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Acts: The Church On Mission
Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Power For The Mission
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
Sermon 1 in series through the book of Acts
Power For The Mission Acts 1:1-14 This morning we begin a brand new expositional sermon series in the Book of Acts I've entitled "The Church on Mission." But in addition to that, this is also the vision message for 2015 for our church. If you've been here any period of time at ...read more
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2. God's Mission Is On Track
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
God's mission is on track because God is sovereignly overseeing it.
God’s Mission Is On Track Acts 1:15-26 In his book “Joy Unspeakable," Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones illustrates the normal Christian life like a son walking hand-in-hand with his father down the sidewalk of life. The son feels the firm grip of his father, he looks up to his father and as his father ...read more
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3. The Mission Ignited
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
The Holy Spirit empowers the church for mission.
The Mission Ignited Acts 2:1-13 We are in week three of our series through the book of Acts - a sermon series I've entitled "The Church On Mission." I chose to preach through this book of the Bible in correspondence and connection to our theme for LVBC in 2015. We are, by God's ...read more
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4. A Pattern For Missional Proclamation
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
As we CONSISTENTLY proclaim the good news of Jesus we can ANTICIPATE God’s harvest!
A Pattern For Missional Proclamation Acts 2:14-41 Charles Spurgeon - the great prince of preachers of the 1800's- established a college for preaching to educate and train men who felt God's call to preach. At this college there was a regular practice the students enjoyed every Friday ...read more
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5. The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
The only solution to the CRIPPLED nature of the human condition is to experience the supernatural WHOLENESS that is found in Christ.
The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission Acts 3:1-26 We're continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning, a series I've entitled "The Church on Mission." I chose to preach through this book this year because it coincides with our theme and emphasis for the year - ...read more
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6. Mission Opposition
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
As we SURRENDER our will to the Spirit of God, He will EMBOLDEN us to faithful testimony for Christ, even in the face of opposition.
Mission Opposition Acts 4:1-22 As we continue our study this morning through the book of Acts we have seen the fledgling congregation in Jerusalem experience tremendous gains. The Holy Spirit descended upon them in power on Pentecost Sunday which resulted in the mighty wonders of God being ...read more
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7. Faithful Deacons
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
As we align ourselves to the BIBLICAL model of church leadership, we can expect God to provide the GROWTH.
Faithful Deacons Acts 6:1-7 This morning we come back to our series through the book of Acts. We arrive at chapter six. One of the things that Luke, the inspired author of the book of Acts, has done is to comment regularly on the explosive growth that was happening in the early church. He ...read more
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8. Living Above The Fray
Contributed on Nov 5, 2020
CONFIDENT trust in Christ produces COURAGEOUS living through Christ.
Living Above The Fray Acts 6:8-15 I know each week as we come together as a church family into this room, we all enter with different issues swirling about in our lives. This week some of you faced health issues. We had folks in our church that had tests and procedures, emergency room visits and ...read more
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9. The Scattering
Contributed on Nov 6, 2020
Even if the future of the church in America looks like VERSES 1-3, God can still bring about VERSE 8.
The Scattering Acts 8:1-8 My favorite movies are those with plot twists at the end. When what happens at the end of a movie, you never saw coming at the beginning. And when the ending is revealed it's kind of like, "oh, everything makes sense now." I think the first time I vividly ...read more
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10. We Have Lift Off
Contributed on Apr 19, 2021
The CRITICAL nature of the mission DEMANDS that we give our best to see it accomplished.
We Have Lift Off! Acts 13:1-12 Growing up in central Florida provided a unique opportunity. As a child and even in to my teen years I have fond memories of taking the 2 hour car ride on Interstate 4 from Tampa on the west coast of Florida to Cape Canaveral on the East Coast of Florida to visit the ...read more
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11. Through This Man
Contributed on Apr 19, 2021
God has called EVERY BELIEVER to TELL OTHERS about Jesus.
Through This Man Acts 13:13-52 The message of Jesus, what he has done and what he has accomplished has been the message of all eternity. From the moment of the fall of man, God forecasted this king that would come. And that message has gone out. And many of you who are here this morning have ...read more
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12. Marks Of The Messenger (Part 1)
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
We must resolve today, as a church, as a people, as individual Christians, that we will boldly proclaim the gospel, regardless of the response, regardless of the division it brings - we will boldly proclaim it.
Marks Of The Messenger Acts 14:1-28 Have you ever walked into a movie after it’s already started? Or perhaps you started watching a television series halfway into the season and you’ve missed a lot of the character development and plot lines that preceded that particular episode? I know for some of ...read more
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13. Members Only
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
It is the grace of God that SAVES us and SUSTAINS us as we live on mission for Him.
Members Only Acts 15:1-35 We’re just 11 days away from the first day of school in Hamilton County! I know our students are SO excited as they can’t wait to get back to waking up early every morning, completing summer reading assignments, homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, exams. Of course what ...read more
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14. God Moves In Mysterious Ways
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Write your plans in PENCIL, and give God the ERASER.
