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  • Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

  • Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

  • A Call To Small Groups

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,444 views

    The necessity of small groups

    A Call to Smallness Moving Ahead Together, Part 8 I have entitled today’s message ‘A Call to Smallness.’ I say call because I believe it is something God is calling us to not as another program but as a way of life, as part of our DNA as a church. Why do I believe that God is calling us to ...read more

  • The Nature Of Authentic Worship

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    Worship

    Nature of Authentic Worship Moving Ahead Together, Part 9 Matt 15:8-9 8 "’These people honor me with their lips, but their heart are far from me. 9 They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men.’" . The text tells us that the early church praised God together so today I ...read more

  • The Jesus Poll Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus’ Church".

    Series: Jesus¡¦ Church [#1] THE JESUS POLL Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: I am so glad that the elections are over. I must have received over a 100 phone calls, emails, and letters concerning my vote. Before the election, there were all sorts of polls taken to try to determine who was ...read more

  • "Why The Old Men Wept?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    What the difference between being a young man and being an old man? The young men shouted and the old men wept... why?

    Title: "WHY THE OLD MEN WEPT?" Introduction: WHY THE YOUNG MEN SHOUTED? It is much easier to shout than it is to weep. There is a certain depth in weeping. The young men shouted because they finally had something to believe in. The foundation of the Temple had been rebuilt and laid. They were ...read more

  • One Is The "Only-Est" Number

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the nature of God’s commitment to an imperfect church and how we fit in the picture.

    One Is The “Only-est” Number Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 I believe that God is at work in our midst faithfully building his church. There are many who absolutely hunger to see Him break through in an unprecedented manner in our midst and in their individual lives. This message will be ...read more

  • The Temple Incident

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    Jesus actions in the temple demonstrate that we have a responsibility to reach out and not just to make things comfortable for ourselves.

    The story we read today is an interesting one. It’s one that doesn’t really fit with the picture of Jesus that we usually think about. How does a loving Jesus, who goes around teaching good morals, fit with this violent figure who disrupts a market place, stops temple worship and causes chaos. If ...read more

  • I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    Using the pattern of MLK’s famous speech, this message tries to set forth a congregational vision.

    I have a dream (With apologies to MLK, jr. 1962) In the Old Testament we are told that young men shall see visions and old men shall dream dreams (Joel 2:28). Some of you know that 3 or 4 times a year I am blessed with dreams about this congregation while I sleep. In most of these dreams I see ...read more

  • So That's What It Looks Like!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,268 views

    Healthy things grow. See what a healthy church looks like.

    This morning I would like to show tell you about a wonderful church. This is a church that is growing, meeting needs and changing the world for Christ. Our message this morning will be a snapshot provided of the early church from the book of Acts. "They spent their time learning from the ...read more

  • Fruit Growers Of The World, Unite

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    Abiding in Christ allows us to have the mind of Christ, produce fruit, and glorify God. So why is the church in such a miserable state?

    April 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 15:1-8 Subject: Jesus, the True Vine Title: Fruit Producers of the World, Unite! I kind of fancy myself as a student. I am always trying to learn something new from every situation. As a young man beginning in the carpenter trade I learned by watching and ...read more

  • Called To The Edge Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

    Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

  • "Construction Equipment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

  • Universality Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 13,363 views

    Thanks to Constantine’s move, the church gradually began to think of its universality as power rather than as an evangelical mandate. Christ is to be lord of our political life, our cultural life, our everyday life -- every aspect.

    Christ is lord of all! What a bold statement! Maybe even an arrogant statement! Lord of all? Do we believe that? It was said of one preacher that “for tender minds he served up half a Christ.” Behind that lie two realities – first, that many of us don’t want the full gospel, we’d rather just ...read more

  • Peace Pottage Hot Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,680 views

    What is peace, how do we get it, and what are the consequences if we do not obtain authentic peace?

    Peace. All I want is an hour of peace! If I could just shut out the noise, pull the plug on the telephone, and send everybody packing for a couple of days, I’d be all right. Have you ever said that? Have you ever felt as though you were on the very edge of falling into an abyss? You were in ...read more