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  • Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,168 views

    This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

    Last week we began a series entitled “Do Not Lose Heart.” We established the point that many people lose heart as they travel the path of life. I mentioned Jim Ryun, who was a long distance runner. At one point in his life he lost heart with running and walked off of the track. He quit. He was ...read more

  • Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 3)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 12, 2009
     | 5,891 views

    This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

    Ask the congregation to write a one sentence description of their life purpose. Instruct them to leave out any reference to their family or their job. Ask for volunteers to share their sentence. Review: The past two Sundays we have been involved in a series entitled "Do Not Lose Heart.¨ The ...read more

  • The Blind

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 5, 2010
     | 7,135 views

    The gospel message is hidden from those who are spiritually blind.

    Text: “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them” (2 Corinthians 4:3-4). When we talk to ...read more

  • Perceptions

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,483 views

    God sees our lives with His unlimited perspective. We are so valuable and loved by our Father.

    Today for our message, we are going to play a short game called, “What is it?” The drawing that is being passed out to you is a view of a part of an item here within our Sanctuary. This past week I came in here and spent many, many hours perfecting my drawing for you. I know what you are thinking, ...read more

  • Super Cool Or Super Real?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Are you real? That might seem like an obvious question but consider the lengths you go to in order to present yourself as "all together" to your friends and brothers and sisters. Being impressive by appearance can actually impede both your growth in the L

    We talk a lot about natural human behavior and how that often runs counter to the real life given to us in Jesus Christ. Today I want to talk about your image. In our natural state we try really hard to present a good image to the world. We try to clean up, dress well, and act civilly. Beyond that, ...read more

  • The Internal Power To Face External Pressures

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
     | 7,482 views

    We cannot change what's going on around us most of the time, but we can change internally for the better so that we are better equipped to deal with external pressures.

    TITLE: THE INTERNAL POWER TO FACE EXTERNAL PRESSURES TEXT: 2COR. 4:1,7, 8-10, 15, 16-18 INTRO: Atmosphere of extreme mental,‑physical and spir. pressure. ‑Discouragement seems to come from all‑sides. The news, people,‑circumstances, and even demonaic‑attacks. ...read more

  • Endurance

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,251 views

    Enduring trials

    ENDURING INTRO: In 2 Cor 4:8- 18 (rd) Here the apostle Paul is speaking to the Corinthian church about some of the hardship & trials that he & his co- workers were subjected to for preaching the gospel. 1. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; 2. we are perplexed, but not in ...read more

  • Handcrafted By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

    Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

  • Temporary Inconvenience

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
     | 58,305 views

    Whatever the battle or struggle you are facing right now,It won’t last forever the storm will pass and the sun will shine again,It’s just a Temporary Inconvenience.

    2Co 4:15-18 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a ...read more

  • Cheap Sunglasses

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,461 views

    Wouldn't it be great to see things through the eyes of Jesus? Perhaps if we accept the Cheap Songlasses that come with Grace, we could see others differently.

    CHEAP SUNGLASSES (ALL my sermons use illustration found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture in NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning the puppets performed a song by Brandon Heath called “Give Me Your Eyes” to have the eyes of Jesus. “Give me your eyes for just one ...read more

  • The Treasure Inside

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,848 views

    Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you doing” and they answer, “I’m all stressed out.” You hear that all of th

    TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 I have a question to ask this morning: is there anybody here under stress? Did you know that the word stress comes from a Latin word that means to be drawn tight? Is anybody here uptight about anything? How many times do you hear someone ask, “how are you ...read more

  • Keeping The Faith

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,501 views

    How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

    Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

  • Mirando Hacia Arriba Cuando La Vida Se Viene Abajo -Serie 4 -Conclusion. Series

    Contributed by Fernando Ocampo on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 36,015 views

    Aunque la vida, las personas y aun la iglesia parezcan darnos la espalda, todavía tenemos la oportunidad de cumplir con el propósito de nuestra vida.

    La vida en un mundo caído puede ser realmente devastadora. Hay momentos en donde todo parece andar bien cuando de repente la tragedia, el dolor y el sufrimiento tocan la puerta para sacudir el piso de nuestra vida. En ese momento la realidad cobra un sentido diferente y decimos: no puede ser ...read more

  • Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,079 views

    One of the most common faults among those who claim to be Christians is that of having wrong priorities in this life. The truth is, we are amiss when it becomes our habit to put secondary things primary, and primary things secondary. It is hard to believ

    Intro: One of the most common faults among those who claim to be Christians is that of having wrong priorities in this life. The truth is, we are amiss when it becomes our habit to put secondary things primary, and primary things secondary. It is hard to believe and yet so true that we sin and do ...read more

  • Reasons To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 21, 2010
     | 9,043 views

    The text offers 3 reasons to be thankful. These reasons (unlike so many other) point our worldview toward the Bible, Jehovah, and spiritual.

    Reasons To Be Thankful 2 Corinthians 4:6-18 * Americans are, seemingly, the most blessed people on the globe. Things we take for granted are considered to be luxuries by the many on the globe. For instance, electricity is one of those things we expect to enjoy. To my generation and younger, a ...read more