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  • Suit Up PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 5, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 847 views

    This sermon explores the metaphor of the Christian as a warrior, equipped with the armor of God, actively engaging in spiritual battles with faith.

    Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a powerful revelation, a divine message that has the potential to ...read more

  • Exercising A Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,128 views

    We have observed dead faith and demonic faith, both of which are useless to us. This lesson focuses in on dynamic faith which is essential. The lesson holds up Abraham and Rahab, two people at opposite ends of the spectrum as examples of proper faith.

    1. Some apparent dilemmas: • “Look before you leap” vs. “He who hesitates is lost.” • Proverbs 26.4-5: 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own ...read more

  • Then Came Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 810 views

    Explores discerning God's divine mission, committing to active discipleship, and boldly declaring the good news of Christ's love and salvation.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, we gather here today in the spirit of fellowship and unity, bound together by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. As we open our hearts and minds to His divine word, let us remember the profound words of Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Our Lord's conception ...read more

  • Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,834 views

    Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

    Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

  • James And Paul On Works And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,013 views

    James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

    Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

  • Nip False Teaching In The Bud Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES

    BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHING MUST BE ACTIVELY OPPOSED IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE DIVINE OBJECTIVES OF: - PROMOTING GOD’S PROGRAM FOR THIS CHURCH AGE - HITTING THE TARGET OF LOVE - EXPOSING REBELLIOUS SINNERS - GUARDING THE GOSPEL MESSAGE INTRODUCTION: Soccer Illustration: nothing worse in soccer than ...read more

  • Funeral

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 48,967 views

    Funeral Service for elderly Christian lady who was active in church work

    Funeral.086 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Mrs. Ruby Shealy Crosland, Age 86 Prelude: Psalm 100 Prayer: Hymn # 407 “Because He Lives” Piano Solo: “How Great Thou Art” John 12:12-19 This is the final picture of the maturing Christian found in the public ...read more

  • Leading Your Children To Christ

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    A message challenging parents and grandparents to be active in leading their children/grandchildren to Christ.

    Leading Your Children to Christ 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Introduction: The other day, my wife got a phone call from a lady in the church about her daughter. It seems that her daughter had not been sleeping over the past several nights because she wasn’t sure she was a Christian. My wife sat down with her ...read more

  • Knowing The Spirit World

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    UNDERSTANDING THAT WE ARE LIVING IN A WORLD THAT HAS THE OCCULT ACTIVE AMONG US

    KNOWING THE SPIRITUAL WORLD Dt. 18:10-12 “Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does ...read more

  • Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

    Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

  • 5 Attitudes Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 44,947 views

    This sermon outlines five principles needed for an effective and active prayer life.

    Our Scripture text for today is found in LUKE 1. While you are turning to it, let me tell you about a young girl who once wrote a missionary, to let him know that she was keeping him in her prayers. She had been told not to request a response to her letter because the missionary was very busy, so ...read more

  • Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,876 views

    It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

    20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

  • 1st Things 1st: "The Holy Spirit Is Alive & Well" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,221 views

    The Holy Spirit is God’s active and sanctifying presence in believers today.

    First Things First #4 “The Holy Spirit is Alive & Well” Acts 18:27 – 19:7 Have you ever been shocked to learn something… something that you should have known all along and you wished somebody had told you sooner? • The story in Acts 18 & 19 has always been an interesting one to me. Here we have ...read more

  • One Who Touched Us All

    Contributed by David Stidham on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,151 views

    This is a funeral service for a very active Christian woman who died at 75.

    When we think of Dorothy, how can we not think of the greatness of God? There may be some that scientist can say just happened but they are not in the same category as Dorothy Luciano. For in Dorothy, God gave to us an incredible beautiful gift. The downside of receiving such a great a gift is ...read more

  • So Somone Is Throwing Stones

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

    SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more