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  • The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Apr 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,538 views

    The triumphal entry was significant not only to the people of Jesus' days but to Christians throughout history.

    THEME: IT IS FINISHED TOPIC: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: JOHN 12:12-19. INTRODUCTION It becomes clear that the triumphal entry was a significant event, not only to the people of Jesus' day but to Christians throughout history. We celebrate Palm Sunday to remember that ...read more

  • The Faithful Steward (3) Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,022 views

    . There is a direct link between our spiritual journey and our practical stewardship. Paul leads us from glory to giving.

    THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 16:1-4 INTRODUCTION: “Now concerning the collection.” What about the offering. In chapter 15 Paul has talked about the resurrection, rapture and reality. Chapter 16 is different. It’s as if Paul takes a break and comes back from Heaven to Earth. He goes ...read more

  • Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

  • Seeing The Treasure In Others

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

    If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

  • Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,936 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

  • Transformer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,404 views

    Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

    Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

  • "A Glorious Superabundance Of Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    A sermon about the abundance, extravagance, transformation, and new possibilities that God offers through Christ.

    John 2:1-11 “A Glorious Superabundance of Grace” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. As many of you know I’m taking a course at the VA hospital called Clinical Pastoral Education. This past week we had kind of a neat ...read more

  • Not Wanting Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

    MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

  • The Help Of The Helpless Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,886 views

    God is the help of the helpless. When we turn to Him in times of need, we receive mercy and find His grace. If we need it, God can meet it.

    We have been reading the ministries of the various prophets, mainly with the Kings and dealing with the affairs of the nations. • Today, we have come to the segment where we read of a prophet ministry with the ordinary, dealing with the common needs of life. • These incidents show us that God is ...read more

  • Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 982 views

    Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

  • Breaking Out Of Debtor's Prison

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 18,912 views

    A biblical widow listened to the advice of Elisha to get out of debt. The techniques that she used can get us out of debt too.

    March 18, 2001 2 Kings 4:1-7 “Breaking out of debtor’s prison” INTRODUCTION In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 ...read more

  • Forgetting The Past And Going Forward In 2006

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 53,094 views

    Paul lays out some principles concerning our attitude that we can carry with us into the New Year.

    PHIL. 3:12-16 “FORGETTING THE PAST AND GOING FORWARD IN 2006” A) There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap ... And in one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat! * His face had a look of tremendous confidence ... ...read more

  • He Is My Place Of Refuge

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022
     | 2,036 views

    Generally when we are hurt, we have a place of refuge that we flee too.

    That place of refuge is generally one of four places. (1) WE MIGHT FLEE TO A PARENT. For those of us who are blessed to still have our parents around, we may FLEE TO THEM in times of difficulty. Why? Because, when we face the difficulties of life, we want to have someone on our side, and we ...read more

  • He Is My Place Of Refuge

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 3,705 views

    Generally when we are hurt, we have a place of refuge that we flee too. That place of refuge is generally one of four places.

    (1) WE MIGHT FLEE TO A PARENT. For those of us who are blessed to still have our parents around, we may FLEE TO THEM in times of difficulty. Why? Because, when we face the difficulties of life, we want to have someone on our side, and we know that our parents will always be there for ...read more

  • Sermon # 10 - Unknown To Men But Significant To God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,772 views

    Do you feel what you are doing for God is unnoticed or unappreciated by others? There were many such people whom God used to fulfill His great purposes. This sermon will encourage you to realize that nothing you do is disregarded by God.

    We read in 1 Corinthians 1:25, “This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.”(NLT) As human beings, the two aspects of life that we seek and pursue after are worldly knowledge and strength. However, the ...read more

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