2. Illustration: A man was talking with a friend about a statement another friend had written. He said, "I think it is a beautiful statement. I like the adjectives he uses, but I also want ...read more

  • Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

  • Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

    Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

  • Our Purpose: Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    Our Purpose: Discipleship Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

  • A Local Hero - Shamgar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    In a world of uncertainty and insecurity, spiritual people are needed.

    A LOCAL HERO - SHAMGAR “After Ehud came Shamgar son of Anath, who struck down six hundred Philistines with an ox goad” (Judges 3: 31). In the book of Joshua, God was with the whole nation as they conquered the land of promise. But, in Judges, God turned from the nation and gave victory to ...read more

  • From Local Impact To Global Reach Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 176 views

    From Local Impact to Global Reach" explores the church’s call to move beyond local influence and embrace a global mission. This sermon emphasizes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, starting in our own communities and extending to the ends of the earth.

    The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a movement, not a monument. We are not meant to be static or stagnant, but dynamic and expansive—always reaching out, always moving forward, always extending the influence of the Kingdom of God. In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a clear and compelling ...read more

  • Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

    “Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

  • Our Purpose-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 30, 2012
     | 2,537 views

    1 of 2. Every church has the same overall Purpose. We may have various means of fulfilling this Purpose, but the actual Purpose is the same. What is the purpose of this Church? Our Purpose is to...

    OUR PURPOSE-I—Mark 12:28-31 & Matthew 28:18-20 We must ask ourselves, “What is my/the church’s Purpose anyway?” Our devotion to the Lord is sometimes not what it should be. Need: Every church including Needmore BC has the same overall Purpose... God’s love compels us To love, reach & nurture ...read more

  • A Pastor And His Purpose

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,310 views

    This message explores and attempts to dispell some myths regarding what a pastor should be about the ministry of doing.

    (Opened with the "MeChurch" video - available from SermonSpice.com) Everyone has their own idea of what church should look like. What church should be like. How church should minister to their needs and the needs of those around them. So from time to time it is important to ask, what is the ...read more

  • Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    why we are the church here today

    Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

  • Why Church?

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,287 views

    How God can use the local church to change the world.

    100 million in U.S. don’t go to church at all. 2050 – 10% will attend! My grandkids generation… Instead of spending our time on what the church has become, let’s look at what it’s supposed to be. What it was designed to be. The early Christian church was heavily persecuted, but they stuck ...read more

  • The State Of The Church-- What's The Purpose Of Bethany Church?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    The message encourages members to think about what is the purpose of the church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH --WHAT’S THE PURPOSE OF BETHANY CHURCH? Acts 2:42-47 (TMNT) They committed themselves to the teaching of the apostles, the life together, the common meal, and the prayers. Everyone around was in awe¡Xall those wonders and signs done through the apostles! And all the ...read more

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