God Moves In Mysterious Ways Acts 15:36-16:10 SHADOWLANDS -- was a motion picture starring Anthony Hopkins that tells the story of C. S. Lewis and his wife, Joy. C.S. Lewis was the author of the popular series, "The Chronicles of Narnia" including "The Lion, The Witch, and the ...read more
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15. Liberated Women
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
There’s no one so good they don’t NEED salvation, and there’s no one so bad they can’t RECEIVE salvation.
Liberated Women Acts 16:11-24 If you were around in the late 60’s and through the 70’s no doubt you remember the Women’s Liberation Movement that was operating in full force during that time period. In the beginning there was not a formal leader or alliance, but rather groups and meetings and ...read more
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16. Singing At Midnight
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
When you experience PEACE at midnight, God will use you to DELIVER that same peace to someone else.
Singing At Midnight Acts 16:25-40 Early on in my ministry when I was serving as a youth pastor, from time to time parents would set up appointments to come talk to me about their teenager. They would tell me of the difficulties and struggles they were experiencing. As I would sit and listen and ...read more
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17. Turning The World Upside Down
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
God has called every believer to proclaim the REVOLUTIONARY message; to see lives turned over, one HEART at a time!
Turning The World Upside Down Acts 17:1-15 When I was in seminary, I took several preaching classes where students were required to write and preach sermons in class. One of those classes was "Expositional preaching." In this particular class there were several projects I had to do, one ...read more
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18. Babbling For Jesus
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Since the gospel is the POWER of God unto salvation, we can PROCLAIM it to any audience, knowing God’s PURPOSE will be fulfilled.
Babbling For Jesus Acts 17:16-34 Turn to Acts 17 in your Bible. I'm going to be preaching a message I've entitled "Babbling For Jesus." I heard about a preacher's son that asked his dad, "Dad, what's the highest number you've ever counted to?" The preacher ...read more
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19. Found Faithful
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Knowing God’s PRESENCE, experiencing God’s PROTECTION, and trusting in God’s PURPOSE will enable you to be found faithful.
Found Faithful Acts 18:1-17 According to legend, the devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled “Not for sale.” When asked to explain why this one tool would not be auctioned off to the ...read more
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20. What's Missing?
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
To accomplish the mission Christ has called us to, believers need an ongoing appropriation of the VITALITY and LIFE of the Spirit of God.
What’s Missing? Acts 18:24-19:7 Many of you may be familiar with John Wesley, the English protestant and unintentional founder of the Methodist Church. He was born a little over 300 years ago in 1703. His early life suggested he would certainly become a minister. He was the son of a minister, ...read more
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21. The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
As I allow the gospel to TOPPLE IDOLS in my own heart I will become more and more FAITHFUL in presenting it to the world.
The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Acts 19:21-41 In the Christian faith there are Biblical doctrines that when fully accepted have aspects to them that must be held in tension. What I mean by holding something in tension is that there are aspects of that doctrine that are unsolvable to the human ...read more
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22. Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.
Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more
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23. Shepherd Well
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.
Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more
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24. Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more
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25. Negative To Positive
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Turning a negative situation into a positive profession means releasing the impulse of SELF-PRESERVATION and being motivated by the attitude of SELFLESS LOVE.
Turning A Negative Into A Positive Acts 21:27-22:29 All of us deal with negative situations from time to time; it's a part of being human, right? We face them at work, at school, at home, in our neighborhoods and even sometimes at church. Sometimes there are those people who it seems just ...read more
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26. A Visit In The Night
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Your FAILURE is not FINAL; God has a FUTURE for you!
A Visit In The Night Acts 22:30-23:35 Let me ask you a question: Have you ever blown it; I mean really blown it? Have you ever done something or said something that negatively affected your Christian witness? I think all of us would admit that we have. I've shared my personal testimony with ...read more
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27. An Inconvenient Truth
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Do not POSTPONE your response to the gospel. “Today if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.” (Hebrews 3:7-8) TURN from your sin and TRUST in Jesus today!
An Inconvenient Truth Acts 24’22-27 I’m preaching a message today I’ve entitled, “An Inconvenient Truth.” Some of you may recognize that title. In 2006 Former Vice President Al Gore released a film with the same title as my sermon today. The film was essentially a documentary that followed the ...read more
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28. Call Me Crazy
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
Our hope in the resurrection will be VINDICATED on the last day. Press forward in confident ASSURANCE because Jesus came out of the grave!
Call Me Crazy Acts 26:1-32 You know throughout the centuries of human existence there have been those who dared to dream and imagine things that were, to their contemporaries, the epitome of crazy. History has since vindicated them, but at the time they made their bold proclamations, they were ...read more
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29. What To Look For In A Leader
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
The most effective leaders are compelled by a PURPOSE that is GREATER than themselves.
What To Look For In A Leader Acts 27:1-44 We are only 19 days from Christmas, which is exciting. But did you know we are only 11 months from the presidential election? How exciting (NOT!) That means 11 months of political ads, debates, polling data, and pundits pontificating about potential ...read more
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30. Back To The Future
Contributed on Feb 23, 2023
No matter how far into the future we go, Christ’s MISSION for the church will remain UNCHANGED!
Back To The Future Acts 28:1-31 Chili & Caroling; Next Sunday service. I'll be preaching a message I've entitled "Back to the Future." Watch this! That future is now in the past. We reached that movie date a little less than 2 months ago. It was called "Back To The ...read more