WE’VE BEEN SET FREE SO WE CAN LIVE FREE! [5-16-2010] Galatians 5:1-6) [NIV] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. [NLT] So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and
WILL SOME BE GREATER THAN OTHERS IN HEAVEN? [5-9-2010] Matthew 5:17-20) [GNB] “Do not think that I have come to do away with the Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets. I have not come to do away with them, but to make their teachings come true. 18) Remember that as long as
Developing Mature Members [4-18-10] Ephesians 4:12) [LB] Why is it that he gives us these special abilities to do certain things best? It is that God’s people will be equipped to do better work for him, building up the Church, the body of Christ, to a position of strength and maturity; 2 Corinthians 13:9)
Turning Attenders Into Members [4-11-10] Ephesians 2:19) [LB] Now you are no longer strangers to God and foreigners to heaven, but you are members of God’s very own family, citizens of God’s country, and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian. Romans 12:5) [NIV] so in Christ we who are many form
Preaching To the Unchurched [3-28-10] Colossians 4:5-6) [TEV] Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have. 6) Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone. Ephesians 4:29) [GW] Don’t
Selecting Your Music [3-21-10] Psalm 40:3) [GW] He placed a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see this and worship. They will trust the LORD. Rick’s greatest regret about starting Saddleback was that he didn’t understand the power of music when he started the church.
Designing A Seeker Sensitive Service [3-14-10] 1 Corinthians 14:23) [NRSV] If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your mind? Colossians 4:5) [NIV] Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of
Worship Can Be A Witness [3-7-10] John 4:24) [NIV] God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. Twelve Convictions About Worship: 1. Only believers can truly worship God. The direction of worship is from believers to God. We magnify God’s name in worship by expressing our love and commitment
How Jesus Attracted Crowds [2-28-10] I Corinthians 9:22) [TLB] Enormous crowds followed him wherever he went. Mark 12:37) [TLB] The large crowd listened to him with delight. Jesus drew enormous crowds. Thousands came to hear Him speak, even though they had now cars to cover the distance. When Jesus fed the 5000 there
Why Hasn’t Jesus Returned Yet? Part I
II Peter 3 <verses 1-9> [5-23-2010] 2 Peter 3:1-9) [GNB] My dear friends, this is now the second letter I have written you. In both letters I have tried to arouse pure thoughts in your minds by reminding you of these things. 2) I want you to remember the words that were spoken long
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