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  • God Is With You PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 816 views

    This sermon encourages embracing God's comforting presence, drawing strength from His divine support, and stepping into the world with courage, knowing we are never alone.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is heartwarming to see each one of you here today, gathered in the spirit of fellowship and faith. As we come together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the comforting presence of our Heavenly Father, the strength that we draw from His divine ...read more

  • Heavenly Consciousness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 254 views

    Being heavenly conscious means focusing on eternity and the values of God’s Kingdom rather than being absorbed by the fleeting things of this world.

    HEAVENLY CONSCIOUSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:1-2 "If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew ...read more

  • A Grace That Teaches Us

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,977 views

    To examine how God’s love and grace draws us to Himself

    A Grace that Teaches Us Titus 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To speak about how God’s grace draws us to love God and respond to Him. This morning, I talked about how God’s love is so different from what you might expect or even deserve. We are following that same line of thought tonight as we look ...read more

  • The Spirit And Unity With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    We were created to join in the dance of unity with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Spirit draws us back into the dance.

    Knowing the Holy Spirit May 1, 2005 The Spirit and Union (Baptism in the Spirit) Do you remember a few weeks ago we were trying to find an image, a metaphor for the trinity that goes beyond an fills out the images of the egg, or the shamrock, or fire? And we rediscovered this ancient word ...read more

  • Call On God For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2023
     | 1,041 views

    The story of Jeroboam and Rehoboam teaches us the importance of wisdom, and we can draw many applicable conclusions from their stories.

    Note: This sermon is by Daniel Kirkendall, our Associate Minister. Call on God for Wisdom 1 Kings 12:1-29 In this text we see the division of the kingdom of Israel following the death of Solomon, and the events that led to the division. Jeroboam became the first king of the northern kingdom of ...read more

  • God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    Though in captivity Daniel’s story is a clarion call to us to THRIVE in the challenges of our cultural setting, and in so doing draw attention to our sovereign God.

    Daniel is an inspiring book that brings both a challenge and hope to all those who recognize that we are living in an environment that is alien to the lives we have been called to. This was Daniel’s experience. The book records the experiences of 4 Hebrew men taken into captivity by an evil ...read more

  • The Altar Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,943 views

    A Lenten message challenging us to consecrate the sacrifice of ourselves to God.

    The Altar of Sacrifice Text: Genesis 22:1 & 2, 9-12 This Lenten Sunday morning we examine Sacrifice. A traditional exercise of many believers is to give up something for Lent. Many of you have shared with me what you are giving up for Lent, some are going to fast, some are giving up chocolate, some ...read more

  • Summer: A Foretaste Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,559 views

    Summertime with all its bountiful pleases is the very best time to seek first the kingdom of God by taking time to be holy and by inviting Him to plant furrows of righteousness in one's heart!

    Spiritual Rhythm Summer: A Foretaste of Heaven Revelation 22:1-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Summertime is a glorious time of “fruit, warmth, light, rest, play, wonder, festival, joy, reunion, and holidays” (113). It is a time to walk on the beach and let the ...read more

  • Appeal For Compassion

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,728 views

    This sermon is intended to show how one can cry out and receive mercy from the One who knit, shapes and sustains our very souls!

    Appeal for Compassion Psalms 86 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “7 When I am in distress, I call to You, because You answer me.” The Oxford English Dictionary defines distress as “extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.” When faced with unchangeable tribulations ...read more

  • Investment Advice

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    To keep investing in character by climbing up the ladder of virtues is to come ever nearer and nearer to knowing Jesus Christ; and the further we climb, the further yet we are able to climb.

    Opening illustration: “I want to help you invest wisely in your future.” That’s what the financial advisor said as he began his talk about investing in 401(k)s and retirement funds. He wanted his listeners to continue putting money in the stock market during all the ups and downs of the economy ...read more

  • Word Of God Is Living

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

    INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

  • Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,468 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

  • What A Fellowship

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Have you ever thought that you didn’t need God, the Church, or the fellowship of the saints? Well, think again . . . there is a blessing in the fellowship of believers.

    LUKE 5:17-26 WHAT A FELLOWSHIP DRIVING . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO A SONG BEING PLAYED OVER THE RADIO AIRWAVES. HALFWAY . . . SINGING THE WORDS TO THE SONG, I WAS NOT COGNIZANT OF THE WORDS I WAS SINGING (2X). THE THOUGHT OCCURRED: HOW MANY THINGS ARE WE GUILTY OF SAYING, SINGING, OR DOING ...read more

  • Discerning God's Guiding Hand Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    Draws principles for discerning God’s guidance from the life of Paul at the beginning of the second missionary journey.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “Discerning God’s Guiding Hand” Acts 15:36 – 16:10 Wouldn’t it be nice to have direct daily divine direction. You know something like Israel had in the wilderness, they had a pillar of cloud ...read more

  • Minors' Lessons That Have Major Impact V: Integrity - Learned From Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,719 views

    Christians need a return to integrity so that motives will be in keeping with God's design and desire for a nation of righteousness. Zechariah identifies restraining hindrances and offers realistic solutions.

    MINORS’S LESSONS THAT HAVE MAJOR IMPACT V: INTEGRITY – Learned from Zechariah From Zephaniah, we learned HUMILITY. We honor God when we humble ourselves before God lest we become comfortable and complacent. From Haggai, we learned COMMITMENT. We honor God when ...read more