Sermons About Church
We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and Blood
We as believers are in a battle that is fought on multiple fronts, both seen and unseen. Both of these battlegrounds are important but we are prone to give too much attention to the enemies we see while losing sight of the those we don't see. In the course of history revival fires have been extinguished by this very phenomenon; social and political issues have risen on the heels of powerful awakenings distracting good men and ministries from fulfilling their primary work for God's kingdom. Pastors and leaders need to be aware of the fact that the greatest contribution we can make for the future and furtherance of this generation is to stay focused on the work God has given us to do; preaching the Word, persevering in prayer, winning the lost and discipling those we win.
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Why Church
The message deals with why the church was created, who created the church, and why it's important today.
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Manifesto of Freedom - Chosen
After the crescendo of Romans 8, Paul answers questions about how Israel fits into what God has been doing all along to repair the broken shalom of creation. Israel's story serves as reminder that God is faithful to his covenant promises of putting the world to rights as well as a warning that we can't reject God continually without there being consequences.
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The Woman Jesus is in Love With
In this spiritually hungry age the interest in the person of Jesus is unmistakable and enduring; at the same time, the popular image of the church that bears his name is less than flattering. In Paul Young’s novel, The Shack, Jesus explains to Mack that the church is more than a cold institution…she is "the woman I'm in love with". Scripture speaks of at least three marks of the church, Jesus' beloved bride: beauty, faithfulness, and love.
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The Church of Thyratira: Revelation 2:18-28
In America, most of us have not been physically threatened for our faith. However, like the church at Thyratira, I would argue that most of our greatest temptations to compromise stem from either economic or social pressures. The church today is radically tempted to compromise by valuing the same things that the culture around us values. We serve a God who calls us to consider everything rubbish in order that we might gain Christ and be found in him. We cannot cling to the values of this world and still hold fast to the righteousness of our savior. Jesus offers us himself. Jesus calls us live lives of repentance, constantly letting go of our sin and clinging to his blood, shed on the cross for our sin, to forgive us and give us his perfect righteousness.
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Pride's Enemy
Echoes is a 10-week study in the New Testament book of James. This week, Pastor Tim Osborn explores issues of pride.
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Get Behind Me, Satan!; Mark 8.27-33
The disciples understand that Jesus is the Christ, now they must learn what it means to be the Christ.
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When I See the Blood, I Will Pass Over You, Part 1; Exodus 12.1-28
The grace that comes through the Passover Lamb requires a lifestyle of repentance.
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