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Church Planting
Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013 (message contributor)
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1. The $10,000,000 Challenge
Contributed on Jul 1, 2013
The faith calls us to be people of integrity
June 30, 2013 Church Planting The $10,000,000 Challenge Acts 5:1-10 Opening words: You know the story. I have told you several times. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at ...read more
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2. My Addiction
Contributed on Jul 21, 2015
Preaching has taken over my life!
July 12, 2015 Church Planting My Addiction Acts 13:13-15 Opening words: I love this story. There was a pastor who never prepared his sermons in advance. His name was Ralph. Every Sunday morning he'd sit on the platform while the church was singing the hymns, desperately praying, "Lord, ...read more
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3. Saved By Grace!
Contributed on Aug 26, 2015
We are saved by grace.
August 23, 2015 Church Planting Saved by Grace! Acts 15:1-11 Opening words: I love this story. A young Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, when he was pulled over by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his guilt, but was told by the officer that he ...read more
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4. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Contributed on Jul 30, 2015
People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.
July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I ...read more
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5. Knock Down, Not Out
Contributed on Aug 14, 2015
We are call to be faithful, not successful
August 9, 2015 Church Planting Knocked Down, Not Out Acts 14:8-20 Opening words: In 1858 the Illinois legislature--using an obscure statute--sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote. When a sympathetic friend asked ...read more
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6. They Continued
Contributed on Aug 8, 2015
The church must continue to proclaim the good news!
August 2, 2015 Church Planting They Continued Acts 14:1-7 Opening words: Bob Woods tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how ...read more
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7. Will You Pray With Me?
Contributed on Jul 1, 2013
Three reminders that will help you expand your prayer life
Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. They made a ...read more
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8. Is There A Witness In The House?
Contributed on Jul 1, 2013
When was the last time shared your faith journey?
Church Planting Is There a Witness in the House? Acts 4:1-22 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more
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9. Runnin' With The Devil
Contributed on Jun 30, 2015
The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.
June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In ...read more
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10. Is God Really In Control?
Contributed on Sep 19, 2013
It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!
August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world ...read more
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11. You've Fallen ...but You Can Get Up!
Contributed on Sep 19, 2013
Three tips on how to avoid spiritual backsliding.
August 25, 2013 Church Planting You’ve Fallen …But You Can Get Up! Acts 8:9-25 Opening words: The end is near. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The ...read more