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  • Fortifying The Foundation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 9, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,116 views

    Jesus is the foundation of the Church. A unified church fortifies that foundation. How do we avoid causing division? How do we handle the divisive person? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    (This is a sermon by our associate Scott Jewell concluding our sermon series "God's Blueprint For His Church") Jeff started this series a month ago telling us about an episode of “This Old House”. It was about a young couple who purchased a 1906 church building in San Francisco to ...read more

  • Playing With Fire

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 12, 2011
     | 6,434 views

    Dealing with temptation

    "Playing with Fire" Proverbs 6:20-35 Proverbs 6:27 "Can a man take fire in his bosom and his clothes not be burned?" I. The Risky Behavior -- v. 28 a. Behavior that clearly violates Biblical principle- "It is never right to do wrong." Always be aware that all of our behavior is in full ...read more

  • To Be: Mournful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 15, 2011
     | 3,478 views

    What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.

    To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more

  • He Holds The Future Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,418 views

    We see the Kingship of God and the love of God in His dealings with men.

    King Solomon loved many foreign women and held fast to them in love. • He went astray and committed idolatry when he followed the gods of the Sidonians, the Ammonites and the Moabites. • We want to stay vigilant. Guard our heart and pray that we will have the fear of God always in our ...read more

  • Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2012
     | 6,246 views

    Leading and following during uncertain eras of church life require us to keep a clear head. So does handling life. Paul rehearses some principles that can help us do that.

    Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times 2 Corinthians 10 1. I had a stressful weak; my sister is approaching death, and she and my brother-in-law had to talk about some painful decisions. 2. It is hard to keep a clear head when you are unsure, upset, and heart-broken. 3. But it is our choices ...read more

  • Salt & Light Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
     | 5,169 views

    Message series about what it means to be a Authentic Christian. Real Christians.

    Title: Salt and Light Theme: To show that as the kids go back to school the Lord has called them to be Salt Light into the community. Text: Colossians 4:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction Over the last few Sundays we have been talking about Authentic Christianity. This is real Christians. We ...read more

  • Keep In Step With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,271 views

    Self-control is a Fruit of the Spirit. It is self in control by the Spirit of God. We need to acknowledge our need of God's grace. We need to watch and pray.

    In the book, The Three Edwards, Thomas Costain described the life of Raynald III, a 14-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "fat." After a violent quarrel, Raynald's younger brother Edward led a ...read more

  • Are You A Veteran?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,098 views

    A Christian Veteran has three principles that he or she MUST stand by: to never give up, to be loyal, and to never lose focus.

    Are you a Veteran? Philippians 1:27-30 - Veterans Day is a celebration across the globe in remembrance of service -- It reminds us that we have been given a special gift; a gift of freedom -- It is a gift that many died for; and are dying for; in defense of a principle - Not a dream, not a ...read more

  • Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,446 views

    What is the Glory of the Lord and can we experience it today?

    Today we finish the Book of Exodus. God gave instructions on how to relate with Him, especially the celebration of that relationship with worship. As this Book of Exodus ends, we note a Spiritual Revival and the Israelites did everything God called them to do! So let us open our Bibles to Exodus 40 ...read more

  • Going The Distance (On What Matters)

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2021
     | 4,068 views

    This sermon is about running the Christian race.

    Going the Distance (on what matters) Opening Illustration: "He didn't win a medal. In fact, he came nowhere near. But, in defeat and in pain, he came to represent something much more profound and enduring than many sportsmen achieve in illustrious careers. Akhwari was never likely to win ...read more

  • Honouring Our Parents

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2017
     | 7,197 views

    Christian children are instructed to honour their parents. This is one of the few direct commands to children in the congregation. I fear this command is neglected among the faithful today. The message is a study of what the Apostle wrote.

    “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. ‘Honour your father and mother’ (this is the first commandment with a promise), ‘that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.’” [1] The last days are described in frightful detail in Paul’s final letter to ...read more

  • "Being At Peak Performance"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 5, 2015
     | 4,575 views

    The super bowl winner will need to be at peak performance and so does the children of God. This includes having a desire, a disciplined life, a committed life, a sacrificial life, and a life that finishes.

    2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Being at Peak Performance” The winner of the Super bowl will need the following traits • A Desire, A Discipline, A Commitment, A Sacrifice, and A Finish • Coach Paul shares with Timothy ...read more

  • The Trouble With Lying Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,023 views

    Acts 5:1-11 teaches us about the trouble with lying.

    Introduction I asked ChatGPT the following question, “What is the trouble with lying?” Here is the partial answer I received, which is pretty good: The trouble with lying lies in its multiple negative consequences, both for the liar and those around them. Here are some key issues: (1) Erosion of ...read more

  • Rod In The Bible

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 656 views

    You will find many times in the Bible that some very outstanding truths are connected with the word rod in the Bible.

    You will find many times in the Bible that some very outstanding truths are connected with the word rod in the Bible. I. The Rod of Authority 1. Exodus 4:5 2. Word of God is our authority, 2 Timothy 3:16. 3. Man degenerated to the low morals of animals because of no fear of God in him, Romans ...read more

  • How Do We Grow In Our Ability To Worship God?

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 22, 2024
     | 823 views

    We Grow in our ability to worship God by worshiping in the midst of tragedy, through music, and by doing good to others!

    How to Grow in Worshiping God 1. We Practice Worshiping Well When _Tragedy_ Strikes (Job 1:20-21). A. Job had _terrible_ tragedy impact his life (Job 1:1-19). B. Job responded with grateful _submission_ (Job. 1:20-21). C. The text closes with Job saying “blessed be the name of the Lord.” ...read more