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  • The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

  • Near The Waters

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 13, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,224 views

    A look at the long journey we take as Christians once we find Jesus as our Savior...the great battles and the great victories we experience.

    “Near the Waters” Exodus 15:22-27 EX 15:22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water. 23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is ...read more

  • God Will Make A Way, Where There Seems To Be No Way

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,102 views

    The three principles from the Feeding of the 5,000

    Saxlingham 27-07-03 “God will make a way, where there seems to be no way.” (Don Moen) Don Moen wrote a famous Christian song, "God will make a way, where there seems to be no way" – and I think this could well sum up this evening’s Gospel reading -"The Feeding of ...read more

  • Good To Great

    Contributed by James Barrett on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,772 views

    A look at the rich young ruler, based on Jim Collins book, Good to Great. What must a person do to move from a Good to Great Christian?

    GOOD TO GREAT MATTHEW 19:16-22 Intro: Best-selling author, Jim Collins is causing quite a stir with his latest book, Good to Great. In his book he reports the results of over ten years of research of the financial results of every company on the Fortune 500 list from 1965 until 1995. The object was ...read more

  • Evidence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,229 views

    Once we have come to know Christ, the rest of our life should be spent in pursuit of spiritual growth as disciple of Jesus Christ. Let’s look at two of many reasons why this is so.

    Evidence (2 Thessalonians 1:1-5) 1. I received a call from the Kokomo Perspective about my opinion regarding the movie, "The Golden Compass." 2. Although the movie is toned down from the books, the author of the series is an avid atheist with an anti-Christian agenda. 3. Many movies assume an ...read more

  • Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    This message looks at what we need to know in order to be highly effective on our Christian Walk. Effectiveness is important to us, and it is important to God. We are looking for the most effective way of doing things, the most effective treatment,

    Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian How many of you read the article I had in the bulletin last week? 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived ...read more

  • Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    Message about stepping out as individuals and church and taking a risk for Christ.

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 of 2 Hebrews 11:35-40 Pastor Ryan Akers (Inspiration for this message came from Erwin McManus’ The Barbarian Way) Me- Cell Phone- never wanted one- always got annoyed with people who drove with them. Now I can’t live without it. VH1 TV Show- I love the whatever ...read more

  • Parable Of The Wheat And Tares

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    The Church is full of wheat and tares. Which one are you planning to be?

    NR 17-07-05 The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Jesus gave us some wonderful teaching about how God wants us to live our lives. And to do this he used Parables or stories to help us understand God’s message to us Last week we looked at the Parable of the Sower and we saw how the four different ...read more

  • Extreme Makeover: Calloused Knees Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 4,362 views

    The changes God wants to see in us.

    Extreme Makeover March 12th, 2006 This morning we’re going to continue our look at Extreme Makeovers. Not the stuff we see on TV. Not the makeovers that cater to the society that we live in that tells us what makes a person beautiful and desirable is the outer package that they’re born with or ...read more

  • Following Jesus Into Holiness Ii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    Eighth in series on Following Jesus

    Following Jesus into holiness II Nov. 13, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

  • Resilience Is A Daily Habit

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,353 views

    Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

    Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

  • A Clear Call To A Complete Committal To Christ

    Contributed by John White on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    In a day of easy believism and when it seems so easy for some to profess to be committed Christians, Paul calls us to a complete and unreserved committment to Christ..

    A CLEAR CALL FOR A COMPLETE COMMITTAL TO CHRIST "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of ...read more

  • Habit Number Two: The Habit Of Cultivating Virtue Series

    Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 14, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 6,093 views

    This is the second of eight messages about the spritual growth of believers.

    January 4, 1998 Rev. Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Eight Habits Of Highly Effective Christians 2 Peter 1:1-10 Habit Number Two: The Habit of Cultivating Virtue Someone has compared the Book of 2 Peter to a Spiritual pep talk. In a way that is a good ...read more

  • Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

  • De-Junk Your Faith

    Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple - something the Jews revered. We need a ’de-junking session’ in our faith - a good clear out of what is not ultimately lasting

    De-junk your faith! Mk 13: 1-8 Introduction House de-junk – programmes on TV ‘Life laundry’; ‘Cash in the attic’; ‘Everything must go’ Life laundry – everything laid out in garden/in a hall Have to get rid of a certain proportion of ‘junk’ I’m a hoarder! Liz – letters: Sensible sort out! This am ...read more