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  • What Shall I Wear?

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,650 views

    We live in a world of constant change, including trends in the types and style of clothing we wear. What is appropriate dress for a Christian? Hopefully, this lesson will answer that for us.

    Introduction: A daily question (or at least a daily decision) most everyone asks (or makes) is - What shall I wear today? For mankind, when answering this question certain considerations come into play: 1. What’s the occasion? - work - dinner with the family - sporting event - ...read more

  • Beware Of Wolves

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Refuting the false doctrines creeping up in many churches

    Adapted from the book Christianity in Crisis by Hank Hannegraff. In out text Jesus warned His listeners about false teachers and just as in His day, there are many who claim the Name of Christ and yet teach and preach lies. One of these groups is what many call the Word of Faith ...read more

  • The Blessings From The Messiah

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    The purpose of this chapter is much the same as that of the 9th, the encouragement of the captives that had returned to their homeland.

    The purpose of this chapter is much the same as that of the 9th, the encouragement of the captives that had returned to their homeland. They have been under the rebukes of the Lord for their negligence in rebuilding the temple. They are surrounded with enemies and dangers. They have been told why ...read more

  • The Touch That Transformed

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,327 views

    Every Christian must ultimately decide whether they will continue to follow their own self-devised path or make full commitment to Christ, and that decision is often made in the midst of a crisis.

    The Touch That Transformed Text: Gen.32: 30-31 Intro: A study in the life of Jacob, the son of Isaac, reveals much about human nature. More importantly, it reveals many spiritual truths about the Christian’s walk with God that need to be acknowledged and applied to daily life. I won’t take ...read more

  • The Dragnet Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    A sermon on the parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)

    Sermon for 2/16/2003 The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Introduction: The Dragnet from TV. 1. Dragnet = A system of coordinated procedures used in apprehension, especially of criminal suspects. dummmm! dumda- Dum- dum! That program, by the way, captured the intent of this parable better than any ...read more

  • From Heel Grabber To Israel Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    Wrestling with God brings victory!

    From Heel Grabber to Israel Text : Gen. 32:22-32 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:22-32 2. Illustration: "You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you. It means ...read more

  • Games People Play: Clue Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006
     | 5,530 views

    Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

    Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

  • Narnia: Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

    Contributed by Merwin Rylaarsdam on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    A world without Christ is a world that is "always winter and never Christmas."

    Sermon – “Always Winter, Never Christmas” Scripture – Isaiah 40 There is a strange phenomenon that is happening in the world today. Two unlikely groups of people have gotten together and are excitedly talking about the same thing! It’s strange that Hollywood and the Evangelical church are ...read more

  • Narnia: Living In Their World Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    In this message, pastor Jorge compares essential elements of the Narnia story as they relate to our lives today.

    December 12, 2005 Lakecrest Community Baptist Church Pastor Jorge L. Acevedo Series: Narnia Explored “Living In Their World” We begin today with a new series of messages called “Narnia Explored.” Of course, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters Friday. ...read more

  • War In The Heart Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
     | 2,829 views

    Paul describes the effect of living under the rule of the Mosaic law.

    Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law. But Scripture imprisoned everything under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe (Galatians ...read more

  • The Groaning And The Glory Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    As a biological descendant of Adam he is heir both to the strengths and foibles of the first man; as one who is twice born, he is heir to the inheritance of the second Adam (1 Corinthians 15.45). As a new creation in Christ he is hopeful for what awaits h

    For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands (Isaiah 55.12). The story of the Bible is largely an account of the progress of redemption. In between the fall of ...read more

  • Salvation's Eternal Gobstobber Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    From the beginning of his letter Paul has explained the necessity of salvation through the intervention of Christ’s sacrificial atonement. Having set forth the golden chain of salvation (8.28-30) he now culminates this portion of his letter with a final e

    No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of ...read more

  • Narnia: "In Our World: The Spell Of The White Witch” Series

    Contributed by Harper Brady on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    2nd of 3 Narnia sermons. This one focuses on the Witch and her spell. "Always winter and never Christmas" and the power of sin and evil and death in our world.

    “IN OUR WORLD: THE SPELL OF THE WHITE WITCH” Romans 8:18-25 [Sermon 2 of 3] Even though I am getting older every year, there’s still enough youth in me that I get enjoyment out of some aspects of winter. Call me a bit crazy, but I actually like snow! I like the stillness of a morning when you ...read more

  • Do Not Sin Against The Child

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    This is a strong sermon against the sins of this generation against our own children.

    DO NOT SIN AGAINST THE CHILD GEN 42:22 Intro: Note the words of the text. “Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child?” The essence of sin lies in being committed against God. When men are fully convinced that they have disobeyed the Lord, and that this is “the head and front of ...read more

  • Lessons I've Learned From Digging In Dirt

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,450 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage ministers of the gospel to continue proclaiming the gospel of Christ.

    “Lessons Learned from Dealing with Dirt” -Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church True disciples of Christ are constantly in a state of learning what it means to be more like Christ. Even as pastors, preachers, and leaders, we are always learning more about the ...read more