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  • Stand Firm Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 612 views

    The Christian faith often clashes with worldly values, causing conflict and tension. However, we must allow the Holy Spirit to guide us and fill our minds with the truth found in the Bible.

    Have you ever played Jenga? You know, that game where you stack wooden blocks and try to pull them out without making the tower fall? It's fun, right? But it's also a bit nerve-wracking. You never know when the whole thing is going to come crashing down. That's kind of like what it's like to live ...read more

  • Introduction To The Gospel Of John Series

    Contributed by Jd Wilhite on Oct 26, 2017
     | 5,124 views

    This is an introduction to the Gospel of John. It describes background information about John, including an overview, theme, keywords, and verses too.

    Introduction to the Gospel of John The word "Gospel" means "good news", and the good news is about Jesus Christ dying on the cross and then 3 days later conquering death and rising from the dead, offering salvation to all mankind. John is sometimes called the “Gospel of belief,” or the holy of ...read more

  • Ten Habits Of Highly Successful Families Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 309 ratings
     | 120,188 views

    Twenty church families from different backgrounds and situations were surveyed to discover their secrets of familial success.

    Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Joshua 24:15 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Families are certainly different today than they were 25 years ago. I heard the funny story about a man who rushed into a toy store late one evening to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter who had a birthday the ...read more

  • It's A Soul Thing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,990 views

    Man was not created to be either strictly material or spiritual. He is only complete when the material and spiritual are united in a living soul.

    1. Man was made with a material body 2. Man was made with an imparted spirit 3. Man was made to be a living soul Have you ever seen any of the old Puritan sermons? They were amazing. They would preach for over an hour. And many of their sermons would have dozens of points. The sermon this ...read more

  • Left Behind--The Rapture

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    This sermon deals with the rapture from a pre-tribulation viewpoint. Excellent background for the movie Left Behind.

    Left Behind 1/28/2001 Genesis 7:11-24 Matthew 24:36-44 Let’s meet Curt. This was Curt’s first visit to the church. Dave had jokingly told Curt, come to my church because not only can you find Jesus, but some of the women are beautiful. Nicole had stood up to give a testimony. The moment ...read more

  • The Pain That Changed Me

    Contributed by Eli Hernandez on May 24, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,061 views

    When our background is full of pain and agony, we can only depend on God for deviverance

    Rev. Eli Hernandez The Pain That Changed Me 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Usually when we read the Bible, a chapter like the one we just read is skipped. We don’t want to deal with the length and pronunciation of these difficult names. Sometimes we even ignore the fact that something ...read more

  • Introduction To The Gospel Of Luke Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    As we begin a study of the Gospel of Luke, let’s look at some of the background behind the book.

    Introduction: We are beginning a study of the Gospel of Luke. Since we will spend quite some time in this study, it seems right that we should begin it with some background about the book itself. I. Who was Luke, the author? A. He was the same author as the book of Acts. 1. By comparing the ...read more

  • I Believe Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,740 views

    This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

  • Amos - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    The historical background leading up to the Book of Amos. Use of the Audio may be required for this one to be helpful.

    Dakota Community Church March 7, 2010 Amos 1 Overview Promised Land – Judges – Demanding a King – Saul – David – Solomon How the Kingdom became divided: 1 Kings 12:1-33 1 Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all the Israelites had gone there to make him king. 2 When ...read more

  • The Kingdom Of God, Introduction And Old Testament View Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 26, 2015
     | 4,823 views

    We begin a survey of the Bible searching for the Kingdom of God. First, background is laid in the Old Testament.

    1 . LAYING THE GROUNDWORK A. Why such a study? Psalm 45:1 is my verse now: "My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King (and His Kingdom); my tongue is the pen of a ready writer!" When was the last time you prayed “Thy kingdom come”? What did ...read more

  • A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 9: 2 Witnesses, The Woman, The Dragon. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 20, 2015
     | 2,777 views

    More close-ups of the Tribulation picture, setting clearly the background of those awful years to come.

    Close-up : The Two Witnesses (11:3-14) Prophets of God (11:3-12). Has the world then recently come to a measure of peace in the first half of Daniel’s seven years? Has the conquering prince of the first seal brought, along with his destruction, some measure of hope by his ...read more

  • Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019
     | 3,754 views

    Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

  • Paul's Greeting To The Philippians

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,945 views

    Philippians 1:1-2 shows us the background for Paul's letter to the Philippians.

    Scripture Several months ago, I gave the elders a list of suggestions for sermon topics. We each chose the ones we thought were important to address for our church, and then we ranked them. Some of the evening sermons this past year were topics that came out of that discussion. One topic ...read more

  • Plights And Ponderings Of Asaph. Psalm 74 Series

    Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Aug 28, 2020
     | 1,477 views

    In spite of the obscurity in connection with the historical background… o The contents are very much relevant the time we are in …

    - There are 12 Psalms attributed to Asaph - Psalm 50 and 73 – 83. o We know Asaph was a Levite who led the choirs during the days of David. Cf. 1Ch 16:37 o We are not aware of the exact time when Aspah wrote this psalm. ? May be even some one wrote for Asaph, so that a choir in his name ...read more

  • All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM

    BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT PROTECTS AGAINST THE SNARES OF MATERIALISM I. (:6) THESIS: CONTENTMENT CONTRIBUTES GREATLY TOWARDS GODLINESS A. Review: The Pursuit of Godliness Can be Misguided (Apart from Contentment) Remember the False Teachers from vs. 5: "who suppose that godliness is a means of ...read more