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  • Faith That Is Worthless Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,513 views

    This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

    * Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

  • When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,298 views

    In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

    * The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

  • Before Optimus Prime... Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
     | 5,309 views

    This message looks at the lessons we can learn from the conversion of Saul.

    * "Transformers" = "more than meets the eye" * Concept of transformation: a complete change; to change into another form (inward and outward) which, under the power of God, will find expression in character and conduct * 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 3:18 * The man who wrote more about ...read more

  • How To Be A Servant Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    Peter's example in this text reveals to us some qualities of who a servant is and what a servant does.

    * Concept of serving others and God is woven throughout Scripture * Why serving others/God is important: - It's commanded (Gal. 5:13) - Service to God is linked to worship (Matt. 4:10) - When we serve others, we are actually serving God (Matt. 25:40) - When we serve others, we follow Jesus' example ...read more

  • Pride & Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    Peter came to a point where he was able to overcome his prejudice. This sermon examines how he came to that point, and shares how we can get there, too.

    * "The most segregated house in America is 11:00 on Sunday." * The reality/existence of prejudice in Christianity and the church... * Prejudice in the church takes many forms... * Not a new issue for the church to face: it has existed for almost as long as the church itself * The problem that ...read more

  • Real Christians Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

    * Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

  • Why God Cannot Be Defeated Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 21,124 views

    Acts 12 records another attempt of Satan to defeat God and his plan for the church. However, God cannot be defeated. This sermon explains why.

    * Concept of being undefeated: a rare occurrence - Only 1 NFL team; 7 NCAA basketball teams; no NBA or MLB teams * Being undefeated symbolizes that no one was able to be better, play harder, or accomplish more * It's practically impossible to always be undefeated: the longer you play, the less ...read more

  • What A Biblical Church Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,113 views

    The church in Antioch was filled with "real" Christians and shows us what a biblical church looks like.

    * The book of Acts holds up a mirror to our church today so we can get an accurate picture of how well we are functioning as a biblical church. * Many outward things about the church has changed in 2000 years, but what the church is and what we are to do has not...nor will it ever. * Yet a ...read more

  • Jesus, According To Paul Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

    INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

  • Are You A Spectator Or A Participant? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,945 views

    This sermon focuses on whether believers will simply watch others accomplish God's mission or if they will actually take part in accomplishing the mission of God

    INTRODUCTION * Difference between a spectator and a participant: - Spectator doesn’t understand all that’s involved in the game = participant does - Spectator doesn’t understand the true goal = participant does - Spectator falsely believes that he can make a different in the game ...read more

  • The Gospel Or Bust

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,355 views

    This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

    INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

  • For We Are Kindred

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010
     | 4,280 views

    The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

    1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

  • Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,237 views

    What do we mean when we pray "deliver us from evil"?

    People have always been divided about Jesus. I have known folks who are so “sold-out” to Jesus they drive everybody else crazy. They come across like the butcher who wanted to be a good soul-winner, so he took some training in personal evangelism and memorized all the scriptures and ...read more

  • When You've Been Set Free, Give God The Glory

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 19, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,517 views

    Jesus touches our crookedness

    A farm family from a rural area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sights. Leaving the reception desk the father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just stared ...read more

  • Desiring Things Above

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,360 views

    A communion meditation

    Speaker: Matthew Youngblood, Children and Youth Director, Bethany United Methodist Church Colossians 3:1 (NRSVA) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Would anyone continue a diet when no weight was ...read more