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  • The Important Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    4 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk.It’s time to make a decision! Are you pursuing Christ or are you going to follow someone or something else? This is the most crucial decision of your life! And it requires commitment to follow through on

    THE IMPORTANT STEP 1 John 2:6 Read before service: John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because ...read more

  • The Superman And His Kryptonite Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 25,486 views

    What was the source of Samson’s strength? Was it what he told Delilah, or was it something else?

    OPEN: My wife and I have always enjoyed doing jig saw puzzles. We’ll put them out on a folding table and work on it for days, enjoying the experience as we successfully put in piece after piece. I recently ran across another person’s experience with a jig saw puzzle. She wrote: "After toiling over ...read more

  • Praying Dangerously

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on May 21, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,865 views

    The Bible is full of dangerous prayers. Search me, stretch me and send me are examined. Each prayer has an oject lesson to go with it.

    "Praying Dangerously" Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church (A similiar, but not identical message is available at Willowcreek.com by the title, "Dangerous Prayers.") Objects needed for message: 1 flashlight, 1 suitcase, 1 stretchy cord I want to talk to you about praying dangerously. ...read more

  • Lot: The Man Who Compromised Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 45,422 views

    Part 1 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. Lot, the nephew of Abraham had a lot(!) of things going right for him in his life. But he ended up losing a lot(!) because of the compromises he made...

    LOT: THE MAN WHO COMPROMISED Gen. 11-14; Genesis 19; 2 Peter 2:7-8 Read at beginning of service: 2 Peter 2:1-10 (NIV) 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign ...read more

  • Traveling Lightly

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,034 views

    An exciting sermon on lightening the loads in life:spiritual, mental, & physical. Live a simple live. Enjoy the simplicity of Creation.

    · Have you ever been to an airport and seen the people’s suitcases? (some over 100 lbs!) · Have you ever helped someone move and wonder why they have certain things? · Maybe you’ve wondered why you have certain things? (Magazines, school papers, etc.) People are burdened now more than ever: ...read more

  • City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 428 ratings
     | 18,207 views

    In the midst of the busyness of humanity, and their journey to nowhere, God makes an astounding promise.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 1 December 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION The popular Christmas song, “Silver Bells,” begins with the familiar words, “City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.” That picture is certainly accurate at Christmas time. The city sidewalks are busy sidewalks filled with holiday ...read more

  • Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,652 views

    What does the title "Everlasting Father" tell us about Jesus?

    This morning, we continue our Advent sermon series. We’ve been studying the names of Christ found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more

  • "Not Everything In "Secular,” Culture Needs To Be Rejected.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13, 2002

    The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13,2002 Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory ...read more

  • Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,107 views

    What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

    Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

  • Are You Arrogant Or Ignorant? God Has The Cure

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,461 views

    How Paul dealt with the arrogant yet ignorant members of the Corinthian congregation.

    January 20, 2002 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way -- in all your speaking and in all your knowledge ...read more

  • "Just What You Need To Make You Happy" Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 19,333 views

    Sometimes God has to interfere with our life to help us find true happiness.

    Intro: “I have everything I need for joy!” Robert Reed said. His hands are twisted and his feet are useless. He can’t bathe himself. He can’t feed himself. He can’t brush his teeth, comb his hair, or put on his underwear. Strips of Velcro hold his shirts together. His speech drags like a worn ...read more

  • You Are Blessed! Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 37,288 views

    On a level other than the one we can see, at a supernatural level, in the realm where good and evil do battle and evil always loses, God has blessed us. He wants us to live according to that blessing.

    You Are Blessed Ephesians 1:3-14 "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." – Ephesians 1:3 Poor Little Orphan Annie! It’s "a hard-knock life" for her and her friends. All the hard chores, the ...read more

  • Antichrist, Fact Or Fantasy? Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,594 views

    Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

    "Antichrist, the Man of Sin!" "Left Behind" series Part 3 of 4 Text: Rev. 13:1-9 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 21, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Remember some years ago when you used to hear on TV, "Look, up in ...read more

  • Transfiguration

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,538 views

    How many of you want your lives to be transformed, more like Christ’s, demonstrating His love and power?

    Luke 9:20 Transfiguration How many of you want your lives transformed? - Changed into a life more like Christ’s? - One that demonstrates His love and power? I suggest that that is possible - But it depends on how you answer this question - Who do you say Jesus is? In Luke 9:20-26 - Jesus ...read more

  • Look, You Blind, And See!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,623 views

    God calls us to faith when we are blind.

    March 3, 2002 Isaiah 42:14-21 “For a long time I have kept silent, I have been quiet and held myself back. But now, like a woman in childbirth, I cry out, I gasp and pant. 15 I will lay waste the mountains and hills and dry up all their vegetation; I will turn rivers into islands and dry up ...read more