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  • The Cross Cost Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 4,266 views

    EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

    The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

  • The Battle Is The Lords

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    praising God when all the odds are against you. gives the enemy a headache

    “And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; Therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.” (Psalm 46:1) In this verse, the Psalmist gives us another lesson on how to react to trouble. The easiest way out of ...read more

  • Asa's Prayer

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Apr 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,331 views

    When he was against apparent insurmountable odds, Asa turned to the Lord in prayer

    Asa’s Prayer 2 Chronicles 14:1-12 Intro. Sometimes life can seem overwhelming It seems that the odds are against us and there is no way out. - We feel trapped - We feel cheated - We feel miserable A modern philosopher said recently that “life is suffering” I. Asa’s ...read more

  • Are You My Brother's Keeper? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,780 views

    This sermon emphasizes our Christian responsibility to love, care for, and support each other, reflecting Christ's love and bridging connections like He did.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather under the shelter of God's love, in the embrace of His grace, and in the light of His Word. We are not here by accident. We are here because of His divine orchestration, because He has a message for each of us today. We will be turning our ...read more

  • Gravitational Energy Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,663 views

    We need to tap into the power of Jesus through the Holy Spirit so that we can defy the pull of this world.

    Sermon: Gravitational Energy Series: Get Energized Opening: Video - open with Song = Gravity video Insert You Tube video of Shawn McDonald singing Gravity live (time - 4:24) Explanation of video and its lyrics: Pastor Mike comes up reads the lyrics to the song have on power point – ...read more

  • Alien Communication - Aliens - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

    Aliens Pt. 3 – Alien Communication Aliens. Extraterrestrials. Green skinned, one eyed, antenna adorned, space hopping creatures spying on us! We are intrigued by the question, "Are we alone in this universe." We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are ...read more

  • Alien Communication 2 - Aliens - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,382 views

    Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them! Communicate with them!

    Aliens Pt. 4 – Alien Communication - Pt. 2 The age old question has been asked and answered during this series. "Are there aliens among us?" We established in week 1 that we believe in Aliens. In fact, the truth be told, we are the aliens! 1 Peter 2:11makes it abundantly clear that we are not of ...read more

  • Alien Invasion Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012
     | 5,610 views

    Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them! Communicate with them!

    Aliens Pt. 2 – Alien Invasion I mentioned last week that it seems that every generation has seemed to be enthralled with Aliens. George Orwell's War of the Worlds, Star Trek, Star Wars, Signs, Independence Day and the list goes on and on. We established last week that we believe in Aliens. ...read more

  • Alien Id - Aliens - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,715 views

    Odd . . . different . . . we believe They are among us! Learn to spot them!Communicate with them!

    Aliens Pt. 1 – Alien ID Every generation has seemed to be enthralled with their existence. You can backtrack through television and movies and see this interest carried throughout. “My Favorite Martian,” “Mork & Mindy (instead of amening you can say nanu nanu),” “ET”, “Signs,” “Men in Black,” and ...read more

  • Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon V: Any Culture, Any Era, Any Place Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020
     | 2,606 views

    Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, mature Christians will not be deterred by those who hate us as we go about our God-given task of spreading Good News of God's love.

    ANY CULTURE, ANY PLACE ON EARTH, ANY ERA - GOD IS AND CAN BE KNOWN! The man’s name I cannot tell you but his story I cannot forget. He burst into the Waffle House with unbridled enthusiasm praising God and telling anyone who would listen how thankful he was to be alive. I ...read more

  • Turning Back The Clock For Hezekiah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,098 views

    How the shadow went backward on Ahaz's stair; belief in miracles that defy science, and a recent archaeological discovery that confirms this miracle.

    TURNING BACK THE CLOCK FOR HEZEKIAH Isa. 38:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a church service a man came up to the preacher to request prayer for his hearing. 2. So the preacher got a bottle of oil and anointed the man. He put his hands on the man’s head and prayed vigorously. 3. Then ...read more

  • David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,064 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

  • Extravagant Love: The Alabaster Jar Of Devotion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 894 views

    Explores expressing daring devotion to Christ, defying societal norms for Him, and understanding the profound impact of our dedication to Him.

    Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to reflect on a passage of Scripture that is as profound as it is poignant, a narrative that unveils a depth of devotion that is as daring as it is divine. Before we ...read more

  • When Everything Seems Hopeless

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,899 views

    What do you do when everything seems hopeless and you don't know what to do? The events in the life of Jehoshaphat provide encouragement when we face trials, trouble, and impossible situations.

    When Everything Seems Hopeless 2 Chronicles 20:1-29 Introduction: The story is told of a man named Brian Hice of Provo, Utah, who had a single day that takes the cake. First, his apartment became flooded from a broken pipe in the apartment above his. So, his manager told him to go rent a water ...read more

  • The Ark I Saw Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 28, 2019
     | 3,950 views

    Jesus, as Noah, is about an odd task, building a church community of servants in an often hostile culture.

    1. Some of you have been to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY Ark Encounter is a Christian religious and creationist theme park that opened in Grant County, Kentucky in 2016. The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark based on the Genesis ...read more