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  • Holiday Attitudes

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan gives us three different holiday attitudes.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angry lady went into a grocery store and told a clerk that she wanted a half-head of lettuce and she wanted it right now. "Get going!" she screamed at the clerk. "But lady," said the clerk, "we don’t have half heads of lettuce." "Young man," she shrieked, "get a knife and cut a ...read more

  • Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,295 views

    Who really cares about us? Not this world’s Herods, for fear lashes out destructively. We find care in those who, like the wise men, believe in us and give gifts for the future; and who, like Joseph, sacrifice for us. Epiphany at National Baptist Memor

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Most people have acquaintances. But everybody has people to do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited to transactions. We deal with people who may ...read more

  • Be My Guest Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 3 of 9

    BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the average amount spent in the United States in 2007 on a wedding was $27,690. Nationally, in 2006 wedding ...read more

  • Finding Out Who Really Cares

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    Who really cares about you? Not those who, like Herod, are so scared they will do anything to save themselves. Rather those like the wise men, who give gifts for the future, or like Joseph, who make sacrifices for your protection. For Epiphany.

    Some people have friends. Some people have enemies. Some people have acquaintances. But everybody has somebody you do business with. The people you do business with -- usually, that’s not an intimate relationship. It’s a distant relationship, limited just to transactions. Everybody deals with ...read more

  • What Is Your Life All About? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    Is your life a game? or something else? God tells you and me what our lives are.

    What is Your Life all About? Purpose Driven Life #5 Montreal/Cornwall August 30, 2003 What is on television says a lot about the times, and what is on these days says a great deal about our times. In particular, the game shows that are airing right now are declaring a lot about how we feel about ...read more

  • Anticipating Grief

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 18, 2010
     | 6,290 views

    A grief anticipating what will happen is difficult, but can be handled if we ask and accept forgiveness. When the grief is fulfilled, then we are ready to do what our hearts tell us. God suffered anticipating grief and so understands.

    Only someone who has done some grieving can help those who now grieve. A hundred "I’m sorries" and a thousand "I know how you feels" are worthless when you feel profound grief. You need at your side someone who has been through loss. And if yours is anticipating grief; that is, if yours is the ...read more

  • A Giant Sized Attitude

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Learn to develop a Godly attitude as you examine the story of David and Goliath.

    Today I want to begin a series of messages about attitude. Our attitude is such a powerful force in our lives. Your attitude will build you up or tear you down. We are living in an economic and social environment when it is vitally important that we find a positive God based attitude. Everywhere ...read more

  • Standing Strong In The Face Of Worldliness Series

    Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on May 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,496 views

    It does not take long for Daniel’s faith to be tested in Babylon, that test deals with the area of worldliness, the test to just fit in.

    Standing strong in the midst of Worldliness Dan 1:5-8 One the final night of Jesus’ life, Jesus prayed while he walked on the way to the Garden of Gethsemane the words found in John 17. His heart heavy with the events that he knew were coming, He paused to pray for us. Verse 20 makes it clear ...read more

  • After Easter - Getting With God's Program Of Telling Others

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,125 views

    1- Go tell the truths of Jesus 2- Go tell the truth about Jesus

    INTRO.- ILL.- April 2009, LOS ANGELES – As she walked from a post office, Talon Curtis thought she’d found one of those gimmicky sweepstakes offers on the ground that scream something like "$357,959.55" in big bold letters and "This is not a real check" in much smaller type. But just as she was ...read more

  • Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,062 views

    Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel.

    Title: Christian Leadership Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 Truth: Christian leaders are servants of Christ and stewards of the gospel. Aim: I want the church to understand the qualities needed in deacons. Life ?: What are the marks of Christian leaders? INTRODUCTION A deacon, who was full of himself, ...read more

  • Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,857 views

    1- Life in Christ excludes hypocrisy 2- Life in Christ excludes salvation by observance of the law 3- Life in Christ includes death to self

    INTRO.- Life. What is life all about? Obviously, that depends on who you are talking to. Here are some examples. ILL.- It was said that Jimmy Johnson, when coaching football on the college level, had a wife and the appearance of a marriage because it was expected of college football coaches. ...read more

  • Roots - Part 2 - People And Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 2 - People and Place I. Introduction Last week I told you that it is absolutely essential for us to not only have roots, but to also know what those roots are. So, we began a close examination of the core values that are under the surface of our church and should be the foundation of ...read more

  • Introduction To Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2009
     | 9,793 views

    A history of the Old Testament leading up to a study of Nehemiah.

    Title- Old Testament History 101 I. Israel’s History II. Nehemiah’s History III. Guiding Theological Principles I. Israel’s History As many of you know, I spent a few years teaching out at WCS high school. One of the subjects that I was asked to teach was history. I’ll be honest; history was ...read more

  • The Road To Renewal Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    Learn the steps on the journey BACK to God.

    “William Hinson, Sr. retired pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houston, the largest church in American Methodism tells the story about a time when he was going to Columbia, South Carolina to preach in a revival. He had not slept well the night before and had gotten up that morning and ...read more

  • The Unfinished Task

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    The unfinished task of the Great Commission.

    If you have never really accepted Jesus as your personal Savior, would you do it right now? Do not delay or put it off. If you would like to receive Christ by faith, pray this simple prayer in your heart: THE UNFINISHED TASK By Jerry Falwell I. THE GREAT COMMISSION IS A GREAT ...read more