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  • A Victory Proclamation Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on May 1, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,440 views

    In this difficult passage, we’re told that Jesus "preached unto the spirits in prison..." To understand the passage we need to answer the basic questions...How? When? Who? Where? And Why is Peter telling us this?

    I Peter 3:18-20 “A Victory Proclamation” Intro—A few years ago, I, like most people, was amazed by one of those fads that periodically sweeps the US—at the time I’m thinking of, someone had discovered that you could use a computer somehow to generate “art” that would have a picture “hidden” in ...read more

  • When You Fast

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,722 views

    Fasting and prying is the key to unlock blessings and victories on the spiritual battlefield.

    “When you fast....“ Mtt 6:5 “When you pray“ .... not if you pray. We do not question the validity of prayer. Of course Jesus wanted us to pray! But in the same sermon on the mount Jesus said: Mtt 6:16 “When you fast....“ not if you fast! With the same breath he spoke about praying and fasting. ...read more

  • Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

    Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

  • Retirement

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,132 views

    There is no retirement from service to God, but there are seasons of life that affect what kind of service we do.

    Thoughts about the passage: Dr. Charles H. Hennekens of Harvard Medical School says that retirement may increase a man’s risk of dying of heart attack. His statement - “We found an 80 percent higher rate of death from coronary disease among those in a study who had retired compared with those ...read more

  • Pretentious Verses Proper Fasting Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 14, 2010
     | 4,655 views

    Fasting must be done so for the right reasons, and Jesus contrasts 1) Pretentious (Matthew 6:16) against 2) Proper Fasting (Matthew 6:17-18)

    With the start of the Paralympics in Vancouver, one factor that has been stressed is the fact that the athletes competing should be considered as athletes just as much as their able bodied competitors who just finished. The Para Olympians train, and diet like their other Olympic cohorts. For many ...read more

  • Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Anger Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,377 views

    Moses allowed his anger to lead him and as a result he forfeited leading the people to the promised land.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Anger Numbers 20:1-13 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The past week we began a series entitled "Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs". We looked at the three ways of learning: formal education, the school of hard knocks, and others ...read more

  • Get In Where You Fit In

    Contributed by Shane Burney on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Sermon on women’s role in the church.

    “Get In Where You Fit In” 1 Timothy 2:8-14 • Honor & Reverence. *I ask you today that you pray for me and pray with me, as I attempt to deliver the Word of God to you. Today is very difficult for me, considering the present situation of the church. Years ago, when I began preaching, a wise old ...read more

  • God's Process For Your Growth

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    What is the process that God will take to help us grow up in Him.

    God’s Process For Spiritual Growth Going To The Next Level Series Review the past six weeks… Going To The Next Level. · Daring To Get Out Of The Boat · Taking Risks That Please God · When The Dreams Doesn’t Happen Right Away · How God Uses Circumstances For Our Growth Three Ways Circumstances ...read more

  • Being Rooted In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 36,078 views

    We are to extend our roots in Christ, growing in faith so that we may conform into the image of Christ.

    This week I was listening to the Christian music station and a familiar song came on the radio by a band named Switchfoot called “This is your life,” and the lyrics of the song say, “This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be ...read more

  • Finding Your Footprint

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,345 views

    Joshua said choose this day whom ye shall serve.. But as for me an my house we shall serve the Lord.

    Joshua 24: 14-15 (24:14) Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! (24:15) And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom ...read more

  • Salvaging Sleepy Sardis Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    So that we do not become spiritually drowsy, we learn to take inventory of our spiritual lives through remembrance, obedience, and repentance.

    THERE IS NOTHING WORSE THAN DEAD ORTHODOXY AND DEAD TRADITIONALISM IN A DEAD CHURCH. A DEAD CHURCH WHERE NOBODY JOINS, GETS SAVED OR FEELS COMPELLED TO PUT FORTH ANY EFFORT INTO THE CHURCH’S MINISTRIES. NO WONDER THE LORD CAME UPON SARDIS AND TOLD THEM TO "WAKE UP!" SARDIS WAS A CHURCH THAT WAS ...read more

  • The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,517 views

    Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

  • Leaders Leading The Way

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    Using the method that Jethro gave to Moses, we can learn the steps it takes to become an obedient and fruitful church through competent leadership.

    WHEN IT COMES TO SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE CHURCH IT CAN BE SAID WITH ASSURANCE THAT MORE FAILURE COMES FROM AN EXCESS OF CAUTION THAN FROM THE BOLD EXPERIMENTS WITH NEW IDEAS. WE NEED BOLD AND DARING LEADERS TO HELP GUIDE CHRIST’S CHURCH UNASHAMEDLY INTO THE UNCHARTED AREAS OF GOD’S ...read more

  • Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 62,952 views

    Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

    Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

  • Making Necessary Adjustments For The New Year

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    There are some adjustments we can make in order to have a more productive New Year. Are we willing to discipline ourselves in order to see it happen?

    January, 2007 “Making Necessary Adjustments for the New Year” Matthew 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION: STORY: A supermarket in the Midwest could not understand why at a certain time every winter there sales plummeted. They studied their product line and interviewed customers. They did everything ...read more