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  • Girded Saints

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 94 views

    Girding precedes armor; readiness begins with being held together so faithfulness can endure pressure without collapse.

    There is a kind of readiness that feels loud. It announces itself. It comes with urgency, energy, momentum. People speak faster. Plans multiply. Language sharpens. For a long time, many of us assumed that kind of readiness was faithfulness. If someone was energized, they must be ready. If ...read more

  • Proclaiming The Lord's Death: Stumbling And Folly PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 737 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper, its origins, and its implications for our daily Christian lives.

    Good morning, family! Isn't it an absolute joy to gather together like this, to share in worship and fellowship, and to learn and grow together in our faith? I'm so glad you've joined us today, whether you're here in person or joining us online. We're all part of this beautiful, diverse, and ...read more

  • What'd You Bring Me?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    Jesus brought us etermal life.

    Introduction A. Read Lk. 1:67-80 B. When I was a child my mom used to work as a nurse on second shift. Often she would bring me a candy bar home from work. It got to the point where when she got home I would ask the question, "So, what’d you bring me?" C. We all know that at that first Christmas ...read more

  • The Sings Of A Believer

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,920 views

    The world has a misconception about what a true believer really is. This message shows us that a beliver is more than someone who just goes to church.

    THE SIGNS OF A BELIEVER MARK 16:16-18 Sign: a mark, indication, or characteristic Believer: one in agreement, persuaded, convinced, of confident in something or someone We have a misconception about believers - one who comes to church - one who can quote scripture - one who knows what to say/ ...read more

  • Why Stand Ye There Gazing Into Heaven?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,800 views

    Exhorts Christians to get to work for Jesus instead of just waiting and watching.

    Why Stand Ye Gazing Up into Heaven? Acts 1:4-11 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. (Acts 1:4) For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be ...read more

  • Mixed Response To The Master

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,727 views

    A message about the attitudes of people today about Jesus and who He is.

    MIXED RESPONSE TO THE MASTER John 18:1-40 INTRO: Ask several people what they think about the president of the United States. You will get mixed responses ranging from praise to criticism. We could expect mixed responses over human leaders. But we are surprised over the varied responses about ...read more

  • Temptation

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,110 views

    Learn to say NO to temptation

    Temptation James 1:13-16 The reality to foresee (13a) The reasoning to forsake (13b) The responsibility to face (14,15) The recklessness to forbid (16) Few men give such a great example of victorious Christian living as Joseph does. Genesis 39 gives us one of the most instructive lessons on ...read more

  • Beatitudes Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,473 views

    What is necessary for church growth? This message examines three things that promote church growth.

    BEATITUDES OF CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 16:13-18 INTRO: "I want to grow," "I want my church to grow," are statements which reflect the desire of most Christians. Growth is not only our personal wish but the purpose of God for every person born into his kingdom. If we are really serious about ...read more

  • Why Jesus Always Ruins Halloween

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,952 views

    Jesus had power over the darkness of this world

    Intro: in the next few days evil will be glorified as good. Witches, warlocks, devils and death will be promoted as all powerful in this world. But the church isn’t suppose to tremble by the darkness, but shine in it, take authority over it, and overcome it with good. I believe Jesus always ruins ...read more

  • We See Jesus!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    What you see dertemines your reactions and actions in life. Here you are told to see Jesus in anything troubles or happiness,see Jesus!

    “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone….14Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy ...read more

  • S Is For Skylor

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    FUNERAL SERMON FOR SKYLOR BARRETT, 15 YEAR OLD GIRL KILLED IN CAR ACCIDENT MARCH 24, 2006

    S IS FOR SKYLOR SHE IS A SMILE WE REMEMBER---AT BETHEL WE TAKE PICTURES OF EVERY EVENT. OVER THE YEARS SKYLOR HAS BEEN SO INVOLVED IN CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH MINISTRY. AS YOU LOOK AT PICTURES IT IS AMAZING, IN EVERY PICTURE SKYLOR HAS THAT GIANT SMILE. THE SMILE THAT STANDS OUT IN A CROWD. THERE IS ...read more

  • Hell And Late Concern

    Contributed by Russel Buchanan on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,044 views

    This sermon hopefully will grant to those who grasp it a real glympse of what eternity might be like should they not make it into heaven.

    Hell and Late Concern Text: Luke 16:19-31 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 16:21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs ...read more

  • 1 A Defining Moment For Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,027 views

    Introducing Ephesians from Chapter 1

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request A Defining Moment for Life Eph 1 - June 1, 1980 - 2005, CNN -25 years of stories - September 11, 2001, ended with the deaths of more than 2,700 people in the worst terrorist attack in ...read more

  • Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,508 views

    Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

    Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

  • My Eye Affecteth Mine Heart

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,888 views

    Taken from Lamentations 3:51, we examine the teaching of this great verse of Scripture.

    “Mine Eye Affecteth Mine Heart” Lamentations 3:51 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Lamentations 3:51 – “Mine eye affecteth mine heart” B. Let us first consider the background in which this passage of Scripture is written. C. The Book of Lamentations is actually a 5-Part Poem ...read more