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  • Healthy Heart PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 801 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's Word on our hearts and the importance of guarding our hearts from harmful influences.

    Welcome! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not merely as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler on this road of faith, a co-sojourner in this pilgrimage we call life. Today, we gather around a topic so central, so critical to our faith walk that it could be likened to the beating heart within ...read more

  • The Power Of Preparation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,162 views

    This sermon explores the depth of faith, hope, and perseverance encapsulated in the phrase 'It is well', as seen in the story from 2 Kings 4:26.

    Welcome, beloved family of Christ. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to gather together in God's presence today. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by the love of our Savior Jesus Christ. Now, as we prepare to ...read more

  • The Real Worship Wars Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,827 views

    The real war is not about music but with society, Satan and self.

    The Real Worship Wars Philippians 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/23/07 www.pontiacbible.org Drama: “Dueling iPods” What were your thoughts during this drama? How did it make you feel? Did it make you uncomfortable?   Where are you sitting? Which character are you?  Did it make you sad as they moved ...read more

  • Grow - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Aug 18, 2011
     | 3,529 views

    Fourth message ina series through Colossians

    OPEN: This is the fourth message in a series on growing in Christ. We're looking at the book of Colossians and using it as a primer if you will to show us the areas we should be growing in our walk with the Lord. Thus far, we've seen how the Colossians were growing - Paul says -- I've heard ...read more

  • Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    When we see God as weighty, we won’t want to take His name lightly.

    People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some people call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill” people around my age think of his sidekick “Sluggo” and start laughing. I like to joke having three first names ...read more

  • The Secret Of Great Giving

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2014
     | 11,872 views

    In commending the Macedonian Christians, Paul revealed the secret of great giving.

    “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as ...read more

  • Increase Your Quality Of Life With This One Big Idea - Genesis 26 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,609 views

    There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes.

    There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes. You can go to certain lists of states that have a better quality of life than others. But today I want to zero in on a truth that will increase your quality of life. In fact you know there are several different biblical ...read more

  • Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

    Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,618 views

    Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

    We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

  • Facing Opposition - Together Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,972 views

    We must face opposition in our lives in community.

    Facing Opposition - Together Nehemiah 4 Against every effort on our part to get our lives together and recover from damage, hurt, and ruin, we will experience opposition from the enemy. – Ray Steadman 1 Peter 5:8 - Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring ...read more

  • Christian Behavior And Attitude Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    #2 IN 12 PART SERIES

    JAMES 1:19:20 Christian behavior and attitude Wherefore- know this Everyman ought to listen intently, not speak rashly, not become angry James elaborates on his thought for clarification Because the “petty passions” (anger was seen as destructive and undesirable to Jews) Work-not “Build up to ...read more

  • Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    part of series on the Beatitudes

    HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

  • God's Warning And Will For Believers Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    exposition on Matt ch6

    GOD’S WARNING AND GOD’S WILL FOR BELIEVERS Matthew 6 v. 19 - 34 God’s warning to believers.v 19 - 32 God’s will for believers. v. 33 - 34 v. 33 "seek ye first the kingdom of God." God’s warning against:- 1. Trust in riches v. 19 "lay not up" or heap not up treasures upon earth. (a) negatively ...read more

  • Two Profound Questions

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    Jesus asked his disciples 2 questions, he’s asking the same questions today.

    Two Profound Questions – Matthew 16:13-19 Intro.: The ability to know God is one aspect of our eternal inheritance that God has released in the earth. It’s what we were created for. But we have to qualify before we can pursue this knowledge. Jesus asked his disciples 2 questions, he’s asking the ...read more

  • Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,219 views

    If we will trust and obey the Lord, then the victory will come.

    Text: 2 Kings 3:16 2 Kings 3:16 (KJV) 16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. Introduction: 1. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED (VS 1-8) 2 Kings 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of ...read more

  • The Chosen Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    the honor and privilege of being chosen by God

    Intro: I must be a special person, because when I check my e-mails I have messages that say, Steve you are a winner, you have been chosen for a trip to Disney World. Steve, would you please take a survey for us. Steve, could we send you on a dream vacation? Wow, I am special, I am a chosen one. Of ...read more