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  • Things I Know About 2017

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 2,887 views

    We may face rejection and even persecution in 2017 for what we believe in and for how we express and even repeat the scriptures that are the foundation of our faith. But don’t let that intimidate you.

    Things I know about 2017 Acts 4:5-22 Happy New Year everyone! I trust that you had a great time with family and friends over the holidays. Here we are in 2017 a brand new year and a fresh start for us all. A New Year can be a difficult thing for some folks. It carries with it the uncertainty of ...read more

  • Facing The Realities Of Conflict And Getting Along Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2011
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     | 5,048 views

    Resolving conflict, not knowing who to believe, living knowing people are bitter toward you – these are all a normal part of the Christian life; it isn't all pretty.

    Facing the Realities of Conflict and Getting Along (Proverbs 18:17-19) 1. 2 Jews, 2 Catholics, and 2 Baptists were stranded on an island. 2. Sometimes people ask, "Why can't we all get along?" The answer is simple: it is not natural for people to get along with everyone. We are all kings and ...read more

  • Victorious Jesus

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on May 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,009 views

    This sermon is about worship. It describes judgment of God; the song of Moses; and the song of the Lamb in Revelation 15:1-3.

    Victorious Jesus Scripture Text: Revelation 15 One of the greatest facts of worship; is that we congregate together here to come into te presence of God. As Christians, we know that God is with us continually through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. But, we come here so that we can not only ...read more

  • Facing Your Fears Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 7, 2013
     | 9,911 views

    Face your fears with faith. Trust God who knows the future, because He controls the future to refine and purify His own.

    In 1973, Producers hired a young director to make a movie based on Peter Benchley's novel about shark attacks called Jaws. That movie launched Steven Spielberg’s career at the age of 26 with its scary special effects. In fact, the movie was so scary that even to this day millions of ...read more

  • The Original Hall Of Fame Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2015
     | 6,013 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 11: 17 - 40

    Hebrews 11: 17 - 40 The Original Hall of Fame 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, 18 of whom it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called,” 19 concluding that God was able to raise him up, ...read more

  • Caught Up, But When? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015
     | 4,460 views

    Some men have read into the second coming texts, distinctions that show the difference between the rapture and what they call the "revelation." The Bible knows no such distinctions.

    6. SUPPOSED DISTINCTIONS It is disappointing to read the works of men that are normally trustworthy in their treatment of Scripture, when it comes to their promotion of a pre-tribulation rapture. Consider our brother Dave Hunt, no lightweight in the Word. Over and over his publications define ...read more

  • Does God Love You... How Much?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,407 views

    Gods Love knows no end...and there is enough Love there to forgive every man, woman and child...for all time And not only forgive...but to Bless beyond all human comprehension as well..

    Does GOD LOVE You... How MUCH? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. that's about as open ended as it gets...Gods inner circle Has an open invitation to it..to everyone and anyone who ...read more

  • The Scandalous Skeletons In Jesus' Genealogy - Ruth. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 21, 2017
     | 5,143 views

    The genealogy of Jesus. The ladies in the genealogy of Jesus.

    The Scandalous skeletons in Jesus' Genealogy - Ruth Matt:1-17; Ruth 1-4 It’s easy to think of the Christmas story simply as Mary, Joseph, and Jesus nestled closely together in a crowded barn with shepherds gathering to worship the newly born King. And while this is a beautiful, and perhaps the ...read more

  • How Can I Believe? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 10, 2018
     | 2,652 views

    How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018

    How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018 Main point: Implore the position of humility which we as finites creatures should have in regards to our knowledge and which places the difficult question regarding faith in perspective. Intro – Last weekend we gathered ...read more

  • Transferring Ownership Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,010 views

    We owe the One who owns us.

    Many years ago, when Ronald Reagan was President, a little boy wanted $50 very badly and prayed for a whole week. When nothing happened he decided to write God a letter. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to God they forwarded it to the White House. President Reagan was both ...read more

  • God Is Great Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019
     | 3,443 views

    Introduction to the book of Ezekiel

    Ezekiel 1 - 2/11/18 Play “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” So what is the story with that song? It’s a song I can remember learning in elementary school - but what in the world is it talking about? We’re going to talk about that today. If you have your bibles, join me in turning to the book of Ezekiel, ...read more

  • What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 13, 2019
     | 9,256 views

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 12, 2019

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Encountering Jesus (in the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 12, 2019 Intro: This week I took our new dog to his first day of dog training. He’s a wild… free spirit. So I was nervous. Seriously. I really thought he was going to get kicked out of school…on his ...read more

  • Looking A Little Bit Crazy

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 4, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    To some outsiders, it must look a little bit crazy. Cause all you talk about is God and Church. Why are you always trying to invite me to church? What's up with all of these stage lights, bands and video screens?

    Looking A Little Bit Crazy Mark 3:20-30 There was a photocopied sign that was posted inside a church office. It was one of those humorous slogans that people in different offices duplicate and pass among themselves. Most of us have seen this particular message, I suppose, but posted in a ...read more

  • Our Commitment To Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,925 views

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

  • Come And Drink Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2023
     | 2,725 views

    If you want to enjoy lasting contentment and satisfaction, surrender to Jesus, submit to Jesus, and side with Him.

    Erwin Lutzer once described a man who walked into a psychiatric hospital where a staff member took him on a tour. On the tour, they saw a man in a padded cell, who was beating his head against the walls. He kept saying, “Linda, how could you do it? Linda, how could you do it?” The staff member ...read more