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  • Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,816 views

    How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

    Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

  • Practicing The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Larry Kettle on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    This is a sermon that is meant to make the listener think about their biblical responsibility to actively look for Christ to come.

    “Practicing the Blessed Hope” 1 Thessalonians 4 Introduction A. What is the value of hope? 1. Hope cannot be imprisoned by maximum security. 2. Hope cannot be invalidated by propaganda. 3. Hope is only invigorated by persecution. 4. The value of hope has been measured in the eyes of martyrs, in the ...read more

  • Waiting On Monday

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    Consider the reasons why a person prioritizes weekly activities more than the Lord’s day.

    Have you ever been guilty of anticipating Monday more than enjoying worship and service to God on Sunday? What causes a person to anticipate Monday to the exclusion of the Lord’s day? In the book of Amos we find this subject addressed. The Israelite people said "When will the New Moon be past, that ...read more

  • Very Religious Yet Very Lost!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    Ardent religious activity and a high and lofty intellect fall far short of the righteousness God requires.

    VERY RELIGIOUS YET VERY LOST! 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE ...read more

  • What Matters Most? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,238 views

    Love and learning to love are the most important activities. The church is the special God-given place to learn.

    What Matters Most Purpose Driven Life #16 Cornwall November 29, 2003 Life is made up of many activities and many things we can focus on. However, there is one focus, which is the one, and only and most important focus, from God’s point-of-view. Paul said it best, as he declared in: Ga.5.14. Love ...read more

  • A Race For All Generations

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    How to prevent our own extinction in the church: 1.Commitment 2.Relvancy 3.Activity

    Armageddon Intro Last week I watched the movie Armageddon, for about the 1000th time. In the movie Armageddon the world is faced with an impending disaster. In fact an asteroid the size of Texas threatens to hit the planet earth and wipe out everything on the planet. As our heroes are about to ...read more

  • Faith And Works: Complimentary Or Contradictory?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.”

    Faith and Works: Complimentary or Contradictory? Text: James 2.14-26 Thesis: To prove that Biblical faith is an obedient, active faith; thus, Christians must “show their faith by their works.” Introduction: (1) There are those who would contend that “faith alone” is what saves an ...read more

  • The Gospel

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,700 views

    The gospel is the good news of God’s saving activity in the person and work of Christ to sinful humanity.

    INTRODUCTION On Sundays we will be going through a sermon series from the book of Colossians that will consist of 23 messages (Lord willing) starting with next Sunday and ending this November. Over the next 24 Thursdays I have planned the Lord has given me 16 messages leaving just 8 Thursdays ...read more

  • But... Well... Feet Are Dirty!

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,796 views

    The action of Jesus washing the disciples feet is action based, rooted in concrete activity, and had to be done.

    But… well… feet are dirty! John 13:1-17 Aug 22, 2010 Intro: The week had been stressful. Full of tension, danger, confrontation. The small band of men had been challenged, and though they hadn’t won they also hadn’t been destroyed. Yet. The opposition was strong and ...read more

  • The Help We Need Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012
     | 5,334 views

    Part four in the series Abundant llife looking at the active workings of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    The help we need John 14:15-14:29 Introduction- Please turn to John 14:15-14:29 We have been in a series “Abundant life”. I hope to finish it today by talking about the most important element of you living the life that God intends for you. It is the Holy Spirit actively working and ...read more

  • The Invitation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,109 views

    Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

  • Talented People

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    If you are not actively pursuing ways to advance God’s work, you are failing your master.

    Talented People 01/29/06 AM Text: Matthew 25:14-25:30 Introduction America is seemingly fascinated with talented people. Take for example the show American Idol. This past Tuesday evening over 35 Million people tuned in to see the hopefuls risk their egos and to see what Simon had to say. So many ...read more

  • Fire On The Earth

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 17, 2013
     | 4,041 views

    We should understand that the fire Jesus wanted on the earth both purifies and activates Christians for mission.

    Twentieth Sunday in Course 2013 Fire on the Earth Fire on the earth, a baptism with which to be baptized, a shameful cross to be endured–those were the destinies that drove Jesus on as He fulfilled the Father’s will. Moreover, in our own ways those are the destinies that beckon us to ...read more

  • Funeral Of Benita Raborn Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,030 views

    This is a funeral who was active in our church until illness set in and she became home bound,

    Death is a condition that is universal among mankind. Job speaks of death as “the house appointed to all the living” in Job 30:23. And the writer of Hebrews in a familiar passage tells us that it is our human destiny to die and then face the judgment. We hear about someone dying every day. We have ...read more

  • "what On Earth Will We Do In Heaven?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
     | 2,439 views

    There will be two primary activities in heaven. Worship and work. Look with me at Genesis 2:8 and 15.

    “What on Earth will we do in Heaven?” 1st Corinthians 10:31, Rev. 7:9-10, Matthew 25:23 The ministry of Dr. Billy Graham began when he was 28 years of age. He died one year ago this month at the age of 99. So he preached the gospel for 70 years. He is a hero to me and many other pastors. In ...read more