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  • Fashioned For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    The Christmas story teaches us that we were formed and fashioned for family; the second purpose of The Purpose Driven Life.

    In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to ...read more

  • For The Church

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 9, 2009
     | 11,352 views

    This sermon examines the keys to being faithful and doing service "for" the Lord and His church.

    On March 6, 1836 a famous battle occurred in San Antonio, Texas at a place called the Alamo. This battle was a turning point in the battle for Texas. A group of approximately 200 soldiers, farmers, and frontiersmen fought a valiant battle against an over-whelming Mexican army of approximately 3,000 ...read more

  • The Way We Were, Pt 5 Miracle-Embracing

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    The way we were miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, church was miracle-experiencing. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    Today we will discover that “the Church as it was meant to be” was miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, they were miracle-experiencing. The experience of the supernatural was common among the early believers. Peter asked people why they were surprised at the miraclous. Acts 3:12 Some ...read more

  • Divine Power For A Divine Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,232 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is given to us so that we can be effective witnesses for Christ and to expand His kingdom.

    DIVINE POWER FOR A DIVINE PURPOSE STUDY TEXT: ACTS 1:8 Introduction God promised a divine power which shall be solely for a divine purpose. This is because the power will come through the Holy Spirit, and the primary purpose shall be to win souls to the kingdom of God. Thus, the baptism in the ...read more

  • The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,370 views

    This sermon explores the role of the church as a unifying force and its responsibility as the pillar and foundation of truth in society.

    Good morning, family! What a joy to be here with you all again. You know, as we gather here, week after week, I often find myself reflecting on the power of our shared faith and the strength of our community. We're not just a collection of individuals, but a church, bound together by our belief in ...read more

  • Focus Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    This is the 17th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at the focus of worship.

    Sunday Morning March 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#17] FOCUS OF WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 14:1-15:11 Introduction: 1. Have you ever played baseball, softball, tennis, racquetball, ping pong, golf, or any other sport that requires hitting an object? ...read more

  • A Time Of Refreshing-Praying For Revival

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,975 views

    A message preparing our church for it’s first revival in 9 years

    “A TIME OF REFRESHING- PRAYING FOR REVIVAL” Date: March 24, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Acts 3:11-19 Introduction Over the next few weeks, I will be speaking and preparing us for our Spring Revival, which will be on April 28, 29 &30. But before I get too far ahead of myself, ...read more

  • Loving The Bretheren Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

    2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

  • Why Communion? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,129 views

    Explains the purpose and meaning of communion from a Methodist theological persepctive

    Why Communion? 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Image: Nathan Hale Nathan Hale was a young man who had every prospect for a happy and fulfilling life. He was very well educated for his day—a Yale graduate in an era when very few went to college. He was vividly remembered and admired by his acquaintances ...read more

  • The Church

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    Understand how we are uniquely related to each other in the church.

    The Church Cornwall September 25, 2005 In our first week together, as Grace Community Church, I spoke about who we are and what we want to be here as GCC. Then we focused on how God works with you personally, as we considered Zacchaeus and Jesus’ calling him by name. Last week, we looked at how ...read more

  • Community Partnership Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 7, 2014
     | 5,263 views

    As a community of believers, the local congregation is in partnership with God for HIS agenda in saving the world.

    1. Efficiency Expert An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: "You don't want to try these techniques at home." "Why not?" asked someone from the back of the audience. "I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years," the expert explained. "She made lots of trips to ...read more

  • Cooperation Needed

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on May 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    The importance of the local church, the body of Christ to work together and use their gifts.

    Cooperation is needed in every part of our human body so it will function properly. Take for example the foot it has 26 bones, 19 muscles, and 107 ligaments. Walking up stairs requires the cooperation of 300 different muscles. The sense receptors in your foot let your brain know exactly what ...read more

  • The Church

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,844 views

    A final sermon on the series about the meaning of the church.

    THE CHURCH November 17, 2013 For the past 10 weeks, we’ve been talking about the church, and I thought I was finished with the series last week, but there’s one more to talk about today. So, I want to start with a simple question — “What is the Church?” It’s ...read more

  • Preserving Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    A sermon preached at nearby Immanuel church on unity, divisions and discipline within the church (local and city-wide)

    Preserving the unity of the body. Immanuel church, Winchester 7/3/4am Eph 4:1-13 UNITY & DISUNITY Had a friend drop by to stay Mon Tue pm while at leadership conference - Shocked when told: ¡§30% of a leaders energy will go in conflict and stamping out fires¡¨ - you: ¡§oh, that¡¦s what happens in ...read more

  • God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,588 views

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. As we will be re

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often ...read more