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  • Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014
     | 5,581 views

    This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

    Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

  • Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025
     | 197 views

    Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

    Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

  • "True Grit” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,936 views

    If we surrender our lives over to God He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world.

    Intro: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevada’s, spooking the most rugged frontiersmen. In journals from San Francisco to New ...read more

  • Castaways Or Not? Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    Do the Jews still have a purpose in God’s plan?

    Chapter 11 Paul addresses the concern: Is God done with Israel, Has He cast them aside? Is there still a literal purpose to be fulfilled through the Jews? Every December, especially in these last years, the promotion of at least two holidays occurs, Christmas and Hannukkah. What are the Jews ...read more

  • Paul's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    Paul’s manner and method of ministry at Thessalonica

    I Thessalonians 21-9 Apparently most lawyers/barristers will recommend that you do not begin legal proceedings in a libel case. Libel cases are apparently very difficult to win and in the end the only winners are the legal professions. George Carmen, who died recently, was one of the greatest ...read more

  • Why Shouldn't I Be Baptized?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    IF WE HAVE ACCEPTED JESUS AS OUR SAVIOR, WE SHOULD BE BAPTIZED!

    WHY SHOULDN’T I BE BAPTIZED? ACTS 8: 26-40 OCTOBER 26, 2003 (BENNETTE’S BAPTISM!) INTRODUCTION: PROVIDENCE OF GOD John Wesley’s father, Samuel, was a dedicated pastor, but there were those in his parish who did not like him. On February 9, 1709, a fire broke out in the rectory at Epworth, possibly ...read more

  • Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 27,757 views

    This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.

    Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more

  • Counting The Cost Of Worship

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,700 views

    Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

    Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

  • Costly Devotion

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,379 views

    Mary's act of devotion was costly but it was worth the price because costly devotion gets recognized, it gets remembered and it gets rewarded.

    COSTLY DEVOTION John 12:1-11 1) Costly devotion is sacrificial (1-3). Weird word isn’t it-‘nard’. Doesn’t sound very expensive, does it? Sounds too close to lard. “Hey, honey, look what I bought for you; this perfume called Nard! I got you a whole pint of it!” ...read more

  • Turn And Trust In God

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,305 views

    The technologies and the science were diverting our trust from God to this man-made lifeless stuff. Today  I have entitled my sermon as Turn and trust in God alone. Today's message theme or purpose is that you turn from these idols to the Living God.

    Greetings to you in the sweet name of Lord Jesus Christ. I consider it my great privilege to share the Word of God with you. We are going through one of the toughest situations in human history. We know these things are inevitable or unavoidable. This pandemic is not the worst or the last, these ...read more

  • Victorious In A Foreign Land (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 30, 2021
     | 3,262 views

    Regardless of who we are, or where we live, we all face seasons of comfort and ease countered by seasons of trials and difficulty. There is one constant in life regardless of the season we must face – the presence and help of the Lord.

    Victorious in a Foreign Land (Part 1) Esther 9: 1-19 The emotional roller coaster for Esther, Mordecai, and the Jews within the kingdom of Persian continues. They have experienced a series of highs and lows. It seems as if they really didn’t have time to enjoy a victory before being confronted ...read more

  • Killing "the God Of Me"

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 29, 2021
     | 2,541 views

    There is only one throne in a person's heart; it either belongs to you or to the Lord God Almighty. Jesus won't share it with you and you cannot expect Him to do so. There is only one remedy, to kill "the god of Me" and enthrone the True and Living God there!

    Killing "The god of Me” Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall ...read more

  • An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021
     | 1,994 views

    This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

    An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

  • Does That Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave?

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 26, 2023
     | 1,430 views

    America must remember from when we have fallen and repent if we hope to survive as a nation.

    Does that Star Spangled Banner Yet Wave? Text: Jude 5-7, Revelation 2:5 WELCOME AND GREETING Last Sunday we paused our study of Corinthians and looked at Jude, and we saw how Jude was warning us to stay alert, and to be vigilant, and to contend for the faith that was once and for all delivered to ...read more

  • The Master Motive Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021
     | 1,515 views

    This is the secret of Paul’s constant drive, for even with all of his trials and frustrations, he could rejoice in the Lord always because his master motive was to please God

    How should a Christian defend himself when his character and motives are attacked in an effort to belittle the Gospel which he proclaims? Paul had to face this question everywhere he went, for the Judaisers were hot on his trail trying to destroy the fruit of his labors. From the defensive nature ...read more