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Priority One!

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 6, 2006

A call to help us avoid moedern day consumerism in Chrisitan culture and focus ont he real priority of the church.

“Priority One!! August 6, 2006 Introduction: Today in our society everyone is faced with hundreds of choices and options. We live in a consumer-driven culture where you can have your choice of anything and everything you desire. Unfortunately that concept has crept into the culture of church life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Values

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 9, 2006

A look at the core values of our church and what they mean for individual beleivers.

“Heart Values” The Core of the Church August 13, 2006 Introduction: Today we are going to begin a two week look at the uniqueness of LifeQuest. We are going to focus in on the heart of our church; what makes us unique, different, and shapes the design, flow and maintenance of the ministry here. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Members With A Mission

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 13, 2006

What is the role of a believer in the context of the local church and the ministry of the church.

I want to talk about our role as believers in the context of the local church and the ministry of the church. Heb 10:19-20 Through Christ’s blood the door has been opened for all mankind to enter the presence of God. Heb 10:21-23 We have been EMPOWERED … through the work of Christ on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Praise Leads Us In Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 1, 2006

Its not our singing that brings a change in the Atmosphere! Its our praise and worship that attracts the Lord, and leads us into His Glory

IAN JOHSNON www.papelim.org.nz When Israel was ordered by the Lord, into ranks and tribes When they crossed the red Sea Whenever they moved forward and travelled on (Numbers 2) Whenever they went to war (Judges 1:1-2) Whenever they were called to stand before the Lord One tribe always took ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving It All, Giving It Well

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fifth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

It is good to be back with you after another week of vacation and thanks for your prayers for my mom during her surgery this past week. Her doctor expressed satisfaction Friday afternoon with her surgery and recovery so far. Thanks also for your prayers on behalf of my uncle’s family as they give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Place To Recover Series

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 5, 2006

Our church needs to be a place where broken people can recover.

Today’s message is about recovery from brokenness. This has been a strength of MCC and I hope it always is. Jesus loves and heals broken hearted people. Let’s be a church that He can use in this process. Our passage for today is Luke 15(11-24). (Read Passage) Being lost or losing something is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In Spirit & Truth

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 6, 2006

The true meaning of worshipping in Spirit and Truth as shown in the story of Cain and Abel

I think we’ve all done it at least one. We get up just a short while before the Sunday morning service, rush to get our clothes on, and zoom out the door we go. Many of you with children know how time consuming just getting the children ready to head out the door can be. I can note many times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Unfinished Church Series

Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006

When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the worship or serving other thin

“BUILDING THE UNFINISHED CHURCH” - FINISH THE WORK - PT. 3 Intro: When you read through the Bible it is clear to see what God was desiring from mankind from the beginning to the end, is simply a relationship with them. We must understand that God is a very jealous God and our turning to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Move On

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006

This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

From Goodness To Going

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2005

Preached at the National Baptist Memorial Church -- a congregation facing selecting a pastor, dealing with an aging building, and in decline. The issue is whether we will stop depending on just being "good" and will live out of grace to bear our witness

I heard not long ago about a very special automobile. It was built in the 1920’s by the Italian firm Bugatti, and it was designed for the outrageously wealthy. This car had 450 horses under the hood, it was 22 feet long and weighed 6000 pounds. It was hand-crafted of the finest materials, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What We're About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 2, 2005

Our core values as a church help us to understand why we exist and the things that are closest to our heart and upon which we build ministries and programs.

“What We’re About” August 7, 2005 Introduction: "Video clip of Simon Birch." It is the clip where Simon is in church and the pastor is going on about the announcements and he asked, "Does God really care about cookie sales?" For the next two weeks, we will be talking about what makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Second message in a series on church health stressing the importance and attributes of worship

Getting W.E.L.L. Worship Part 2 of 5 Intro The ability to worship is one of the distinguishing marks of humans compared to animals. A dog doesn’t sit in his backyard and lift his paws to the Lord and bark out his praises. Yes, he barks sometimes, but I guarantee he is not contemplating the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Series

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Aug 3, 2005

Being a loving church starts with loving God and that lead to real love for one another

Getting W.E.L.L. Loving Acts 2:42-47 Intro Review; restate goal for the year. Read Text 1. It Starts With Loving God • Matt 22:37-40 (Heart, Soul, & Mind) If we are going to be a Loving Chruch we must first be passionate lovers of God. If we love Him we will keep His commands • John 14:15, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Are About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 15, 2005

The core values of a church, help to define who you are and help the members to be investors not just consumers.

“What We’re About” August 14, 2005 Last week we began discussing our core values. What is it that makes us who we are. We defined core values as the stakes in the ground for our lives and that it was through these values that the heart of our church beats and the mission of our church is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist