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  • The Fruitful Steps #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,375 views

    This is the third in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

    Just Walk Across the Room The Fruitful Steps - #3 > We’re headed for a brain-bender right out of the blocks. Ready? Here’s how it will work. I will say a word or phrase, and then you just tell the person sitting next to you what comes to mind. Here is a little word association for you. Your ...read more

  • Strategy For A Biblical World View

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

    Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

  • The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,295 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

  • Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 12, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    part 2 in a series about our being at war with satan.

    2 Corinthians 10:3-4 Under Attack June 3, 2012 Have you ever had anything stolen from you? Maybe it was money, or it was material possessions, it could have been a friend or family member. Or maybe you had something destroyed in a fire or tornado. Or possibly someone destroyed something you ...read more

  • Keep Shining

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,499 views

    Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

    Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

  • Sayin It Don't Make It So! Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    Life, Actions, Discipleship

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Sayin’ It Don’t Make It So! Matthew 7:21-23 (p. 679) June 11, 2017 Introduction: I had an Elder in West Virginia named Jack Clay. He grew up in the coal. He and his wife Hazel were some of my favorite people…at 86 he still parked in the back of the ...read more

  • A Matter Of Priorities Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 9, 2018
     | 8,049 views

    Only God Can Forgive Sins, Physical vs. Spiritual

    JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - A Matter of Priorities October 14, 2018 Mark 2:1-12 (p. 700) Introduction: One of my favorite stories of all time is found in Mike Yaconelli’s book “Messy Spirituality.” Chapter two is called, “The Place Our Messiness ...read more

  • Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,681 views

    Who do You Say Jesus Is? this Is a very Personal Question. The question Is not who you think Jesus is, or what the world tells you who Jesus is, but rather who is He to you. Only God can reveal the true Jesus to you. Has He been revealed to you?

    Jesus asked a very deep question in today’s reading. He asked: “Who do you say that I am? That question is more relevant today than it ever was before. For many people, they see Jesus as a “Get out of Hell Free card.” They know all about Jesus, they know the Sunday School answers, they have the ...read more

  • The Place Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 9,042 views

    The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve experienced it in our life, but it ‘s diifult for us to understand.

    The Place of Grace Luke 9:51-56 In this series, we’ve been talking about the Crux which in Latin means cross. But you can’t understand the cross if you don’t understand grace. The cross is the place of grace. Grace is one of the hardest things for us to grasp. We’ve ...read more

  • The Protestant Reformation Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,557 views

    Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant Reformation.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 9: The Battle Cries of the Reformation Today, we come to a portion of this series which is obviously very near and dear to my heart as a teacher of Reformed Theology: The Protestant ...read more

  • A Long Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 12, 2015
     | 4,784 views

    The Psalmist sings a long song in praise of God's word.

    Don McLean’s 1971 hit American Pie is a long song. It goes on for over 8 ½ minutes telling the story of “the day the music died.” Let’s call American Pie the longest song to become a hit and receive regular airplay on U. S. radio stations, because generally, we don’t ...read more

  • Clutter That Hinders

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,597 views

    Because of the clutter and the noise in our lives, we often fail to see what Jesus does and can do for us. It seems as if we are constantly grasping, but never grabbing hold of that which changes us for the better.

    He walked on water which shows us that nothing can separates us from Him. He made that water into wine which shows us He can create something out of nothing. He ate and drank with people that we would never want to be caught around which shows us that we are all deserving of even the smallest of ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,816 views

    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

  • In Heaven's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,168 views

    Ready to grow up, to become who God desires?

    Do carnivals still have fun house mirrors? When you gaze into one it makes you appear to be 3' wide and 3' tall. Another stretches you out, so that you look like a pro basketball player despite your real height of 5'2". The fun is found in the distortion. But, in life many people live with a ...read more

  • Reformed Theology Basics

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 3,910 views

    What is Reformed Theology and why is it important?

    Title: Reformed Theology Basics Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Q1. Why Study Reformed Theology (1) It has an historical significance One of the things we are often remiss in doing in the church is studying our history. We tend to see things in the lens of our personal experience, rather than seeing ...read more