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  • Breakthrough Principles You Can Put Into Action Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,391 views

    Maybe your breakthrough is as simple as how to stop being so irritable. You want to go from irritable to lovable, God can help you do that. Maybe your breakthrough is how to rekindle the flame in your marriage again. God can help you do that. Maybe your

    When a person who has smoked for years finally lays down the cigarettes for the last time…that’s a breakthrough. When a person who has struggled with alcoholism gets sober and gains control over their impulses…that’s a breakthrough. When a person addicted to pornography turns off the T.V. or ...read more

  • You Can Run But You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,034 views

    This sermon explores Jonah's story, emphasizing God's mercy and love even when we resist His will, and encourages us to find strength in our struggles.

    Good morning, beloved. I trust you are well and your hearts are ready to receive God's word today. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, orchestrated by the hands of the Almighty. Today, we are going to turn our attention to a familiar narrative in the Bible, one that speaks to ...read more

  • Jesus & Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    This sermon explores Jesus’ connection with Melchizedeka and concludes that since Jesus is like Melchizedek, there is no reason not to submit to him.

    Jesus & Melchizedek Hebrews 7 (Text read: 7:26-28) SICC 8/11/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: It happened many years before God had even created a nation out of His people. His people were still a gleam in the eye of an aging man named Abram and his wife Sarai. Abram’s nephew Lot was taken captive by ...read more

  • David And Goliath

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,024 views

    Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.”

    DAVID AND GOLIATH 1 Samuel 17:1:54 I. DAVID’S GOLIATH VS. OUR GOLIATH a. We frequently use this story metaphorically. Any time we are facing a problem bigger than us, we are “facing our Giants.” b. David’s Goliath was tangible – a 9’9” tall man with ...read more

  • Paul's Levels Of Persuasive Power In The Presentation Of The Gospel - Acts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26

    Paul’s Levels of Persuasive Power in the Presentation of the Gospel - Acts 26 On the vertical scale we want to look into the levels of how people speak about the case studies. While some people may speak with a high level of emotional involvement others may speak with a detached sense of calm. ...read more

  • The Hope Of Advent

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,343 views

    It is during this season of Advent that we focus on hope and that hope is centered on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent is not just about preparing for the coming of the Christ child. It is also about looking to the Second Coming of Jesus

    The Hope of Advent Ephesians 2:1-10 In the 19th century, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for the Second Coming of Christ. One such prophecy was an Adventist leader name William Miller. After studying Daniel 8, Miller predicted that Christ would return on ...read more

  • The Freedom Jesus Gives

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 2, 2017
     | 7,324 views

    4th of july sermon defining Jesus kind of freedom

    “The Freedom Jesus Gives!” 2 Peter 2:17-21 David P. Nolte Today we celebrate and appreciate our nation’s freedom. Freedom purchased and maintained by the sacrifice of the nation’s finest. From July 4, 1776 to the present we have enjoyed 241 years of freedom. Freedom sure beats the socks ...read more

  • The Cause Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,159 views

    The Church is called by Christ to be ON a mission. There is one reason that underlies the entirety of the mission--the crowds. This message explores the reasons Jesus called the Church to be on a mission.

    We began Mission: Possible last week with a serious look at the call for the church, in general, and disciples in particular to be ON a mission from God. It isn’t enough to see ourselves as being IN missions, but rather on a continuing mission. To be sure, being engaged in mission work is ...read more

  • Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,396 views

    A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

  • The Macedonian Call

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 21, 2025
     | 389 views

    For the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C

    The Macedonian Call Acts 16:9–15 NKJV And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to ...read more

  • Living By Chance? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 25, 2016
     | 4,063 views

    If God is silent on an issue or a decision we have to make, should we just "roll the dice"?

    Please open your Bibles to Joshua 18…. We noted from the first part of Joshua 18, the importance of God’s Word. It is the norm for us to read an entire Bible passage for our worship; but for the sake of time, we will stray a bit from the norm this morning and highlight main points in ...read more

  • Seeds That Survive Pt 3 - Rocky Soil Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    In an age when the church is becoming increasingly irrelevant to the daily life of people, when the message of the church seems to increasingly fall on deaf ears, and when the truth is mocked as meaningless and unattainable, Jesus speaks to us these words

    Seeds that Survive Luke 8:4-15 Seeds that survive. We’ve been talking about this parable of the sower and the seed for the last couple of weeks. Last week we talked about the Wayside soil – wayside hearts – hardened hearts that need a plow and rain to soften them so that the ...read more

  • Jesus And Women Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,928 views

    Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

    Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

  • How You Can Be A Giant Slayer

    Contributed by Larry Horn on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    This sermon helps Christians realize the importance of remembering their testimonies.

    Remember Your Testimony 1 Samuel 17: 32 - 37 Opening: The entire Israeli army was afraid to fight this giant. Goliath was great warrior and no one would accept his challenge. Goliath boasted and mocked God and His army. David was a young man, to small to fight. His father sent him to the ...read more

  • Climbing Mountains, Tripping Over Stones Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    We can step out in faith and climb mountains, or we can keep to ourselves and trip over stones.

    Climbing over mountains, tripping over stones 1 Sam 17:1-57 and John 11:1-50 The style of this is actually segmented narrative, telling three stories at the same time and bringing them together at the end. 1st Story: (1 Sam. 17:1) 1SA 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their forces for war and ...read more