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  • A Bigger Catch

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    The call to follow Jesus means a bigger catch for common fisherman.

    Mark 1:14-20 ”A Bigger Catch” Have you ever been invited to be a part of something big? I mean really, really big. What was your response? What if accepting the invitation meant leaving familiar surroundings and the comfort of home? Do you do it? Would you? This ...read more

  • When You Are Too Old To Go To Heaven

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,873 views

    THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE ACCEPT CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE. HOWEVER GOD CAN AND WILL SAVE ANYONE, ANYWHERE, AT ANYTIME IF THEY COME TO HIM IN HUMBLE REPENTENCE AND ACCEPT HIS PLAN OF SALVATION.MANY HOWEVER, WAIT TOO LATE TO DO THIS AND DIE HOPELESSLY LOST.

    1/14/07 WHEN YOU ARE TOO OLD TO GO TO HEAVEN TEXT: LUKE CH. 13 VS. 22--28 INTRODUCTION: YOU COULD CALL THIS A CONTROVERSIAL SERMON. SOME WOULD ARGUE WITH THE TITLE. CERTAINLY, GOD LEFT THE DOOR OPEN FOR “WHOSOEVER WILL” BUT HE KNEW THAT THERE WOULD BE SOME THAT WOULD NOT ENTER IN ...read more

  • The Names Of Jesus, Whats In A Name?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,436 views

    A look at names and Jesus name and names.

    What’s in a name eh? Who here has a middle name they don’t like, what is it etc? Well I’ve done a bit of research into some names. Sydenham Means from the old English, ‘sid’ meaning wide and ‘hamm’ meaning water meadow and here was thinking it had ...read more

  • Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    God is in the business of changing lives, and that means the disruption of our comfort zone. Here is the story of a man whose world was rocked!

    Passage: Acts 10:1-8 Intro: Henry Ford Story, submitted by Jeff Strite 1. change is tough, whoever and whatever is involved. 2. we settle into a comfort zone, where we know everyone and everyone know us 3. we appreciate the known, even if that known is miserable. A known misery is often preferred ...read more

  • Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

  • Minister To The Lord

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,739 views

    A message on giving worship to the Lord

    Minister Unto the Lord Foundational Text: Revelation 1:4-6 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; (5) And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful ...read more

  • A Peculiar Person

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 27, 2010
     | 4,392 views

    There was ano doubt that John the Baptist was a peculiar man in more ways than one. But those who follow is his proclamatorial footprints will be peculiar too.

    Passage: Matthew 11:7-19 Intro: It’s easy to develop a low view of ourselves as we live in the world. 1. when the response of the world is to despise us, ridicule our faith, reject the One we love, not unusual for us to wonder if we are who we are portrayed to be. 2. but tucked here in ...read more

  • Romans, Part 28 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2011
     | 4,129 views

    Paul's words and encouragement are based upon the solid foundation that God is just, and God is the provider of grace.

    Romans, Part 28 Romans 9:1-15 Introduction - Concluding chapter 8 what we saw was a rally cry for all believers -- Living for God is a command that we each must follow, totally, and completely -- It is not open for debate, and is something we must know that we can do it - Tonight we enter a new ...read more

  • The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 9,116 views

    Jesus is the good shepherd

    John 10 JN 10:1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of his sheep. 3 The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls ...read more

  • "Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2015
     | 2,900 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    "Christmas 2015: Where Do You Get Your News?" Luke 2:1-20 Where do you get your news? If you are tuned into one of the 24 hour Cable News Outlets chances are you hear a lot of politicians beating up on one another. Talking heads scream over one another. T-V Hosts try to get the guests and ...read more

  • For The Man Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

  • Mary, Ark Of The Covenant

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2013
     | 3,115 views

    The woman of the Visitation and the woman of the Book of Revelations are one person, the Mother of Jesus.

    Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 The New Ark In the year 1981 a feature movie was released that immediately made Harrison Ford a household name, and that reminded the general public of something from the Bible. The movie was called “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and the Ark in ...read more

  • "Serving Our Generation” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018
     | 3,585 views

    Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

    Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

  • God Is In Charge

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,478 views

    Here is a fabulous dream that made Daniel a little ill. And it is overwhelming, unless God is in control.

    Passage: Daniel 7:1-14 Intro: We’ve come to the controversial part of Daniel. 1. liberal scholars are very confused, because they begin with the assumption that God does not prophesy events in the future 2. therefore, this dream recorded here is not predictive, and the same scholars ...read more

  • About Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,610 views

    A sermon concerning what we believe about salvation.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About Salvation" Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of ...read more