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  • What Should Really Matter In Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 3,655 views

    The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us.

    But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important. Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they ...read more

  • What Should Really Matter In Life?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,588 views

    The Bible clearly reveals what was important to the Lord. And the things that were important to Him should also be important to us. But that is not the case for some folks. It is amazing what some people see as important.

    Illus: Clovis Chappell, a minister from a century back, used to tell the story of two paddle boats. They left Memphis about the same time, traveling down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. As they traveled side by side, sailors from one vessel made a few remarks about the snail's pace of the ...read more

  • Why Behave In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,866 views

    The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

  • Honor Your Parents! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,748 views

    We are called to honor our parents no matter what!

    INTRODUCTION • When you are out in public or even when you are in the church, do you ears perk up when you hear someone say “yes mama” or “yes sir”. What about the young person who calls someone “Mr. or Mrs. So and So? It seems like we have lost a bit of formality in our society doesn’t it? • As ...read more

  • Nineteen Ways To Be Strong In Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,981 views

    When we show people their worth, value, and importance by believing in them, we show grace. We validate people by assisting them in the ministry of building the kingdom of God and His righteousness. After this kind of affirmation, few persons will label u

    Nineteen Ways to Be Strong in Grace (2 Tim 2:1) "Be strong in the grace that it is in Christ Jesus." (2 Tim 2:1) Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. ...read more

  • Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,036 views

    This is about the last words of King David.

    “‘Tis well.” – George Washington. “Stonewall” Jackson said, “Order A. P. Hill to prepare for action! Pass the infantry to the front rapidly! Tell Major Hawks … Let us cross over the river and sit under the shade of the trees.” “Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!” cried ...read more

  • Scoffers In The Journey

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,263 views

    Out of several thousands of Jews that left Egypt, only a handful of them made it to the Promised Land. What can we learn from their experience?

    December 10, 2002 A. Review 1) Theme: Journeying to the Promised Land 2) Saturday morning—In the Footsteps of Abraham 3) Saturday night—The Valley of Baca 4) Sunday night—Egypt and the Golden Calf 5) Monday night—Lingering in the Valley of Baca B. Tonight—Scoffers in the Journey 1) We are going to ...read more

  • Sabbatical

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    (Preached after a 2 month Sabbatical.) Leisure time is of value because it leaves us Loosened up, Wised up, and Prayed up.

    Sabbatical Job 29:20, Mark 6:31 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-32 INTRODUCTION: Well, I’m back. In case any of you didn’t notice I was gone … I want to thank the Congregation for giving me a 2-month Sabbatical this summer. I really appreciate all the Staff and the Elders and others who ...read more

  • Be Thankful

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
     | 12,728 views

    A message on being thankful for the greatest blessing in our life, salvation!

    Title: Be thankful for the Blessing! Text: Proverbs 10:22 Intro: How many are looking forward‑to that big meal that we have this‑week? I know that you are looking‑forward to it. You know that when you sit down to eat‑this wonderful meal that you seem to ‑eat, ...read more

  • The Blessing Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,995 views

    Explores recognizing our blessings, using them to bless others, and glorifying God through them, transforming our perspective on problems and worries.

    Good morning, everyone! It's so good to see all your faces here today. We're here to talk, to listen, and to learn. We're here to share in the love and fellowship that is the body of Christ. And today, we're going to talk about something that touches each of our lives in a very personal way: ...read more

  • Gratitude As We Age PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 688 views

    This sermon explores the presence of God's grace in all life stages, the strengthening of faith over time, and the importance of a grateful heart.

    Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be here with you today. We gather in His name, under His grace, and with hearts filled with His love. We are here to share the Word of God, to learn, to grow and to be strengthened in our faith. Our Scripture today is from 2 Corinthians ...read more

  • What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote The Words, "How Beautiful Are The Feet Of

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 64,556 views

    What Did Paul Mean When He Wrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?”

    What Did Paul Mean When HeWrote the words, “How Beautiful are the Feet of Those Who Bring Good News?” In the skeptical world we live there are many descriptions that our media has for gospel preachers, but beautiful is certainly not one of them. Usually, the world thinks of gospel preachers as ...read more

  • Follies Of A Fool Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

    FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

  • God Balances Crosses And Comforts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

  • God's Sovereign Justice

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect.

    Power A Powerful Answer – Job 38:1-42:17 Preparation for the Preacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Lord now declares to Job that his ...read more