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  • Do Us Part?

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,298 views

    How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

    Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

  • The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    “John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

    Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

  • "God’s Chosen Nation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,614 views

    Peter says that God views his church as being His chosen nation.

    Peter uses the imagery of the church being God’s chosen nation even as Israel was in the days of the Old Testament. Note the similarities between what Peter says about the church in our text and what God told Moses to tell the Israelites: “‘Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out ...read more

  • Dealing With Bitterness And Murmuring Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,031 views

    Message on Bitterness and Murmuring about getting to the promised land.

    Note: Many of the notes came from the book Pilgrims Promise: Getting out of Egypt and Getting Egypt Out of Us by Bryan Cutshall Getting to the Promise Land: Dealing with Bitterness and Murmuring Theme: Text: Exodus 15 - 17 Exo 15:23-25 Now when they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters ...read more

  • Lifestyle Principles Sermon Iii: Prayerful Persistence Dispels Doubt Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020
     | 2,585 views

    When facing the assaults of godless secularism, prayerful persistence of God's people propels God's work onward despite resistance.

    IN DOING GOD’S WORK, PRAYERFUL PERSISTENCE DISPELS DOUBT AND REPELS RESISTANCE At this point in life’s journey it should come as no surprise to us that, when endeavoring to live out the prayer principle, “Thy Will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”, not all are in favor of God’s ...read more

  • An Outline Of Acts 11:1-18

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,296 views

    Peter faced a challenge after he had preached the Gospel to Cornelius. This first section of Acts 11 gives his answer to the charges against him. Good things happened at the end, though!

    Introduction: This first section of Acts 11, verses 1-18, describes Peter’s response to those who were upset he had eaten with Gentiles. This would certainly be Cornelius’ household in Caesarea (see Acts 10), but the Jews in Judea didn’t have all the facts. Peter gave a step by step account of what ...read more

  • The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2025
     | 341 views

    The Trinity is an essential part of a Christian's life. The relationship we have with the trinity is key to our salvation.

    *Note, much of my commentary came from the website Got Questions and the article on the Trinity. (as quoted in the article) Title: Understanding the Trinity Theme: To understand the Trinity and the joy of the relationship. Text: Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went ...read more

  • Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,583 views

    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

  • Unity In An Unpredictable World Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 27, 2019
     | 3,276 views

    Life is unpredictable and full of pressures.

    Philippians 1 Unity in an Unpredictable World September 1, 2015 Philippians 1:27-28a NIV Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending ...read more

  • Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

    Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

  • Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
     | 7,197 views

    Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

    Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

  • H.e.l.p.

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,030 views

    For God to hear our prayers and forgive our sin then there are certain actions that need to met on our part.

    H.E.L.P. Andy Beech Text: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction Help ‘When I was younger, ...read more

  • The Gift Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021
     | 3,092 views

    We will almost always miss out on something that God has for us if we try to limit the Holy Spirit, and fail to stress His love for infinite variety.

    When Abraham Lincoln was a young lawyer in Springfield, he was approached by a man of wealth, who wanted to hire him to collect a debt. It seems that the poor man who owed him the two dollars and fifty cents denied the debt and refused to pay. Lincoln did not like the job, but after much ...read more

  • Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 98 ratings
     | 79,846 views

    Prayer changes things. Elijah was a man just like us and he changed the world he lived in. Examine the power of prayer in Elijah’s life and change your world.

    ELIJAH – THE POWER OF PRAYER 2 James 5:17 -18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit. What makes an ...read more

  • Guardians Of The Church PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 758 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience, prayer, love, understanding, and faith in God as we navigate our relationships and responsibilities in life.

    Good morning, dear ones. We are here today, in this place of worship, to gather and grow. To listen and learn. To share and support. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God and let it guide us. We are here to find comfort and courage in the teachings of our Savior. We are here to deepen ...read more