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  • “three Ways To Run The Church” Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
     | 6,583 views

    A look at the three primary church government structures.

    - There are a number of ways that we could handle the passage this evening. We could talk about qualifications for pastors or for deacons (this would be especially helpful for a church entering into a pastor search process). We could talk about whether it’s necessary to be “called ...read more

  • Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,238 views

    John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

  • Transitions

    Contributed by Peter Thelander on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    A message from the lay leader on the changing of pastors.

    Transitions I. A look at this change in pastors A. Subtitle – Why do United Methodists seem to torture themselves every few years by changing pastors? II. History lesson A. Methodism goes back to a renewal movement in the Church of England in the 1700’s 1. Footnote: Church of England is also ...read more

  • Vanities, Poverty And Destitution Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2018
     | 3,272 views

    We must find in our heart the vast chasm, the infinite need that only Infinite Goodness and Truth and Beauty can fill.

    Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2018 St. Vincent de Paul The book we call Ecclesiastes is often referred to as Qoheleth, for the Hebrew name of the author, here called “the Preacher.” The first words form one of the major themes of theology, that all things human are perishable, that even what ...read more

  • Wake Up Iowa!

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same sex issue. We have not sounded a clear call and it is time we do.

    Wake up Iowa, Same Sex Marriage is Wrong Scripture: Hebrews 13:4 & 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Date: 11 October 2009 Purpose: I believe we are in the situation that we are in because we have been quiet for far too long. We have not applied biblical principles towards the same ...read more

  • Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,375 views

    30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

    Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

  • Leading With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 20, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    All people are called to be sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit. How? More than anything it is what you let God do to you.

    Leading With the Holy Spirit “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them.” Romans 15:14 Intro: We have all heard of the “rat maze experiment.” They put a rat at ...read more

  • The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 8,569 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

  • Fulfilling The Law Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,587 views

    Paul gives 6 characteristics of successful churches. We should not keep our burdens to ourselves. We are part of a caring community of faith, and we’re to help when people are hurting, we respond.

    Introduction: People dislike accountability. They prefer to go their own way without answering to others. Among Christians, this attitude breeds self-reliant “Lone Ranger” believers and independent churches. Yet life works better when there is a “chain-of-command”, when ...read more

  • Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018
     | 3,245 views

    What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

    Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

  • The Hub

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 8, 2018
     | 3,539 views

    Christ and the cross unify the church when they are kept the priority of the church.

    Years ago, the Democratic Convention had just concluded, and the Republican Convention was soon to begin. The day the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama, announced his selection for Vice President, Joe Biden, the Republicans unleashed what’s called an attack ad. Senator Biden, who was running for ...read more

  • What Doth God Require? (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,269 views

    To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah ...read more

  • 7 Ways To Avoid Sexual Sin

    Contributed by Angelo Camungao on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    When was the last time you stopped to remind yourself of the battle we are fighting?

    As some of you already know, last week was hard. A good friend of mine disqualified himself from ministry due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in his church. While the need for vigilance in this area is fresh on my mind, I want to try to redeem this tragedy by offering the following 7 ...read more

  • Sermon On The Mount: Jesus And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,731 views

    Message from the Sermon on the Mount dealing with Divorce

    Title: Sermon on the Mount: Jesus and Divorce Theme: To answer some questions on divorce Text: Matthew 5:31-32 Mt 5:31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement: 32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the ...read more

  • Shared Leadership Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,145 views

    God's plan for the leadership of the local church is shared leadership by a group of godly elders.

    The mission of our church is: To develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. As the elders developed that mission statement at our retreat almost two years ago, we also began to develop a Biblical structure for the organization and leadership of our church that would ...read more

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