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The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006

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Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 29, 2006

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As we examine Acts 2:42-47, we notice that we exist for five purposes.

Scripture The Romans celebrated January 1st as a general holiday. Sacrifices were made to the two-faced god, Janus, who was able to look both ways at once. Janus symbolized change and transition, such as the progression of the past to the future. January 1st was a holiday on which gifts and visits ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Go Mentality #1 Series

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 25, 2005

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Instead of the Go mentality, Jonah had a no mentality. This sermon deals with the church’s stubborn resistance to go to those that are different then us. Featured as part of the message is Barna’s report on the state of the church. We must recover the "go

The Jonah Files #1 - The "GO" mentality Let me take you back 2800 years ago to a strip of land in the middle east. This was the Promised Land. This was the land given to God’s people to do God’s work. A very peculiar, once in the Bible kind of incident took place that speaks to us and where we are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving Worship Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2002

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What keeps God from moving in worship? We do! We are in a free partnership with him in these things. He knocks, and we can open up or ignore him.

This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth at Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 3, 2002. Moving Worship Psalms 23 God is on the move. He is dynamic not static. God who is one day old and ancient of days is and will always be on the move. He never goes on vacation, sleeps or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Task Of The Church #1 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

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The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do.

Tittle: The Task Of The Church part 1 Theme: The focus of the Church is to be on God and His will in everything we do. Written: 4-11-99 Introduction: There are many references in the New Testament that will tell us what our task is as a part of the Church. -- What I want to do is look at these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of One Pr 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 17, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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This sermon describes the power of one person to change the world through the power of Christ.

The Power of One Pt II One Can Change the World Acts 9:10-20 Last week we began our discussion of the power of one. One can move the heart of God. I want to continue this morning to share with you on this subject. I want to talk with you about the power of one to change the world. Acts chapter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: *other

For Those Who Fear Him There Is No Want

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2004

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Promises, motivations, explanations, descriptions and blessings of fearing God.

For Those Who Fear Him There is No Want (Psa 34:9-11) Illustration: The word awesome is freely used these days to describe athletes, coaches, teachers, and even friends. I suppose it’s not wrong to use the expression this way. But if you ever stand at the rim of the Grand Canyon, or get a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wherever He Wants Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

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Living a life that follows God’s will is God’s purpose. God’s will is always attached to purpose. Our responsibility is to go wherever he wants.

Wherever He Wants Assorted Texts Just before Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, a group of ministers urged him to grant immediate freedom to all slaves. “It is my earnest desire to know the will of Providence in that matter,” Lincoln wrote. “And if I can learn what it is, I will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Mean It? Really?

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

based on 27 ratings

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Simple message of the why’s of worship and the how’s of worship.

John 4:19-24 – You Mean it? Really? A man went to church with an angel as guide. The church was filled, but oddly, there was no sound. The organist played, but no music could be heard; the choir’s lips moved, but no song came forth. The pastor went through the motions of preaching, but the man ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The "Normal" Church

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003

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"Normal" means "conforming to a standard". The Standard for our churches ought to be the Lord Jesus Christ. The church at Jerusalem gives us an excellent blueprint for how a church ought to be.

INTRODUCTION: God wants every church to be a “normal” church. What is normal? Webster’s dictionary says, “conforming to a standard.” God has given the standard for His church. When we compare the church in the book of Acts with our churches today, we fall so far short of God’s standard. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002

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Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Sometimes Make You Toss And Turn?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 16, 2005

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How God can and will make you miserable...

Does God sometimes Make you toss and Turn? JOB 7:4 When I lie down, I say, When shall I arise, and the night be gone? And I am full of tossings to and fro until the dawning of the day!! Man that’s Short but Powerful isn’t it!!!!! How many of you tonight know ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do We Worship Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 20, 2005

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If we love God then we will want to worship Him!

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Worship God Each Week? Psalms 100 1-5 & John 4:19-24 This week in our Why do We Do What We Do series, we are talking about Why do we spend time worshipping God each week? I shared that title with someone this week and they said to me well the answer to that one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Birthing Church Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

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This is the fourth sermon in an 8 part sermon series on the vision of our church.

INTRO: How many of you know that there is a process that you go through in order to be used by God? · You can’t just get up and do whatever you want, however you want to do it and think God is going to jump through a hoop? · There is a price to be paid for power There is a relationship that has to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Spirit-Filled Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

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When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

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