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  • Supernatural Resources Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,460 views

    When you have a decision to make, utilize the supernatural resources you have at your disposal as a child of God. Utilize your spiritual assets of the Word of God and prayer.

    A 32-year-old man was just appointed president of the bank he worked for. He never dreamed of being president, and certainly not at such a young age, so he was a bit intimidated. He sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” The ...read more

  • Holy Armor

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 27, 2015
     | 3,327 views

    This sermon (preached the Sunday after the 2009 ELCA Churchwide Assembly) illustrates the Ephesians "Armor of God" imagery with the actions of the ELCA.

    Several weeks ago, when I chose today’s Ephesians text to be my preaching text, I didn’t realize that the text corresponded with the weekend after our ChurchWide Assembly and how absolutely appropriate it would be today to talk about Holy Armor. Many of you have noticed that our ...read more

  • The Bible, Our Foundation, 3.the God-Breathed Word Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 20, 2015
     | 4,465 views

    The Bible is not just "inspiring", it is breathed from Heaven. That is the claim we make. Do we believe it?

    2. Inspiration Jesus is the Fullness of the Word of God, God's communication to us. But the written Word, which is all about Jesus, is also living and authoritative. We often use the Bible to settle theological disputes. It is important to remember that the Bible speaks not only of theology, but of ...read more

  • The Bible, Our Foundation, 8.the Smallest Detail Will Be Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 25, 2015
     | 3,083 views

    Here are a series of passages, with explanations, that tell us Jesus' attitude toward written Scriptures.

    Matthew 26:51-54 51 And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 52 But Jesus said to him, "Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. 53 Or do you think ...read more

  • Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013
     | 7,253 views

    This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

    [Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

  • Spiritual Famine

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 23, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,419 views

    When we neglect God and His word, when we turn to God-substitutes, the result is spiritual dryness. When we want God to leave us alone, He just might. Amos tells what it will be like to live without a prophetic voice.

    “Spiritual Famine” Amos 8:9-14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (23 Aug 2015) In 1968, the USS Pueblo, a Navy intelligence ship, was captured by North Korea, a week before the start of the “Tet Offensive” in Vietnam. The ...read more

  • The Power To Save

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 6,355 views

    Our testimony has a powerful influence on others but only if we share it with them. We should know by now that there are many ways to give a witness to the changes that we have experienced since we have trusted in Jesus.

    THE POWER TO SAVE John 4:39-54 If we ever needed motivation to share the good news of salvation with others, all we need to do is to look around at the mess many people have made of their lives. Many are in desperate need of help. It may be that someone has already told them about what God has ...read more

  • The Word Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,371 views

    Scripture is 1) Permanent (Psalm 119:89-91), 2) Precious (Psalm 119:92-93), 3) Preserving (Psalm 119:94-95) and 4) Perfect (Psalm 119:96)

    As far back as the late medieval period, men such as John Wycliffe and John Hus called people to return to Scripture. When challenged by hostile church officials, Hus repeatedly answered his opponents, “Show me from Scripture and I will repent and recant!” Hus’s devotion to ...read more

  • A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,600 views

    The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

    Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

  • The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

    THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

  • Introduction To Gospel Of John Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on May 1, 2018
     | 3,627 views

    Intro to series on Gospel of John

    John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. I. Why Study through a book of the Bible? A. God wrote it that way 1. Chapters & verse numbers first started 1551 2. People for the 1st time were able to ...read more

  • Mystery Vs Magic

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,027 views

    We just must understand that there is no Magic in the bible, but there sure is plenty of Mystery.

    Weekend Message/Devotion May 27, 2018 John 3:1-17 Mystery vs Magic I enjoy a good mystery. As I read or watch a mystery, I find myself engrossed in looking for clues in hopes of solving the mystery for myself prior to it being revealed in the reading or program. In today’s gospel reading, ...read more

  • God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,087 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

  • By Thy Favour Thou Hast Made My Mountain To Stand Strong

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    God allows some mountains to stand.

    Psa 30:6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. Psa 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. “In my prosperity.” When all his foes were quiet, then was the time of peril. Many a vessel founders ...read more

  • The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 1 - Intaking God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.

    The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more