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  • Spending - Where Does Our Money Go? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2015
     | 5,354 views

    As we discuss spending in this second sermon of the series, we focus on two words "contentment" and "containment."

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two friends bumped into each other one day. 1. One of the men looked so sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man asked, “Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?” 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me ...read more

  • Get A Hold Of Yourself!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 23, 2022
     | 2,720 views

    Have you ever seen someone that lost control of themselves and went beserk ...

    and someone would grab them firmly and say, GET A HOLD OF YOURSLELF! We live in a nation that seem to have lost control of themselves as a nation. IT IS CRAZY WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THIS NATION! • In our public schools some of our educators are encouraging our young people to change their ...read more

  • What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

  • Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013
     | 2,836 views

    How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

    How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

  • How To Be Content With A Little - Philippians 4:11-13 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022
     | 3,114 views

    We all know there are countless things we can't do. So when God says you can do all things through Christ, what does that include?

    Contentment is priceless, because it is needed for putting all the main principles of Philippians into practice. Let privation humble you (submit to providence), look to God for strength to let go of discontent (you’ll need it!), and count on the promise that you can perform any feat of contentment ...read more

  • An Unhindered Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016
     | 16,710 views

    Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

  • The Peace Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 534 ratings
     | 34,114 views

    Peace with one another means being in a right relationship with one another. Peace within means being alright within, & peace with God means being alright with God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Have you ever heard of Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. ...read more

  • Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 15,654 views

    The consequences of complaining

    “Follow the Leader” Numbers 11 - 16 Intro: Everyone lift you feet up in the air off of the floor. Okay, I may step on some toes this morning, so if you keep you feet up in the air, I won’t step o your toes! #Illust: Man went to monastery - only 2 words a year - 1st yr “Beds Hard,” 2nd yr - Food ...read more

  • The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

    The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

  • So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,650 views

    Find joy in the journey.

    SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

  • Are You Pressing Or Dragging?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    A sermon calling us to Christ-likeness

    Introduction: Fastest Dog Illustration Read Scripture/Pray Purpose Statement: Christlikeness is our goal, therefore... I. Don’t Ever Quit Trying (v. 12a, b) A. This should serve as a note of encouragement to the genuine 1. The old bumper sticker – Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven 2. Keep ...read more

  • Thanksliving Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,310 views

    verse by verse through Acts

    Well, Thanksgiving is just a few days away! I can’t wait! I love Thanksgiving! And this year we’re going to have a whole host of relatives around to celebrate with. And that definitely makes it a fun time – because every family has some ‘interesting’ people in ...read more

  • Beyond Our Dreams

    Contributed by Rudolph Taylor on Mar 30, 2013
     | 7,690 views

    Sermon was designed to allow God to direct our life.

    Beyond Our dreams (Eccl 11:9-10) Introduction: (S1) Antonio de Pereda was a Spanish artist (born 1611, Valladolid; died 1678, Madrid). He began as a history painter and was mainly active in Madrid. He is now best known for his still-lifes. The most famous painting associated with him is The ...read more

  • Give Me More, Give Me More!

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,067 views

    We need to be content exactly where we’re at; with who we have and what we have and who we are.

    “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” Exodus 20:17 I read an interesting article the other day by Paul ...read more

  • Are You Really Thankful?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,076 views

    We celebrate Thanksgiving, but do we live it?

    Today would be a wonderful day for Americans to take stock of themselves and just count their blessings and then shut up. We are the whiniest bunch of louts to be found. Our poorest are richer than a great many people in the world for indeed I know of very few places in the world where the poor ...read more