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  • Who? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,018 views

    God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, and we should have the faith and courage to obey Him, even in difficult circumstances.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're about to delve into a scripture that's going to challenge us, inspire us, and motivate us to action. Our focus today is on Jeremiah 38:1-13, a story that perfectly illustrates that God uses ordinary folks like you and me for extraordinary purposes. As C.S. ...read more

  • Called And Equipped Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 20, 2015
     | 6,963 views

    Jesus is baptized, called in to mission and ministry and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our baptisms mirror Jesus'

    Matthew 3:1-17 “Called and Equipped” INTRODUCTION Time has passed quickly in the gospel story. Last Sunday our story focused on Jesus’ flight to Egypt with his mother and father. Jesus was about two years-old. Today the gospel reading is Matthew’s account of ...read more

  • Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 13,299 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

  • Is Suicide Unforgivable Series

    Contributed by Aaron Jones on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 330 ratings
     | 47,273 views

    This sermon deals with the pain and tragedy of suicide, and how Christians can respond with meaningful ministry.

    We approach a topic this morning that weighs on the hearts and minds of many people. In fact, of all the topics selected for this sermon series, this particular message is the one people have approached me about the most. The Huron area in recent years has known more than its share of suicide ...read more

  • Getting Out Of The Pew

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    This sermon attempts to motivate Christians to get out of the pew and get involved in the ministry of the church.

    Introduction: Every now and then I come across something that is so good I need to share it with you. This is the opening week of the College football season. Tennessee won their game with California yesterday, and UK plays Louisville tonight in their opener. So this is for those of you who are ...read more

  • Living In Unthankful Times

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,655 views

    The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

    Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

  • The Missing Link In Understanding Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 4, 2020
     | 5,224 views

    Many in our community find it difficult to understand that a Christian leader serves those that he leads differently from the world concept.

    Today, in our world, the most important subject hardly discussed among believers is the reign and the governing rule of Christians with Christ in the present dispensation and the future to come.  In fact, a good number of believers shy away, not wanting the hot seat of talking about the role ...read more

  • God's Shepherd-Pastor Toby Retirement And Anniversary Message

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 16, 2020
     | 8,350 views

    Pastor Toby is retiring on her 35th year anniversary of Ordination to the Pastoral Ministry. This sermon looks at the life and legacy she has created and lived. She has been my partner in ministry for those 35 years.

    "God's Shepherd—Pastor Toby Anniversary & Retirement" 12/11/ 20 Isaiah 61:1-3 Matthew 25:31-40 1 Peter 5:1-4 Today is a day of joy and celebration and a day of tempered with sadness yet filled with hope, as we celebrate our Pastor’s 35th anniversary to the ordained ...read more

  • Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015
     | 8,834 views

    When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

    JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

  • Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,735 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

  • Mute

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,429 views

    A sermon on Zechariah from Luke 1

    Sermon for 8/8/2010 Mute HoHum: Last weekend Crystal and I went to my family’s reunion in Indiana. I saw relatives there I haven’t seen for years, cousins, aunts and uncles. Lee, my brother, and I played horseshoes. Lee scored all of our points and we got beat soundly. We got there ...read more

  • Ordination

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 82 ratings
     | 13,188 views

    The gifts that God places in each one of are particularly suited to the ministry in which we find ourselves.

    Ordination Sermon for Chad Moir 21 April 2002 Mark 4:1-9 / 1Timothy 4:14-16 Rev. Roger Haugen “Listen, a sower went out to sow.” “Listen, today we send a sower out to sow”. Who is the Chad that you know? Help me out – I have my list but it may not include the Chad that you know. I first knew ...read more

  • Maintaining Momentum Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,497 views

    a sermon that goes along with our Celebrate recovery ministry, covering the different steps.

    Mark 14:38 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." We’ve been talking the last seven weeks about coming out of the dark, exposing our problems to the light of God’s love, and watching Him heal those habits, those hurts, and those ...read more

  • Friends Or Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

    Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

  • Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more