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  • How Shall We Return? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Nov 19, 2015
     | 3,840 views

    In this verse God is calling His children back to Him. Problem: People fall away from God.

    Introduction: There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why. To make God’s name great through your life… The Main Point: Since Jesus Christ is the Lord of hosts; you ought to walk with Him through the use of your money. 1st ...read more

  • Show Some Gratitude, Won't You?

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,538 views

    The sins and wickedness of thanklessness and ingratitude have infiltrated the lives of everyone and is even found in the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. This has got to stop and we need to repent.

    There is a severe shortage of gratitude today, almost to the point of extinction. People are not thankful for favors, gifts, promotions, wealth, family, our homes, our health, or the jobs they have. We now possess the ugly and selfish attitude that we are somehow owed these things, and very few ...read more

  • Zechariah #16: Superficial Religion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,483 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 7:1-6 explores the issue of the inner motives behind our service to the Lord. How many people go to church, give their money, fast, etc. and are baffled by God's lack of response. Why is there so little power in the church? The text addresses all that.

    Intro Our text today is in Zechariah 7. Last week we examined the capstone of the eight visions.i The crowning of Joshua, the High Priest, was a symbolic act prophesying Messiah. Unlike any other, Messiah would be both priest and king. All the promises of God are yea and amen in Him.ii The eight ...read more

  • One Anothers #3: Likeminded With One Another Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,425 views

    How can a church avoid dissension and strife. This "one another" commands tells us to be like-minded, and this sermon discusses to important principles for a church's people to follow to remain united.

    Likeminded with One Another Series: The One Anothers: The Church’s “Body Builders” Chuck Sligh May 22, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

  • There Is No Harvest Without Planing Some Seed

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    This is a sermon about giving.

    INTRODUCTION • A preacher wanted to see if a farmer in his congregation was willing to support the Lord’s work. So one day he challenged him with some direct questions. "If you had two farms" he asked," would you be willing to give one to God?" "Why, certainly!" replied the man. "I only wish I ...read more

  • Dressing To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 21, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,130 views

    A look at the virtues of salvation every Born-Again Christian must intentionally grow in.

    At the moment of salvation, every Born-Again Christian put on "Christ," the "breastplate of faith and love,” and the “helmet of salvation" (1 Thess 5:8-9 ESV; Rom 13:145; Gal 3:27). We are implored to daily "put on": - The Armor of light (Rom 13:12) – To honor Jesus. ...read more

  • Sunshine Christians

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,961 views

    The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God.

    Sermon Sunshine Christians Judges 5:31 The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God. Warmth The sun is on fire from center to circumference What that inner fire is ...read more

  • Five Seconds After Death

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    What happens to an unbeliever when they die? Jesus answers that question in a dramatic way!

    1. Illus. of my ministry • First funeral was Jewell Wrenn. As they lowered her body into the ground, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “Where is she? What is she experiencing?” 2. You and I are born to die. We try to distract ourselves from that fact, but nevertheless it is true. From the moment ...read more

  • Created For A Purpose

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 30,142 views

    Your existence is not a accident or mistake; as we are all created in the image of God for His grand purpose.

    Quotes: "If I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you, then I am and you are. But if I am I because you are you, and you are you because I am I, then I am not and you are not." -Rabbi of Kotzk "There's purpose and worth to each and every life." -Ronald Reagan "The main purpose of ...read more

  • Job Came To My Church

    Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 26, 2021
     | 1,240 views

    I don't like poor people in my congregation

    Yes, he did. What a strange man! First, he looked sick with boils all over which he kept itching. Everyone kept a safe distance from him, then one by one they started fleeing. I knew , I would be left with empty pews, so I called security, what would you have done? The man smelt , ok, he reeked ...read more

  • Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024
     | 161 views

    What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

    What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

  • Money And Ministry Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,682 views

    What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through.

    Introduction What did you put in the offering plate this morning? Do you think God is pleased? And what about ministry? Did you do any ministry this past week that God would have been pleased with? Our passage will help us think these questions through. Text Now concerning the collection for the ...read more

  • Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,221 views

    People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

    Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

  • Remember Your Creator

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,374 views

    Two men think about life as they face the end of their journey on earth. Has life been meaningless or relevant? Do they look forward to a joyless process of degradation, a painful descent towards the valley of death, or to something more glorious beyond the horizon?

    [Sermon preached on 11 November 2018, 25th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] A man of about my age—sixty, give or take a few years—sits down, takes up pen and parchment, and starts to write. Or perhaps he calls his secretary and starts to dictate. He senses that his life is ...read more

  • Do You Want To Be Free

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,366 views

    There are a lot of people who are free, but still have the mind set of a Slave.

    Do you want to be free? John 8:31-36 31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33They answered Him, "We are Abraham’s descendants, and have never been in bondage to ...read more