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Getting Centered In Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021 Intro Good morning Westside Vineyard family and friends. If you are watching this from afar... perhaps at a later time... I am so glad you are joining. And to those connected or connecting to the Westside ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 8:23, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Endgame Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007

Nobody’s perfect. The words are both true and of some comfort. But as Christ followers the Good News is far better. Jesus is perfect. and if we pursue him passionately, that rubs off on us in this life.

Introduction Billy Graham is now in his late 80’s and he suffers from Parkinson’s disease. His worldwide evangelism ministry has spanned more than sixty years. Awhile back, Billy was invited to speak at a luncheon in North Carolina. After many wonderful things were said about him, Billy stepped to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Pray

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 2, 2004

Pray, Its a practice, Its Relational, Its Asking God, Its yielding to God, Its’ the Key to Victory in life.

A Call To Pray. Intro: Communication in our Global Society. If these break down our society would be lost. Result: Mass Hysteria(fear), crime, etc. . . This also happens when we have no line of communication with God! Why do we call people that are unsaved lost? Because they have no line of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Capturing A Godly Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Keys to finding the vision that God has for you and your life

Capturing a Godly Vision Selected Passages January 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION The progress of pioneers A. They had traveled across the sea 1. Nearly 350 years ago – Vision of freedom in a new land 2. They started by going west to that new land 3. The 1st year they established a town center B. They ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Reaching!

Contributed by James Groce on May 1, 2001

To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp!

KEEP REACHING! Text: Phil. 3:13. To "reach forth" is a progressive action, one which continues even as we gain rewards because the ultimate is not yet in our grasp! This kind of "reaching" keeps us going even when we stumble or slip. Remember....Keep Reaching! Solomon said, The end of a thing is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13, Philippians 3:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Sabbath Is About

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 18, 2001

Teaching on how the Sabbath relates to us as believers in Christ.

What’s the Sabbath About By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Exodus 20 NLT 8 “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work, 10 but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Into A Christ-Like Believer (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 17, 2014

How do you go from a state of spiritual babyhood to a state of spiritual maturity? You must grow! But how does growth happen? What is the key to growing and changing? The Bible teaches us here in Ephesians 4.

How To Grow Into A Christ-like Believer (Part 2) Ephesians 4:11-24 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Babies do not turn into adults overnight. Can you imagine putting your baby into the crib at night, and the next morning you go in and see a full-grown man scrunched up and sleeping in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Loving God's Word Is The Path To The Full Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 3 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 1. Saturate Myself With the Word for a Fruitful Life (v. 3-5) 2. Saturate Myself With the Word by Meditating on the Word (v. 2)

The Word is Your Life, part 3 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 David Taylor September 21, 2014 We are in the third of our four week fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help us see and feel the necessity of making the word central in our lives. We started out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving God's Word Is The Path To The Full Life Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 16, 2014

The Word is Your Life, part 4 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 1. Saturate Myself With the Word for a Fruitful Life (v. 3) 2. Saturate Myself With the Word by Meditating on the Word (v. 2)

The Word is Your Life, part 4 Loving God's Word is the Path to the Full Life Psalm 1 David Taylor September 28, 2014 We are in the fourth of our five week fall series, “The Word is Your Life,” to help us see and feel the necessity of making the word central in our lives. We started by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tabernacle Part 4 The Brazen Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The word altat means to lift up. Here we see Jesus lifted up drawing all men unto himself Jn 12;23

THE BRAZEN ALTAR Ex. 27:1-8; 38:1-7) The word altar means "to lift up." Immediately we are reminded of Him who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32) Also, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:1-8, Exodus 38:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Love Have To Do With It?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 25, 2023

John 13:31-35 contains perhaps the most remarkable command given to Christians: that love for others is the characterizing indication of faith for ''all individuals,'' denoting the existence of a genuine believer.

Jesus outlines this as a new commandment, utilizing His own model as the norm. In giving this charge, Jesus indeed predicts His looming demise and exit from earth. To cherish others was not another new commandment (Leviticus 19:18), but rather to love others just as like Christ loved others was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed By Truth Psalm 90:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2024

Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the eternal perspective of our lives.

Eternal Wisdom: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In Psalm 90:12 (NLT), the psalmist implores, "Teach us to realise the brevity of life so that we may grow in wisdom." Let us embark on a journey to explore the transformative power of truth, seeking God's wisdom in understanding the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Proverbs 2:6, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Rejoicing, Prayer, And Gratitude 1thessaloinians 5:16-18

Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 19, 2025

A message of Hope in all that is transpiring in our lives.

Good Morning. Please stand with me and lift up your Bibles and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aligning With The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 28, 2022

This sermon reinforces the truth that being saved does not merely mean that you get to go to heaven when you did but rather becoming a disciple who lives and aligns him or herself with God's Kingdom and His values when still on earth.

Has anybody had to get their tires aligned on their car lately? Hopefully, you are doing that occasionally because if you don’t do it you have to get new tires. You wear the tires wrong. Bad mileage. A lot of noises. Shaking steering wheel. Possibly even getting in an accident. Today, I am ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13, John 5:24, John 6:40

Denomination: Christian Church