Sermons About Commitment
Obedience
We recognize Jesus as our teacher and authority, and wrestle with how to surrender to the way of love in every detail of our lives. We submit ourselves to one another in love and strive to keep our vows to God and our commitments to one another.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Beyond Us
We grow in knowing God through the practice of generosity. Generosity based on commitment puts us in one of the best greenhouses to grow authentic faith. Each time we make a commitment and keep it, we grow spiritually. Every time we write out a check, there will be a test. It’s a test of our faith.
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Togetherness
Believers are drawn together as a community by Jesus. Having that sense of community requires commitment and a Godly lifestyle. When people are drawn to Jesus He makes a life change. To see that transformation we need to invite God to change us and surrender to Him.
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Transfiguration
This Sunday's emphasis will be Stewardship. Testimonies will be shared. Kendal Sherrill will call the congregation to a faithful commitment to be in ministry in the community and world. Mike Bumpus and Britany Sherer share their testimonies.
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Committed to Discipleship
Do you believe that our church is set for a great future? If you are in doubt, you need to listen to the words of Jesus Christ when He said, “I will build my church and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Matthew 16:18). Indeed, every church of Jesus Christ has sufficient provisions not just to survive, but thrive in this world.
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A Portrait for God's People
Paul instructs Timothy, and through Timothy us, to live in the reality that the church is the household or family of God. As the most common analogy used to describe the church, it is critical that followers of Jesus Christ recognize the incomparable importance of this family in our lives.
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Telling It Like It Is
Are you ever shocked when you read Jesus' words? You probably should be. [Note: Credit goes to Michael Quicke for the big idea behind this message. Search for him at PreachingToday.com.]
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Facing Persecution
In the upside-down value system of Jesus, persecution actually leads to joy.
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Stewardship 2007, Part I: Prayer
From the beginning, we have been made stewards of God's Kingdom. The big picture of our stewardship is how we invest our prayers, presence, gifts, and service in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is part one of Mt. Bethel's annual stewardship campaign: Our prayers are the most important commitment that we can make.
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The Basic Expectations of Discipleship
Luke 14:25-35 As the story of the Host and the Banquet is concluded, Luke turns next to the question of discipleship's basic expectations. If I accept the Host's invitation, what will He expect of me? of my relationships? of my possessions? of my alignment with society? In a series of short instructions, Jesus answers these questions, and more!
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The Challenge in the Joy of the Journey
Our challenge is to remember the source of all things. God is the owner and He allows us to be the manager.
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Mess, Maturity, Mission (Philippians 1:1-11, Acts 16:6-34)
God uses very ordinary, diverse people to build the local church. In this sermon, we will gaze into the beginning of the church at Philippi.
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September 9, 2007 - Finishing the Drill
Jesus calls us to "finish the drill" as his disciples. There's no room for part-time discipleship and we should consider the cost as we set out to follow. *This recording is incomplete. We experienced some technical difficulties, so the first 2 minutes or so is missing. "Lessons I Learned from My Baseball Dad" is credited to Craig Groeschel, Pastor of Lifechurch.tv. Check him out, he's got good stuff!
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Our Purpose, Our Privilege, Our Passion, Part One
Colossians 1:28, 29 As we start a new ministry year, it is always important to remember the basics of who we are and what we are trying to accomplish. For years we have found Colossians 1:28 to be a helpful summary of our mission. During September, we will take time to remind ourselves of the grand privilege that is ours as fellow-laborers with Christ in the building of complete people, to the glory of God.
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Don't Confuse Proximity to Holiness with Commitment to the Holy One
It often seems as though those of us who have had the privilege of growing up hearing the Gospel are nearly deaf to it. What do we need to do to show real Christian commitment?
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Soul Prosperity
We need to live in God’s righteousness, peace and joy on the inside all the time, not just cry out to God for it when we are in a crisis. Our soul is prospering when we are walking in step with Holy Spirit.
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Esther: The Hidden Hand of God
Esther 1-10 In no book of the Bible is it more obvious that God is the hero of the Old Testament than in the book of Esther. Without one mention of the name of God, He is far from absent. His behind-the-scene orchestration of the events build confidence to every believing reader that God's plans cannot be thwarted. The lesson through the life of Esther is not is God at work, but in His working out of His plans will we hide from Him, or stand up for Him?
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Committed to the Common Good
Teamwork--it's what gets big jobs done. And the big job set before us is building the Kingdom of God by reaching out to others with the love of Christ. We must do it together like the people who committed themselves to rebuilding the wall of the holy city of Jerusalem. No one could have accomplished it alone--they had to work together, side by side, brick by brick.
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The Bad Samaritan
What's going on with people who claim to be Christians -- people who have prayed the prayer, been baptized, and show up to church, etc. -- but their lives just don't show much evidence at all of their "new birth"? What's up with that?
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Things Aren't Always As They Seem
This week Mark shares on the message God compelled him to share. During the week, he experienced God's tugging on his heart in regards to the story of Simon the Sorcerer as recorded in Acts 8.
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The Lord - He Is God
A lot of things in life require a commitment. You have to come to the point where you see the truth and live in light of it. What makes the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 18 so relevant for us today is the fact that the underlying issues for people then are the same for us today. God through Elijah is addressing the people's double-mindedness which kept them from committing to God. Today we are in danger of the same thing.
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Core Commitments
It’s difficult to miss in Scripture; you really have to try, but some manage at times in spite of how clear it is, to miss the fact that God created us for community. We are designed to be with, and alongside of and for other people.
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Get Off the Fence
Jesus will not accept a "fence sitter" in His camp. When it comes to Jesus, you either for him, or against Him -- there is no middle ground.
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HYPOCRITE
Hypocrisy is not new. Jesus confronted hypocrisy but majored on the majors. What does it look like to follow His lead? How do we confront the hypocrite? CAREFRONTING must be done with caution, restoration as the goal, & commitment to the other person. Seeing our own hypocrisy begins with honesty and moves to confession with God.
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Kingdomized Living, Part 3: What it means to follow Christ
In this last section of Luke 9 we encounter three warnings regarding following Christ. Together, they gave the disciples a clearer picture of what Jesus meant by "denying self, taking up the cross, and following him."
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Striving to be saints
Saints are models for Christian living, and we should all strive to become saints by living lives which are examples of gospel values.
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My Story, My Shame, My Commitment
Tim Borseth kicks off our "Shameless" series by explaining a bit about his history with The Rock.
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