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  • Sadducees Ask About The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2015
     | 9,406 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

  • Doubting Jesus’ Power

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 8,576 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
     | 5,290 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

  • No More Than I Need Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,801 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

  • Ordinary Men

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017
     | 6,586 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

  • Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,841 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

  • The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024
     | 196 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
     | 633 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

  • Work For The Night Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 53,694 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

  • A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,565 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

  • Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,110 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

  • In What Sense Is Mary The Mother Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2014
     | 3,203 views

    We will understand better the term Mother of God if we realize that the January 1 feast is really a feast of Our Lord Jesus.

    Solemnity of Mary Mother of God–January 1 (Thirteen Days of Christmas) To begin every New Year, the Church gives us a great gift, the Solemnity of Mary in her title “Mother of God.” But even though the feast has Mary in the title, like every Marian celebration, it is really a ...read more

  • Emmanuel

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,819 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 1:18 - 25 EMMANUEL I. THE MIRACLE OF THE NAME: 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son A. ...read more

  • Devotion And Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,991 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

  • Be An Encourager Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,532 views

    This is the 50th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#50] BE AN ENCOURAGER Acts 18:1-28 Introduction: Over the last few Wednesdays, we have been studying how to make wise choices in who are your close friends. One of the main points is- To have a close friend, you have to be a close friend. We live in a time where people enjoy ...read more