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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them
Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:13-33
Denomination: Baptist
Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!
Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 7:11-12
What the church should be
WHAT WE NEED TO DO TO MAKE THE CHURCH ALIVE Matthew 16:1-5 3 you can’t read the obvious signs of the times!” “Why can’t you read the signs of the times?” It has been reported that in Briton every week there are 53,000 people who leave churches never to return again. Do you think there ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4
Denomination: Wesleyan
TODAY – I want to talk about a dream… AND – it’s not a dream about; Model T’s, air planes, financial security - or the Super Bowl – it’s a dream about the church….
“Ready – Break!” If you have your bibles I want to read several passages of Scripture that will kind of serve as a foundation for our study today… The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. "I will make you into a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:18
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Choose God against all other competitors.
A WELCOME FIRE Exodus 19.1-25 S: God’s Presence C: Listening to God Th: Choose the Fire Pr: CHOOSE GOD! Type: Inductive Values: I. DEPENDENCE (Holy Spirit and Prayer) II. WORSHIP III. THE BIBLE IV. OUTREACH V. DISCIPLESHIP VI. COMMUNITY PA: How is the change to be observed? • Welcome ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25
Be zealous for the glory of God. Be passionate in prayer. Be God's answer to the need of the moment.
Ever had this experience? You are excited about being a Christian and living for God, and then something happen and everything changes. • The warm fuzzy feelings suddenly fizzle. You lost interest in anything spiritual. That's not bad or wrong. Feelings come and go all the time. ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This series examines the life and continuing mission of the church after the resurrection of Jesus. And reminds us that there is work to be done!
Drama (I started with a dram about 2 people Jan and John who had become disillusioned about the church.) In the book of Acts the church emerges and enters the world in a powerful way. But somehow, over the years something has changed. Like Jan and John’s relationship the church has lost it’s ...read more
What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is searching for and blesses
The Church God Blesses- Part One Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Pastor March 10, 2002 I believe that God communicates with us in many different ways—but the primary way God speaks to us is through His written word—the Bible. One morning this week as I was reading from the Bible I came ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Chronicles 16:9
Denomination: Methodist
What are the qualities and characteristics of a church God is seeking to bless?
The Church God Blesses: Part Two Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley March 17, 2002 “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9) There are churches all over the world. Some have been around a long, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, Philippians 2:1-2
Compare the human “absence of conflict” definition with the essence of the peace Christ has given those who love and obey him.
Scripture: John 14:25-27 "I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to ...read more
Scripture: John 14:25-27
This sermon explores how to apply Ecclesiastes 9:10 by giving our best in all we do, finding purpose in everyday tasks, and cultivating a meaningful life.
Good morning, beloved family. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather here today, united in spirit and truth, to break the bread of life, the Word of God. Our passage today comes from the wisdom-filled book of Ecclesiastes, a book that so eloquently speaks to the human condition. It is a book ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10
Topics: Power, Purpose
God proves the gospel by the resurrection.
Scripture Introduction I am intrigued by the two meanings of the word, “passion.” It is derived from a word meaning, “suffering,” which you may recognize in the word, “compassion,” to suffer along with another. Thus the passion of Christ refers to his ...read more
Scripture: John 20:1-18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
We must no longer be a COME AND GET IT CHURCH, but a GO AND GET THEM CHURCH. Or, "Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze?"
REINVENTING THE CHURCH, Part 1 Extreme Church Makeover: Should the church join the craze? I recently watched an episode of “Extreme Home Makeover”. If you have seen the show, you know about the “professional makeover artists” … I must confess things have changed quite a bit in my life: from ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19
God works through unexpected circumstances to protect and redeem his people.
Children’s Sermon Tell about time when Helen and I were sound asleep and suddenly – plop, something jumped into the bed with us! I woke, sat up, stared blindly into the dark (of course saw nothing), and laid back down thinking I had a bad dream. When it happened the second time, I was certain it ...read more
Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18
The passion that God has for each of us should ignite our hearts to have a burning zeal for the Lord
Burn baby burn Super Excited LORD, your hand is lifted high, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be put to shame; (Isa. 26:11 NIV) His disciples remembered that it is written: "Zeal for your house will consume me." (Jn. 2:17 NIV) Never be lacking in ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 26:11, John 2:17, Romans 12:11
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