Sermons on Purpose Of The Flood:

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Created (Trinity)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 15, 2008

Today, be reminded that you and I have been created Imageo Dei; in the very image of the perfect and triune God who created! Amen.

The God Who Created, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Introduction Does one duty ever take the precedence over another? It is the old question over which the rabbis disputed. “Which is the first and greatest commandment?” The question was, after all, a legitimate one. Even among unmistakable obligations there ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Moving Here

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008

A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Change Amongst An Unchanging God

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 28, 2008

Encouragement and optimism for a church congregation facing changes in their Sunday morning worship that includes a "blending" of styles and formats.

Hebrews 1:8a; 10-13 and Hebrews 13:8 IF THERE IS ONE NEVER-ENDING HUMAN TRUTH THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME IT IS THIS: THE ONE THING THAT SEEMS TO NEVER CHANGE IS CHANGE ITSELF. WE ARE ALWAYS CHANGING. WE ARE ALWAYS FACING CHANGE. OUR WORLD CHANGES. TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES CHANGES. HEALTH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:8-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Saying "Yes" - Then No

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 13, 2008

A message to go with Rob Bell’s Nooma #20 - Shells Available here: http://www.nooma.com/

Dakota Community Church June 29, 2008 Saying, “Yes” - then “No” Begin by screening Nooma #20 – Shells I think most of us at times feel overwhelmed by the pace of life in this modern age. Our increased connectedness has many wonderful upsides; I have pictures of my sons from Facebook that I never ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-38

Denomination: Mennonite

Table-Waiting 101 Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

The purpose and role of deacons.

INTRO>John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier who was wounded and ordered to go to a military hospital for treatment. When he arrived, he saw two doors. One was marked, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other was labeled, “For the seriously wounded.” He entered through the first door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unchained For Worship

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 15, 2008

God is seeking those who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth.

August 17, 2008 Morning Worship Text: John 4: 22-24 Subject: Worship Title: Unchained to Worship There are many worship styles in the church world. Some churches draw comfort in a worship services that never changes – the same style, the same method, the same routine week after week. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Plan Of God For You

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Aug 17, 2008

It is easy to say God had a plan for me when things go well. But when things dont seems going well according to our plan, we think that Gods plan for our lives may not be true. But the truth is ,Gods plan will not be affected by our situation,condition

GOD HAD A PLAN FOR YOU EI alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope forE Jeremiah 29:11 It is easy to say God had a plan for me when things go well in our lives. But when things dont seems going well according ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Earliest Church And Modern Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 18, 2008

The church must adjust to the times and circumstances, but she should never forsake the basics.

The Earliest Church and Modern Times (Acts 2:42-47) 1. Some people just don’t get it. 2. From Reader’s Digest: After booking my 90-year-old mother on a flight from Florida to Nevada, I called the airline to go over her needs. The woman representative listened patiently as I requested a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

641 Attributes Of God Plus 50 Benefits Of Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2008

641 attributes of God and 50 benefits of praise

Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) 1. Praise helps us appreciate all the past, present and future blessings that are given to us in the Holy Spirit. The Lord calls all believers to be intimate with Him and praise facilitates our nearness to God. Praise enables us to come ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Support Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008

This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Mission?

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008

Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Brethren

Worship Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Part two in a series on the purposes of the church.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Labor Of Love

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 4, 2008

Loving God and loving others is hard work. However, hard it is at times, it is still the way that God has created us to live. We’ll look at what this Labor of Love is and what it is not.

The Labor of Love 1 Corinthians 13 August 31, 2008 Labor Day. Originally a day set aside to honor the American worker. Now it is really a holiday or three day weekend to mark the end of the summer season. According to the movement of the earth around the sun, we still have a couple of weeks of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God