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  • Building Stronger Families

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

    This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

  • The Gift We Owe

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    This is a Christmas Sunday message seeking to have us rethink the kinds of gifts we need to give at Christmas time.

    The Gift We Owe GNLCC 12/22/2002 Isaiah 9:6-10 Ephesians 4:1-6 This past Wednesday night in Pioneers Nursery class, I asked the question, “who can tell me why we celebrate Christmas.” The first response was “so that we can get gifts” and the second was “so that we can see Santa Claus.” I ...read more

  • It Will Be Worth It All

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 22, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    The joy of Christmas morning fades, but the joy of Christ’s second Advent will never diminish.

    This week, I read an article in USA Today, in which various celebrities were asked to name their most memorable Christmas present. These were A-list celebrities; people with money and fame; people who can have pretty much anything they want. Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example. You may know her as ...read more

  • Do We Love The Enemies Of The Cross?

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    How should Christians respond to those who oppose or attack Christianity?

    Do We Love the Enemies of the Cross? As we watch the battle for the 10 commandments unfold in Alabama and similar scenes across the nation played out in the cultural war against Christianity, it is difficult to keep the true biblical perspective. I have watched Christians in these types of ...read more

  • Building A Church For God - Not For Us

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    A sermon to deal with dissension and other harmful areas to the unity of a church.

    Let me start out this morning by saying that we are very blessed. We started this church in a small conference room in Mesa last September. In November, we moved to Chandler with 4 people and a vision from God. Today, just 5 short months later, we have a very wonderful place to come and worship ...read more

  • What Stands In The Way?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    For Ascension Sunday; and in preparation for my retirement as pastor. What stands in our way? Exhaustion? Gather all, gather the marginalized, and pray. Planless? Remember our core values and do them. Lack of urgency? We are accountable to God.

    When a leader and those he leads part company, we learn a whole lot about both of them. Their true values become apparent. The things they are really about become clear. There is no more game-playing when it is time for a leader and those he leads to part company. Sometimes they separate ...read more

  • Homesick - For Heaven!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,969 views

    For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

    Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

  • God Gives Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,246 views

    The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

    Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

  • His Good Grace, Freely Given…

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,255 views

    Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

    Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

  • Preparing For A Miracle!

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 225 ratings
     | 70,775 views

    Miracles don’t just happen, they are the work of God’s constant intervention in our lives. Prepare yourself to receive one. ppt outline.

    "Preparing for a Miracle" By Pastor Bob Hunter Miracles rarely just happen. They are the work of God’s constant intervention in our lives. So how can we prepare ourselves to receive one? Turn with me to 2 Kings Ch. 5. I want to read you a story today about man named Naaman. He’s not a ...read more

  • The Divine Prescription

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 259 ratings
     | 15,775 views

    The divine prescription of God for a better life. 1- Trust in the Lord 2- Delight in the Lord 3- Commit to the Lord

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty strong for washing a little ...read more

  • Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,292 views

    Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

    YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

  • It's A New Thing

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    We are to worship with enthusiasm.

    IT’S A NEW THING! Psalm 98:1-9 S: Worship C: Worship is exciting. Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO WORSHIP WITH ENTHUSIASM. ?: How? KW: Demonstrations TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 98 three demonstrations of how to worship with enthusiasm. The _____ demonstration is… I. SING A ...read more

  • Towards A Celebration Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Matt Day on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 19,010 views

    Study on Nehemiah 12, identifying the significance, process and fruits of celebrating God’s work in our lives.

    Celebrate! – Nehemiah 12 Kids celebration message : What has been the best thing happened in your week? What has been the worst thing? It’s easy to be thankful when nice things happen, harder to be thankful to God when not so nice things happen. It says in bible – give thanks in all circumstances ...read more

  • Alcolol And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    The church’s silence on the topic of alcohol.

    Alcohol and the Church #2 Hot Potato the church won’t Touch Ephesians 5:18 We live in strange times. Our nation has declared war on drugs, and our president even appointed a drug Czar. However, the most widely used, and equally destructive drug alcohol is still legal. The Country has also ...read more