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  • 7 Ingredients From The Thessalonica Community Church Series

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    The good news that Timothy reported to Paul prompted him to write this first letter to the Thessalonians. I trust that as we look at some of the basic principles in the epistle to the Thessalonians, the Lord will help you to see what He desires from you a

    Intro: Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to spread the gospel, he generally went ...read more

  • What Does Jesus Want From Me?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    What would you do if you are confronted with the choice of denying Him or being killed. Columbine High School Cassie Bernall and Rachel Scott, students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. When fellow students on a rampage held automatic w

    Four Things Made Peter Fail the Test of Loyalty How did Peter fail? It is important to see that his failure did not just happen overnight. Peter himself took the wrong steps that put him on the road to failure. 1.He Boasted too Much or too Loudly The first step in Peter’s fall was ...read more

  • What Does Christmas Want From You?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Christmas wants to give us a special gift that we won’t want to exchange.

    What Does Christmas Want For You? December 22, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On Christmas eve, Jarod’s parents became concerned because they could not find their young son. a Finally, they checked his room and found the five-year-old sitting quietly on his bed. ...read more

  • Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

    An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

  • James: Calling Fire Down From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    A look at James and John and how they desire to judge the Samaritans and how God treats us with grace and mercy

    James: Calling Fire Down from Heaven Luke 9:51-56 Primary Purpose: Jesus purpose was not to condemn, but to save. On a recent Sunday morning, members of a church in Oklahoma noticed a shabbily-dressed man wandering near the church, poking into garbage cans. The man finally came to rest on the ...read more

  • "Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 401 ratings
     | 64,124 views

    A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

    Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

  • Reading The Christmas Story From Cover To Cover

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Takes hearers from birth through death and ressurection in a very short and easy to understand manner which applies practical application to everyday life.

    ?READING THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM COVER TO COVER?, LUKE 2:1-7; John 19:40-41 JOKE--- Finding a lamp on a beach, Bob began cleaning it, so he rubs it, bam! Out comes a genie. For setting me free, I will now grant u 3 wishes. ?Cool? says Bob. ?OK Genie dude, I want a billion dollars.? Poof! As the ...read more

  • Breaking Out From Behind The Bars Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,509 views

    This sermon deals with being forgiven and forgiving others. The premise is that unforgiveness toward others leads to bitterness. We need to experience forgiveness in order to get out from behind the bars of bitterness

    Breaking out from Behind the Bars of Bitterness The Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Something the people of God deal with everyday is unforgiveness and unforgiveness leads to a life of bitterness. The bible is very clear; if you want forgiveness, then you need to forgive. As we look at this ...read more

  • Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,122 views

    God’s people have a mission and a purpose.

    On April 13, 1970 words were spoken that have become synonymous with a troubling situation when the astronauts aboard Apollo 13 said, “Houston, we’ve got a problem.” (Apollo 13 patch goes up on overhead one) A short circuit in one of the Command Module’s oxygen tanks, the primary spacecraft, ...read more

  • A View From The Finish Line - Part 2

    Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at one?”

    SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: A retirement home resident asked some children who were touring the home if they had any questions. “Yes,” one girl said. “How old are you?” “I’m 98,” she replied proudly. Clearly impressed, the child’s eyes grew wide with wonder. “Did you start at ...read more

  • Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    This sermon addressed the state of the church by asking and answering the question: Where do we go from here?

    WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Philippians 3:1-14 September 22, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The United Nations complex sits on sixteen acres of New York City’s choicest real estate, bordering the East River and Manhattan. The lean immense Secretariat building rises into the sky, the sun reflecting off its ...read more

  • Trading Spaces - Redesigned From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kossack on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,853 views

    Focuses on how God wants to transform our lives where it matters most - on the inside.

    Sermon Series -- An Inside Look Text: “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 This is the last part of our Inside Look series. We’ll take our last look at one of your bedrooms tonight – and we ...read more

  • Can You Fall From The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,360 views

    This sermon is for those who think they have fallen from the grace of God.

    Can you fall from the Grace of GOD ? The other Day someone said to me; Brother Greg I have a problem and I don’t know what to do about it. You see I have fallen from The Grace Of GOD. Yes I have sinned I have broken one of Gods Holy Laws, I lied. Now I know that there is no grace from GOD to me, ...read more

  • What Does God Want From Me???? Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 581 ratings
     | 96,065 views

    We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

    What Does God Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 1 Listen to what the LORD says: "Stand up, plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against his ...read more

  • The Triumphal Entry: Lessons From Matthew 21

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,759 views

    Jesus "triumphal entry" according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the "woes" and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

    OUTLINE: The entry according to prophecy: 1-10 The cleansing of the temple: Israel rejected God’s holiness in worship 11-17 The lesson of the barren fig tree: Israel rejected God’s purpose in fruitfulness 18-22 John’s authority and message: Israel rejected God’s Word-bearing messengers ...read more