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  • Jesus Sees The Good In Us

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,840 views

    God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

    Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

  • A Right Response Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    How do you respond to the news a savior is born in Bethlehem? Many people repond in different ways, yet the shepherds responded correctly. This is number 3 in a 4 part series "I’m dreaming of a right christmas"

    Introduction – You just might not be responding to Christians properly . . . If you turn on the lawn sprinklers on Christmas Eve to keep carolers away If you get your Christmas tree at a rest stop at night If you give bathroom fixtures as Christmas gifts If your favorite Christmas movie is Jurassic ...read more

  • What's Good About Good Friday

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection.

    “What’s Good About Good Friday?” John 12:12-19 John 19:16-22 This Sunday represents the beginning of Holy Week. Palm Sunday to Good Friday is 5 days. One Third of the combined narratives of the four Gospels describes the last week of Christ’s life, His death, and resurrection. John ...read more

  • Faces: Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Nehemiah reads like a novel and is full of practical wisdom for many of today’s complex problems. We read it to gain wisdom and for direction. Nehemiah has been an example to many when it comes to dealing with difficult people and he has been an inspira

    The movie Amazing Grace accounts the determination of a man named William Wilberforce who spends his life crusading for the abolition of slavery. Wilberforce came from a prosperous family that lived near a North Sea port which saw little in the way of slave trading. At the young age of 21 he was ...read more

  • Because He Is Risen

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,907 views

    Because He is Risen from the dead there is no need for you to be bound, feel guilty, be ashamed, live a homosexual lifystyle, comitt suicide.

    “Because He is Risen” “What Resurrection Sunday is really about” Matthew 28:1-7 “In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord ...read more

  • Temptation--Only A Question, Not An Answer

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    Temptation comes in varied and subtle ways. But we can resist in rather than give in.

    April, 2007 “Temptation--Only a Question, Not an Answer” Matthew 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Desserts have sometimes been named “seduction” or “temptation” because there is something “delicious” and full of promise offered. Oscar Wilde said, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to give in to ...read more

  • Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,130 views

    Our faith centers upon the fact of the resurrection. Because Jesus has risen from the dead we have victory over sin (past, present, and future) and death.

    1. What if Jesus did not rise from the dead? I remember back when I was in seminary I took a philosophy class, and the professor posed a hypothetical situation, he said, “hypothetically speaking, what if someone found the bones of Jesus, and could prove it was his bones beyond a shadow of a ...read more

  • Article 24 Civil Magistrates Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 17, 2010
     | 3,756 views

    This sermon looks at the role of the Christians and governing authorities.

    1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH. ARTICLE 24 CIVIL MAGISTRATES ROM 13:1-7. IN ROMANS 13 PAUL TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE ROLE OF CIVIL MAGISTRATES AND THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIVING OUT THEIR LIVES BEFORE THEM. 1. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES ARE GOD GIVEN V1-2 A) ESTABLISHED BY GOD V2 ALL ...read more

  • We Are His Hands

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,339 views

    • We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

    We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

  • Feast Of Sukkoth

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    A look at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles

    Feast of Sukkoth Lev. 23:33-36 Oct. 4, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,34 "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ’On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast ...read more

  • What I Can Learn From A Mom

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on May 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,683 views

    A Mother's Day sermon suggesting four things we can learn from James' and John's mother.

    Sermon Notes Sermon Title: What I Can Learn From A Mom Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Throughout history, mothers have had the great responsibility of T___________. The mother of James and John… Knew Who Is in C________________. ‘came’—‘approaching someone who has ...read more

  • How To Change Banks Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,600 views

    You can either bank with the world or bank with God.

    Not in My House Series How to Change Banks January 24, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A There are banks on every corner, but there are really only two: bank of the world or Bank of God. 1 I’m not talking about where you put your money as much as where you put your trust (world ...read more

  • Learning From A Father’s Failures

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,148 views

    Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

    LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

  • Minister Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of J

    • Today we are going to look at how we can minister like Jesus. • Jesus came to set the example for you and me. We are going to look why Jesus came to earth and who He came to help. • Over the next few weeks I want to take a look at the ministry of Jesus, the mission of Jesus, ...read more

  • Hear My Son!

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,551 views

    God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

    Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more