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  • God Wants A Church For Forgiven Sinners Who Get A Jesus Welcome

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,952 views

    Saul was formerly a ’Preacher of Hate’. He was once a Religious Terrorist! After his dramatic conversion Saul, like us, was a forgiven sinner. He received a Jesus welcome into the Church from Ananias and Barnabas. That’s the Church God wants!

    He was once a religious fanatic and a religious terrorist at the same time. He was once a preacher of hate. There was a time when he was “breathing out murderous threats against followers of Jesus” (9:1). Saul! We heard last week that Saul’s conversion was as dramatic as the transformation which ...read more

  • One Of Them Turned Back

    Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    Begin with imaginative rationale for nine who did not return, and conclude with the gospel of God’s great mercy and the human response of worship

    ONE OF THEM TURNED BACK Luke 17:11-19 When we meet new people, we ask questions like, “Where did you grow up? Did you live in town or on a farm? Where did you go to college? We ask questions like that because place and background are important. Are you German or Norwegian or Polish? In ...read more

  • Being The Kind Of Church People Need

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    We cannot be the kind of church that everyone wants, but we can be the kind of church that everyone needs !

    Being The Kind Of Church That People Need Acts 2:41-47 Introduction: I suppose there are many churches whose mission is to be the kind of church that appeals to everyone. That is an impossible task ! In fact, I believe it to be an unholy task. Here’s why.....in order for us to be the church that ...read more

  • "Who's Gonna Maintain Truth?" Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    The second in a series of messages from 1 & 2 Timothy answering "What Is The Purpose Of The Church?"

    Introduction: THE CHURCH IS MULTIFUNCTIONIAL! IT HAS THE TASK OF EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP, AS WE STUDIED LAST WEEK. BUT IN A SOCIETY WHERE THERE IS CONSTANT SHIFTING OF WHERE THE LINES OF TRUTH ARE DRAWN, WE LEARN THAT THE CHURCH ALSO HAS THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING TRUTH. IT IS OUR PURPOSE TO BE ...read more

  • The Church Will Show God To The World Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    The third message in a series from 1&2 Timothy looking at God’s purpose for the church.

    (a) Through The Church’s Faith 1. A Faith That Is Taught Through Family Principles (1:1-6) 2. A Faith That Is Refreshing (1:13-18) 3. A Faith That Promotes Endurance (2:1-13) ------------------------------------------------------- (b) Through The Church’s Boldness 1. God Gives The Church A ...read more

  • The Worship God Deserves Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,712 views

    Final in series of sermons on "The Word On Worship" This message looks at "The Worship God Deserves".

    Declaring God’s Worth Psa 18:3 Our word “worship” comes from the old English word “worschipe” or “worth-ship” which means worthiness. To worship is to declare God’s worth ! 1. Determining God’s Worth. Why is God worthy of our worship ? a. Because of his character. Job 33:12 ...read more

  • The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2003
     | 987 views

    If our heart and obedient actions do not glorify God, or corporate worship is meaningless.

  • Sunday School - What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,163 views

    A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

    Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

  • Those Who Oppose Us

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,015 views

    How mighty is the Army of God. Do we cower at opposition or do we see the salvation of the Lord?

    Those who oppose us Acts 13:44 to 14:7 How do we look at opposing forces? There are those who oppose the Christian message of Salvation through Jesus Christ alone. There are those who willfully and some not so willfully subvert the message. How do we stand against them? Do we stand in ...read more

  • Unsolved Mysteries Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,634 views

    Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

    1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

  • Jesús Es El Mesías

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,625 views

    Jesús es el Mesías; nosotros, sólo sus siervos

    Jesús es el Mesías Intro: En algún lugar en casa de mis padres aun debe estar una medalla plateada con la figura a relieve de un atleta griego coronado con laureles y con la leyenda: “Campeón Goleador”. Esa era mi medalla…por supuesto, en un campeonato en el que participé cuando estaba en primero ...read more

  • Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,272 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

  • Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

  • The "Normal" Church

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,660 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

  • The Superiority Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    The Old Covenant vs. The New Covenant It’s Sanctuary is Superior. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. It’s Security is Superior.

    The Superiority of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:1–13 I. It’s Sanctuary is Superior. (Hebrews 8:1–2) A. The place is better. Mark 16:19 B. The priest is better. Heb. 4:14–16 II. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. (Hebrews 8:3–4) A. The Levitical priests offered up animals in the earthly ...read more