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  • God's Heart For People

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,125 views

    The deepest passion in God’s heart is restoring people’s relationship with Him

    God’s Heart For People September 22, 23 2002 Intro: Today I want to share with you what I believe to be in the deepest place of God’s heart. You see, we do not serve a God of intellect – who looks at the state of the world and responds by analyzing the causes and hypothesizing about what ...read more

  • Do You See This Woman

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    Many religious people see others as "High Maintenance" and not see their potential.

    Do you see this woman? Luke 7:36-50 Illustration: Grace Llewelyn Smith tombstone, no date of death or a date of birth just the names of her two husbands and this epitaph. “Sleeps but rests not, Loved but was not loved, tried to please but pleased not, died as she lived—alone.” Long nights, empty ...read more

  • Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,212 views

    People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God.

    Discipleship Intro- Are You Comfortable. I. Paul’s’ exposition (Romans 10:12-18). He expounds upon the Great Commission. People need to hear the Word of God and then they need to be taught the Word of God. People will not know the Word of God if someone does not approach them with the ...read more

  • A Glimpse At A Glorious Crowd

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 113 ratings
     | 14,839 views

    This passage portrays a glorious multitude of people from all nations and peoples. We can play a part in adding to that crowd!

    A GLIMPSE AT A GLORIOUS CROWD! Revelation 7:9-12 Have you ever been in a large crowd, I mean, a really large crowd? Although I have been in some pretty big crowds, when I think about the giant crowd mentioned here in Revelation 7, I simply cannot fathom it! I can’t imagine seeing a crowd ...read more

  • We Exist To Evangelize

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,005 views

    This is the fifth in a series of 5 on why our church exists.

    June 3, 2001 John 4:1- 38 ¡§We exist to evangelize¡¨ INTRODUCTION [read Mat 28:19-20] Question ¡V what I just read ¡V is it a suggestion or a command? [command] What do we call it when we refuse to obey one of God¡¦s commands? [sin] What happens to the individual or the church that is ...read more

  • How's The Weather

    Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,300 views

    As a Individual we have can have a impact on the way others act.

    How many of you today are familiar with the song Every where you go you always take the weather bye Crowded House I’d heard this song repeated at work over and over again and asked the question, is this song more than a catchy tune or is there a point the song is trying to make? what’s it saying? ...read more

  • Love With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    Discovering the purpose of our "personal relationship with our Lord and Savior" by looking at Exodus 3:1-10. God wants to save His people, and He chooses the ordinary things to be His spokesmen.

    “First Love: Love with a Purpose One of the catch phrases of Christianity is the phrase, “personal Lord and Savior.” It’s a good phrase; it implies several things: § It implies that Jesus and God are personal, that they’re intimately concerned with the very smallest details of your life. It ...read more

  • Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 6,567 views

    Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

    Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

  • Dying To Self And The Call To Missions, The Life Of John Paton Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    The life of John paton illustrates the principles taught by Jesus’ life.

    Dying to Self and the Call to Missions The Ministry of John Paton Philippians 2:5-11 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church December 17, 2000 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God thought it not robbery to be equal with God, but made ...read more

  • The Aroma Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 92 ratings
     | 13,103 views

    The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

    INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

  • Description Of The Christian Worker

    Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,365 views

    Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage.

    Psalm 126:1-6 is a very interesting and captivating passage. People interpret it from three different angles. First, some folks view it as prophetic of Israel’s history. No one has known more sorrow than the Jews through the years, but one day that will change. Secondly, others interpret it as ...read more

  • It's Gotta Look Good

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,589 views

    A look at how we need to make the Gospel attractive in our lives if we are to reach people.

    Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people and yet it was interesting to ...read more

  • God's Healing Balm

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 260 ratings
     | 20,143 views

    There is healing for a sin sick world through Jesus Christ

    THE BALM OF GILEAD JEREMIAH 8:22 I. IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD A. Appears to be a question concerning someone who needs medical attention B. God’s references to Israel as a person C. The reference is a physical allusion to the spiritual condition of Israel D. In order to understand this we ...read more

  • The Motive Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    This sermon describes the MOTIVE behind missions.

    THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS Mark 16:14-16 I. HIS RESURRECTION - vs. 14 "...after he was risen..." II. HIS REQUIREMENT - vs. 15 "...Go ye into all the world..." III. HEAVEN'S RICHES - vs. 16 "...shall be saved..." IV. HELL'S REALITY - vs. 16 "...shall be damned..." ...read more

  • The Mandate Behind Missions Series

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 169 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    This sermon describes the MANDATE behind mission work.

    THE MANDATE BEHIND MISSIONS Matthew 28:18-20 I. THE AUTHORITY - vs.18 "All power is given unto me..." Cp-Jn. 3:34-35, Eph. 1:20-22, 1Pet. 3:21-22 II. THE ASSIGNMENT - vs.19,20 "Go ye therefore and teach all nations..." "Teaching them to observe..." Cp-Mk. 16:15-16 III. THE AFFIRMATION - ...read more