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  • Life Is A Matter Of Trust

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    There will be times in our lives when confidences are broken, tears are shed, feelings are hurt and trust gets damaged. All of this leads me to an extremely important question: who or what can you genuinely trust? Tonight I want us to learn four impor

    Life is a Matter of Trust Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction We place our trust in all sorts of things on a daily basis. If you have something on your calendar tomorrow, you are trusting that you will still be alive. Each day we trust that we are going to have power. We place a certain amount of trust ...read more

  • Enemies Of Faith - Fear

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,754 views

    A continuing look at the enemies of faith. This week looking at fear using the pictures of the Shield of Faith and the Shield of Fear.

    ENEMIES OF FAITH: FEAR We have been studying “Faith” and its victory - we looked at one of the enemies of faith – “The Divided Mind” today we look at another, “Fear”. In this study we will in particular be looking at the shield of faith and the shield of fear. THE SHIELD OF FAITH AND THE SHIELD ...read more

  • Peace Among The Pieces

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    When storms come, and they will come, "Hold On," there is peace among the pieces. I preached this message in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.

    Peace Among the Pieces By Pastor Donny Granberry It has definantly been difficult for many of our Church family, our neighbors, and those living within the reach of Ike these past week or so. Our prayers, concern, and compassion go out to you and to all of those who were affected by the ...read more

  • You Need A Hero!

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006
     | 2,417 views

    Sermon exhorts us to give the battle of sin to Christ.

    Needing a Hero 1Sam 17:1 1 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered together, and pitched by ...read more

  • What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

    Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

  • The Desperate Faith Of A Mother Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,975 views

    This portion of scripture shows how God's grace affects the hearts of people

    Intro: We began last time talking about the exodus as a continuation of Genesis. We see that the creation story did not end it just continued into its fulfilment in the redemption story. Last week we saw a lot of hands involved. God’s hands that placed Israel right where He wanted them. ...read more

  • Being Strong In The Lord

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014
     | 16,066 views

    What does it mean to be strong in the Lord? What would that look like in our lives? How can we stand firm in the Lord? God's Word gives us those answers.

    Being strong in the Lord Introduction- Ephesians 6:10-6:20 I read these verses concerning putting on the whole armor of God because in deed we do need to equip ourselves to fight a battle that by ourselves we are not able to win. We talk a lot as Christians about trusting God We talk about ...read more

  • Historical Events Foretold By Daniel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,357 views

    For Daniel it was prophecy; but for us it is history.

    HISTORICAL EVENTS. Daniel 11. Daniel is at pains to demonstrate the starting point for this history: it is the first year of Darius the Mede when he, even Daniel himself prophesied (Daniel 11:1). There would be three more kings of Persia, and the fourth, (Xerxes I) would attack but fail to ...read more

  • Gideon - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 22, 2014
     | 5,695 views

    This sermon takes us through the bulk of Judges 6 mostly as a narrative with some insight included. It then returns to vs 13 where Gideon accuses God of abandonment. Compares Gideon's doubts w/David's eagerness w/Goliath. Then asks, "How about you?"

    We’ve been taking a look at the life of Gideon, one of the Judges of Israel in the Old Testament. Was he someone we should model our lives after, someone we should avoid or something in between? Hebrews 11:32-34 “(32) And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, ...read more

  • David's Victorious Declaration Over Goliath

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2012
     | 6,925 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Guard our declarations and what we say, it determines if we will win or not. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that David defeated Goliath because of GOD alone. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:45 (New Living

    I. EXORDIUM: Guard our declarations and what we say, it determines if we will win or not. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that David defeated Goliath because of GOD alone. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:45 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) David replied to the ...read more

  • He Is The First In Everything!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 29, 2019
     | 1,997 views

    In this message, Yours Truly aims to glorify His Heavenly Sire, Saviour and Sustainer by focusing on His unique attribute of being the originator of love, faith and hope in us.

    HE IS THE FIRST IN EVERYTHING!!! “….He is first in everything”- Col 1:18 (TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian’s life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely “If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, ...read more

  • I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

    Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

  • The Law Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 12, 2021
     | 2,463 views

    The good seeds we plant, through our thoughts and actions and habits, will bear fruit through the faithful blessing of God. He’s more than ready to do his part, if we’ll only do ours. That’s “the law of the harvest."

    Retired Admiral William McCraven was a Navy SEAL for 36 years, last serving as commander of US Special Operations. He describes the SEAL version of basic training, and some of the life lessons it taught him, in a book he’s written called “Make Your Bed.” Here’s what he says about that simple ...read more

  • I Am In The Right Place PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 941 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' divine power and authority to forgive sins and heal, emphasizing the role of faith in overcoming difficulties.

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to another blessed day where we gather under the grace of God, united in faith and love. It is a privilege to be here, to share in the fellowship of believers, to stand in this holy place, to delve into the Word of God together. We are not here by accident, but ...read more

  • Faith In Action PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 671 views

    This sermon explores how to draw inspiration from the faith of Biblical heroes, specifically Moses' parents, to live out breakthrough faith in today's world.

    Good morning, beloved. It's a joy to gather together once again in the house of the Lord, to bask in His presence and to seek His face. We are here to engage with the Word, to let it shape us, mold us, and inspire us to live lives that are pleasing to our Heavenly Father. Today, we turn our hearts ...read more