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  • Does He Show On Me?

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018
     | 1,899 views

    Is it obvious to the people you meet that you are a child of God? What is it that makes it obvious?

    J. I. Packer on Being God's Child “You sum up the whole of New Testament teaching in a single phrase if you speak of it as a revelation of the Fatherhood of the holy Creator. In the same way, you sum up the whole of New Testament religion if you describe it as the knowledge of God as one's Holy ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,033 views

    Encourage believers to embrace humility and follow Jesus' example of selflessness and obedience, leading to transformed lives and relationships that glorify God.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a passage of Scripture that has the potential to transform our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. It's a passage that reminds us of the incredible example of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, challenges us to embrace an ...read more

  • What Does It Take To Shine?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    Light and darkness are loaded words in the Bible. Jesus call for us to be children of light is serious business.

    What does it mean to let your light shine? Dale Foster and I were about 14 years old when we decided to explore a cave we had discovered in the woods not far from my home in Colbert Heights, Alabama. We had heard that it went for miles back under the mountain. We took our flashlights and some ...read more

  • The Persecution Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,149 views

    Persecution is inevitable. Don’t be surprised, silenced or side-tracked by it.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds Persecution and the Church Text: John 15:17-16:4 Introduction: A trio of old veterans were bragging about the heroic exploits of their ancestors one afternoon down at the VFW Hall. "My great-grandfather at age 13," one declared proudly, "was a drummer boy at ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,775 views

    This is a simple gospel message addressng the question what is a Christian

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

  • The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Pergamum

    Pergamum: The Compromising Church Rev 2:12-17 One of biggest questions that I have struggled with since becoming a minister, and even before, is how wrong can a church be, and still be right? Some would say that is a simple question to answer, a church cannot be wrong at all! This week I got a ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by David Smith on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    A look at what being a Christian is, and is not

    What does it mean to be a Christian? Matt 16:24 - 27 KJV-- disciple. 3101 mathetes (math-ay-tes’); from 3129; a learner, i.e. pupil: I - What does to mean to be a Christian? A - To love God? 1 - many profess such 2 - their actions will either prove or deny this claim John 14:15 ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,672 views

    Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that it covers rat

    What Does It Mean to Be a Christian? Acts 11:26 Intro Christian is a fallen term cheapened by common usage. It now covers a multitude of religious ideas, error as well as truth, paganism as well as the revelation of God’s divine truth. This term Christian has been stretched to the extent that ...read more

  • Resurrection: What Does It Mean

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013
     | 2,967 views

    A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

    The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

  • Hell: Does It Really Exist

    Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021
     | 1,088 views

    For a few moments I would like to talk to you about a subject few discuss any more or even will preach and that is HELL

    Romans 13:1 ¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. (3) For rulers are ...read more

  • We Are Family

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 33,043 views

    We are the family of God. But what exactly does or should that look like?

    “We Are Family” Acts 2:42-47 How many of you remember the song “We are Family”? The question is what does a real model family look like? Today’s society, dysfunctional families are the norm, not the exception.  There are families with absent parents, single parents, step-parents.  ...read more

  • Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    What does a functioning ministry team look like? See the characteristics...

    October 21, 2001 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. 15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first to become Christians in Greece,and they are spending their lives in service to other Christians. I ...read more

  • The Believer's Authority, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 22, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    It is impossible to dominate in the natural realm if Jesus does not dominate in the spiritual realm!

    Is Jesus King supreme in your life? Every child of God must allow the King to be supreme in order to exercise supremely the authority of the King! You ask, “Pastor, where am I supposed to exercise this authority?” Over the world and its luring, over the flesh and its lusts and over the devil and ...read more

  • Does Jesus Know You?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication approaching this scripture from a different angle.

    DOES JESUS KNOW YOU? This is a provocative message based on Matt 7:13-27 to cause us to examine ourselves before the Lord. It is a message for salvation and rededication. * * * * * Good Morning. I was given this passage this past week and believe it timely by the LORD to bring before each one ...read more

  • What Difference Does It Make? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 25, 2008
     | 4,880 views

    Following that most excellent hymn of Christ’s incaranation, we have to ask ourselves "what difference does it make?" How does Christ becoming a servant of all change our lives?

    WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE? What difference does it make? This is the cry of apathy and indifference. These are the words of those who have faded in their faith and find it difficult to go on. That’s one way of looking at it. What difference does it make? This question can also be asked of ...read more