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  • Pt. 5 Why Does God Heal Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013
     | 3,343 views

    Why does God heal? Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.)Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand)

    Introduction: A Why does God heal? 1 Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.) a Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand) b Capernaum was Simon Peter’s hometown (Seen foundation of ...read more

  • Four Paths To Happiness--Two Are Dead-Ends

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2014
     | 3,327 views

    Of the four roads supposed to lead to happiness, two are dead-ends--the pursuit of pleasure and the pursuit of honor and power--but the paths of service and union with God actually get us there.

    Seventh Sunday in Course 2014 Our family has for several years tried each February 2, or thereabouts, to watch the Bill Murray film, “Groundhog Day.” For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the movie follows Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weather forecaster for a 2nd rank TV ...read more

  • Stephen First Martyr For The Faith

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Sep 28, 2012
     | 3,994 views

    THIS SERMON DEALS WITH THE MESSAGE PREACHED BY STEPHEN.

    HFL AUGUST 16, 2009 ACTS 6;8-15 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of ...read more

  • The Favor Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 3, 2012
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     | 11,304 views

    God gives us grace to forgive our sins. But how many of us miss out on His favor for daily living because we ignore His promises and principles revealed in the Bible. We need to see God clearly and apply His truths daily.

    Intro: I remember my brother in law Curtis coming up with the best app of all time. There was a bug on the wall and he grabbed his phone and said “I got an app for that,” and proceeded to smash the bug with his phone. With the introduction of the I Phone, I Pad and all the smart phones and ...read more

  • Being A Willing Servant Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 17, 2013
     | 11,206 views

    Philip was a man not seeking his own glory or reward but he’s a servant who responds when God calls. Can the same be said of us? (Acts 8:26-40)

    Being a Willing Servant Acts 8:26-40 Introduction Set the stage: - Stephen has been executed for his faith (one of the first martyrs) - The church has been scattered to the far reaches of the area - Philip, one of the first deacons from Acts 6, is in Samaria ministering -- God is working ...read more

  • Circle Of Love

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,870 views

    Exposition of John

    Text: John 15:12-17, Title: Circle of Love, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/11/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: You know it, but I probably should repeat it by now. Jesus, again repeating himself, saying that he loves them, and they should love each other like that. He told them ...read more

  • Prayer, Thanks And Obedience

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2015
     | 4,627 views

    Our lives are to be characterized by prayer. We are to be quick to pray in all circumstances, and not just in emergencies. We are to give thanks in everything through prayer.

    Do you know what the key to a healthy life is? It is healthy emotions, and the healthiest emotion to have is gratitude. Gratitude actually helps our immune system. It makes us more resistant to stress and less susceptible to illness. People who are grateful are happy because they are satisfied with ...read more

  • Using Prudence And Counsel

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2015
     | 2,585 views

    When God defined marriage as one man and one woman committed to each other for life, for mutual support and the procreation of children, He did that because it is best for the man, the woman, the children and society as a whole.

    20th Sunday in Course 2015 Wisdom has set up her seven pillars. In ancient architecture, pillars were the support of the roof, which protected the household. You’ve heard the names of these pillars, because they are the support of what protects us, individually and as a community. Why ...read more

  • The Butterfly Effect Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016
     | 5,181 views

    A simple prayer can have amazing impact

    The European union was fracturing along national lines. Political and religious rivalries had caused chasms of separation to grow, so that a threat to one part was even seen as a good thing to other parts of the continent. A resurgent Islamic state had taken territory and executed hundreds, even ...read more

  • Learning Prayer From The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016
     | 5,597 views

    The Focus of Prayer

    A. WHAT WAS THE FOCUS OF PRAYER? 1. We should pray for leadership. “O Lord . . . You know every heart. Show us which . . . You have chosen to replace Judas” (Acts 1:24, NLT). 2. That the Holy Spirit will minister among us. “They prayed for the new Christians to receive the ...read more

  • Prayer For Those Who Say, “pray For Me” Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 28, 2014
     | 4,279 views

    Prayer is the constant force the moves the people in the neighborhoods in the communities of the world to ask God, knock on God's door and seek God out to affirm the faith of Jesus.

    Prayer For Those Who Say, “Pray For Me” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 28, 2014) “And Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray you unto the LORD”(I Samuel 7:5, King James Version [The ark in Kirjath-jearim]). “And said ...read more

  • The Perils Of Contentment

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2014
     | 2,890 views

    Contentment is a trap, because it keeps us from growing in ability and interior commitment.

    Recently we were viewing one of the original episodes of the Twilight Zone. A successful but elderly actor was ruminating over his long career, and his multiple marriages, and told his butler a secret. He said that in his whole life, he had only one length of time in which he had felt true ...read more

  • How Could Paul Be The ‘world’s Biggest Sinner’ When He Was So Religious? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2014
     | 4,261 views

    A look at how the greatest evil is often wears religious clothes and how we can avoid having that happen in our lives.

    A QUESTION: How could Paul be the “world’s biggest sinner” when he was so religious? - 1 Timothy 1:15. - This passage is interesting and sets up an obvious question: if Paul was so religious and so focused on pleasing God, how could he have been the world’s biggest sinner? ...read more

  • God Will Not Be Outdone In Generosity

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 25, 2015
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     | 4,354 views

    The revolutionary call of Jesus to us is to act with power and authority to bring God's love to the world.

    Fourth Sunday in Course 2014 The Courage to Be Astonished When I consider the words of the Holy Gospel today, I wonder if any of us can really understand the feelings that overwhelmed the Jews who heard Jesus preaching on this day nearly two thousand years ago. It’s a bit like going to ...read more

  • Are You Following Jesus?

    Contributed by Samuel Bass on Apr 23, 2018
     | 12,441 views

    A reminder that while the trend today is to follow various celebrities, your life is not completely full until you follow Jesus.

    These days everyone is following someone else. It seems people are fascinated with the lives of others. Celebrities who only need one name like Oprah, Ellen, Beyoncé, Denzell, JayZ, Kanye and the Rock only need one name they’re so popular and have thousands- sometimes millions of ...read more