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  • Doctor Jesus

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,313 views

    Just like with a medical doctor, there are diagnostics that can be performed that will shed light on a person's spiritual condition...

    The other day I took Shannon to her pediatrician because she had been having stomach pains. I noticed how the nurse took Shannon’s vitals—weight and temperature. Afterwards the doctor came in and asked Shannon to sit up on the gurney. Dr. McDaniel listened to Shannon’s heartbeat and breathing. ...read more

  • A Church Of Maximum Impact Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020
     | 6,286 views

    Christian missions at its most basic level is one BEGGAR telling another BEGGAR where to find BREAD.

    A Church Of Maximum Impact Acts 11:19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over a perplexing question. The question at hand was this: “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy ...read more

  • Studies From The Book Of Philippians

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 21, 2020
     | 3,620 views

    1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION

    STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS ********************************************* OUTLINE 1.CALLING 2.CAUTION 3.CONDESCENSION 4.CHEERFULNESS 5.CONTENTMENT 6.CONFIDENCE 7.CONTRIBUTION THE MESSAGE STUDIES FROM THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS 1.CALLING We have a high calling of God in Christ ...read more

  • Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,320 views

    When it's time to get up and get going

    A man was out playing golf with his friend one day and he told him he was looking for a new caddy. And his friend said, “I know a great guy. He’s ninety years old but he’s got eyes like a hawk.” And his friend said, “He sounds great, tell him I’ll be playing next week.” The next week came and he ...read more

  • Cross-Examination (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 6, 2020
     | 4,572 views

    Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. Today we look at the fact that God examines us and he enables us to examine ourselves. It's time to do a cross-examination.

    CROSS-EXAMINATION (part two) Last week we looked at our need to examine the cross and our decision to follow Jesus. We needed to start with examining what crucifixion was about so we could understand how degrading and torturous and gruesome it was. When we understand the level of what Jesus went ...read more

  • How To Listen To A Sermon

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 12, 2020
     | 3,010 views

    How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?

    HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more

  • The Fellowship Of The Believers Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,316 views

    In this brief picture of life in the Early Church three distinguishing dimensions emerge that enabled them to become a flourishing assembly.

    ACTS 2: 42-47 THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE BELIEVERS After the birth of the church at Pentecost Luke describes the church by telling us what distinguished those who were saved by believing in who Jesus is and what He has done for their salvation from sin. The Spirit now brings believers together to ...read more

  • Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

    Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020
     | 3,355 views

    This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

    ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

  • ¿por QuÉ Hay Tantas Diferencias Entre Los Cristianos, Y CÓmo Debemos, Como Cristianos, Tratar Con Estas Diferencias?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 2,096 views

    Este discurso nos desafía como cristianos a caminar en la luz con la expectativa de crecer a la semejanza de nuestro Señor.

    La luz es una de las metáforas más utilizadas en el Nuevo Testamento. Abarca la Palabra de Dios, Jesucristo y el Espíritu Santo. La luz, como se usa en el Nuevo Testamento, simboliza la vida, la verdad, la bondad y el mismo Señor Jesús. El Evangelio de Juan comienza con ...read more

  • Trials And Testing

    Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,445 views

    Life has it's way of throwing trials and testings at us. However, I'd like to tell you that as you depend on Jesus while you face them, your faith will become stronger & you'll be built. If not, you will end up being broken by trials & testings.

    TRIALS AND TESTINGS -- SIFTED LIKE WHEAT Ref: Luke 22:31-34 “ Facing trials with Christ will build you. Facing trials without ...read more

  • Anybody Tired Today?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020
     | 4,659 views

    A short devotional to encourage believers in the midst of their weariness

    ANYBODY TIRED TODAY? ANYBODY WEARY TODAY? - Beat down - Beat up - Burning out Have to be careful during these trying times we are living in. Easy to get overwhelmed, overextended, overstressed right now. Matthew 11:28-30 SPURGEON: “Jesus invites all those who labor & are heavy laden to come ...read more

  • I Want An Apple... I Don't Want A Seed!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,509 views

    Take heed to finish the work before you. Often we pray God give me the finished product... God has a better idea. Invest your blood, sweat and tears and God gives the increase.

    I WANT AN APPLE… I DON’T WANT A SEED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE TO PRAY. I lay my petitions down before the throne of God. I see many living far below our potential and privilege. 39 ½ years in the full time ministry has taught me many things. So I pray the ...read more

  • Lessons From The Rechabites Clan For The Church Today.

    Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,678 views

    If you can be so loyal and committed to your cultures and the rules set by man, God deserves more loyalty because He is bigger than any human being

    My daughters have a friend who comes to play with them, but one thing about this girl is that she is ever clean. I have watched her grow but she has maintained that discipline. Sometimes when I have trouble getting mine to shower, I challenge them using the example of their friend. Then one day my ...read more

  • The Need For Church Revival: Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 4,204 views

    The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

    Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

  • Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 5

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020
     | 1,168 views

    John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God.

    In the passage of Scripture we will look at today John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God. (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Heard - (present tense) - ...read more