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  • Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to God: fear God more than you fear anybody else; forsake whatever this world has to offer; and follow the Lord to victory in your own life.

    On Memorial Day, our thoughts often turn to those who have passed away, especially to those who gave their lives serving our country. They risked everything so we could have the freedoms we enjoy today. If you served in the military at any time, would you please stand, so we can express our ...read more

  • A Heart Divided

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,821 views

    A sermon on Hosea 10:1-2 on the disease of a divided heart (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon, A Divided Heart: http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0276.htm)

    HoHum: A 4 year old was at the pediatrician for a check up. As the doctor looked down her ears with an otoscope, he asked, “Do you think I’ll find Big Bird in here?” The little girl said nothing. Next, the doctor took a tongue depressor and looked down her throat. He asked, ...read more

  • The World In The Church

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 2,456 views

    This church instead of impacting the world the world had an impact on it. Sadly to say this appears to be much like today.

    The World in the Church Revelation 2:12-17 We are about to study the third Church in which the Lord writes. The Church of Ephesus was challenged to fall in love with Him again and the Church of Smyrna was praise for their faithful in the mist of persecution. They were poor by the world’s ...read more

  • Separation From The World

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013
     | 11,865 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) B

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you separated from this world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince that we need to be separated from this world not to love it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel ...read more

  • Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2013
     | 8,452 views

    Wikipedia states that, “Who's your daddy? is an expression used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener. We see it in sports when someone beats their opponent. It’s like another saying, “I own you”. It’s fitting to use in a spiritual s

    WHO’S YOUR DADDY? John 8:31-47 Introduction: According to Wikipedia, “Who's your daddy? is a slang expression that, in one use, takes the form of a rhetorical question. It is commonly used as a boastful claim of dominance over the intended listener.” We see it often in the sports ...read more

  • Letter #3 "Dear Pergamum: The World Doesn't Belong Here!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,277 views

    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    The History of Pergamum: Revelation 2:13 "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne." (NIV) There was the Presence of Evil in Pergamum! J. Ralph Grant described Pergamum as "Hell's Headquarters!" Matthew 5:16 "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise ...read more

  • Birds Of A Feather

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,833 views

    Warning on mixing with non Christians!

    1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Abstain from all appearance of evil" The title of this sermon is taken from a worldly proverb which seems to have been in use since at least the 16th century, having appeared in poetry from that period. The proverb goes: "Birds of a feather flock together" the ...read more

  • Mountain Of Cynicism Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,971 views

    How cynical are you? How has it affected your faith?

    I want you to think back a few years ago to when you were three-years-old. If three is a stretch for you, how about thinking back to being five? What were you like at that age? Do you think you were more or less cynical than you are today? If you are anything like me, you don’t have to ...read more

  • Don’t Be A Zombie, Be A W:a-M-B! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    Worshiping God is a spiritual thing accomplished with body, mind, and attitude; don’t be a zombie, be a WAMB!

    We have been studying the Letter to the Romans; a letter by God to the Christian Church in Rome 2000 years ago. God of course used the Apostle Paul to write the Letter. We have noted so far that the letter has much to say about the foundations of the Christian faith and there were specific ...read more

  • With Or Without You

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    A comparison between the U2 song, "With or Without You" and Paul’s teaching on marriage and our relationship with Christ.

    -As we’ve discussed in the past, in this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is basically responding to their questions -Even though Paul spent considerable time in Corinth (in Acts 18, Luke tells us that Paul stayed there for a year and a half), they still had some major theological and very ...read more

  • Holiness Is Power

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 15, 2018
     | 4,901 views

    Church not growing? You're not growing? Church and your life is mundane? Check your definition and implementation of holiness.

    1 Peter 1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by ...read more

  • Beauty On The Beast Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,826 views

    The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

    Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

  • Follow God, Not The World

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,232 views

    Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

    “Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

  • Drifting Away

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2019
     | 13,769 views

    Let’s talk about how we can drift away and then talk about how we can stay anchored (not drift away) in our faith (Material adapted from Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird", Chapter 13 called "Get My Drift")

    HoHum: Love going to the beach with my family- love sitting in the sun- love riding the waves- something that notice when in the water for a long time is that quite a distance from where Crystal is- after a while no longer see her- nothing serious but what if that went on for a long time, be miles ...read more

  • Alive In Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,707 views

    I want you to know that the Lord is not done working in the life of a believer after they come to Christ. He desires to move us to new life in many areas of our life.

    Alive in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction- This morning, I want you to know that the Lord has been doing some amazing things! And He is not done yet! Amen! I believe if we had more praise on our lips, we would see more of what God intended the believers of God to experience. If we came with ...read more