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  • Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

    Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

  • Job One

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,084 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

  • The "Normal" Church

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    "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

  • Worship And Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 5, 2006
     | 3,209 views

    Understanding Worship and Fellowship as 2 ways that we fulfill the Great Commandment to Love God and Love Others

    EPIC-10-12-03-Worship & Fellowship Today we’ve launched into the 40 days of purpose, looking at the 5 purposes that God has for your life. Tonight here @ EPIC look @ the first two-Worship & Fellowship. Our passage for tonight-Mark 12:28-31-read -what’s it all about? What really matters? Jesus ...read more

  • The Place Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,727 views

    No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

    THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

  • The Jonah Complex PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 894 views

    This sermon explores the lessons of purpose, procrastination and providence in the book of Jonah, emphasizing obedience to God's will and His grace in our disobedience. Key

    Good morning, beloved family of faith, and welcome to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine discourse of God’s word. It is indeed a joyous occasion every time we convene in His holy name, for it is in these moments that we ...read more

  • What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,065 views

    Contemporary treatment of Herod’s tragic death. Video clip suggestion, relevant illustrations, practical points of application.

    "What do you worship?" Acts 12:20-25 By Pastor Bob Hunter Suggested Video Clip: "What do you worship?" Available at www.willowvideo.com Introduction: As we continue our series in Acts, I want to call your attention to rather peculiar death of King Herod the Agrippa. Now, I’m warning you ...read more

  • Hurricanes, Heart Aches, And Helping Hands

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,694 views

    The church must be the church. We are the people who right now know where God is. We are the people who know what God’s love is. We are the people who know that where God is there is hope. Through the hurricanes and heart aches of life, we as the chur

    At certain time in the past I have become a news junkie. When I am at home I am watching television flipping the channel between different networks or scouring the Internet looking for more information about what is going on in the world around me. I was that way with the Columbia tragedy a ...read more

  • Exhortations - 1

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    Studies from Jude

    EXHORTATIONS (1) JUDE 16- 25 I. The Application of Enoch?s Prophecy (vs. 16) A. Against murmurers and complainers 1. indicative of unbelief 2. indicative of unthankfulness B. Against self-indulgent 1. Sensual 2. Philippians 3:18-19 "(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you ...read more

  • The Road To Canaan

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,876 views

    How should a church move into unknown territory?

    THE ROAD TO CANAAN INTRODUCTION God has blessed us in so many ways. We have a beautiful place to worship that is furnished with songbooks, pews, and Sunday school rooms. God has blessed us with leaders, teachers, and workers. We have everything that a church needs to be successful for Christ. We ...read more

  • Carry Him To His Mother

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    The hurting need to come to church.

    Carry Him To His Mother 2Ki 4:18 And when the child was grown, it fell on a day, that he went out to his father to the reapers. 2Ki 4:19 And he said unto his father, My head, my head. And he said to a lad, Carry him to his mother. 2Ki 4:20 And when he had taken him, and brought him to his ...read more

  • God Still Has Purpose For You! Pt. 2

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    I believe many today are experiencing the anxiety, the pain, and the excessive burden of a bad decision. You feel like your locked in an invisible prison…recriminating about the mistakes you made.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 My foundational scripture will come from verse eight, which says, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” This is a companion of Psalm 51:8, which reads, “Then will I ...read more

  • A Big Gospel Heart Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,857 views

    We are accepted by God because of what Christ Jesus did for us on the cross. We are called, in turn, to extend that acceptance and welcome to all those from all over the world who fill our community.

    A Big Gospel Heart One Sunday a children’s program leader noticed a little girl standing outside the room, looking in with great eagerness at the fun the other children were having. The leader went outside and invited the little girl inside. "They’ll all laugh at me." "Why do you think that ...read more

  • Worship The King

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,298 views

    We must remember that worship is our highest priority and it dwarfs every other offering we can make for Jesus. He treasures worship more than all our service. It is love behind the service that makes the fragrance. Do not get discouraged if others misund

    Worship the King (Mark 14:1-10) Even though many people may down play the importance of offering our best in worship, let us remember the lessons that Mary gives us about worshiping the King. When we worship the King we fulfill God’s highest calling in our life. While the chief priests and the ...read more

  • Refocusing Vision

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,503 views

    I believe that every local church has a Divine commission and purpose. Seeking God will unlock the doors to that purpose

    Text Matthew 28:18-20; Matthew 5:13-16 Focus Every Christian has the responsibility and privilege to share the gospel Introduction This morning we are going to begin a time of refocusing in which we will focus on one main question this morning, “Why does the North Hinsdale Community Church Exist, ...read more