We’re not called as preachers to be inventors of sermons, but disseminators of truth.
Archive for February, 2009
Adrian Rogers Quote on Sermon Preparation
Posted: February 18, 2009 in PreachingTags: adrian rogers, Preaching
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Fear is a shorter word than FAITH, however, we fear fear much stronger than we embrace FAITH. Case in point: We are launching a new church the Sunday before Easter, April 5. Our intent is to have the momentum of a launch followed by the natural momentum of Easter. Here’s where fear kicks in; summer [...]
How do I become a member at Origin Church?
Posted: February 16, 2009 in FAQTags: church, membership
You will soon be able to go right through a series of questions related to Origin Church, on our website, and join the Origin Church online. It is very specific and will let you know what to expect as new member at Origin Church. We love the simplicity of the system.
We will post a new link soon for you to use to invite your friends via email to RSVP for the launch of Origin Church. I didn’t realize you could not RSVP on the facebook page if you do not have a facebook account. Stay posted. You can help us by spreading the word, sharing [...]
We are ready! Please reserve your FREE tickets to the launch of Origin Church on Sunday, April 5 @ 10:30 a.m. in downtown Ringgold, GA. Go to our website at www.originchurch.tv for a map and RSVP right here today: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=52924236407&ref=ts After you RSVP, please email us at: originchurch@gmail.com and let us know how many tickets you [...]
Thanks to Paul Peterson, he’s just stated what we all feel, have felt, or will feel as a church planter. I don’t think anyone can improve on this blog: http://paulpetersonlive.com/2009/02/10/starting-something-new/
This clip by Life Church will help us all realize that we can quickly become ineffective, IF, we stop learning. It’s a reminder that if we do not evaluate what we do as a church, consistently with added change, we will be on a fast-track toward ineffectiveness. Be honest; how many of the churches of [...]
“I won’t go to church; against my beliefs.” “What about all these churches with scillions of dollar buildings and people are hungry?” “Church people are such hypocrits.” If there’s anybody that has disliked the “religion” of life a ton, it has been me. I’ve just never liked the political skyclimbing, the bureaucratic fakery, and the [...]
Church Planter Reminder
Posted: February 9, 2009 in Church PlantingTags: Church Planting, kristin avery
Our new friend Kristen Avery said it well; “If your new church starts and it’s just one family that God had in mind to be impacted by the church, then you have done what God asked you to do.” We often forget the obedience factor, the bigger picture factor, and the Kingdom factors. Let us [...]
Our Last 7 Months
Posted: February 6, 2009 in LaunchTags: change, Church Planting, strategic evaluation
Our team has been on the road most Sundays visiting other church plants……….it has been a real treat! I have never had the opportunity to be in so many different churches. It’s really shown me that strategic evaluation should be a large system in our churches. We’ve learned a lot! What I mean is, get [...]
