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  • The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    In this passage James puts the faith only doctrine on trial and we the jury must make our verdict (real faith - For The Real World - part 4).

    "The Verdict Is In - Faith Works Bridge The Gap!" TEXT: JAMES 2:14-26 Both lawyers with great skill have presented their cases and with precision eloquence concluded their closing arguments. The defense and prosecuting teams stand - the jury is escorted out and the wait for the verdict ...read more

  • Revival And Boldness Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    We need boldness and strong hearts in our lives. But they will only come when we give ourselves to God in Worship.

    You know, as congregations go, each one has their own way of doing things, not one is exactly like the other. Some congregations have the Lord’s Supper towards the end of their service, while others have it towards the beginning, some right before the sermon. Some congregations have the ...read more

  • War Against The Sinful Nature

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,253 views

    If you walk in the Spirit, you'll not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.

    We must remember that we must not judge the meaning of the Word of God by what our lives are, but we must judge our lives by what the Word of God says. The 7th chapter of Romans is probably one of the most controversial, and I think one of the most misunderstood, chapters in the Bible. Romans ...read more

  • Are We Thankful For Difficult People?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,267 views

    See some things which will help us to be more thankful for difficult people

    A few weeks ago it seemed like Brock, our almost two-year-old, was part chimpanzee. Oh, we don't believe in evolution at all, but he seems to have an unusual ability to climb. One day he took the laundry basket, tipped it upside down and stood on it so he could crawl on top of the dresser. Then he ...read more

  • Dealing With Divorce

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    Biblical teaching on divorce: though divorce is not a good thing, it is sometimes permitted.

    Arnold Schwarzenegger said, "I read where one wife plans to divorce her husband as soon as she can find a way to do so without making him happy." Friends, Arnold may have read that, but in real life, divorce is no joke. It seldom brings happiness to anyone. Most of us are aware of the devastating ...read more

  • The Culturally-Relevant Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    Casting the vision for a culturally relevant, twenty-first century church

    The Catalytic Church: The Culturally-Relevant Church Scripture Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Dave and Diane had just moved, because of Dave’s job, to the small town of Catoosa, Oklahoma. The young couple had been struggling in many ways before, but the move made things worse. Diane had no ...read more

  • Cross-Cultural Counseling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    Cross-Cultural Counseling

    Cross-Cultural Counseling Case Study - Japheth felt that with interpersonal skills he acquired at the university, he could easily counsel with the people in his government office. However, as the weeks rolled into months, he became embroiled in a controversial relationship with ...read more

  • Going Public With Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,675 views

    Four ways to make our faith in Jesus public to those around us.

    Just how much of our faith in Jesus should we make public and how much should our faith in Jesus remain private? Our culture tells us that faith is a private affair, like having a hobby. Our secular culture tells us that faith is a private issue, to be kept hidden in the privacy of our home or our ...read more

  • Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,738 views

    Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

    [Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

  • The Purpose-Full Church: In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,180 views

    7 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    The Purpose-full Church: In Evangelism (NTC4T-7) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church C. Evangelism 1. A parable of our present state in evangelism 2. Evangelism Defined 3. Elements of evangelism a) Presence b) Proclamation c) Persuasion Introduction The story is told about a major uproar that ...read more

  • Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,217 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

  • It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

    A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

  • How Not To Love God

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,964 views

    Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

    Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

  • Living The Easy Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 27, 2008
     | 4,765 views

    This message explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

    Living the Easy Life Part 2 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2008 We’re talking about following Jesus – about living our lives as his disciples – learning from him not how to live his life, but how to live our ...read more

  • No Fear Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
     | 9,855 views

    Where there is no fear of Lord, there is no restraint from doing evil.

    NO FEAR (of God) Genesis 20:11 “No fear”. It’s on clothing, it’s in commercials. But having no fear is stupid. Little children with no fear of heights can get hurt badly. Having no fear of boiling water on a stove leads to burns. Having no fear of getting hurt leads to reckless driving. It may ...read more