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  • An Everlasting Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS

    BIG IDEA: THE PERFECTION OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE PATHWAY TO THE PERMANENCE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS (:13) THESIS: GOD IS RIGHTEOUS IN ESSENCE AND IN EXECUTION (WHO HE IS AND WHAT HE DOES) A. Righteous in Essence = Who He Is "Righteous art Thou, O Lord" B. Righteous in Execution = What He ...read more

  • What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

    If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

  • The Godly Vs. Ungodly Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022
     | 1,602 views

    In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies, an ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to be living as a godly person. Let’s notice the difference.

    Psalm 1 made a contrast between the godly and the ungodly. Here we see that contrast in a different form. In a comparison between David (who was seeking to do what was right) and his enemies. An ungodly person is generally referring to an unbeliever, but it is possible for a saved person not to ...read more

  • A Story Within A Story.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 541 views

    Jesus has power over both disease and death.

    A STORY WITHIN A STORY. Matthew 9:18-26. In this particular section Matthew presents us with a ‘story within a story’ – and, as you might expect with such a literary device, there are both similarities and dissimilarities. First, we see the contrast in status of Jesus’ two petitioners. One ...read more

  • How To Keep Sex From Becoming Your God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    43rd in a series from Ephesians. How to view sex from God’s perspective.

    I don’t really know if there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. That’s not an issue that the Bible addresses either way. But let’s just suppose for a moment that an alien from elsewhere in the universe was to make his way to the earth, and to the United States in particular. And this ...read more

  • Love - The Greatest Of All Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    To really understand the "love chapter," a person has to read it in context. All the problems the Corinthians were facing in the church could be corrected by love.

    Introduction: A. One day an elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. 1. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their face painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. 2. A girl in line turned to the ...read more

  • A Profile Of A Christ Follower Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Usually because of fuzzy thinking and lack of norms/standards for Christian activity of discernment, people will say, "I can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. What are the unique characteristics that should cause a Christian t

    Date: June 1st, 2003 Title: Profile of the New Self Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: In recent years profiling has become quite common. FBI profilers determine who the likely suspect is in a murder investigation. Racial profiling happens even though it is not supposed ...read more

  • Never Defeated

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,962 views

    We are confident of victory.

    NEVER DEFEATED John 16.16-33 S: Victory in the face of Pain and Opposition C: Holding it together when “bad” things happen Pr: WE ARE CONFIDENT OF VICTORY. ?: How? How is it to be observed? KW: Contrasts TS: We will find in our study of John 16.16-33 two contrasts that show how and why we can be ...read more

  • Think Before You Speak Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 29,104 views

    We have the glorious privilege to choose our words. This privilege is one of the main reasons we are to gain wisdom. The righteous speak wise words. Thus they are fitting or appropriate & give life to people & situations.

    PROVERBS 10: 11-14, 18-21, 31-32 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK These verses address the subject of talking. Speech is one of the most distinguishing gifts of man. The faculty of speech offers immense influence either for good or evil. It is the principle channel by which we will affect people and ...read more

  • Walking With Wisdom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 5,922 views

    Do you wish to be wise? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you.

    Introduction Do you wish to be wise? Do you wish to make wise decisions? Would you like to give wise counsel? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you. Let’s see what wisdom we can gain from it. Text We are about to close out this ...read more

  • Introduction To The Book Of Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 27, 2021
     | 5,023 views

    The advice that is given in the Book of Proverbs transcends all dispensations. Whether one lives in Old Testament or New Testament times, old Jerusalem or new Jerusalem, its truths are still true. It is a good book for anyone.

    Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:7 The Book of Proverbs is one of the books classified as the poetry of Scripture. Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon all belong in the same package because they are written as Hebrew poetry. Solomon, the son of David, is the ...read more

  • The Power Of Positives

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,181 views

    The value of positive spiritual outlook

    The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

  • Jesus On True Followers Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    True Followers of Christ are those who have made the lifetime choice of following Jesus regardless of the cost, obey Jesus, and are getting better with time.

    JESUS ON TRUE FOLLOWERS Matthew 7:13-29 KINGDOM LIFE SERIES #24 (Final Series) Sermon Objective: Show Christ’s description of a true follower praying that God brings a strong conviction for a rededication of life to God. Introduction: What marks a true follower of Christ? How can one know what ...read more

  • Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

  • Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,362 views

    Importance of persevering in prayer.

    Parable of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5-13) And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; {6} for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' {7} And he answers from ...read more

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