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  • Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

  • Time To Straighten Up Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    2 of 4 on Hebrews (2nd part of study). This message focuses on the warning about not falling away from following God in Hebrews 6

    A Severe Warning It is impossible… Hebrews 6:4a We are continuing in our series on “Hebrews – Higher Standards – Less Sin… You may not have noticed but are logo is a take-off from the Meijers stores. They are pushing the idea of higher standards and lower prices! We’re talking about a ...read more

  • Who's The Boss

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    We all judge, the question is, do we judge using God’s criteria? (Learning God’s discernment)

    SERMON NOTES: “WHO’S THE BOSS?” Objections to judgment: 1. What about the Woman at the Well? 2. Who gave me the right? 3. ἀνακρίνω (discernment) vs. κρίνω (final legal) Criteria for right judgment: 1. Right T_ime________: a. Do I ...read more

  • Submission - The Who, What And Where Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
     | 6,254 views

    Submission is not a popular word in today’s society, yet it is a biblical concept. This sermon explains what biblical submission is and then applies it to how wives are to submit to their husbands.

    Ephesians 5:21-24 Wives submit to your husbands Well we have finally arrived at that famous or infamous - passage: Wives submit to your own husbands. Why is this passage so famous or infamous? Why is this passage controversial? Why is the whole idea of wives submitting to husbands is ...read more

  • From Desperation To Deliverance Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016
     | 13,209 views

    How do we deal with spiritual warfare situations in which the enemy persists? Jesus shows us how.

    Eyewitness to the Messiah From Desperation to Deliverance Matthew 17:14-21 This morning we deal with a passage that has to do with a controversial subject in the Christian community—demon-possession, a.k.a., demonization and also demonic oppression. What are we to make of such accounts in ...read more

  • The Perfect Man Is After God’s Heart

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Nov 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,897 views

    The Perfect Man Who Is After God’s Heart, has His mind,thinks like God and always willing and ready to obey Him. Today, the kingdom of God is desperately short of perfect and godly men. These are men who know God, who are imbibed with God’s wisdom.

    The Perfect Man Is After God’s Heart Text: Acts 13:22-23, Psa.1:1-3, ISam.13:14 Introduction Today, the kingdom of God is desperately short of perfect and godly men. These are men who know God. They are men who are imbibed with God’s heavenly wisdom. Men who has the heart of God. Men ...read more

  • Feast Of Tabernacles

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,842 views

    This sermon demonstrates that relevance of the Feast of Tabernacles by explaining the feast’s purpose and applying the spiritual reality of this celebration to believers today. Learn from the words of Jesus, as He celebrated this feast in John 7-8.

    The Feast of Tabernacles
 (09-27-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) “Bless the LORD, ...read more

  • Beefing Up Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,020 views

    There are Biblical techniques that will enable you to have a satisfied prayer life. This message is a spiritual heart check and equip you to become stronger in prayer.

    Title: Beefing Up Theme: Five Conditioning Techniques for a Satisfied Prayer Life Series: Prayer Introduction: Arnold Schwarzenegger was a very disciplined bodybuilder; he knows about beefing up. He said, "Experiencing this pain in my muscles with the aching going on and on is my challenge. ...read more

  • 5 Steps To Leading People To Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014
     | 8,807 views

    In this sermon, I use Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 to give us five steps that help us to share our faith with others.

    FIVE STEPS TO LEADING PEOPLE TO JESUS Text: John 4:3-26 Message: You can lead people to Jesus using these five easy steps. Teaching: Evangelism Response: For listeners to be more comfortable with sharing their faith. Do you want people to be saved? Non-Christians do not typically go to ...read more

  • Prescription For Praise-Let's Get Jiggy With It

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,059 views

    Having the attitude of praise no matter what the situation is.

    Prescription For Praise Let’s Get Jiggy With It I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. Psalm ...read more

  • Knowing The Heart Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 7,636 views

    Ninth and final message in this series. The Parable of the Prodigal Son demonstrates that misunderstanding the heart of the Father keeps us from experiencing His mercy.

    This morning we’ll conclude our nine week journey through some of the parables that Jesus told. Before we began this series I thought I had a pretty good handle on these mostly familiar parables. And there is no doubt that much of my previous understanding of these parables has been ...read more

  • Is Jesus Divisive?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

    Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Flexible

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013
     | 5,770 views

    It is very easy for us to become set in our ways. This is true not only for individuals, but also for churches. We quickly fall into certain routines, and after we do a thing for a certain period of time, it becomes sacred.

    Blessed Are The Flexible Mark 2:13-3:6 13 And He went out again by the seashore; and all the people were coming to Him, and He was teaching them. Levi (Matthew) Called 14 As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting in the tax booth, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” And ...read more

  • Strange Bedfellows Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    Part 18 in the series Love Never Dies, this message looks at God, guns and wealth.

    Strange Bedfellows Love Never Dies, prt. 18 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 22, 2010 Well, I’ll just tell you right up front this morning that we’re skipping a chapter! I’ll be gone again next week and when I called to ask Dr. Joe to preach for me a few weeks back I told him we’d ...read more

  • Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,203 views

    Do you want to glorify God? No, I mean it, really in your heart, is that one of, if not your highest priority? Do you know one of the best ways to do it?

    How many of you have ever gotten a Christmas gift, and that gift has never been used, it has been on your shelf, maybe even still in the box for years. That is poor stewardship, at least re-gift it to someone else. Do you want to glorify God? No, I mean it, really in your heart, is that one of, if ...read more