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2013

Special Speaker: Rev. Philip Smith

This morning, we are joined by a special guest, Rev. Philip Smith.

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What Child is This? (Matthew 1:18-25)

The names of our Savior are names that help shed light on exactly who this child is.

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Silent Night! Holy Night (Luke 2:1-7)

In the midst of what we think is God's silence, we quiet ourselves and find Him working.

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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Luke 1:67-79)

"God with us" is both life changing and world changing. This life changing presence is present in "us".

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A New Life and a New Status (Acts 26:12-18)

It is the vocation of the church to lead unbelievers to conversion and into the life of faith in the Body of Christ.

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The Supernatural Church (Guest Preacher- Rev. Greg Story)

This morning we had a special guest, our new District Superintendent, Rev. Greg Story. He challenged us to be a supernatural church.

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Lead Us not into Temptation... (Matthew 8:23-25)

Matthew 8 and 9 contain three stories that remind us that we have been thrust into a struggle larger than ourselves. Are we willing to surrender our lives to God?

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Forgive Us, as We Forgive (Luke 15:29-32)

Forgiveness comes first to us. It is out of that action that we have the ability to forgive.

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Our Daily Bread (Luke 24:28-31)

In praying for "our daily bread", we realize that God has chosen to meet our most basic needs. It is there, our eyes are opened and we see God among us.

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Your Kingdom Come (Luke 4:5-8)

"Your kingdom come" is a concrete reality in which we are to become part or be out of step with the reality that God has come into the world in Jesus.

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Hallowed be thy Name... (Psalm 150:1-2)

In praying the Lord’s Prayer, we are reminded that we belong, not to ourselves and our desires, but to God.

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Sending Prayer (Matthew 9:35-38)

God prepares the harvest and we cannot go out into the harvest without God’s leading. Jesus’ command to His apostles is just as vital today as it was then.

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The Praying Church (Acts 12:1-11)

Every step of the way, the church is built due to God’s blessing and intervention. The church’s true power is found when we get on our knees and allow God to work.

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Practical Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)

We have a God who hears our prayers and is moved by our faithfulness in our prayer life.

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Realigning Passion (James 4:1-12)

James lays out our action for us- draw near to God, cleanse your hands, purify your hearts, and humble yourself.

Proper Priorities (Acts 6:1-5)

When a crisis arises, we see what is really important. God as called each one of to something unique- and prayer is the common denominator in what we are all called to do.

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Cheerful Giving (2 Corinthians 9:6-12)

There is a relationship between sowing and giving. God knows that someone who gives reluctantly is still thinking like an owner, not a steward.

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Dr. David Busic (Matthew 16)

This is one of the best sermons I have heard and I was able to get my hands on a copy. Dr. Busic preached this sermon while conducting our Zone Campmeeting in March. This is was recorded at another church where he preached a couple months prior. I referenced this sermon in my sermon last Sunday.

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Generous Hearts (Ephesians 1:15-23) Generous Hearts (Ephesians 1:15-23)

The church must realize the power it has through Christ and act accordingly. We are not called to live lives afraid- rather we are to be bold in Christ.

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Generous Love (John 13:34-35)

A follower of Jesus is someone marked by love. Generous love is a life radiating God's love. How are you going to radiate His love this week?

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Generous Stewardship (Eze. 34:11-16)

Our God is incredibly generous to us. Are you live as an owner of your possessions or a steward of God's abundance?

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Generous Faith (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Our hope is not placed in what we have, rather in God. To be truly rich is to be "generous and ready to share."

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Contagious Generosity (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)

This passage shows us that Abundant Joy + Extreme Poverty= a Wealth of Generosity. How is that possible? What is robbing you of the abundant joy of God? What are the steps to bring that joy back?

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Special Speaker- Rev. Daniel Medders

Today, we heard from Rev. Daniel Medders. He currently serves as the Youth Pastor at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Memphis, TN.

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Walking by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25)

Paul was a man of comparisons. He used comparisons to teach and help his audience to grasp deep theological issues. Today, we look at Paul and use a comparison that I believe Paul would have loved.

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Alabama North District NMI Convention- Dr. David Wesley

Alabama North District NMI Convention featuring seminary professor, Dr. David Wesley.

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The Seven Most important Words (Luke 5:1-11)

Today we had a special guest, Dr. Busic. Dr. Busic is the president of Nazarene Theological Seminary. This morning he challenged us with seven words of Jesus, "But because you say so, I will." What is God asking you to do, that you struggle doing? What is keeping you from surrendering to the will of God?

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A Heart of Flesh (Ezekiel 36:22-27)

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Follow Me (Luke 18:18-24)

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The Discipled Believer (Mark 8:27-37)

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The Mission of the Church (Acts 7:1-9)

Our church's mission statement is, "To live completely for Christ." How serious do we take that statement? How do we work it into our daily lives? Acts 7 tells us about Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. There, they are accused of "turning the world upside down." This is true-the message of Christ does turn the world upside down. What are we doing to turn the world upside down?

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The Grace-Full Church (John 13:31-35)

This sermon is one that God has been dealing with me about for some time now. I believe that God wants to do awesome things with Gardendale Church of the Nazarene. We as a church, must be a people of grace. We must be a people open to what God desires of us. It is my prayer that this sermon helps remind us of the need for the church in the world.

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