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  • Rocky Iii - Ko'd Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,398 views

    Peter is often depicted as a weak and unreliable disciple, but was that really his problem... or was there something else that lay behind his denials of Christ in the High Priest’s Courtyard?

    OPEN: Nearly 30 years ago on October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman squared off in the boxing ring in Zaire. Ali had dubbed it “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was heavily favored, and was considered to be the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Foreman was fairly confident he ...read more

  • Recession Proof Your Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,132 views

    Second in a series on stewardship

    Intro. There is a difference in a paradox and an oxymoron that is often confusing. Both involve seemingly contradictory and conflicting words. Oxymorons are so interesting and humorous that we up make top 10 lists. Here is my top 10 oxyomoron list: alone together; same difference; exact ...read more

  • A Father To The Fatherless Is God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,228 views

    Dads will find their wisest counsel for fatherhood from the way God Father’s humanity.

    Father’s Day Sermon for CATM – June 21, 2009 A Father to the Fatherless is God - Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 68:4-6 I love being a father. I’ve loved it since day one when Jared was born. I loved it from the moment I got use to the idea that we were going to have a child, 4 years in to the 7 year ...read more

  • Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,869 views

    A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

  • Living In A God-Blessed Nation Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,547 views

    Part 2 of 2-part series. It addresses the necessity of having Godly leaders & Godly citizens if a nation is going to be blessed.

    LIVING IN A GOD BLESSED-NATION October 24, 2004 With an election in the wings and some already voting, we hear an awful lot these days about taxes, and about what our government is doing right and doing wrong. Our news journalists do their best to give us the latest updates on the stock market, ...read more

  • Strategy For A Biblical World View

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

    Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

  • Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

    Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

  • The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 24,028 views

    When we examine our lives we can find many areas where Satan has successfully thrown a fiery arrow which makes us question our faith and the integrity of our Christian lives. The shield of faith has been give to us by Jesus as protection against these at

    Ephesians 6:16 The Shield of Faith Scripture Readings:- 2 Corinthians 13:1-10 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:16 Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ, When it comes to the demonic, many in our culture take one of two extreme approaches. Some believe demons are nothing but a ...read more

  • Great White Throne Judgment Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,856 views

    1. Certainty of coming judgment 2. Judgment of the righteous. 3. Judgment of the wicked.

    October 12, 2003 Title: Great White Throne Judgment Text: Rev. 20:11-15 Introduction 1. True stories... A woman who was being interviewed to be a prospective juror in a Dallas District Court was surprised by the definition of voluntary manslaughter given to the panel: which read, "an ...read more

  • Punishment, Peace Passion

    Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,037 views

    “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.”

    PUNISHMENT, PEACE PASSION Isaiah 52:13-53:6 “The punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

  • The Power Of Hisword Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    As the word of God changes us, we can in turn use it to change the world around us.

    The Power of HISword Ephesians 6:13-17 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

  • #10 -- Opposition Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    As followers of Jesus, we should expect to face opposition, but we can trust that God has "cut the cords of the wicked."

    Introduction Pastor Eugene Peterson tells a story from his childhood—a story about having to deal with enemies. For him it came in the form a school bully who beat him up every day after school. It seemed no matter how young Eugene tried to avoid him—in the forms of alternate routes and ...read more

  • I Am Known Of Him

    Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jul 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,127 views

    Understanding that we are, have been and will be known by Jesus, based on His words in the parable of the good Shepherd.

    John 10:11 (ESV) I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. 13 He flees because he is a ...read more

  • A Bunch Of Everlastings (F.w. Boreham)

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,767 views

    Certainties from the Word of God.

    A man and his ten-year-old son were on a fishing trip miles from home. At the boy’s insistence, they decided to attend the Sunday worship service at a small rural church. The father forgot to bring any cash, so he reached in his pocket and gave his son a quarter to drop in the offering plate as it ...read more

  • Trying Times - "When We Started" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2013
     | 3,777 views

    Fear that leads to denials and lies.

    Trying Times – “WHEN WE STARTED …” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013) “But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they ...read more

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