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  • Do You Have The Courage?

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    David showed us a good example of courage and bad example of being a coward. Which one will you follow?

    David Do You Have the Courage? Or Are You a Coward? Introduction A. Remember back in 1995 we had this Young QB on the Steelers names Stewart B. In 95 we made him Slash C. And Slash was great D. Everyone loved slash E. Well eventually he became the starter F. And well now, everybody does not like ...read more

  • What If Jesus Had Not Risen From The ?

    Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    What if there had been no resurrection? How miserable would our lives be? Thoughts to ponder on Resurrection Sunday.

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT RISEN FROM THE ? 1 Corinthians 15:12:22 (NLT), Matthew 28:1-8, Mark 16:1-7, Luke 24:1-7, 20:1-10, Acts 2:22-36 Introduction: One of the most vital points of our Christian faith is that of Jesus’ bodily resurrection from the . If the sacrifice of Christ ...read more

  • "Giving Thanks"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 600 ratings
     | 79,982 views

    Giving thanks is so much more than being thankful for our current circumstances. Thankfulness is a way of life.

    How often do we find ourselves prompting our children to say “thank you?” Whenever they’re offered a treat from a friend or an adult helps them out, we find ourselves asking, “Now, what do you say?” We want our children to be respectful and use good manners, which is why we teach them to say “Thank ...read more

  • "Converted On A Cross"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

    Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

  • The Meaning Of Advent

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    This sermon focuses on the Gospel being "good news." Advent is about the "coming" and "arrival" of Jesus, the Messiah - anointed one.

    “The Meaning of Advent” Luke 2:10-11 The Christian world celebrates the season of Advent on the four Sundays prior to Christmas. Today is the second Sunday of Advent. The dictionary gives two descriptions for Advent “Coming” and “Arrival.” The message of Advent is about the coming and ...read more

  • Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,059 views

    Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

    WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

  • The Way To Go Up Is Down

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Looking at Jesus being the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb, the way to win is to submit to God’s plans and purposes.

    Revelation 5:1-10 – The Way to go Up is Down I’m sure most of you know what an oxymoron is. It’s a figure of speech that seems to contradict itself. There are lists and lists of the things, and here are some of my favorites: Artificial Grass, boneless ribs, big town, harmless lie, communist ...read more

  • The Early Church.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    With Peter being the spokesman for the 12 we watch the early church grow spiritually and courageous with its loyalty to Jesus.

    The early church. Acts 5:11 -- 40. 12/03/03 In the early chapters of this book we see that the man Peter was a very prominent influence in the early church. Other Saints will become prominent as you read on such as Steven, Philip, and beginning in chapter 13 is the great apostle Paul. With Peter ...read more

  • The Making Of A Character Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,086 views

    God had chosen Daniel for special serive but before being entrusted with responsibility his spiritual character was tested.

    DANIEL 1 - THE MAKING OF A CHARACTER Three times in the book Daniel is referred to as a man "highly esteemed", or as the Authorised Version puts it, "a man greatly beloved". He was truly a noble character, but how did it come about? Was he born with this built into his genes? No, spiritual ...read more

  • The Committee.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,675 views

    The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations.

    The committee. Acts 8:1 -- 25. 12/17/03 The persecution of the early church in Jerusalem resulted in the gospel being carried to other parts of Palestine and eventually other nations. What the devil meant for harm, the Lord just turned around for good. Some of the believers had to flee ...read more

  • At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
     | 65,218 views

    The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

    OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

  • The Path Toward Personal Peace

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

    John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

  • Faith Or Confidence

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,494 views

    An eye opening look at faith as it was meant to be, not what the church has made it today... FAITH is not about you.

    The Search for Faith This morning I want to talk about faith. The subject of faith has been preached on, written about, study guides offered, instructional series presented and on and on… the topic has an exhaustive amount of research and teaching on it…why? Because we as Christians understand ...read more

  • Freedom For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    Having a right attitude toward our possessions/being to give generously sets the soul free to grow and love.

    True Spirituality Series Freedom for Your Soul Matthew 6:1-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A couple of months ago, the AARP magazine carried an interesting interview with Katie Couric. You know her as the host of the NBC Today Show. In 1998 Katie ...read more

  • Prepared As A Faithful Servant Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,072 views

    How can we be prepared for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the importance of being a Faithful and Fruitful servant for the Lord.

    Being Prepared for Jesus’ Return as a Faithful Servant Matthew 25:14-30 Intro.: A. I can remember when I was about 17 and my parents were going away for the weekend and so they sat Darlene and I down and explained their expectations to us and reminded us that they would be coming Home soon. We ...read more