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  • The Gunfight At The Ok Corral Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
     | 5,217 views

    But good triumphs over evil.

    The Gunfight at the OK Corral Matthew 10:24-25 Sermon Objective: We are Christ-followers. That means our identity, values, and mission is intimately linked to Jesus. Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Philippians 1:29; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 2:12 SUMMARY We are in a series called “Lessons ...read more

  • #7 -- Joy Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,372 views

    Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

    Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

  • Broken Before Midnight

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,452 views

    This message deals with that Interim of Brokenness in a saint’s life because of some departure from the path of righteousness.

    Our Text is placed between the ‘ZAIN’ of verses 49-56 and the ‘TETH’ of verses 65-72. In between the Hebraic alphabets ‘Z’ and ‘T’ is the ‘CH’. ZAIN mean Nourish, TETH means Good, Rejoice, and CHETH means BREAKDOWN. Thus, in between being Nourished on the Hope received from God’s Word and the ...read more

  • Matthew's Puzzling Conversion

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Matthew’s puzzling and sudden following of Jesus is not so puzzling if we attend to Matthew’s profession, his Levitial upbringing, and his recognition of Jesus as the one about whom Hosea prophesied.

    Matthew’s Puzzling Conversion Psalm 50 or 50:7-15, Hosea 5:15-6:6, Romans 4:13-18, Matthew 9:9-13 Last Sunday, I had occasion to mention the California coastal city named Laguna Beach. I mentioned Laguna Beach as an example of Jesus’ parable at the end of the sermon on the Mount, the part about ...read more

  • It's Time To Lift The Pace

    Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    Motivation to excellence

    It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

  • Walking In God's Ways Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,354 views

    Jesus taught us how to walk in God’s ways

    On our journey through the Bible, we have come to the book of Micah. Some of you may not be familiar with this little book at all, and others may be wondering why we would focus on Micah at Christmas. Some of Micah’s words may be more familiar than you realize. In January 1977, when President ...read more

  • Proclaiming The Gospel

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    Let us not ask what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

    PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL TEXT: LUKE 4:18-19 “ President Kennedy famous address was Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for country.” Let us ask not what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. What are we able to do of ourselves? Let ...read more

  • Understanding The Root Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    4th in series of 5. As you study this passage you’ll begin to understand the root of happiness. Even more important you will learn that your happiness is not God’s priority. His priority is far better and completely different...

    Understanding the Root of Happiness What do you do when the wine runs out? There are some happy moments in life. Take children for example. The day your child is born is a happy day. The day they say their first word and they take their first step are happy days. The 1st birthday is a happy ...read more

  • Simon Becomes Peter Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

  • Disciples In The Making Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced.

    DISCIPLES IN THE MAKING pt 3 Mark 6:30-56 The last couple of weeks we have been looking at the struggles and pressures the disciples faced. First there was the pressure of unbelief, then the pressure of assignments, then people-pressure. There is a fourth pressure on the disciples in Mark 6, ...read more

  • #11 -- Sin Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,794 views

    We need acknowledge our sin for what it is and let this bring us before God, we need to realize that only God can forgive and restore, and that we do this right now--there is no need to wait, for God is waiting for us!

    Introduction There is a story about the late American President Calvin Coolidge going to church on a Sunday when his wife was unable to attend with him. When he returned from the service in the afternoon she wanted to know what the pastor preached about. Coolidge told her, “Sin.” Thinking that ...read more

  • What Are Our Motives

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,084 views

    What is our purpose behind our worshipping and fasting unto GOD?

    Text: Isaiah: 58:1-11 Topic: “ FOR WHAT IS THE PURPOSE FOR OUR FAST” “WHAT ARE OUR MOTIVES” 1. WHY ARE WE FASTING, MAKING SACRIFICES, WORSHIPPING GOD? 2. ARE WE TRYING TO GET EARTHY GAIN, IS THAT OUR OBJECTION? 3. ARE WE TRYING PLEASE OUR PASTOR, PARENTS, OR ANYONE ELSE BESIDES GOD? 4. ...read more

  • Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007
     | 3,535 views

    2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

    Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,284 views

    1. What does God want? -- My whole life. 2. What does it take? -- Discipline 3. Why should I do it? -- The Cross!

    (The outline of this sermon and some of the content has been adapted from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material). I recently read this scripture from Isaiah and was struck at how this passage contained the entire message of the Bible in just a few words. More than that, it is the whole ...read more

  • A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    This is a New Year’s Sermon using Ezra as a paradigm for the church

    A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the ...read more