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  • Trying Times - “i Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 19, 2013
     | 5,462 views

    Confronting doubt in trying times, of change in leadership.

    Trying Times – “I Don't Know Why You're Calling On The Name Of Jesus” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013, 8/17/2013) ...read more

  • God’s Servants Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012
     | 5,964 views

    Whoever we are, whatever we do, we are all servants of the Lord.

    Introduction Have you ever had this situation? You leave a job position and all you hear from your former colleagues is how wonderful your successor is. He is so delightful, so inspiring to be around. He has flair that, well, you have your good qualities of course, but there is just something ...read more

  • Instructions For Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 2, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,276 views

    2 Timothy 2:1-7 gives instructions for effective ministry.

    Introduction David and Louise Turpin currently sit in a California jail. They were sentenced to life in prison in February 2019. The two of them had secretly kept their 13 children in captivity for years—possibly even decades. Some of the children were so isolated from society that they barely ...read more

  • Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,540 views

    Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

    FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

  • It’s Worth It - The Beautiful Fight

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 5, 2009
     | 6,723 views

    What is the motivation of the follower of Christ to do what he or she does? Knowing that the beautiful fight is worth it for the joy set before us.

    It�s Worth It The Beautiful Fight TCF Sermon July 19, 2009 Recently I read a fable about a dog who loved to chase other animals. He bragged about his great running skill and said he could catch anything. Well, it wasn�t long until his boastful claims were put to the test by a certain rabbit. ...read more

  • Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 8, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?

    COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more

  • Cain And Abel

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 15,851 views

    How envy can destroy family life

    CAIN AND ABEL TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-15 The animal kingdom is fascinating to observe. There is fierce competition that exists within various species. For example, the wild Dogs of Africa are competitive for their mates. In a documentary one pack of dogs revealed this struggle for ...read more

  • Dealing With Pride

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 17, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 74,998 views

    I talk about what pride is, how God feels about it, and what to do about it in our lives.

    Dealing With Pride Intro: A minister received a Christmas card with a note in it from a lady in his congregation. He said she was very complimentary about his preaching, & compared him with Billy Graham. She finished by writing, "I think you are one of the really great preachers of all time." ...read more

  • "What Went Wrong?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,391 views

    This is the 2nd message in a series this one covers Genesis 3 and is about temptation in the Garden of Eden and in our lives today. The Garden of Eden, the Garden of Gethesmene, & Joseph’s garden

    In Jesus Holy Name March 2,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 3:1-15 “What Went Wrong?” Dr. Paul Bretscher in his book, “Cain Come Home” writes: “the weapons of Satan’s testing are many. No child of God escapes the battle….the enemy ...read more

  • Righteousness Par Excellence Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
     | 2,932 views

    What God is after is a love relationship with His people – not legalism.

    RIGHTEOUSNESS PAR EXCELLENCE Matthew 5:17-20 1. I have been an “average person” much of my life. • During my school years, I was an average student in my class. I studied and worked and aimed as high as I could, but I knew there were always those other students who would consistently achieve ...read more

  • Praying For Inner Strength

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    We must pray more for inner strength and physical strength.

    "THAT HE WOULD GRANT YOU, ACCORDING TO THE RICHES OF HIS GLORY, TO BE STRENGTHENED WITH MIGHT BY HIS SPIRIT IN THE INNER MAN." I. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS AN "INNER MAN." A. Our inner person is our spiritual part. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy HEART, and with all thy SOUL, and with ...read more

  • Jesus And The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    Jesus was always deeply connected to the Spirit, we should be too.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit April 24, 2005 Jesus and The Spirit Acts 10:37-38 We often talk about Jesus’ deep connection with the Father. We say that the reason that he was able to do the miraculous things that he did, teach the amazing things he taught, obey even to the point of death is his ...read more

  • Doing The Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    Why does it have to be so hard? Doing the most important things in life is often hard. God knows that and will help us!

    DOING THE DIFFICULT THINGS March 5, 2006 Jay Davis Robison MATTHEW 16:21-28 Have you ever asked yourself Why does it have to be so hard?? Why does marriage have to be so hard? Raising Kids so hard? Why is being honest, losing weight, growing in Christ so hard If doing right is the right thing, ...read more

  • Living By The Spirit - Part 2

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,806 views

    Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

    Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

  • "Impressive Credentials, But..."

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,235 views

    What does it mean to share in Christ’s death?

    Philippians 3:4b-14 “Impressive Credentials, But…” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.gbgm-umc.org/grace-sdtn What do you want more than anything else in the world? Is it a higher paying job? Is it a bigger house? Is it some “perfect ...read more

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