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  • We Are The Church! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,605 views

    This sermon outlines Paul’s 5 views of the church in 1 Corinthians 3 and empasizes what the church should be and what our roles should be in it.

    1 Corinthians We Are the Church I Corinthians 3 February 2, 2003 Intro: A. The Church has become so frantic in its busyness that it reminds me of the well-known definition of a fanatic: “A person who redoubles his efforts after he has lost sight of his goals.” B. In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul ...read more

  • Genesis 26 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 26 The last time we were in the book of Genesis we found the Lord giving Abram a pep talk concerning His covenant to build a nation through him. Abram was coming off of a great military victory, but was still concerned that he and Sarah hadn’t been able to have a baby through the first ...read more

  • Are You Good Ground Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,873 views

    We need to ask ourselves if we have the kind of heart that in which God can produce fruit.

    Are You Good Ground? Text: Mark 4:13-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the movies "Gettysburg," there is a scene the night before the main battle. The commanding General of the Union Army, George Meade, comes to the house where their headquarters have been established. He looks at one of ...read more

  • Real Love Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Mar 4, 2022
     | 1,194 views

    Praise the Lord and we are thankful that you tuned in for part 4 and the conclusion of the message entitled Real Love. May the Lord bless you!

    We have to keep ourselves in the Love of God, there is a responsibility it’s not automatic. There are those who believe that once God has saved us, automatically we will be safe. That is, we have no responsibility. Very clearly here, in this next to the last book of the Bible, the ...read more

  • The Promises Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,447 views

    The wisdom of God contains promises for living life to its fullest if we will but listen and follow in obedience.

    The Promises of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22 We live in a day when popular opinion says that “promises are made to be broken.” We continue to make promises, but they are broken every day. The reason that this has come about is because we are fallible human beings, sin has corrupted us at our core, and ...read more

  • A Pivotal Question About Fasting Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    Fasting that pleases God is examined and the blessings considered.

    A Pivotal Question About Fasting (Fifty Days of Consecration #6) Isaiah 58[1] 4-24-05 I. Our text this morning in Isaiah 58 pivots on a question raised by God’s people. It is perhaps a question that has crossed your mind at one time or another. We’ll talk about the question in a moment. But ...read more

  • A Focused Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2011
     | 8,499 views

    In this lesson, we explore what it means to have a rightly or wrongly focused heart. Jesus had a rightly focused heart, and we can have a heart like His.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was out golfing with a few friends. 1. As they stood on the tee box looking toward the next green, the man said, “Sure seems like a long way off.” No one responded. a. As he teed up his ball, the man said, “Sure is a narrow ...read more

  • The Red Heifer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,195 views

    We can be defiled by the common things around us but God has a remedy for us in the picture of the OT sacrifice of a red heifer.

    Hebrews 9:13-14 KJV For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: [14] How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from ...read more

  • Our Infinitely Loving God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,383 views

    Thirteenth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on God's love.

    Knowing God Series #13 “Our Infinitely Loving God” Review I. The nature of God II. The Attributes of God A. God is infinitely GREAT in His ability / capacity B. God is infinitely and perfectly PURE in His morality and judgments C. God is infinitely GOOD in His ...read more

  • Unfinished Business Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept these missions i

    Unfinished Business-Do what is good! Titus Part 3 Thesis: The church needs to complete the unfinished business of doing what is good. Many of us have been given a task that is unfinished by the Lord and He wants us to complete it for Him. He wants us to do what is good. The result - if we accept ...read more

  • Spiritual Vision Impairment

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,214 views

    In the scriptural context this verse refers to the consequences of a spiritual lack of vision regarding God’s redemptive revelation.

    SPIRITUAL VISION IMPAIRMENT "Where there is no vision [no redemptive revelation of God], the people perish; but he who keeps the law [of God, which includes that of man]—blessed(happy, fortunate, and enviable) is he." Proverbs ...read more

  • Unveiling The Donkey Within Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 840 views

    A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility

    Unveiling the Donkey Within Introduction: A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 Reflection As I reflect on the experience of being a donkey on Palm Sunday, I am struck by the profound spiritual lessons that emerged from this unique ...read more

  • Accusation Or Conviction Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010
     | 5,054 views

    TO DEAL WITH THE NASTY THREE LETTER WORD IN OUR LIVES WE MUST DECIDE IF WE WILL EMBRACE ACCUSATION OR CONVICTION

    Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word Accusation or Conviction INTRODUCTION Construction worker Patrick Lawler thought he had a toothache. For almost a week, he tried painkillers and ice packs to reduce the swelling. When nothing he did brought relief, he finally went to the dental office where his ...read more

  • Grace - The Untold Story

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,187 views

    There are those who falsely teach that God's grace, through Christ Jesus, secures salvation without any change in character and lifestyle. Such a view ignores passages which explicitly state that grace demands a transformation.

    Grace is a constant theme in the Bible, and it culminates in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus (John 1:17). By His mercy, God accepted Christ's sufferings and death as the punishment for sin that we all deserved. By His grace (unmerited favor), God extended to those who put their trust ...read more

  • Falling Away Comes First! Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    Scripture warns us that in the last days before the second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, the nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom ....

    Scripture warns us that in the last days before second coming of Jesus Christ there will be wars and rumors of wars, nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom and there shall be famines, food shortages, pestilences despite of medical advances, old and new diseases will plague ...read more