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  • Treasure’s Trap Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    Stop pursuing wealth, because: such a pursuit has made us (the American Church) sick; it never satisfies; and it is a snare into sin and self-destructive behavior.

    Several years ago, Millard Fuller of Habitat for Humanity addressed the National Press Club on public radio, on which he recalled a workshop he conducted at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary with 200 pastors in attendance. The assembled pastors quickly pointed toward greed and selfishness as the ...read more

  • No More Than I Need Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,879 views

    Abram rescues Lot and refuses the booty

    • You remember the famous “wax on, wax off” movie? • Miyagi: Now, ready? Daniel: Yeah, I guess so. • Miyagi: [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk. [they both kneel] • Miyagi: Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or ...read more

  • Why Truth Matters: The Solution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,883 views

    A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

    Why Truth Matters: The Solution Joshua 1:7-9 I. Intro: We have taken the last two weeks and looked at the idea of Truth in our society. We have looked at and learned a lot of different things. I have probably done this topic an injustice by trying to squeeze it into a three week series but I ...read more

  • Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,502 views

    Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

    This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

  • Inevitable Differences Of Opinion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,928 views

    It's very easy for us to confuse our personal preferences with what the Bible teaches regarding an issue. Thus it's best to allow others the right to decide concerning principles or matters of conscience

    ROMANS 14: 1-9 INEVITABLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION [1 Corinthians 8:1-11] Must Christians agree on everything? Sometimes we, as Christians, are quick to judge others as to their relationship with God or the way they live their life. We know that there is a lot of false teaching and casual ...read more

  • Sadducees Ask About The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2015
     | 9,484 views

    The question about the resurrection in Luke 20:27-40 teaches us that there is indeed a resurrection.

    Scripture Jesus is in his final week of life, which we call the “passion week.” After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring people’s access to God. This ...read more

  • Ordinary Men

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017
     | 6,659 views

    We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

    Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

  • Doubting Jesus’ Power

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 8,661 views

    Examining the "faith spectrum." Where do we find ourselves on this spectrum?

    DOUBTING JESUS’ POWER John 9:1-17; 35-41 We casually talk about belief and doubt and faith and such subjects and we may find that when we hear of certain things that are “out of the ordinary” that we ourselves may be skeptical. There is a spectrum of faith issues that runs ...read more

  • Living In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,364 views

    The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will tru

    The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will truly MISS OUT ON that God has to offer each ...read more

  • The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024
     | 249 views

    3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

  • The Single Most Important Lesson In Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 976 views

    When Jesus was asked, "What's the greatest commandment?" how did He respond? He gave the single most important lesson in life: Learn to love God and love others. Can I really learn to love? How does Jesus love?

    What’s the single most important lesson God wants to teach us as Christians? Once you meet Jesus and know Jesus; what’s the first, foremost, and primary lesson He wants us to learn? It’s simple: He wants to teach us to love like Jesus. The single most important reason God put you on this planet ...read more

  • Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,906 views

    We are salt and light, let it happen!

    Salt and Light OR Decay and Darkness Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A ...read more

  • A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

  • Work For The Night Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 53,952 views

    Because the "night is coming" we should be working the works of Jesus while we still can.

    Intro: To get a picture of what Jesus may be saying in this verse, I picture a hard working farmer in days before modern farm machinery. He rose up early each day in order to be in the field before "first light" to take productive advantage of every minute of daylight in cultivating his crop for ...read more

  • Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more