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  • Rejoice In What!?!?!

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,050 views

    We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

    Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

  • When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 188,481 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

  • The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,628 views

    The picture has not been very encouraging: sheep among wolves, hated and despised, betrayed by family and loved ones, sold-out for convenience and self-preservation, falsely accused and punished, even tortured and killed. All this they had to look forward

    From being on the receiving end of personal betrayal and persecution to the point of beatings and death, to being cast in a light that will cause them to be labeled with the most odious of labels, the disciples have been hearing from their Teacher just what the price tag is for all who would really ...read more

  • When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

    Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,154 views

    This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

    Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

  • Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

    “CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

  • Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

    Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

  • The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    This is a message about serving in the church

    Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

  • Who Is Jesus

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,170 views

    Luke in this chapter gives us 9 snap shots that help us to answer that question.

    "WHO is Jesus" LUKE CHAPTER 9 INTRODUCTION Our society as a whole and many people in our society are going through an identity crisis. The question many people are asking is who am I. And many in an effort to answer that question go on a journey to find themselves -- maybe a physical journey, ...read more

  • Houston We Have A Problem

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    Scaring the gates of hell with the WorldChanging power of Jesus Christ

    I’m so sick and tired of being in a position where I just go to church. I’m so ready to bust out and be a WorldChanger Christian. This chapter designated is to show Job how much bigger than everything God is. Tonight, God wants us to take a look at some of these characteristics that a World ...read more

  • The Gladness Of Sadness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 23,715 views

    In one of the most profound, and paradoxical texts in the Bible, Jesus declares in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted.”

    The Gladness of Sadness I like to begin my messages with something that makes us laugh when I can (though some of you probably wouldn’t necessarily call it humor). As we approach the second Beatitude however, I realize that frivolity isn’t called for today. In fact, this character quality is no ...read more

  • Meek Does Not Mean Weak Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,071 views

    I was struck with how “in control” Jesus was, even when events were transpiring around him and people were doing disturbing things to Him.

    Meek Does Not Mean Weak This past Tuesday Pastor Jeff and I had had the opportunity to view a screening of the film called, “The Passion of the Christ” with about 4,000 other pastors. We should have known we were in for an unforgettable experience when we saw boxes of Kleenex arrayed on tables ...read more

  • The Benefits Of Showing Mercy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 40,350 views

    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

    The Benefits of Showing Mercy One day, a woman who occasionally walked through the park after work, stopped to have her picture taken by a photographer. She was very excited to get the Polaroid print but when she looked at it, her face dropped. She turned to the photographer and stated rather ...read more

  • When Seats Become Set-Ups

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,128 views

    IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

    Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

  • Wedding Day Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 24,706 views

    This is the 4th study in the study "Intimacy". In this study we find the Wedding Procession of the Shulamite woman and Solomon. I also take time to look at a Wedding ceremony and some funny stories.

    WEDDING DAY Song of Solomon 3:6-11 The one day that most girls dream about growing up is their Wedding Day. They dream of beautiful white dresses, long trains, beautifully decorated churches, etc¡K On the other hand most young men dream about their Honey Moon. Most men could skip the ...read more

  • A Passionate Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    First in a series in Romans dealing with introductory matters and Paul’s portrait, passion and persuasion

    Alliance Church May 13, 2001 Pastor David Welch “A Passionate Purpose” Romans 1:1-17 Introduction to the series How is it possible for a person to compensate for ignoring the living God? How does an errant person reconcile with a holy perfect God? Can a person corrupt by their very nature ever get ...read more