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  • Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018
     | 6,621 views

    Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

    Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

  • God’s Protection Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 24, 2023
     | 3,690 views

    The devil took this passage to entice Jesus to jump off the pinnacle. The devil used or misused this text as though it provides unconditional security in any and every circumstance. Jesus own experience shows that even faithful ones suffer, have emotional anguish and physical pain.

    The theme of this Psalm is God’s protection. There is a sense that Psalm 91 stands alone from all other passages of the Bible. It contains the only passage of the Bible quoted by the devil. Scripture teaches us that God protects those who love him and will help them in their trouble. The devil ...read more

  • What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,420 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

  • Transformed By Truth: The Majesty And Humility Of God Psalm 138:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 927 views

    Psalm 138:6 is a verse that encapsulates the paradox of God’s majesty and humility. Our focus is on understanding how the grandeur of God coexists with His closeness to the humble.

    Transformed by Truth: The Majesty and Humility of God Psalm 138:6 Introduction Today, we dive into the rich and profound depths of Psalm 138:6, a verse that encapsulates the paradox of God’s majesty and humility. Our focus is on understanding how the grandeur of God coexists with His closeness to ...read more

  • The Duty Of Self Examination

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,555 views

    We need to check ourselves spiritually to maintain a close relationship with God.

    THE DUTY OF SELF-EXAMINATION Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 a – c · Didn’t check work in high school; made many simple mistakes; learned to check myself in college · A good employee always proofreads before giving to the boss · Checking and rechecking taxes · We need to check ourselves spiritually to ...read more

  • Glorify

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023
     | 1,243 views

    God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

    Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

  • Near To The Kingdom But Lost

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025
     | 303 views

    In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

    NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

  • Fresh Revelation Of Slain Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023
     | 767 views

    Just as John discovered or came to know in Revelation 5 that the Lamb is worthy to break(or open) the 7 seals and open the scroll, a fresh revelation of the slain lamb of God can break the locks and open all the closed doors in our lives.

    Just as John discovered or came to know in Revelation 5 that the Lamb is worthy to break(or open) the 7 seals and open the scroll, a fresh revelation of the slain lamb of God can break the locks and open all the closed doors in our lives. No one in heaven or on earth or under the earth could open ...read more

  • When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 186,032 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

  • God’s Waiting Room

    Contributed by Daniel Cabrera on May 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,439 views

    Intro: What Principles should help us in the waiting room

    Text Rom. 8:25 Intro:What Principles should help us in the waiting room Hear what God says..but don't see what he said Abraham heard God's promise..BUT didn't see IT or at least right away..HE (Abraham) stepped into Gods Waiting Room Abraham and Sarah waited for over 25 years from the ...read more

  • Glory In A Field Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 5,247 views

    God's glory, through Jesus (God with us), is close and tangible and brings peace, not fear.

    To avoid offending anybody, the school dropped religion altogether and started singing about the weather. At my son’s school, they now hold the winter program in February and sing increasingly nonmemorable songs such as “Winter Wonderland,” “Frosty the Snowman” ...read more

  • Courage Under Fire

    Contributed by Alan Stokes on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    This sermon covers the theme of courage as it relates to the example of Peter and John’s close relationship to God discussed in Acts 4.

    Members of the 4th grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School in McClean, Virginia were asked the question: "What Is Courage". Their answer was: "Having faith. Being brave. Doing something when you’re scared of it. Doing something when you think you can’t. Trying something that you’ve ...read more

  • Near To God Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015
     | 5,391 views

    Christ has made us near, and that work is the most power factor in our lives today.

    (This sermon was preached with a pair of sunglasses sitting on the top of my head, reasons to be seen later in the sermon.) Every Church longs to see revival. I am not talking about a series of revival services. Those can bring about spiritual awakening, but seldom do. I’m talking about the ...read more

  • David And The Dwarf Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,506 views

    When you study the event of David vs Goliath closely you gain some valuable insight: that the real giant that day was not the one big in stature but the one who was completely sold out to God.

    DAVID AND THE DWARF 1 SAMUEL 17: 1-56 INTRODUCTION: The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular in all the Bible. It is undoubtedly one of the greatest incidents in the life of this Godly man that we have chosen to study. It was a contrast of incredible proportions. Anybody ...read more

  • God's Grand Narrative: Lessons From The Past Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,813 views

    Inside the believer’s mind, there is something very close to assurance yet is as dangerous as the “running with the bulls” in Spain. It is presumption. Presumption is an idea taken to be true though it is not known of certain.

    Begin message with an Interview with Clay Warnock from The Call on Foster Care. Questions are: 1. How many children are currently in care in our local area? 2. How many homes are available for these children? 3. What do these children need from the church? We’re in a series of sermons in the ...read more