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  • Jesus Teaches About Judging Others

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst over reactions is a self-destructive judgmental tendency. Avoid a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be naive, bu

    Jesus Teaches About Judging Others (Matt 7:1-5) In an age of tolerance, perhaps one of today’s worst reactions is a self-destructive tendency that needs to be checked is a hypocritical, judgmental attitude that tears down in order to build oneself up. Jesus is not giving a blanket statement to be ...read more

  • Part 1: Connecting With God Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,496 views

    To connect with God, we need to love Him more, learn more of Him, and live more the way He wants us to.

    Series Introduction A favorite activity of mine as a kid was a Connect the Dots page from a coloring book or activity book. Before you start, you may have an idea of what the picture is going to be, and sometimes you may not. But you start with number one, and draw a line to 2, then 3, and so on ...read more

  • Always?!

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 25, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    The gratitude God gives changes my perspective about life.

    Always?! Philippians 4:4-8 (New International Version) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

  • Distracted, Deaf, And Disturbed

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,645 views

    Mary and Martha both knew Jesus, but Mary was doing what was more important. Sometimes, we need to spend time dedicated to God, and away from the fast paced, hectic way of the world.

    Distracted, Deaf, and Disturbed Luke 10:38-42 Introduction The story from today’s gospel message centers on the actions of two individuals, Martha and Mary. The Apostle John tells us that Martha and Mary were the sisters of Lazarus and very close to Jesus. It’s ...read more

  • Stage 3: Sowing Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    The fourth message in the "God’s Plan for Sharing" series. Sowning the seed is important.

    GPS Stage 3: Sowing Galatians 6:7-10 * As a youngster I well remember moving into our new house in Purvis, MS. We had a fairly large backyard as ‘in-town’ back yards go. Every spring my dad would take about 30%-40% of the backyard, break it up with a hand driven plow, row it off, and plant a ...read more

  • Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,682 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

  • Go To The Tomb

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Apr 3, 2015
     | 4,751 views

    Do our trials soften, harden or transform us for Him? A look at 3 witnesses of the empty tomb.

    Lou Holtz, the famous coach of Notre Dame football fame, said, “life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond.” A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give ...read more

  • Generous With Our Gifts Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017
     | 8,408 views

    Generosity is at the core of a disciple's life. Jesus calls us to generous living, and generosity begins with our money.

    Do we believe it’s possible to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s important to live a generous life? Do we believe it’s necessary to live a generous life? We’ve spent the last four weeks reflecting on how to live generously in every respect of discipleship as United Methodists—our prayers, ...read more

  • Brighter & Brighter Until The Final Day

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 12, 2021
     | 4,259 views

    It's easy to get stuck in negativism in this life, but as Christians, our destiny is good beyond our wildest dreams. Proverbs 4:18 captures this with rare insight, telling us to look ahead to our incredible future.

    BRIGHTER & BRIGHTER UNTIL THE FINAL DAY Prov. 4:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Driving to work, a man had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. 2. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in ...read more

  • Decaffeinated Christianity

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,529 views

    Decaffeinated Christianity, like decaffeinated coffee, won't wake you up, it won't perk you up, it won't keep you up and it won't get you up; it's just there. It looks right, smells right, almost tastes right -- but NO POWER!

    DECAFFEINATED CHRISTIANITY Rev. 3:1 INTRODUCTION A. COFFEE HUMOR 1. How did the hipster burn their mouth? They drank their coffee before it was cool. 2. Why did the barista get fired? They kept showing up to work in a tea-shirt. 3. How are coffee beans like teenagers? Both are always ...read more

  • Followers Make Good Soldiers Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
     | 5,869 views

    Followers Make Good Soldiers

    Lesson 02 of the Follow Me Series. Followers Make Good Soldiers Grady Henley Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

  • A Challenge For Champions

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    Your greatest battles, and your greatest victories, will come when you are all alone. Uses David and Goliath to encourage people to be champions.

    Story - David and Goliath Introduction: The greatest battles you will fight in your life will be when you are alone. This also means that the greatest victories you achieve will be when you are alone. This is also the devil’s tactic. He knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against the church ...read more

  • Jesus Christ, Born For You

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    Jesus was born of Mary, but he was born for you.

    Casablanca is considered by many to be the greatest movie of all time. The most quoted line from that classic film is offered by Humphrey Bogart, the male lead, to Ingrid Bergman, his love interest: “The problems of two little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world.” ...read more

  • Wheat Or Weeds

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Sermon encourages children to remain the good plant that God intended.

    Title: “Wheat or Weed?” Matthew 13:24-30 October 11, 2009 Materials: Flowers or pictures of flowers, weed or grass, 2 types of seeds, soil, pots, paper, and markers Have children identify various seeds that you have for them (for the most part this will be impossible- only the person who ...read more

  • Joy In The Lord!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2014
     | 2,984 views

    I am glad that God took me out from the secular work and taught me His formula of happiness so that now I could bring joy to thousands out there who are living in perpetual torment, fear and anxiety.

    Psalm 119:143”Trouble and anguish have overtaken me, Yet Your commandments are my delights." Let me tell you something, there is no joy outside Jesus! Everything else is fleeting! Be it an outing, dating, promotion, relationship, money, fame and foreign assignment – whatsoever, ...read more

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