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  • A Church That Steps Out Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    A church has both an internal and an external ministry. We must be balanced and not self-absorbed.

    A CHURCH THAT STEPS OUT Acts 5:12-16 John Tung, 4-22-07 I. Introduction The church should pray for people in crisis situations. The church should also pray for people in non-crisis situations, but certainly we as a church should also be praying for people who are in crisis situations. And that’s ...read more

  • Why? #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,988 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. Why must we do this? (This is the second in a 5 part series)

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) * In September, 1991, the ruling government of the Soviet Union admitted something it had denied for nearly sixty years. During the Stalin era, officials once forgot to set the national clocks back ...read more

  • A Life Of True Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,853 views

    A Thanksgiving message pertaining to God’s desire for us to worship in spirit and in truth. Easily adaptable to non-holiday Sundays.

    Some information taken from The Gospel of John by Arthur Pink When we come into this season, we begin to think a bit more about giving thanks. The season sort of dictates it. It is a day when our ancestors gathered around & gave thanks to God for all the blessings & bounty they received during ...read more

  • Grace Under Fire

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,014 views

    In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

    Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

  • Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 50 ratings
     | 32,025 views

    Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

    Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

  • Heart Values

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    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

  • Church Without Borders

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    God calls us to break out of our borders of worship and church. We serve a limitless God so why not give limitless service?

    In this story, God calls on us to go beyond our borders! It’d be nice if we realized that our power and purpose do not lie solely within these walls! The church building is a funny building because its contradictory! All other buildings exist to keep out the bad elements! The church building ...read more

  • Are You Ready For Some

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    This is a sermon for preporation for a upcoming Revival.

    Are you ready for some Revival? 6/4/2005 Psalm 138 All of us came remember on Monday nights, Hank Williams coming out and singing are you ready for some football. It is a joyful song for many football fans around. Finally something good to watch on Monday ...read more

  • The Messenger And The Message

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    When we preach this message we must lead all men beyond us to Christ, “We preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord.” II Cor 4:5

    “The Messenger and The Message” 3/9/2003 Marsing, ID John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” We find John the Baptist in the Gospel of John the Apostle, preaching the gospel of Jesus, the gospel of ...read more

  • Coming To The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Christ desires our sanctification individually, but there are also goals for the church corporately--what are they?

    I Peter 2:4-10 “Coming to the Living Stone” Intro—Most of you are aware, I’m sure, of the recent scandal involving the bankruptcy of Enron Corporation and the alleged wrongdoing by its highest officials in inflating the apparent profit of the company in order to make money for themselves. I don’t ...read more

  • The Principles Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,349 views

    First of a series on "The Word On Worship. This sermon deals with the principles of worship.

    The Word On Worship The Word On Worship John 4:19-24, Acts 17:23, Ex. 20:1-6 “Christian churches have come to the dangerous time predicted long ago. It is a time when we can pat one another on the back, congratulate ourselves and join in glad refrain. “We are rich, and increased with ...read more

  • Giving It All, Giving It Well

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    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

  • Anything Less Would Be Uncivilized Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    Mary’s worship gave her very best to Jesus.

    Right Guard Deodorant advertising campaign featured sports legends such as Brett Favre, Emmitt Smith, Charles Barkley, Scottie Pippen and Hulk Hogan: Anything less would be uncivilized. While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with ...read more

  • Planned For God's Pleasure Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
     | 4,134 views

    Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

  • The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,765 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more