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  • Christmas - Are You Ready For Christmas?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 22, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 125,521 views

    "God expressed His love by living among us, by walking with us, & talking to us." That's what Christmas means. But what are the right attitudes we ought to have so that Christmas can really happen in our homes & lives?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. A question we'll undoubtedly hear many times between now & Dec. 25th is this, "Are you ready for Christmas?" I suppose what is really being asked is, "Have you put up all your Christmas decorations? Have you ...read more

  • How Do We Care For A Big Family? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2015
     | 4,200 views

    Others, Ministry, Priorities, Widows, Servants

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – How Do We Care for a Big Family Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) June 7, 2015 Introduction: Have you ever thought... “Man, my life is crazy with all these kids!” I know last week when I had just Peyton, my 7 year old grandson, Papaw was pretty busy with ...read more

  • As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Oopen?

    Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 10, 2015
     | 4,182 views

    Jesus would have us exercise loving non-judgmental leadership and bless those around us.

    As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Open? In Luke Chapter 6 at verse 37 Jesus had been speaking quite briefly, and simply, but obvious and challengingly, about giving. Last week’s piece dealt with that one verse. You can almost imagine these disciples sitting there listening in ...read more

  • Giving Thanks To God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,914 views

    Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

    Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

  • Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,642 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

  • The Lord's Prayer - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 17, 2014
     | 4,277 views

    "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" When we think of forgiveness we usually think about who we have to forgive. Rarely do we remember that unforgiveness is a sin that we are committing when we refuse to forgive.

    Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

  • “how To Know You Have Forgiven” - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 21, 2014
     | 5,535 views

    How do i know I have truly forgiven an offense?

    Last time, we read in Genesis 45:1-15 about the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph’s brothers had sold him into slavery in Egypt. There, he was unjustly accused, convicted and imprisoned. But God was using these experiences to shape Joseph for His purposes. While in prison, ...read more

  • At Peace With All Series

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,561 views

    Here in Romans 12, Paul gives us the keys (sacrifice, transformed life, sharing of gifts, hospitality to strangers, and love) to living at peace with God and with one another.

    Show video: “Reflections on the deaths that haunted us…” If that was a secular, or humanitarian reasoning against war and strife, then what we come to in Romans chapter 12 this morning is the spiritual counter to violence and destruction. Keep that clip in mind as you hear now ...read more

  • The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,621 views

    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

  • “how Are We To Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,017 views

    If God calls me to speak to a person who has offended me, how do I go about it?

    When we have been offended, we must forgive, which we can do without saying anything to the offender. In fact, the Bible says it is a good thing if was can forgive and then overlook an offense. “It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 (NIV) So, as a ...read more

  • Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,689 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

  • Responding With Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014
     | 4,124 views

    All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

    4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

  • Biblical Finger Wagging Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,762 views

    How do we deal with anger, sin and disagreement in our communities? Does Matt 18:15-17 inspire us to deep dastedely discipline or do we need to read it in the context of the rest of Matthew 18?

    How do we handle Sin? Anger? Conflict? Disagreement? Human beings are not very good at dealing with these things. “She’s not my friend any more” “She said this” “he did that” It happens at school, and we adults keep doing it. According to some ...read more

  • Let It Go

    Contributed by Clair Sauer on Sep 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,618 views

    A sermon about the necessity and importance of forgiveness.

    “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Have you ever given much thought to that line from the Lord’s Prayer? “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” I think it’s fair to say that most of the time, ...read more

  • Getting Along Despite Our Differences

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014
     | 5,995 views

    With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

    Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

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