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  • Part 3 - What Is Our Purpose As God's People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Part 3 of our Finding Purpose series will focus on the top commands from God to us on how we are to be. Loving God with all of our heart, mind and soul and loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 3 – What is our Purpose as God’s People? † SCRIPTURE READING This week we will be looking at what our purpose as God’s people is. This very question was posed to Jesus in our scripture reading today, an expert in religious law asking Jesus this question trying to test Him ...read more

  • Can These Bones Live Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    There’s encouragement for the church today; breath for those call on God and His Plan for His Church. Many have become a Hospice Center but it doesn’t mean they have to remain in the valley!

    INTRODUCTION - Ezekiel -- a Priest @ 30 who became a Prophet – A man who was “In Touch with God” - He was living in bondage with the Israelites in the land of Babylon. - All throughout Ezekiel, God communicated with him through “Visions.” - Here the Spirit of God came ...read more

  • Gathering To Grow Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011
     | 6,312 views

    We must turn around (‘repent’) from the depth of our self-will… and give ourselves…immerse ourselves (‘be baptized’) in the life of Jesus…now risen and ruling and revealing God’s will.

    Gathering to Grow Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – October 16, 2011 Intro – I want to begin by asking a question: Why are you here? Why are we here together? It’s always good to stop and consider WHY we are doing something… what the purpose is. Because when we loose clarity on ...read more

  • God's Body Building Program Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 12, 2013
     | 7,851 views

    A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

    There is an alarming trend that is happening among Pastors in the United States. It is so alarming that denominations across this country are beginning to take steps to be pro-active to stem the tide of this tragic trend. The reason it is so alarming is because of the negative effects and ...read more

  • Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

  • Is Flowing Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 4,911 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#2] IS FLOWING John 7:37-39 Introduction: Last week we heard that a growing church is focused. We don’t allow distractions within worship. This morning we are going to see that "A Growing Church...Is Flowing". In order to be a growing church that God is ...read more

  • Is Fulfilling Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 6,299 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

    Series: A Growing Church... [#3](Senior Adult Day) IS FULFILLING Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: A great problem within the Church of the 21st century is we have become so focused on fulfilling everyone’s wants and wishes that we forgot Who we are to please. What are we supposed to be fulfilling ...read more

  • What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,591 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

  • Called To Be One Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

    Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

  • Lesson 1: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    A Challenge to churches to be a church that changes the world by both salt and light.

    “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” By Jerry Falwell “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on ...read more

  • Lesson 2: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
     | 2,963 views

    Ten Nation-Changing ways to pray.

    Series: “A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD” Sermon 2 TEN NATION-CHANGING WAYS TO PRAY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you we need great faith if our church is going to change the world. I came to the conclusion at the end of my sermon, “We will have greater faith to change the ...read more

  • Lesson 3: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
     | 5,484 views

    How revival changes a church and how that church can change the world.

    A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Three: Touch the World by Revival By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. Then the following week I preached a sermon on ten world- changing ways to pray. Today, I ...read more

  • Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
     | 3,164 views

    How our church is to change the world.

    Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

  • Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,142 views

    We need to start living in the God of the House of God

    Are You Living In Bethel Or El Bethel? Have a time of praise (testimonies) (The song I would Love to tell you ) Genesis 35:1-7 And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and ...read more

  • Mystery Of God Revealed Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    God revealed a mystery through Jesus Christ because God is using the church as a testimony to angels!

    Please open your Bibles to the Letter to the Ephesians. We read in Ephesians 1:9-10………… The mystery of God is revealed to us today! What is a mystery? A mystery is something that is amazing but not understood. God is amazing but He doesn’t want to be misunderstood! God desires to be understood! ...read more