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  • Embracing Humility: Lessons From Moses SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 984 views

    This sermon explores the power and benefits of humility, offering practical steps to embrace this virtue in our daily lives. We delve into the life of Moses as depicted in Numbers 12, and consider teachings of Jesus on the subject.

    Today, we will explore the benefits of humility and discover practical steps to cultivate a humble attitude. In the book of Numbers, chapter 12, we find an excellent example of humility in the life of Moses. He is described as the most humble man on earth. Let us learn from his example and also ...read more

  • David Faithfully Fights Evil Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,113 views

    Using tools of God to complete the victory.

    A. DAVID WAS NOT OLD ENOUGH 1. Nine foot Goliath challenged the army of Israel to send warriors to fight them. “If I prevail … you shall be our servants” (1 Samuel 17:9). “All the men of Israel … fled from him … dreadfully afraid” (17:24). 2. When David volunteered, “Eliab, his oldest brother … ...read more

  • Undergirding The Believer. Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    As a soldier could not afford to have his loins ungirded neither can we afford to have the loins of our spiritual lives untied or hanging loose.

    Eph 6:10-18 Eph 6:14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; The Loins is very often descriptive of the entire disposition of the person Girded loins speaks of a disposition of (readiness) (strength) (stability) ...read more

  • How To Divorce Proof Your Marriage

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    While most of Americans have given up on the idea of marriage, God still restores and heals marriages in trouble. Discover the principles of a healthy vibrant marriage.

    How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage May 2002 · Our society has given up on marriage. · 61% of women ages 18-49 say they would consider raising a child on their own. (Time, Aug. 2000) · Today, 67% of first-time marriages will end in divorce by the fourth year. · Marriages are the spiritual cells of ...read more

  • Build Yourselves Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,651 views

    Christian discipleship is demanding life. Living with Christ, living for Christ leads to brings others to Christ. Its a hard task. This is a daily task of a believer. Let us build ourselves in Christ and others too!

    Jude 1:20-23 Build Yourselves Jude 1: 20 “but ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 and ...read more

  • The Primary Earthly Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,334 views

    His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of Glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ

    “THE PRIMARY EARTHLY MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 16:15 His primary ministry (earthly work) can be refined to one word that expands to many different realms and encompasses many different facets and that word is - empowerment for the purpose of ...read more

  • A Just Man Falleth

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,253 views

    What will you do when you fall? God would have you get up.

    “A Just Man Falleth” Proverbs 24: 16-18 2-23-2003 Bills Lake Baptist Church, Newaygo Mi. Proverbs 24: 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. 17 Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth: 18 ...read more

  • What Can Kill A Church ?

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
     | 5,684 views

    Satan’s goal is to kill the church. Sometimes church members help him and don’t even know it. the good news is Jesus promises that if we are faithfull "the gates og hell cannot prevail"

    "WHAT CAN KILL A CHURCH" 2 Cor. 2: 4-11 1. In Re 3:1, the church at Sardis was described as a "dead" church... 2. This reveals that churches can die - and they often do... 3. There are at least two ways a church may die... a. It may cease to exist b. It may die inwardly, ...read more

  • Under New Management

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

    Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

  • Discouragement Smothers Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,024 views

    ❶ Source of Discouragement ❷ Causes Of Discouragement ❸ Dealing With Discouragement

    DEFINITION FOR DISCOURAGEMENT - Zig Ziglar struggling early in his sales career selling pots & pans, he placed second in a national firm with a sales staff of over 7,000 and first in another company with 3,000. - SNIOP Acronym S-usceptible to the N-egative I-nfluence of O-ther P-eople. > ...read more

  • Stephen A Man Full Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    The ninth in the study of Acts. This study deals with Stephen.

    Stephen a man Full of Jesus Acts # 09 Acts 6:8-7:60 In this text of Scripture we learn about Stephen. In 6:5 the Bible tells us that he was full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He was the first martyr of the faith. I. The work of Stephen (the Deacon) 6:8-15. A. The character of Stephen. 6:8a 1. ...read more

  • We Are At War

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    Described in the sermon are the three things necessary to declare war on evil in our world. They are: to know the enemy, be trained to do battle and have a plan.

    Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 We Are At War Intro: One fact always struck me as a history teacher. It seems that throughout recorded history there have been wars. Modern history is no exception. Our country was born as a result of the Revolutionary War. As a nation, we have experienced the Civil War, ...read more

  • Yeshua And Joshua

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,554 views

    Preached for a Messianic Jewish Congregation. Joshua the high priest and his servants are symbolic of the Branch, the Messiah, and the conflict in which He is engaged. We can note several "hows" that explain the symbolism and the conflict.

    Yeshua and Joshua (Zechariah 3:1-10) NOTE: I preached this sermon for the Messianic Jewish Congregation Ahavat Yeshua. I have used the Hebrew name for Jesus (Yeshua)and Miriam (for Mary), etc. 1. Different congregations have their unique ways.] 2. Pastor Hamburger and Pastor Weiner 3. My ...read more

  • The Enemy Within: Greed Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    Greed is a powerful and prevalent enemy to spirituality, but God has shown us how to overcome it.

    The Enemy Within - Greed. I Tim. 6:6-10 INTRO.: This morning we begin a new series of messages titled “The Enemy Within.” We will examine some of the great obstacles to living the Christian life. Opposition to the Christian comes from both outside and inside. From the outside, Satan hurls his ...read more

  • Praying As Jesus Taught 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Bussard on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,138 views

    Steps for forgiving others - may we freely forgive as He has freely forgiven us.

    Luke 11:1-4 (NIV) 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." 2 He said to them, "When you pray, say: "’Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our ...read more