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  • A Letter Of Concern- How To Be A Champion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,490 views

    This is the 85th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 16th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#85] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO BE A CHAMPION 1 Corinthians 9:15-27 Introduction: Every 2 years, there is the Olympic Games- Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics. Karen and I enjoy watching many of the sports in the Olympics and Paralympics. Of course, we have our favorites; ...read more

  • Not Circumcision But A New Creation Series

    Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    Paul’s life as a new creation authenticated the gospel but not even the mark of circumcision could authenticate legalism.

    NOT CIRCUMCISION BUT A NEW CREATION TEXT: Galatians 6:11-18 I. LARGE LETTERS (v.11) Galatians 6:11 See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! A. PAUL AUTHENTICATED THE EPISTLE 1. Paul had a practice of dictating his letters. 2. Evidently someone had written a ...read more

  • Servanthood

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
     | 5,632 views

    Qualification for leadership is based on dependance on Christ.

    Servanthood 2 Timothy 3:1-7 Paul is writing to his younger friend serving in ministry. Timothy is not serving directly as a Pastor of a church like today. He is a combination of missionary, envoy, evangelist, preacher, teacher, overseer and recruiter. He was selected as a traveling companion ...read more

  • Gaining A Mature Witness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,557 views

    Christians are to mature in their walk with Christ and have a mature witness

    Gaining a Mature Witness Philippians 1:12-18 February 8, 2009 Evening Service Introduction During the days of World War II there were three pastors who led national movements in the church. 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of ...read more

  • Let's You And Him Fight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

    No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

  • Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    All Christians are to be growing Christians.

    GROWING UP IS HARD TO DO I Corinthians 3:1-17 S: Spiritual growth Th: Live the Difference Pr: ALL CHRISTIANS ARE TO BE GROWING CHRISTIANS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 3:1-17 three contrasts that show us how to be growing ...read more

  • "The C-Team: Paul" Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,059 views

    The fourth and final message in a series on the Apostles.

    Ok, we got today’s very important birthday taken care of.... so let’s get started as we wrap up our series of messages today on what we have been calling the C-Team...or those guys that we have come to call apostles...the ones that followed Jesus around during the entire time he was on Earth...the ...read more

  • The Power Of A Call

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    The presence of a calling will help to encourage us to do the will of God.

    Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

  • The Power Of A Call

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 3,937 views

    The church has to respond to the general call of discipleship and the specific call to leadership.

    Matthew 4:17-22 KJV From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. [18] And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. [19] And he saith ...read more

  • Freedom From Division-2(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2024
     | 254 views

    2 of 4. The apostle Paul urged the Corinthian church to distance themselves from internal division. Successful ministry is undermined thru internal division. ?What can free us from division? And...?How can we be free from that indignity? Freedom from division thrives in Christian...

    FREEDOM From DIVISION-II—1Corinthians 1:10e-12(:10-17) formerly: The INDIGNITY Of DIVISION Attention: I Love You Guys: After the baby dedication in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in his car seat. His father asked him three times what was wrong, with no reply. Finally, little ...read more

  • Miracles Within Miracles !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,057 views

    To praise God for the "silent" miracles which occur alongside the "thundering" ones'!

    Miracles within miracles! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is ...read more

  • What Is Greater? Man On The Moon Or God On The Earth?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 5, 2019
     | 1,856 views

    I switch things up a bit and do an extended illustration for this Sunday's sermon

    9.8.19 What is Greater? Man on the Moon or God on the Earth? Just recently America celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11’s historic landing on the moon. Over 600 million people were estimated to have watched this historic event on July 20, 1969. When Neil Armstrong put made his ...read more

  • Hitting The Target

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on May 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,794 views

    This message discusses missing the mark with God, how it happens, and the resulting consequence. It also shares how to get our lives centered and on target with God, and hit the bulls eye that will get us into heaven.

    One day a man decided to head into the woods to go hunting. As he rounded a corner on the trail, he unexpectedly encountered a bear. As quickly as possible, he aimed his rifle and shot, and then missed! Immediately the bear came charging toward him, and out of extreme fear the man froze and ...read more

  • Overcoming Contentiousness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,040 views

    How to Overcome Contentiousness

    How to Overcome Contention Acts 15:36-41 Illustration:Getting angry can sometimes be like leaping into a wonderfully responsive sports car, gunning the motor, taking off at high speed and then discovering the brakes are out of order. Maggie Scarg in New York Times Magazine. The contention ...read more

  • Called To Call Others With Us Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    Why should we call our families to Christ? Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. [2] In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. [3] And if I go and p

    Inviting others to “Come with Us” Who Gives the Invitation Who Receives the Invitation Numbers 10:29-32 (KJV) And Moses said unto Hobab, the son of Raguel the Midianite, (Jethro) Moses’ father in law, We are journeying unto the place of which the Lord said, I will give it you: come thou ...read more

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