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  • The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    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

  • Standing On The Rubbishes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    For our Annual Theme focus: all that we have accomplished as a church, fine as it is, is flawed. Much remains to be done, but it requires different leadership. This pastor’s departure, however, will not diminish the bond of love.

    Some things end, but are not completed. Other things are completed, but do not end. There is a world of difference between the two. Some things end, but are not completed. Some things stop, unfinished. The tragic accident out on I-95 the other day is a reminder of this. Several lives ended ...read more

  • "Who's Gonna Maintain Truth?" Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,921 views

    The second in a series of messages from 1 & 2 Timothy answering "What Is The Purpose Of The Church?"

    Introduction: THE CHURCH IS MULTIFUNCTIONIAL! IT HAS THE TASK OF EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP, AS WE STUDIED LAST WEEK. BUT IN A SOCIETY WHERE THERE IS CONSTANT SHIFTING OF WHERE THE LINES OF TRUTH ARE DRAWN, WE LEARN THAT THE CHURCH ALSO HAS THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING TRUTH. IT IS OUR PURPOSE TO BE ...read more

  • Spiritual Snowmen

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

    Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

  • Worship That Pleases God

    Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 34,372 views

    Sermon about the type of worship that is pleasing to God.

    Worship That Pleases God Mark 12: 28-30 God wants all of you He ask for all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. God is not interested in: Half hearted commitment. Partial obedience Leftovers of our time and money God desires your full devotion. There is a right ...read more

  • The Church Will Show God To The World Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    The third message in a series from 1&2 Timothy looking at God’s purpose for the church.

    (a) Through The Church’s Faith 1. A Faith That Is Taught Through Family Principles (1:1-6) 2. A Faith That Is Refreshing (1:13-18) 3. A Faith That Promotes Endurance (2:1-13) ------------------------------------------------------- (b) Through The Church’s Boldness 1. God Gives The Church A ...read more

  • The State Of The Church

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    Part 1 of an annual series on the condition of the local church and direction for the New Year.

     A new year gives us the opportunity look back and reflect upon what has happened. We also can look forward to the New Year with anticipation of what lies before us; goals and resolutions are made. I’ve heard it said that most of our New Years resolutions are broken before January 14th; ...read more

  • Living The Life Of Worship

    Contributed by Edward Gay on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 304 ratings
     | 32,032 views

    This sermon is meant to give guidance to Christians in how to truly live lives that display "Worth-Ship" to God.

    I. Introduction A. Background. 1. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God 2. Read 12:1-4a. The Bible tells us that Abraham was a friend of God 3. Abraham’s journey with the Lord was cyclical, full of spiritual peaks and valleys. In his life, we see… a. Faith – Leaving His father’s household ...read more

  • The Church Must Stand Together Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    The Fourth And Final Message In The Series "The Purpose Of The Church."

    SERIES "THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH" REVIEW OF PREVIOUS THREE MESSAGES: Part 1 - To Make Disciples And Mature Believers (a) Through The Church’s Message (1:1-20) (b) Through The Church’s Worship (2:1-15) (c) Through The Church’s Leaders (3:-16) Part 2 - To Maintain Truth And Multiply Ministries (a) ...read more

  • "Assailing The Gates"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

    “…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

  • The Church Vs. The Church

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,462 views

    Man’s view of the church is often very different from the one Jesus demonstrated and Paul described.

    I can stand anywhere in my back yard and see my church. It sits rather majestically at the apex of our little town. Its stained glass windows chronicle its founders. Inside, a huge chandelier hovers over our pew. I don’t know who appointed us to sit in that particular pew, but it must have been ...read more

  • Why Should We Worship? Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 8,956 views

    Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

  • Job One

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

    Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

  • I Will Build My Church

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 67,190 views

    A divine decree that cannot and will not fail.

    I Will Build My Church Introduction "Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I ...read more

  • Sign, Ashes = Repentance

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    An Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Ash Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 ’Sign, Ashes = Repentance 27 ¶ After this he went out, and saw a tax collector, named Levi, sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." 28 And he left everything, and rose and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his house; and there ...read more