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  • I'm Not Ashamed!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 400 views today

    I am not ashamed of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    I'm Not Ashamed! Romans 1:16-17 I have a declaration to make this morning. A statement that I just can't keep to myself. I have been pondering the possible repercussions my announcement could bring about. I have been considering the potential consequences of my disclosure. I've weighed the ...read more

  • God Can Do Great Things Through Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 339 views today

    We have to see with eyes of faith and believe that by His strength we can do great things for Him.

    Judges 6:1-16 GOD CAN DO GREAT THINGS THROUGH US For 7 years a cruel enemy, the Midianites, oppressed the Israelites, causing many to flee to the mountains where they made hiding places for themselves in caves and dens. The Midianites come like swarms of locusts (v.5) and when they attack, ...read more

  • How Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 287 views today

    True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

  • Ash Wednesday?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 211 views today

    Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?

    ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more

  • Are You Connected?

    Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 151 views today

    If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

    ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

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