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  • Axes Upon Thick Trees

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 23,414 views

    A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

    Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

  • Ephesus: The Desirable Church That Was Fallen. Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,878 views

    Message No 1: This sermon shows that without a passionate love for Christ, all the best efforts of Christians and churches count for nothing, and stirs people to rediscover their first love.

    Ephesus: The Desirable Church That was Fallen. Text: Revelation 2:1-7. Introduction: This morning I want you to come with me to the first century and the beautiful Mediterranean city of Ephesus. Here we find an important and prosperous commercial centre in the ancient world, its streets crowded ...read more

  • Peacemaking Owns The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 1,984 views

    Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

  • The Commitment To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,022 views

    Being a disciple of Christ requires a conscious, committed effort. We will never be effective disciples with a casual, unconcerned approach. It is a lifestyle we are called to commit ourselves unto.

    The Commitment to Discipleship Luke 9: 23-26 Let me begin by asking, how many Christians do you know? That is a difficult question isn’t it? Now it seems that everyone you talk to concerning the Lord has had some type of experience. Well, yes I’m a Christian; I was baptized and joined ...read more

  • Be A Piece Of The Rock

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,449 views

    Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

  • Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

  • Faith To Face The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012
     | 3,766 views

    You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

    Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

  • Looking For A Perfect Christmas

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
     | 4,121 views

    We cannot try to make Christmas Perfect with our own efforts. There is one thing that is perfect in Christmas. We got to be able to focus on that perfect thing in Christmas.

    We are into yet another Christmas Season. And immaterial of the number of times we have done Christmas before, and have failed, we still want to do things right. We want to make all possible efforts to make things as perfect as possible. We buy the perfect clothes, we look for the perfect gifts for ...read more

  • Remember Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2014
     | 3,692 views

    To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who do you always remember? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

  • Saved By Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 940 views

    In Titus 3:5, we encounter a profound truth - our salvation is not earned through our own efforts, but it is a gift of God's mercy and grace.

    "Saved by Grace: A Gift Beyond Measure" Introduction: Good day, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound message contained within Titus 3:5 from the New Living Translation: "He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his ...read more

  • Slave Or Free? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 30,135 views

    The world believes that if they can be free of God, they’ll be free to do as they wish? But the Bible teaches us that everyone is a slave to something, but does that really make sense?

    OPEN: I’m not sure who wrote the following words, but this story says a lot about mankind: When my oldest son was about three years old, I was outside doing some yard work one afternoon. I took Kevin outside to play while I trimmed the hedges. Holding his hand, I knelt down beside him so that we ...read more

  • Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

    Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

  • Backfiring Schemes Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,470 views

    What happens when everyone does the wrong thing? We find that in this chapter - and how God gets His way despite our best efforts to mess up!

    Do you ever find a situation where absolutely everybody does the wrong thing - and yet God still gets His way? That’s what we find in Genesis 27. Everyone - Isaac, Essau, Jacob, and Rebekah - all have plans they want hatched and so they go about trying to maneuver God’s blessing to their benefit. ...read more

  • A Threefold Failure

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,488 views

    It is only when one realizes that all their own efforts have failed them in wining favor with God. Only then will one turn to the Lord in true repentance and ask for mercy.

    A THREEFOLD FAILURE Mark 10:17-27 The rich young ruler; a man with NO PEACE in his heart. A man who had failed to win favor with God His Religion had failed to give him peace with God His Riches had failed to give him peace in his heart His Righteousness had failed to give him peace of ...read more

  • Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,709 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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