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  • The Fight Of Your Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,169 views

    A message about the spiritual battle that we all face.

    THE FIGHT OF YOUR LIFE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10; 10:3-5 2 Corinthians 1:8 10 8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: 9 But we had the sentence of death ...read more

  • It's A Heart Attitude

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,195 views

    When we have heart issues we actually give the enemy a foothold, then what He does is lie to us And tell us we’re not worthy.

    It’s a Heart Attitude Importance of testimonies – When you give one – It’s out in the airwaves – God gets the glory What you may not consider as important can actually change someone’s life Testimonies are given So that all of heaven can hear – All ...read more

  • Fervent Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    A weapon to use in Spiritual Warfare-Prayer

    Part I: Fervent Prayer 2 Corinthians 4:18 intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm Doing warfare in a world we cannot see… Most of you have a cell phone… How does a cellular phone know there was a call coming in? It receives a message from the presence of radio waves, ...read more

  • Giving It Away Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 20, 2012
     | 4,608 views

    Sowing and Reaping is permanently and proportionately connected.

    Are You Ready for Some Fun in the Son! 1 Now it is superfluous for me to write to you about the ministry for the saints, 2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast about you to the people of Macedonia, saying that Achaia has been ready since last year. 2 Corinthians 9:1-2 This is the time of ...read more

  • The Chief Purpose Of Man

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
     | 59 views

    Eccl 12

    THE CHIEF PURPOSE OF MAN (ECCLESIASTES 12) What is your goal in life? Getting an education? Being a success? Buying a house? Starting a family? Retiring a millionaire or multimillionaire? A survey of about 1,000 people aged from 16 to 35 in Hong Kong concerning their personal goals over the next ...read more

  • The Chief Purpose Of Man

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,399 views

    Eccl 12

    THE CHIEF PURPOSE OF MAN (ECCLESIASTES 12) What is your goal in life? Getting an education? Being a success? Buying a house? Starting a family? Retiring a millionaire or multimillionaire? A survey of about 1,000 people aged from 16 to 35 in Hong Kong concerning their personal goals over the next ...read more

  • The Myth Of Greener Grass

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,428 views

    Contentment is an elusive but necessary quality for the Christian.

    Philippians 4:11-13 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. [12] I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

  • The Urgent And The Important Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 6, 2013
     | 4,944 views

    The Gift of our Time

    James 4:13-17 (p. 849) December 1, 2013 Introduction: Mike Yaconelli writes in his book Messy Spirituality “When my children were young, track meets filled a part of each week during the spring. One particular hot spring day I attended a Jr. High track meet, arriving in the middle ...read more

  • How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,638 views

    Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

    Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

  • Trash Or Treasure?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Demon-possessed Man

    TRASH OR TREASURE? (LUKE 8:26-39) The world’s most expensive coffee is dung, literally, of and to its first consumers. Luwak coffee, or kopi luwak, cost hundreds of American dollars a pound, but the beans are the droppings of the civet creature found in South East Asia, including Philippines ...read more

  • The Lord's Servant

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,611 views

    Redemption was born in suffering, so is our peace.

    The Lord’s Servant, Isaiah 52:13-53:6 Introduction “After a mission service, the preacher of the evening was hurrying away to a late train. He had just three minutes to catch it when he saw a man running after him. “Oh, sir,” he said breathlessly as he came up, “can ...read more

  • Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 4,305 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

  • The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

    The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

  • For Posterity

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,082 views

    We remember that the things we do are not just for ourselves but for posterity.

    1 Peter 1:12 (ESV) 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 ...read more

  • Building On The Living Stone

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 25, 2024
     | 1,674 views

    We talk about Jesus Christ being the cornerstone, but do we really know what a cornerstone is, or even its purpose?

    Church family, how are we doing today? Today, we are going to call upon the Holy Spirit to help us explore the beautiful message found in 1 Peter 2:1-10. In this section of Scripture, we'll see the importance of craving spiritual nourishment, of being built into a spiritual house, and the ...read more