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  • Life's Most Important Question Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,916 views

    The most important question you'll ever answer in your life is this: What will I do with Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION There are three terminal punctuation marks. A period marks the end of a stated declarative statement. An exclamation point marks the end of a statement of strong emotion. A question mark is used at the end of an interrogative statement. In written Spanish, they place the inverted ...read more

  • A Big God For Mothers Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,670 views

    Imagine when Paul told his Jewish mother about his conversion. Imagine when his religious mother heard that her favorite son threw off all his religious accomplishments and call them “dung.” She would, no doubt, be crestfallen.

    Today is Mother’s Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus. Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul’s profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have ...read more

  • Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2023
     | 2,705 views

    Appreciate all that Jesus is: He is Lord—Worship Him; He is Light—Welcome Him; and He is Love—Trust Him with your life.

    Elvis Presley used to eat at Lil Thompson’s Steakhouse in Tennessee quite often. He was good friends with the owner who used to give him free food before he was famous. One night when Elvis was at the height of his fame, the Steakhouse held the ultimate Elvis Presley impersonator contest. A large ...read more

  • My Hope Is Built On…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,351 views

    Many times folks will go to the doctor because they know something is wrong, but they do not know what the problem is.

    So they make an appointment with the doctor, and the first thing the doctor asks them is, “What’s wrong?” The reason they made an appointment to visit his office was to find out what was wrong, and here he is, asking them what is wrong. Illus: A man told his doctor that he did not know what was ...read more

  • My Hope Is Built On…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 4,060 views

    A preacher told of going through his father's effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was his father's 7th grade report card.

    Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he'd never seen before: the letter G! Who would have thought there was a grade you could get that was below F. But back then there was. ''F'' of ...read more

  • Year C, Proper 4. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 490 views

    Not used this year.

    1 Kings 18:20-39, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-23, 1 Kings 8:41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Galatians 1:1-12, Luke 7:1-10. A). THE CONTEST ON MOUNT CARMEL. 1 Kings 18:20-39. The prophet Elijah is nothing if not bold in his confrontation with King Ahab. The king accused Elijah of being “he that troubles ...read more

  • Equipped For The Invisible War PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 106 views

    The sermon encourages believers to rely on God’s strength and spiritual armor to stand firm and confident in Christ’s victory amid life’s spiritual battles.

    Friend, if your week felt like a wrestling match, you’re in good company. Life has a way of stacking bricks on the back—duties that demand, headlines that hammer, whispers that weigh heavy. And then there’s that quiet pressure you can’t quite name. You can tidy the kitchen and tame the calendar, ...read more

  • Why We Remember To Say The Blessing

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Some thoughts about why we "say grace" before the meal.

    Why we remember to say the blessing By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 24, 2001 Sunday School Picnic Message on Psalm 113 Intro: Gonna be having food and fun soon. We’ll say the blessing on food. But have u thought about why we say the blessing. Ps.113 is a blessing that is used by ...read more

  • How To Fight Your Fears. Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 319 ratings
     | 35,483 views

    I describe what fear does to a person then talk about how to fight those fears.

    How To Fight Fear July 7, 2001 New Community Church Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. There are all kinds of things that rob the joy in our lives at any given moment. For instance, you get up in the middle of the night to go to the kitchen for some ...read more

  • Esther: Lessons From Her Life

    Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 200 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    Lessons from the story of Esther.

    1. King Xerxes and Queen Vashti a. King throws a wild party where he gets drunk. He demands that the Queen be brought so he can parade her beauty before his friends. b. She refuses i. Possibly pregnant at time ii. Wasn't proper iii. King was drunk c. King is very angry. Talks to ...read more

  • "Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

    Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

    “Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

  • Trouble Tree

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

    “Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

  • Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

    MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

  • What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    God knows where we are physically and spiritually.

    "What Are You Doing Here? " 1 Ki. 19:9-18 There he went into a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him: "What are you doing here, Elijah?" 10 He replied, "I have been very zealous for the LORD God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected your covenant, broken down your ...read more

  • Be Ready When God Comes Calling Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?

    Verse 1 2 years passes after Joseph gives interpretation to the baker and butler. What must Joseph had thought. After it looked like God was making a way for him to get out of prison – the days were followed by weeks which were followed by months and years – and nothing. You’d think God had given ...read more