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  • Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021
     | 4,445 views

    Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

  • The Sins Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,569 views

    The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

    The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

  • Faith Without Works

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

    Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

  • New Year Priorities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 509 ratings
     | 91,576 views

    1- worship 2- work 3- witness

    INTRO.- ILL.- A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know God in a personal way should ...read more

  • The Consolation Of Confession

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    It seems to be one of mankind’s innate flaws--the tendency to hide his sin and wrong. But concealing our sin solves nothing. Only by confession can we hope to experience inner peace and relief.

    THE CONSOLATION OF CONFESSION Text: I John 1: 9; Ps.32: 5 Intro: As you listened to that title you may have thought to yourself that the ideas of consolation and confession simply don’t go together. After all, we don’t normally think of confession in a positive light. The idea of ...read more

  • Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 25,440 views

    Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

    CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

  • The Work Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

    TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

  • God Heard Them!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 23,992 views

    It says that God heard them. Well, of course He did. Doesn’t the Bible teach that He hears our prayers? But wait a minute! It doesn’t say they were praying.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is basically my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Bruce Howell entitled "The Day God Eavesdropped.") A. This morning we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture found in the very last book in the O.T., the book of Malachi. ...read more

  • Learning And Growing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. L=learning and growing

    L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . LEARNING AND GROWING January 8, 2005 Jay Robison Matthew 6:31-34 Happy New Year! last wk talking about New Beginnings If you know what your purpose is much easier trip On front of Bulletin TBC exists to LOVE like Christ L=learning and growing O=with Open hearts and ...read more

  • Body Language

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 30, 2006
     | 4,351 views

    There is a message that the Body of Christ emits to the world. We issue Body language through the non-verbal communication of our presence and interactions with people on a daily basis.

    (Picture) Rebecca Cory is a standup comic. She is best known for her appearance on NBC’s “Last Comic Standing”. I do not vouch for her brand of comedy because I have never heard her personally. I mention her because her routine is apparently quite engaging and she draws large audiences. Part of her ...read more

  • "Walk In The Steps Of Jesus"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,028 views

    Jesus is walking by your side in every circumstance that comes your way? Jesus said that after He ascended into heaven He would never leave you or forsake you.

    Follow the Steps of Jesus I Peter 2:21-25 (NLT) I John 2:3-6 (NIV) “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked.” (Solo) In 1979 I visited the older part of Cairo, Egypt where Jesus reportedly spent time with his parents as a child. After spending a couple days in Egypt I visited the Holy Land and walked ...read more

  • The Sinfulness Of Sin

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,853 views

    How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

    MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

  • Lying

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
     | 7,523 views

    Lies lead to other lies.

    Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. “Your cat died,’ the brother reported, then hung up. ...read more

  • Intentional Faith Development - Five Practices 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,427 views

    This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.

    Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more

  • What The Prophet Speaks

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,987 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

    Deuteronomy 18: 15 – 20 / What The Prophet Speaks Intro: In our modern, rational, scientific age many dismiss prophecy as naïve and backwards. Yet, there is something in us that seems to yearn for prophecy. We yearn to hear a voice from beyond ourselves, a voice of promise or hope that touches ...read more