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  • Going Home: The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,065 views

    A CLOSE LOOK AT PAUL'S TREACHING CONCERNING THE RAPTURE TO THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH

    GOING HOME: THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 RES. RD.: REVELATION 4:1-11 THE GLOBAL NEWS NETWORK (GNN) WAS OVERWEALMED BY ASTONISHING INCIDENTS THAT HAPPENED ALL OVER THE WORLD, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TELEPHONE OPERATORS, FIRST A FEW, THEN FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD REPORTED ...read more

  • Discipleship: Simplicity

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    To show that in order to be close to the Lord, we often must simplify our lives.

    INTRODUCTION -This morning we’re going to get back to our district emphasis of discipleship -We are seeking to draw closer to the Lord this conference year and learn more of what it means to be his follower and his child -We’ve looked at the disciplines of rest, silence, solitude and ...read more

  • Give And You Will Receive Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON V GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Mk. 10:28-31 Nov. 5, 2006 FOR THE LAST TIME LET’S BE REMINDED OF THE DEFINITION OF A CONTRADICTION. TO ASSERT OR EXPRESS THE OPPOSITE OF . . . A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . . – ONLY IN AMERICA ...read more

  • Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,573 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

  • Servant Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON IV SERVANT-LEADER Matt. 20:24-28 October 29, 2006 DO YOU REMEMBER THE DEFINITION OF AN OXYMORON? A SEEMINGLY CONTRADICTORY FIGURE OF SPEECH. THE EXAMPLE WE USED WAS . . . DEAFENING SILENCE. WE IN AMERICA LOVE TO BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE BY PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER ...read more

  • The Truth About The Tradition

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,610 views

    This sermon deals with some of the traditions that surrond the Christmas Season and closes with a call for Salvation.

    The Truth about Traditions Jeremiah 10:1-10 12/1/07 In my lifetime I have read the Bible through more than once. And every time I do, it always reveals to me something new. Even though I’ve read it before, even the most popular of the scriptures, God still breaths new life into His word. Now ...read more

  • I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,176 views

    Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

    "I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

  • Surrender Is Not Losing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON III SURRENDER IS NOT LOSING October 22, 2006 DEFINITION SLIDE CONTRADICTION: TO EXPRESS OR ASSERT THE OPPOSITE OF . . . WE CAN ALSO SAY A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE. ONLY IN AMERICA DO PEOPLE ORDER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS, ...read more

  • #5seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,263 views

    We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

    #5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

  • Being Sure Of God

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    What do I have to give up to be sure I am in a condition to follow God?

    Knowing God’s will is important. But only so far as you are willing to DO His will. I believe there is a spiritual principle that requires we be willing to do whatever God says before He is willing to say it. (NOTE: "BUT IF FROM THERE YOU SEEK THE LORD YOUR GOD, YOU WILL FIND HIM IF YOU LOOK ...read more

  • Drawing Closer To God

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    5 ways to draw closer to God. 1 Submit yourself. 2 Resist the devil. 3 Wash your hands. 4 Sorrow for sin. 5 Realize your worthlessness

    20100418.Sermon.Drawing Closer to God By William Akehurst, BA HSWC James 4 From LAB notes 1-3 Quarrels among believers are always harmful. James tells us that these quarrels result from evil desires within us – we want more possessions, more money, higher status, more recognition. When we ...read more

  • A Deep Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,285 views

    Do you have a heart that longs for God? Do you want to see Him, to be with Him, to enjoy Him forever? The psalmist expresses this blessing in 3 beatitudes.

    A Deep Longing for God Psalm 84 1. We rejoiced to hear that the trapped Chilean miners were rescued this past week. An AP article summarizes matters: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their ...read more

  • God, The Heart-Broken Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    Like a grieving husband who has been deserted by the wife he loves, God reflects upon his relationship to unfaithful Israel.

    God, the Heart-broken (Hosea 12-13) 1. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tampa police arrested an expelled student after thwarting what they called a "catastrophic" plot to set off a bomb at his former high school next week, authorities said Wednesday. Police Chief Jane Castor said Jared Cano, 17, had threatened ...read more

  • Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 917 views

    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

  • Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2023
     | 2,518 views

    1. Jesus was abused for us (Matt 27:26-31). 2. Jesus was assisted for us (Matt 27:31-32). 3. Jesus was in agony for us (Matt 27:33-36). 4. Jesus was antagonized for us (Matt 27:37-44). 5. Jesus was absolutely willing to save us (Luke 23:34-43).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:26-44; Luke 23:34-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 8, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today we continue our look at the darkest day in history. In these verses God's Word shows ...read more