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  • Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,928 views

    Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

    [Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

  • By Grace Are Ye Saved: A Sermon For The 4th Sunday In Lent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 6, 2024
     | 1,385 views

    How can we be sure that we will stand justified before God in the Last Day?

    For By Grace Ye are Saved: A Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent Ephesians 2:1–10 NKJV And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of ...read more

  • Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021
     | 3,485 views

    If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

    245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

  • This Is Going To Cost You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel.

    THIS IS GOING TO COST YOU I Corinthians 9:1-14 S: Ministry C: Ministers of the gospel are to be materially supported Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to adequately support those that make their living by the gospel. ?: Why? KW: Proofs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 9:1-14 three ...read more

  • Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012
     | 2,782 views

    For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

    WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

  • God As Shepherd

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    Year C Fourth Sunday of Easter May 6th, 2001 Psalm 23

    Psalm 23 This has been called the “pearl” of the Psalter, one of just about everyone’s favorites. The beauty of its imagery has survived many translations down through the ages. Ironically, it is the translation of a verb in the last verse which makes it difficult to classify this psalm. In verse ...read more

  • Generational Blessings

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,068 views

    Today’s family can plant a family tree that will become a legacy.

    Generational Blessings May 10, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Jonathan Edwards was married to Sara in 1727, one of the colonies’ most respected/ noted preachers (First Great Awakening). 1 The Edwards were ...read more

  • Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,969 views

    Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

  • Tragedy Precedes Triumph Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,430 views

    A study of the book of Zechariah chapter 12 verses 1 through 14

    Zechariah 12: 1 – 14 Tragedy Precedes Triumph 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against Israel. Thus says the LORD, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him: 2 “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all ...read more

  • Keys Of Courageous Faith: Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2024
     | 2,028 views

    Courageous Faith always finds it’s strength in knowing the presence and following the example of Jesus Christ.

    Keys of Courageous Faith: Jesus Mark 6:30-56 Introduction You already know that the life of faith requires great courage. It is against the flow of culture. It is a struggle against the spiritual powers of darkness. It is in conflict with the temptations of the flesh. It is challenging as we ...read more

  • The Pain Of Disappointments

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,990 views

    Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

    THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

  • Too Much Religion In The Wrong Place

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,800 views

    Religion is the expression of one's faith put into practice. For many professed Christians, religion is all they have, because they don't have the faith of Christ the Lord. Too much religion will tend to lead us astray. Faith will lead us to Christ.

    “When [John] saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father,’ for I tell you, God ...read more

  • Divine Assignment Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    To establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is a sound and faithful leadership. That means the appointing of elders and deacons (along with their families), who are committed to their divine assignment of: lovingly watching over, caring for and shepherding, the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Remarks. 1. Today we will be discussing point two, of the lesson series: “Divine Call to Leadership.” This lesson deals with the leadership’s, divine assignment. Again, one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. ...read more

  • Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 647 views

    Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

  • Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 1) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,179 views

    Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022

    Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 1) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 20, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more