Sermons About Mike-befus
Where in the World is the Kingdom of God?
If you’ve ever visited other churches, you know that you can tell a lot about what’s important to a church by the Sunday service. Some churches put worship right at the center. They put a lot of money into making the music exciting and loud. Some churches put the Bible right at the center. Some churches would say Bible study is the heart and soul of their church life. You’d know it because on Sunday you’d hear the click-and-clack of notebooks opening during the service and whooshing of Bible pages turning. If you’ve ever visited a charismatic church you’d notice that the center of their faith is experiencing the power and presence of God. People talk about visitations from angels and spiritual experiences. Their congregation might travel extensively to find a speaker with a lot of anointing. Still at other churches you might sense that the center of Christianity is protecting people from the danger of the world. They’d probably dress differently than the rest of American culture. Hairstyles might look like the 1940’s. There might be a whole new language system developed and kids would be protected from playing with other kids in the neighborhood. Many churches look like that. In this talk, we'll explore why the Vineyard is a "kingdom" church.
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The Power of Extended Family
Nearly all the statistics on family and community in America show the same thing: our kids are suffering from inadequate adult relationships. Nearly 1/3 of all American children live with just one parent, and the number is growing. Research indicates that nearly all measures of a child's well-being fall dramatically as adult presence decreases. In this conclusion to our series on family life, we examine God's deep concern for parentless children, single parents and broken families and his plan for restoration that begins with the church.
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Built to Outlast: Timeless Habits for Every Family
How do we pass on a vibrant faith to future generations? Our modern concern parallels the people of Israel as they entered the Promised Lands. In this sermon, we look at the contemporary relevance of Moses' instructions to the nation of Israel.
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How To Plan A Great Marriage (without spending a lot of money)
The wedding industry wants you to know that a dream marriage isn't possible without a $30,000 wedding, that perfect dress, and a 2 months salary engagement ring. Rather than taking the salesman's word for it, we've decided to explore what it really takes to build a wise, healthy, long marriage. Discover what the Bible has to say about building a great single life -- the foundation for a healthy life.
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