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  • Opening The Door To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 964 views

    As we reflect on Christ's words, may we remember that His correction is born out of love, His persistence is a testament to His longing for us, and the fellowship He offers is a joy beyond measure. Let us open the door of our hearts to Him today and dine with the King of kings.

    Opening the Door to Fellowship Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verses: Revelation 3:19-20 (NLT) - "I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. 'Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you ...read more

  • How To Serve God Effectively

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022
     | 4,676 views

    Many Christians do not know how to serve God effectively. Christians should serve….

    I. Sacrificially 1. Hebrews 13:6 2. Missions of people in our society do not know what it means to sacrifice. 3. Self-indulgence has replaced self-denial. 4. God must have first place in our life. a. His cause and kingdom must come before ease, pleasure and personal gain. b. Matthew ...read more

  • Principles Of Judgement Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,528 views

    Life is short and opportunities are more. However, the acts and deeds are going to make us to stand before the judgement of God. The Principles are laid down by God.

    Romans 2:1-16 Principles of God’s judgment day Paul here mentions judgment day. The justice of God is based on the lights revealed to men of every generation. Paul talks that the Judgment is certain, Judgment is the last act of God on the universe, and it will be a righteous act. Hence, no one ...read more

  • Nit-Picker Or Disciple? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2021
     | 1,381 views

    It’s a constant battle to make prayer not just external, but an action of listening to God that can change our hearts and behaviors.

    Tuesday of 21st week in Course Today we have one of the great analogies of Biblical literature–only St. Matthew has it–you strain out the gnat and swallow the camel. Jesus says “Oy! You nitpick the little stuff and neglect the critical duties.” The people described by the Hebrew word ...read more

  • What's Best, Pure And Blameless? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 22, 2019
     | 3,252 views

    Can we spot what's best, pure and blameless today?

    Philippians 1 What’s Best, Pure and Blameless? August 25, 2019 Psalms 139:23-24 NIV Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Philippians 1:9-11 NIV And this is my prayer: that your ...read more

  • No Ifs ,ands, Or Buts

    Contributed by Thomas Bell on May 17, 2020
     | 3,291 views

    a small two letter word with conditions attached

    IFS, ANDS, OR BUTS John 14: 15-17 “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives ...read more

  • Quit Monkeying Around And Be A Real Ape Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 1,688 views

    This is a fun little sermon with a seriously big message.

    Quit Monkeying Around And Be A Real Ape Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2 Introduction: “Mimetai Tou Theou” = Be imitators of God. Here is an exhortation in the present tense. It is to be our constant pursuit. What we became at conversion we must diligently continue to be thereafter! “Mimetai” = to mimic ...read more

  • Personal Development

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 15, 2017
     | 17,143 views

    God expects us to grow into the full image of Jesus Christ.

    PERSONAL SELF DEVELOPMENT MAIN TEXT-2 CORINTHIANS 3:18, 2 PETER 3:18 INTRODUCTION Personal development is very important for a Christian who wants to fulfill all that God has deposited inside of him. Christians are to be making progress. 1 Peter 1:5. We are supposed to be in that progress of being ...read more

  • God Never Fails

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 22, 2018
     | 10,233 views

    Whatever you do if it is of God it shall succeed no matter the challenges but if not of GOD, you might have all the money, people and so on and so forth and you shall fail.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: GOD NEVER FAILS Acts 5:33-39 King James Version (KJV) 33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation ...read more

  • Paul Bound Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 108 views

    Paul Bound

    Acts 21 v 1 - 14 Paul Bound The Way The Activity - 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: The Accuracy - 2 and finding a ship sailing ...read more

  • Earn Me Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 770 views

    God invites us to earn money through purposeful work and service to Him, rather than chasing after it. This way, we can prioritize the things and people that truly matter in our lives.

    Let's talk about something we all love - money! But before we dive in, let's do a little experiment. I have here a $20 bill. Who wants it? (Pause for response) Okay, now what if I crumple it up? Who still wants it? (Pause for response) What if I step on it, make it dirty and messy? Who still wants ...read more

  • "Are You Acting Like A Fool? Ecc. Pt 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,533 views

    Solomon tells us in chapter 10 of his journal that we need to be wise and not a fool like many he has observed throughout his life.

    “Are you acting like a fool?” Ecc. - Pt. 11 Opening Illustration: Some people say and do foolish things for example: Here are some twisted facts from various media sources (not true but reported as true): The following information is from the website legendsofamerica.com. On average, 100 people ...read more

  • Handling God's Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 16, 2016
     | 9,506 views

    The message explores the familiar admonition to handle the Word of Truth rightly.

    “Remind them of these things, and charge them before God not to quarrel about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent ...read more

  • The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,595 views

    Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

  • The Shady Deal Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

    THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more