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Rushing Wind Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Fighting falling fence/wind during hurricane story.] You know, when that wind gets blowing, it’s going to move things to wherever it’s going. In today’s passage we’re going to see the ‘wind’ of the Holy Spirit blow through the early church and move the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Both Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

You know sometimes we run across things in life that intrigue us and confuse at the same time. We don’t quite understand what we’re seeing – but we can’t look away. And sometimes we’ll do anything to find out more about it. [Discovery channel giant snake and mummies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

We The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church With Favor Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Computer comparisons – slow vs. fast.] You know churches can be a lot like those two computers. Some churches can be so cluttered with stuff and so outdated that they don’t operate efficiently. They’re more frustrating than joyful. They take so much effort to do what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] You know, some people are more adventurous than others. For some people adventure means going mountain climbing or skydiving. For some people adventure means trying a new salad dressing. I’m somewhere in the middle. I like safe adventure. [Giant water slide story.] I firmly believe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

God is so faithful! He’s faithful to us as individuals and faithful to us as a church. And as long as we continue to be a church that’s all about [2] loving God and loving others, God will continue to bless us and show us His faithfulness. We show our love for God when we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shake And Bake Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How many of you have ever heard of the cooking method called shake ‘n bake? [Shake ‘n bake demonstration.] Ever feel like that piece of pork? Let me rephrase that… Ever feel like that piece of meat? Wait a minute… Ever feel like your trapped in a situation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Boy if there’s one thing that’s irritating its hypocrisy. [Al Gore’s house, doctor’s office with ash tray examples.] Hypocrisy is a hard thing to deal with. But you know what, all of us at one time or another find ourselves being a hypocrite. All of us at one time or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What God Wants Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Has God ever asked you to do something that was really hard? You knew God wanted you to do something, but you had a difficult time following through. Even though you knew it was the right thing to do; that it was God’s thing to do; but you just couldn’t do it? [Seeing car with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Tables Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Knocks Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

When is it the right time to tell someone about Jesus? When is it a good time to share with someone the beautiful words of life? You know when the right time to be a witness for the Lord is? [2] When opportunity knocks. When God gives you that opportunity to share. I think too many Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

We live in a time in history where religion and spirituality seems to be at an all-time high. Everyone seems to have some sort of religious belief system – even if it’s something they found on the internet or something they made up themselves. And to go along with all this spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A Heart For God?

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

This message challenges us through the life of Noah, how to have a heart for God.

“A HEART FOR GOD” TEXT: GENESIS 6: 1-9; GENESIS 8:21 VS. 9-“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.” INTRO: As I examine the theme of Noah’s life, I fall under the convicting power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Snatch Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 3, 2011

A study of the book of 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 13 through 18

1 Thessalonians 4: 13 – 18 A Strong Delusion – Part 3 There are some scary verses in the Bible to me. Probably the most impacting is from the Gospel of Matthew chapter 7 which says, “21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Old School Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 6, 2011

A review of chapter 3 verse 16 through chapter 4 verse 16

Ecclesiastes 3: 16 – 4: 16 Old School 16 And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the place of justice—wickedness was there. 17 I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel