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  • Balancing The Body Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 23, 2006
     | 3,600 views

    Sixth in a series on the early church. This message focuses on balancing the five purposes of the church.

    Balance is really important in our lives: • When we first learn to walk, the biggest hurdle we face is not usually that we don’t have enough strength; it’s that we have to figure out how to stay balanced • On our cars, it’s important to keep our tires balanced. Anyone who has ever tried to drive at ...read more

  • Open My Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

    This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

  • The Grace Of Generosity

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    The necessity of Giving Generously

    The Grace of Generosity Moving Ahead Together, Part 4 September 26, 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 the apostles. ...read more

  • Taking Ownership With God Part 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,630 views

    getting past the things that keep us from taking ownership in what God is doing.

    Acts 6: 6 So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." 7 And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. 8 Then Saul arose from the ...read more

  • The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 23,172 views

    # 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

    “The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

  • God's Threefold Objective

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    Look into the Book of Acts and see the threefold objective that God had for His church.

    God’s Threefold Objective (GTO) Acts Chapter 6:1-7 Today we will continue our study in the book of Acts – we have been looking at the early church over the last few weeks – really just to see what made them tick! We have been looking at what God was doing in those believers, how He was ...read more

  • The Mature Church (Ephesians 4:1-14)

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019
     | 5,394 views

    THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14)

    THE MATURE CHURCH (EPHESIANS 4:1-14) A friend who immigrated to the United States a few years ago had breakfast with me on Wednesday (September 28, 2018) in Hong Kong. He told me how unstable in the East Coast the last two years had been for four churches within the greater region. One of the ...read more

  • When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

    Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

  • A God Honoring Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Characteristics of a ministry that honors God

    1 Thessalonians 2:6-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction During our time in 1 Thessalonians over the past few Sunday evening messages, we have been considering the marks of a truly remarkable church and how its ministries can be God honoring as they are carried out. It is my hope and prayer ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    We are living advertisements of God’s greatness.

    WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? (AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?) I Peter 2.9-10 S: Church purpose Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE LIVING ADVERTISEMENTS OF GOD’S GREATNESS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Advantages TS: We will find in our study of I Peter 2.9-10 six advantages we have been ...read more

  • I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,612 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

  • Make The Commitment! Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    Fourth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

    We are continuing in our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the ...read more

  • Building Bridges

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,167 views

    When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

    Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

  • Safe Harbor

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace.

    Last week in looking at the importance of being a part of a local church, we read from Ephesians 4 where Paul speaks of the privilege and responsibilities of church membership. In our text today, we find Paul admonishing the church to be a safe harbor where one can find shelter and solace. Many ...read more

  • Growing Smaller Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,497 views

    Sermon 3 in 5 part series for start of 2008. A topical sermon on the importance of small group Bible studies.

    Intro: Anyone know what this is? Show body ball. Explain use of it, full body workout with attention on core. Why is core so important? • Strengthens your back • Balance • Posture Basically, when your core grows smaller…you can grow stronger. As a local church, a body of born again believers…if ...read more