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  • Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,508 views

    James introduces himself to his readers

    BIG JOHN COMING TO TOWN: New man made bartender and warned by owner, ‘If you hear Big John is coming drop everything and run for your life’. Months later a white faced cowhand ran in yelling, ‘Big John is coming to town’. Before the bartender could run into the saloon can a huge man riding a ...read more

  • The Sower Sows The Seed

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 3,421 views

    It's not rocket science, but really very clear. We have a task, and God uses our work and accomplishes what He wills with it.

    Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Intro: Not skipping over vv10-17, do them next week. 1. it is a digression, and very important, but want to do this parable so we understand it. 2. when we look at parables, we have to be very careful. 3. tendency to attach meaning to every detail of the ...read more

  • Core 52 Week 30 - Dirty Hands Leadership Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020
     | 1,525 views

    Leading like Jesus means we're going to get our hands dirty.

    You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4722329 • stopping to help woman with tire. • Son Jay’s insight about dirty hands. "I guess that's what a Christian's hands are supposed to look like. • likely we’ve all done similar things without much deep ...read more

  • Good Friday Message

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2020
     | 4,045 views

    We discuss how Jesus had to endure terrible suffering during His crucifixion, because of our sins, our separation from God, and the fact that He alone could save us. It concludes with a heart-stirring story of a man being saved.

    GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE Jn. 19:16-18; Mt. 27:50-53 IRONMAN COMPETITIONS 1. The Ironman world championship competition has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978. It is known for its grueling length and harsh conditions as men and women push themselves to their absolute limits in the triathlon. ...read more

  • Brady Boyd On Leadership

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 416 views

    NEW LIFE CHURCH SEP 24, 2012

    Exodus 16:22 "When all the leaders of the congregation came" ORPHAN LEADERS 1. Use (destructive) love for reward or punishment; you never know if you’re in or out 2. Long list of failed relationships 3. Tend to make impulsive decisions with little input from others SLAVE ...read more

  • Restoration In Progress Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

    Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

  • The Mystery Of Enjoying Life Series

    Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    This sermon gives people basic truths that can help you enjoy life in spite of all its mysteries.

    Intro: Keys to Understanding this book (Ecclesiastes) 1. Written by somone who is credited for being the wisest of all time. 2. Written by somone who has made many mistakes. 3. Written after many pursuits and a lot of trial and error. Solomon describes life as an unending, repetitious, pursuit of ...read more

  • The Race

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    Paul teaches us that we are all in a race..there are no spectators.

    The Race - 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 From time to time as I prepare for our Sunday Worship sermon time, God tells me that I need to reveal little secrets about myself. The problems is that sometimes I am afraid that since we are still getting to know each other it might give some of you an excuse ...read more

  • Corruption From Within (Acts 5) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    This is an exposition of the Ananias and Saphira passage

    INTRODUCTION: Bruce Olsen, a single American, (his fine book is Bruchko), has in effect become a Motilone Indian, of South America. He was taken hostage by communist Guerillas in the late 1980s. He taught the communists to read with the beautitudes. The recognized that the kingdom of God was ...read more

  • "Found In The Marketplace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,382 views

    A sermon about the grace of God and what we are called to do.

    “Found in the Marketplace” Matthew 20:1-16 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN This parable has a lot to teach us… …much more than I could possibly cover in a single sermon. But in order to try and get at the heart of it, the best thing to do is to look at its ...read more

  • Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,427 views

    In this message we will look at the topic of money and why it is important to have some guardrails in place. Otherwise you might go over a cliff.

    Money Matters Matthew 6:24-31 As a seminary student part of my course study was in pastoral counseling. I remember one of my professors who told us this one day: he said one day you will be out there in a church doing marriage counseling and you are going to see couples who will come in ...read more

  • Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 44,662 views

    God encourages us so that we could encourage one another

    Encouraged to Encourage 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The story seems so modern. A man who seems to be in a rut in his job gets a call from his boss about a terrific new opportunity overseas. Things had not been going so well where he was. Everything he tried to do was a dead end. So this opportunity was ...read more

  • "i Am Doing A New Thing"

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021
     | 5,674 views

    This is a message on the theme of New Year's from Isaiah.

    “I AM DOING A NEW THING!” Isaiah 43:18-20 Version Two: Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, January 10, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/o1jSCzat248 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Isaiah is a book with many prophecies for God’s people. A.) Today let us look at a few verses in chapter ...read more

  • Fire: Pentecost Is The Norm - 14 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 2,322 views

    What is Pentecost? Why should anyone call it one of the "big three" Christian holy days? Do you know?

    May 31, 1998 In the last days, God declares, I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh ... Acts 2:17 Today we celebrate one of the three great days of the entire church year. Everyone celebrates Christmas, and most people even know that it has to do with the birth of Jesus, whether or not they ...read more

  • In The Name Of Pride

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    One of the worst characteristics, or symptoms, of pride is that it feeds off others in order to fill its host. Pride builds us up only by tearing others down.

    Other Scripture used: Ecclesiasticus 10:(7-11)12-18 Hebrews 13:1-8 Luke 14:1,7-14 Psalm 112 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) A ...read more

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