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  • Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,457 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

  • As Iron Sharpens Iron

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 93,573 views

    This sermon takes the wise principle of being sharpened by one another and develops what it means to be sharpened? What it takes to be Sharpened? and what are some different models to be Sharpened?

    As Iron Sharpens Iron Proverbs 27:17-19 Intro.: A. Have you ever tried to use a knife or pair of scissors only to find that they wouldn’t cut? It was probably frustrating – the problem: They needed to be Sharpened! B. Our passage today has a Biblical principle that teaches us how to be ...read more

  • Take Church Seriously

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    This message brings out the importance of taking worship to where God intended it to be, we need to stop allowing our minds to wander when it comes to worship

    There are three things we must keep a check on when it comes to taking God seriously. 1. Keep a check on our worship a. Worship comes from the Anglo Saxon word – Worthship i. it means ‘worthiness.’ Ultimately it has come to mean to give value or meaning to something or someone. ii. Ask your self ...read more

  • Finding Your Calling

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,800 views

    Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

    April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

  • Be All You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    God desires for us to become all the can. John gives us 5 needs, thoughts, or issues to "deal with" IF we are to Be all we can be.

    * In 1981, the US Army unveiled one of the most popular jingles they ever used. What was the jingle? Most of us remember it; “be all that you can be in the Army.” The target was young men and the “pride factor” which they possess. * It does not stretch the imagination at all to realize that God ...read more

  • The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
     | 4,847 views

    And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

    It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

  • Issues Of Life - Part Two

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues for both physical and spiritual matters.

    - Part Two – <Power Point available upon request.> Review of Part One – Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. Your heart determines the health and well being of your whole body and your soul. The heart - Governs the life and death issues ...read more

  • Religion And Government

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
     | 4,694 views

    We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

    As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

  • Saints Are Just Sinners Who Fall Down And Get Back Up

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 48,464 views

    Help believers understand that the Bible doesn’t teach sinless perfection; but rather endurance, perservering to the end and being an overcomer is what it’s all about.

    MICAH 7:8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. THE SAINTS ARE JUST THE SINNERS WHO FALL DOWN AND GET UP In our modern day vernacular we have made the term “SAINT” synonymous with perfection. If someone: Lives a ...read more

  • The 12 Stone Memorial Part 5: Gad & Asher Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    In part 5 of this series, we look at the sons born to Zilpah, Gad and Asher. We consider the need for the army of God to arise and the power of being blessed of God.

    n Sons number 7 and 8 were born to Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid. n In response to Rachel giving her handmaid to Jacob and bearing sons through her, Leah now does the same thing with her handmaid. n The last son Leah had borne prior to this was Judah, which we founds means “praise”. Here, we see that ...read more

  • A Memorial Day Message

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on May 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,805 views

    Seeking to honor those who have died in service to our country and remembering Jesus Christ and his sacrifice every Sunday. What will our memorial be?

    A MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE INTRODUCTION Tomorrow is Memorial Day. It is a day set aside to remember the men and women who have given their lives to keep this country free. It is because of their sacrifice that we are able to sit here and freely worship today. As the saying goes, “Freedom isn’t ...read more

  • Nurtured In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    Jesus was brought up in a family that actively participated in the religious traditions and rituals of their faith. Being brought up in the community of believers prepared Jesus for his earthly ministry.

    Luke 2:41-52 “Nurtured in the Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you noticed how quickly Christmas is celebrated and then forgotten? The stores have already started removing their Christmas decorations and replacing them with Valentines Day. The radio stations have stopped playing Christmas Carols, ...read more

  • Tempted And Double-Minded

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    James Chapter One tells us the results of being double-minded in that we should expect nothing of God unless we can make a clear choice.

    Tempted & Double Minded Rev. Col. Byron E. Martin American Rescue Workers DC Corps rescued@aol.com READ James 1: 2-8 Illustration (from sermoncentral.com) What is double-minded? A mother noticed that a friend of her teenage daughter had a tattoo of a Japanese symbol on her back. "Please ...read more

  • Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    Talents (Gifts) are not the root but the fruit of our salvation. God has given us gifts, so we can be useful in His kingdom. There are no excuses for not being fruitful.

    Leadership In the Church Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ...read more

  • I Need A Miracle

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 74,480 views

    A Miracle: It is an event beyond the power of any human being; an event beyond any physical law. it is a supernatural occurrence or a wonderful thing brought about by the power of God.

    I NEED A MIRACLE Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, we are considering a message entitled, “I need a miracle.” 2 Chronicles 16:9: “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward ...read more