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  • The King Is Coming - Apattern For Radical Worship

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem shows us a pattern for radical worship that includes obedience, sacrifice, and praise.

    I couldn’t believe my eyes. Just days into the war with Iraq our American troops were knocking on Bagdad’s door and jubilant crowds packed the streets to cheer for Sadam Hussein. Sadam stood atop a vehicle with a rifle in hand shouting and stirring up the people who were apparently oblivious to ...read more

  • God's Politically Incorrect Promise

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,032 views

    Trying to see one of today’s great political standoff from a Biblical position, this message presents a look at the Abrahamic covenant and why this ancient promise has such great influence on world politics 3000+ years later.

    God’s Politically Incorrect Promise Genesis 17:1-8 Introduction: Israeli vs. Palestinian. Christian vs. Muslim. Jew vs. Everybody in the Middle East. Why is a small country, whose population barely matches the combined populations of Dallas, Houston, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio (all in Texas, of ...read more

  • God Encounters: Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    This is about Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus.

    Sing “Zacchaeus was a Wee Little Man.” Share recollections of Zach from Sunday school: short, tree, etc. Read Luke 19:1-10. Who was Zacchaeus? What happened to Zacchaeus? Who was Zacchaeus? The only biographical info is right here: “a tax collector and rich.” * He was DESPISED. To say that ...read more

  • Relying On The Holy Spirit To Fulfill Your Call

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    God’s plan is always the best plan. If men and women will allow the Holy Spirit to lead them He will bring perfect direction.

    Relying On the Holy Spirit to Fulfill Your Call Text: Acts 20:22-24 22And now, you see, I am going to Jerusalem, bound by the [Holy] Spirit and obligated and compelled by the [convictions of my own] spirit, not knowing what will befall me there- 23Except that the Holy Spirit clearly and ...read more

  • What The Lord Wants For The Season

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    This is a season of giving and receiving. We share gifts amongst ourselves but what do we share with the Lord? This sermon tells us what the Lord God want from you and me as his gift for the season.

    Introduction: This is a season of thanksgiving and appreciation. Individuals and corporate organizations spend a lot of money holding end of the year/Xmas parties, exchanging gifts with one and another and generally appreciating one another for the good things did to each other in the year ending. ...read more

  • The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,935 views

    There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

    Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

  • Celebration

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,011 views

    A Sermon on Celebration and Worship

    Psalm 107 Celebration is worship. The definition of celebration in the dictionary includes words and phrases like: to hold up, to honor, to perform publicly, sacramental, holy day and to demonstrate satisfaction. What we want you to walk out of here with today is a correct understanding of ...read more

  • Heart Problems ?

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    The real problem with man is the heart. When we stop treating the symptom and instead treat the problem then real change can come.

    HEART PROBLEMS ? Proverbs 4 : 20-27 I. GETTING THE WORD (Proverbs 4:20-22) A. attend to my words; incline thine ear (v.20b) 1. Get away from distractions 2. Listen as your life depended on it; because it does B. Let them not depart from thine eyes (v.21a) C. keep them in ...read more

  • A Jesus Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
     | 3,093 views

    In her biography about her husband, Dr. Adrian Rogers, Joyce Rogers refers to Belleview Baptist in Memphis as a Jesus Church. This message suggests calls the church to display characteristics that will allow her to be called a "Jesus Church." The name J

    A Jesus Church Matthew 16:13-19 * I don’t know whether this morning was difficult for you or not, but I assure you, it was difficult for me. What always amazes me is that after a particularly hard message like that, people say, “That’s what we need” or “I enjoyed that.” Actually, I do believe ...read more

  • Joseph

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,413 views

    Joseph (son of Jacob) was truly a faithful man who convictingly went to his death awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise of Canaan. It is his trust in God’s promise and His providential care that makes him a great example for our faith.

    Joseph Theme: A man of great faith, especially at his death. INTRODUCTION A. Joseph (in Genesis) is one of the better if not most well known of Bible characters. 1. Children learn about Joseph and his “coat of many colors.” 2. Stories are told of his sold into slavery, placed in prison, or his ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Remember, Jesus is speaking of spiritual poverty. He never condoned utter poverty as good. He is speaking to the person who has an utter sense of his own destitution in the sight of God, who can only say, "God, be merciful to me a sinner." That person

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT Matthew 5:3 Someone has said that the beatitudes are called that because they are good attitudes to be in. Yet such attitudes are not popular today in the world or even in the church. Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

  • Living Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    Steps to live a life in the spirit with evident fruit.

    *1 Cor. 1:21-29 ?it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. 22 For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; 23 but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block and to the Greeks foolishness, 24 but to those who are called, both ...read more

  • Mourn & Meek Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,078 views

    What did Christ mean when he said "Blessed are those who mourn" and "Blessed are the meek" in the sermon on the mount?

    Vintage Christianity-Matt. 5:4-5 Vintage Christianity intro: vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant ...read more

  • The Problem With Your Finances... Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

    “If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

  • Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

    The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more