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  • The Fourfold Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,754 views

    We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

    August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

  • The Church Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 13, 2012
     | 5,110 views

    The church was created by God -- what would happen if we remove him from it? This sermon reminds us of the role of the church in the world with the presence of God within it.

    1. God’s three organizations: a. Family b. Government c. Church d. What happens when we take God out of these? 2. There are some “mega-churches” in the US today which loudly and boldly proclaim the name of Yeshua (Jesus) to the world. 3. Did you know that there are churches ...read more

  • Smyrna - The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,167 views

    This sermon presents the church at Smyrna as the suffering church, and show God’s purpose in suffering.

    Smyrna - The Suffering Church Text: Revelation 2:8-11. Introduction: In our first study of the seven churches we examined the church at Ephesus, the fallen church, this morning, we leave Ephesus behind and travel forty miles North up the coast of modern Turkey where we come to the ancient city of ...read more

  • What's Up With The Church

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,418 views

    WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL INVITING FOLKS TO CHURCH WITHOUT TELLIGN THEM THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH?

    WHAT’S UP WITH THE CHURCH INTRO: WHY IS BEING PART OF A CHURCH SO IMPORTANT? 1: MEMBERSHIP A) TO BELONG B) TO BE PART OF SOMETHING C) THIS IS A CHRISTIAN CONCEPT IN IT’S ROOTS POINT: TODAY MEMBERSHIP IS USED MUCH DIFFERENTLY, MEMBERS GET HALF OFF OR GET THE BEST SEATS THEY HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OVER ...read more

  • Why Are We Here?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    This sermon examines the mission of the local church.

    Do you ever find yourself wondering about your purpose? As a church we should be continually considering that thought. Why are we here? I would like for us to consider this question today. This is a vitally important question. Sometimes churches misunderstand their task. Someone wrote a list of ...read more

  • The Greatest Hindrance To Vision - Division

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,752 views

    How to have unity in the local church.

    No matter how much a local church has going for it, division can negate it’s vision. The word division is constructed of the word vision with the prefix "di", which means, "double". Double vision can be dangerous. If you are seeing two of everything you need to make a trip to the eye doctor. If ...read more

  • Spiritual Warefare

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,870 views

    We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

    Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

  • The Golden Hour

    Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    The timing of ministry is just as important as the actual ministry itself. The term Golden hour is used my emergency workers to refer to the small window of opportunity they have to make a difference in saving someone’s life.

    "The Golden Hour" "There are a small group of people around the world in civilized countries that serve the public day in and day out and perform their duties, sometimes uncompensated, without reservation to all injured and sick people!" These men and women of all ages, race, creed and color ...read more

  • To Everything There Is A Season Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

    A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

  • God's Priority

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    God’s priority must also be the priority of His children.

    Today, I want to speak with you about that which I believe should be the driving force behind everything our church does. That which should be our priority is that which is priority in the mind of Almighty God - seeking and saving the lost. This is the mission that Jesus was sent to fulfill: "For ...read more

  • Where Two Or Three Are Gathered

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,221 views

    Dedication service for a newly purchased church building.

    Where Two or Three are Gathered Together Cornwall- Dedication Service April 2, 2005 When ancient King David came to the throne, and once the kingdom was settled, under his government, he turned his attention from himself to God and had a deep desire to do something special for God. 2 Sam.7.1- 16- ...read more

  • Building A Team Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 21,195 views

    The church must play as a team if effective ministry is to take place in the world.

    Football is big in these here parts. From late Friday evening through Sunday night, it is not hard to find a conversation concerning football. From the Benton High Tigers, to the LSU Tigers, to the La. Tech Bulldogs, to the New Orleans/San Antonio/Baton Rouge Saints, football is a language we all ...read more

  • A Special Calling Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,188 views

    God has a special calling for all His children.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Throughout the first chapter of Colossians, we have learned about how Jesus redeemed us, how He saved us from the penalty of sin. We have seen how He is reconciled us to Himself through His blood. • Now, we need to pause for a moment and think about this question, ...read more

  • Shrinking Jeans And Broken Bottles

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    What Jesus says about the realities of changing your church

    Shrinking Jeans and Broken Bottles Homecoming 2006 Luke 5:33-39 My daughter Briley and I (this is Briley - PIC) were driving down the road in my car the other day and she was sitting up front and found this 4 cassette copy of Zig Ziglar’s Secrets of Closing the Sale. She pulled it out and said, ...read more

  • Discover Life

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    I preached this message at the launch of our new church name Discover Life Church.

    Discover Life! Intro. - How the name change came about When I was praying about a new name for our church I wanted to find a name that connected to the community so I went to the Chamber of Commerce website. Here is what I found. Chamber of Commerce website There’s something inside you that begs ...read more