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  • Valuing One Another Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,684 views

    In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul teaches the diversity of gifts in the Body of Christ. In verses 1-11, we discussed WHAT the gifts are. Now we begin talking about HOW the gifts are to function.

    Intro In our study of 1 Corinthian 12, we have discussed the nine gifts of the Spirit listed by Paul in the first part of that chapter. Our study has focused on understanding what these gifts are. Using Paul’s terms in the first eleven verses, we see that these activities are called gifts because ...read more

  • He Is With You Always

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,549 views

    Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

    We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

  • Church Growth By God's Word

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    As God Word increased, the church in the book of Acts increased.

    Careful examination of the New Testament church depicts a vibrant, sustenant, and growing body, whose strength can largely be contributed to the powerful preaching of the apostolic message. This preaching, though basic in theme, was the solid foundation upon which Christ built His church. ...read more

  • The Veil That Hides The Glory

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,549 views

    There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

    The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

  • The Great Escape

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

    Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

  • Are You Stuck In The Past? Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,392 views

    Part one in a two part series on a vision for the future for the church. This particular sermon deals with those who long for the "good old days" for some reason or another.

    I hope that all of you have had a happy new year. And I hope that you’ve all made your New Year’s Resolutions, and that you’ve all kept them up to this point. She may have missed the point of New Year’s Resolutions. With an eagerness to make some changes in the area of financial habits, the lady ...read more

  • Growing Old

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
     | 8,929 views

    Let us be aware that growing old is a blessing and not something to frown upon.

    2ND COR. 4: 16-18 GROWING OLD 2ND COR. 4:16 ----but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18While we look not at the ...read more

  • How To Live Without Fear And Face Life With Faith And Confidence

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,521 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT FEAR AND FACE LIFE WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE AND HIGHLIGHTS 1) FOCUSING ON GOD 2) LISTENING TO GOD 3) SEEKING GOD 4) FORGETTING THE PAST AND BEING FILLED WITH 5)THE POWER OF GOD 6) THE LOVE OF GOD 7) A SOUND MIND

    HOW TO LIVE WITHOUT FEAR AND FACE LIFE WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE ************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON GOD NOT ON YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES 2. LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF GOD NOT THE VOICES OF PEOPLE OR SATAN 3. SEEK GOD ...read more

  • Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

  • Fully Committed To Him (Pt.3) Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,730 views

    This is part three in a series of sermons challenging God’s people to a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

    “Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 22 August 2004 We have been in a series entitled “Fully Committed to Him”, and in this series we have been looking at the life of King Asa. King Asa was a very interesting character for we can see in his life some of the paradoxes of a life of service to ...read more

  • Work Out Part 2

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    The question is how do we work out our salvation? If salvation is a free gift by God for by grace we are saved, what must I do to work out that which God is working in.

    Work Out Part 2 Philippians 2:12 - 16 It is God working in us, constantly. Need a bountiful supply of the Holy Spirit. Must work out that which God is working in. The next question to try to answer is: how do we work it out? Main theme of book of Philippians = become more and more like ...read more

  • Pursuing Passion Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    Seeking a passion for God in our everyday life.

    Dare to Pursue “Pursuing Passion” September 17, 2006 Introduction: Passion is an interesting topic for a Sunday morning. One of the reasons it is so interesting is that we sometimes aren’t really sure how to define it. Right now on your listening guide, write down a two or three word definition ...read more

  • Crisis Points.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    This sermon looks at crisis points in our lives which work out to be turning points which move us onto deepening points and can result in actual healing points.

    Crisis Points Mark 5:21-43. The widow of Stephen Oake whose husband was a special branch police officer who was stabbed to death in Manchester by a terrorist, said in the Daily Telegraph article… That while she realized there was going to be some dark day’s ahead, she felt assured that “God is ...read more

  • Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 8,470 views

    The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth

    Lesson 7: The Role of Faith in Spiritual Growth “Little faith will bring your soul to heaven; great faith will bring heaven to your soul.” C.H. Spurgeon Introduction Faith is the foundation of the Christian life; its importance cannot be overstated. Faith determines our actions. We act on ...read more

  • What Position Do You Play?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,618 views

    One of the ways we get in “shape” for God is as the Spirit transforms us as we discover and utilize our spiritual gifts for our place “on the team.”

    At a recent “Y” league basketball practice one of the boys’ coaches began to ask them questions about the game. “What is offense?” “What is defense?” And he explained what it means to be on defense and what it means to be on offense. Then he assigned positions. To some he assigned the position of ...read more