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  • Courage To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,875 views

    Jesus had spent time with the disciples, preparing them for the work of ministry. He had instructed them on where to go, what to do, and how to conduct themselves among men. Then He shared the difficulty they would face as they served Him, being rejected by most.

    Courage to Serve Matthew 10: 16-22 Jesus had commissioned the twelve for ministry, providing detailed instruction regarding the work they were expected to perform. Jesus had told them where to go, what to take, and how to conduct themselves as they ministered among men. Now Jesus offered insight ...read more

  • The Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021
     | 5,603 views

    The word fear in relation to God can mean very opposite things. There is a fear of God which is terror at his might and wrath, and there is a fear of God which is reverence, or worship. There is still another which is knowledge and wisdom of God.

    We live in a world where words are weapons. Someone said, "Words are weapons and we must wield them well if we would win." Much of the success of cons and cults is the direct result of their clever use of words. So many arguments are often based on a perverted manipulation of words, but ...read more

  • Daniel: Man Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 19, 2021
     | 3,848 views

    6th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Daniel's great heroic attribute of purity.

    INTRODUCTION Years ago, when I was a teenager, a terrible storm surged through our area one night in southern Louisiana. Power went out that night, and we awoke the next morning to find the culprit. A large stately oak tree had fallen upon the powerlines. This tree was probably 10-12 feet around ...read more

  • Come Now, Let’s Settle This: God’s Settlement Offer Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,647 views

    What is God’s offer? Full pardon and total forgiveness! God said, “Come now, let’s settle this.” What the conditions of the settlement? Come clean and do good. What does God offer? The Good of the Land will be yours!

    Subject: Come Now, Let’s Settle this: God’s Settlement Offer Text: Isaiah 1: 1-20 These are the visions that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. He saw these visions during the years when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. 2 Listen, O heavens! Pay ...read more

  • Let’s Return To The Early Church View Of Money

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 17, 2024
     | 584 views

    Spirituality is our business NOT making money. That was the view of the earliest churches. Why did it change?

    Let’s return to the early church View of Money 1Timothy Chapter six Michael H Koplitz [Paul supports slavery] 1Tim. 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be 1spoken against. 2 Those who ...read more

  • Do Not Become Weary Doing Good

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,464 views

    This sermon is going to look at some of the practical ways that today’s church can walk in the Spirit so that we might no longer look “foolish” but faithful in the eyes of our risen Savior!

    Do not Become Weary Doing Good Galatians 6:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 To either get a word or pdf copy or to see a video of the sermon go to the website “You foolish Galatians” is what the church of Galatia has been known for ever since Paul wrote to them. ...read more

  • David Brings The Ark Of The Covenant Into Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 24, 2023
     | 2,383 views

    In 2nd Samuel 6 we see the Ark of the Covenant being brought to Jerusalem

    David has gone from watching over the few sheep of his father, to be anointed as king of Israel. He was anointed, but then he waited. He waited many years, being persecuted by the ruling forces. He was on the run. He was hiding in caves. He fought battles. He dealt with foreign kings. He refused ...read more

  • Guard Your Heart: Block The Evil, Bring In The Gold Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 1,252 views

    The goal is you would notice a nugget of truth throughout the service, and stop on it, and say: "That is something I’m going to take to heart."

    Have you ever had a conversation or experience, or a moment in your life that you took to heart? You took it to heart. It impacted you so deeply that it stayed with you through your whole life. I remember numerous experiences in my life that I took to heart. It affected me in a way that it went ...read more

  • Good Vs Evil: Satan's World

    Contributed by Mason Davis on Oct 23, 2025
     | 255 views

    Why does God allow evil in this world?

    SATAN’S WORLD: GOOD VS. EVIL By: C. Mason Davis TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Isaiah 5:20: "Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" How do you define good? How do you define bad? How do ...read more

  • The True Glory Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 3,868 views

    THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS LIES IN THE MESSAGE COMMUNICATED TO US.

    THE TRUE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS December 5, 2010 Hebrews 1:1-3 COMMUNICATION BREAKDOWNS <Did you ever have one of those times when communication just seems to breakdown? At the Christmas party I attended the other night, one individual was on the phone with someone giving him step by step ...read more

  • Invoking The Movement Of The Holy Spirit SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,196 views

    Invoking the manifest movement of the Holy Spirit in the material world is a process. To provoke the movement of the Holy Spirit, we must understand what moves the heart of God...

    To provoke the manifestation of the Holy Spirit in our lives and in the world around us is a process. In order to do so, we must understand what moves the heart of God. God desires to be with us and longs for us to seek Him with all our hearts. He wants us to come to Him in worship, to express our ...read more

  • Get Right With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 775 views

    This sermon explores the consequences of rejecting God, using King Ahaz's life as an example, and emphasizes the importance of relying solely on God.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, a place where the love of our Savior surrounds us like a warm embrace, a place where we can feel His presence, His strength, and His grace. As we prepare our hearts and minds to receive His Word, let us ...read more

  • Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 2,793 views

    Spirituality and carnality are abolute states. You can KNOW FOR SURE how to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and it’s totally a function of grace when you name your sins to God. It has NOTHING to do with works ("yielding", "surrendering", etc.)

    Spirituality - How To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit (1 John 1:9) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/spiritl.html] While the most confused issue for the unbeliever has to be the gospel with so many false choices and imitations, I believe ...read more

  • The Power Of A Godly Apology: A Call To Repentance And Reconciliation

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 747 views

    A sincere apology involves admitting wrongs, changing behavior, and making amends, showing true repentance and faith in Christ for reconciliation with God.

    Good morning. It is a profound honor and a weighty responsibility to stand before you today, to open the sacred pages of God's Word and to share from its timeless truth. We are a family of faith, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, bound together by the redemptive work of Jesus ...read more

  • The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

    Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more