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  • Convert The Sinner

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 29, 2014
     | 3,622 views

    To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always ready to convert a sinner? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To challenge us in this world, one of our priestly function is to lead a soul to the LORD. IV. TEXT: James 5:20 (Amplified Bible) 5:20 Let the [latter] one be sure that whoever turns a ...read more

  • On Textual Variants And The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 31, 2014
     | 5,425 views

    What is a textual variant and why does it matter?

    This week, I am going to do something very different. I am going to preach from a text that is not in my bible. I preach from the ESV, but this passage is not in there. Neither is it in the NIV, ASV. But it is included in the KJV, NKJV, and the NASB (in brackets). I going to examine the text, but I ...read more

  • The Application Tested Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014
     | 7,006 views

    Trials, Perseverance, Faith

    LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

  • Salvation On Philemon Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Feb 27, 2013
     | 9,497 views

    Unpacking Paul's role in Philemon as well as the underlying meaning in the text

    Good Evening. Whenever I preach a sermon – a fair amount of the time I spend on it – is spent looking for illustrations to help explain and convey a meaning or a concept a bit better – a story that would 'bring it home' as such. Tonight however – our reading is the ...read more

  • Taking Time To Understand The Lord’s Supper. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    This message is the first in my Easter Series for 2013, and looks at the Lord's Supper; its institution by Christ, and its teaching by Paul. This message was preached in preparation for our monthly communion service.

    EASTER 2013 SELECTED VERSES TAKING TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE LORD’S SUPPER. PROPOSITION: WE NEED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LORD’S SUPPER! INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE OBSESSED WITH THE CALENDAR AND HOLIDAYS, MARCH IS THE MONTH OF EASTER. THE LAST SUNDAY OF THIS MONTH IS ...read more

  • Tongues Pt. 6 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 19, 2013
     | 4,588 views

    Tongues (Prayer Language) is when the spirit of man is praying to God or speaking for God in a language the speaker has never learned. Tonight, I want you know the difference between prophetic tongue & private tongue.

    9-5-12 Tongues 6 Dr. Mike Fogerson A Tongues (Prayer Language) is when the spirit of man is praying to God or speaking for God in a language the speaker has never learned (1 Cor. 14.2). 2 For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands , but in his spirit ...read more

  • A Donkey's Tale

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,366 views

    The donkey's perspective on the triumphant entry...

    Intro: As a church we’ve been journeying through the 40 days of Lent… building up to the horror of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. This Sunday marks an important turning point in that journey as it is Palm Sunday – which is the start of Jesus final week in Jerusalem ...read more

  • One God/One Savior

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 28, 2013
     | 5,069 views

    Three of the world’s major religions root out the same source: Judaism, Christianity and Muslim-ism; and the God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament.

    Quotes: “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” ― Ronald Reagan “Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.” ― Augustine “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the ...read more

  • Why Do Good People Suffer? Job 1

    Contributed by Ellick Wu on Mar 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,422 views

    In view of many church members’ personal problems that happened in a short period of time, this sermon is trying to find some insights for encouragement in answering the question “Why Do Good Righteous People Suffer?”

    1.0 Introduction: I think this will be a year of trial for our church. There is bad news everywhere! Our Children Ministry has been hard hit! Julie is off because of surgery, Pastor Byron has cancer, Alan So’s mother passed away and leaving for HK, Gladys has back and shoulder pain, Paul Hung’s ...read more

  • Compromise? No, It’s Time To Stand Up!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 77 ratings
     | 45,856 views

    Like today, Daniel and his friends faced an onslaught of hedonistic culture attempting to overpower their faith and morals. They determined to resist the influence and God rewarded them by promoting them to the highest positions in Government. It's time f

    COMPROMISE? NO, IT’S TIME TO STAND UP! Dan. 1:3-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One hot summer day, a man was filling up his black pickup truck at the local gas station. He wasn't very careful, and he got gasoline all over his jacket's left sleeve. 2. He ignored it, and left the station after ...read more

  • How To Be Blessed In The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013
     | 7,194 views

    reveals 3 ways God blesses His followers during times of judgment

    “How to be Blessed in The Coming Judgment” April 14, 2013 Jeremiah 40:1-5 “The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah ...read more

  • Portrait Of A Church Leader

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,848 views

    In God Choosing Nehemiah and leading Nehemiah to choose Hanani and Hananiah we see a portrait of what a church leader should look like.

    Portrait Of A Church Leader Nehemiah 7:1-2 Intro: A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams. ...read more

  • Choices We Make

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,224 views

    When we sort through the implications of our choices, be they major or minor, how does a relationship with Jesus Christ figure into the equation? There is perhaps no greater choice facing us each and every day of our life than this choice. If you decide n

    Opening illustration: Writing in the Wall Street Journal, Missy Sullivan noted that many user agreements, warranties, and disclaimers that come with products are nearly unreadable. Intentionally set in very small type, they actually discourage people from understanding them. Because of this, many ...read more

  • Resurrection Wonder

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 25, 2011
     | 4,701 views

    I took an article by Tim Woodroof titled "Resurrection Wonder" and made it into this sermon.

    Introduction: A. This week as I prepared for this sermon, I received an email from Tim Woodroof with an article he had written several years ago called “Resurrection Wonder.” 1. I was so inspired by the article that I turned it into this sermon. B. The story is told of a man who ...read more

  • Road To Emmaus Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,335 views

    In the midst of gloom and doom in our lives we tend to focus so much on ourselves that we miss the fact that we are still walking with Jesus!

    13That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16But their eyes were ...read more