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  • What Makes Us One

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    Reformation Day: A message remembering God’s work to preserve the truth of forgiveness by grace through faith and what that truth does for us today.

    It’s been just a bit over five years since Sofi and I met many of you. Lots and lots of water has flowed under the bridge since that day. There have been hard times and good times. There have been sad times and happy times. Some of the folks that were here with us at the beginning have since been ...read more

  • "Giving More Than Thanks" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,001 views

    What does scripture say that we can give more than thanks?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM November 7, 2004 "Giving More than Thanks" Romans 14:7-12 INTRODUCTION: This scripture is referring to believers, both strong Christians and those weak in the faith. Paul was addressing the total Christian community made up of persons who were from various ...read more

  • Mary Of Bethany Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,218 views

    The significance is not in the cost but in the importance attached to it by Christ

    MARY OF BETHANY MARK 14.3-9 Have you ever done anything extravagant for love’s sake? The advertisements tell us to buy diamonds as an expression of love. All sorts of things are suggested at Christmas time to express our love for someone. Matthew, Mark and John all record this incident of Jesus ...read more

  • Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,559 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

  • War Of The Wells

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 21, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    Four steps to enduring strife

    INTRODUCTION: As we approach the time for Vacation Bible School, I would like for us to take a look at some of the lessons our children will work through. Today I have chosen the story of the Isaac’s contention with the Philistines over wells. Our VBS material uses this story to teach the ...read more

  • Flee From Harm Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 15, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,443 views

    This is the last of 5 messages on the F’s of flying with spirutal engine failure, the emergency evacuation plan to FLEE from harm.

    FLEE FROM HARM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: The pilot of a small Piper single engine plane developed engine failure. He continued to FLY the plane, gliding and trying find a place to land. He checked instruments, did everything he knew how, yet he was not able to FIX the problem. He called ...read more

  • Humility, Pride, And Group Dynamics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    Nothing exposes the selfishness in our hearts quite like living life with others.

    Humility, Pride, and Group Dynamics (Philippians 2:1-4) 1. Human beings have a dignity unlike other created beings. 2. Yet, ironically, snobby members of the intelligencia constantly degrade human dignity: LONDON (AFP) - London Zoo unveiled a new exhibition -- eight humans prowling around ...read more

  • The Creation Of The World To The Creation Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
     | 4,731 views

    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. The Message surveys Genesis through Deuteronomy.

    Wow! We are finally ready to start our adventure on God’s Route 66. Last week we spent time preparing our hearts and minds for this journey. Now it’s time to actually begin. The first segment of our journey will cover Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. The name given to this ...read more

  • Reaching Our Potential In Christ Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,703 views

    In this message I am teaching the message that we find our purpose and potential in Jesus Christ, as individuals and as the church. Prayer, working together and focusing on Jesus are the main points.

    The Power of a Changed Life “Reaching Our Potential in Christ” Acts 1:12-26 Dale Carnegie wrote the book titled “How to Win Friends and Influence people.” It was an overnight success selling over 15 million copies. Dale Carnegie was a master at identifying people with great potential. He was ...read more

  • When David Danced

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,825 views

    Jesus is God’s dance among us. Join the dance!

    I. DAVID WAS CELEBRATING ARRIVAL OF GOD’S ARK SAFELY INTO JERUSALEM A. Ark Of The Covenant 1. Large gold chest / inside stone tablets / Mercy Seat = God’s throne 2. Carried through wilderness, across Jordan, around Jericho, into battles a. in battle, Philistines captured ark b. all got sick & ...read more

  • Taunts From The Captives Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    Exposition of Habakkuk 2:6-20

    Text: Habakkuk 2:6-20 Title: Taunts from the Captives Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, PM A. Opening illustration: We are the beavers, mighty mighty beavers… B. Background to passage: This is the second answer of God to the prophet’s complaint about the lack of action on God’s part to punish all the ...read more

  • To Sin Or Not To Sin, That Is The Question? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,910 views

    Temptation how do we resist it, what part did Jesus play in making this possible, and what example has he set for us to follow?

    There’s a cartoon that reads “how come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down every day?” Temptation, how often are we tempted in some situation to just give in. The human race does not have a great track record when it comes to temptation. This from Genesis 3:1-9. An ...read more

  • Blessings And The Blessing Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,393 views

    You cannot despise your birthright and receive the blessing.

    Blessings and THE Blessing (Genesis 25:34, 26:34, and 27:1-40) 1. The Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower were not the first to celebrate Thanksgiving in the New World. Several groups before them had done similar things. 2. But the Plymouth Rock Thanksgiving is the one we model our celebration ...read more

  • Anna - Waiting For The Redemption Of Israel Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,862 views

    The second message in the series which focuses upon the character of Anna who celebrated the birth of Christ with thanksgiving

    Waiting For God Anna – Waiting for the Redeemer of Israel Aim: To show that God’s blesses the patient praying of the godly. Text: Luke 2:36-38. Introduction: Last Sunday morning we considered Simeon, the first of two individuals who feature in the nativity, but are often overlooked. This morning ...read more

  • Only One Translation? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,800 views

    Third in a series on the reliability of the Bible, this messages deals with the debate about Bible translations. If the words of Scripture mattered to Jesus, they should matter to us.

    DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this series to its original source. Sermon Notes Only One Translation? Deuteronomy 4:1–14; John 8:12–26; 2 Timothy 3:14–17 (Third in the series Our Still Point ...read more