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  • All Is Vanity Without God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 26,099 views

    A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost about the vanity of life

    Pentecost 9 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "All is Vanity without God"   I would like to share one of Aesop’s Fables with you this morning. "When a dog which had stolen a piece of meat out of a butcher’s shop, was crossing a river on its way home, he saw his own shadow reflected in ...read more

  • Embracing A Life Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    We will be Amazed and Afraid, We must remember a life of sacrifice has great costs, but if we are willing Sacrifice brings New Life

    EMBRACING A LIFE OF SACRIFICE March 16, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 10:32-34 What are you willing to Give Up? If you are like most giving up is not a very comfortable feeling May see it as defeat as when bully holds you down says Ya give? Giving up may be seen as loss or ...read more

  • Even Paul Wrestled With His Flesh! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Every believer faces constant spiritual battles.

    1. Do you ever feel like you’re alone in the battle? • Like, wow, I’m the only one going through this. I’m the only that has this kind of fight. I’m the only one struggling with this… • IT’S NOT TRUE! -- If we were to survey the room around us… put out a question on the radio, a poll on our web ...read more

  • I Would Rather See A Sermon Than To Hear One Any Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 48 ratings
     | 41,726 views

    "I would rather see a sermon than to hear one any day: I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. Beloved, You may be the only Sermon that your neighbor ever Sees!

    Today's Gospel text can be difficult to understand. The disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith, and He responds: BIBLE " If you had faith the size of mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, be uprooted and planted into the sea." END Then Jesus speaks about a servant doing his ...read more

  • Practical Principles For A New Year

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,118 views

    This sermon suggests some possible personal core values to guide individuals in daily living.

    Practical Principles for a New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-21 7 I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have ...read more

  • Defining Moments Series

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,996 views

    Starter message for a series through Romans which, in storytelling form, introduces us to the Apostle Paul

    As we look back over the centuries, there are few cities that stand out above the rest as outstanding; worthy of being remembered throughout the generations. Some of these cities, like Athens Greece, are remembered for their greatness in influencing the world as a whole. Some, like Paris ...read more

  • #2old &cold? Not Yet! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,711 views

    We must refuse to allow life to still our dreaming ability. Hope is essential and we must focus our heart on the positives of menial living.

    #2 OLD AND COLD! NOT YET! NOT YET! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series, Old and Cold! NOT YET! If you need part one email Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first ...read more

  • The Great Exchange Series

    Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    How do we know that we have rejected God’s revelaton of Himself to us.

    THE GREAT EXCHANGE ROMANS 1:23-32 • This morning we looked at the wrath of God. The swelling of God at work in the world. Present tense today. Wrath is not for someday but is being stored up each and every day. • We saw the reasons: Man’s UNGODLINESS(taking God lightly), his ...read more

  • Paul's First Recorded Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah resolves in Chr

    Acts 13:13-52 Paul’s First Recorded Sermon “Say On” Paul uses a phrase three times in his sermon in Antioch that form the three points of his message (15,26, and 38).Paul, under the direct control of the Holy Spirit, shows that Jewish history resolves in Christ, that the promise of Messiah ...read more

  • Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,432 views

    Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

    OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

  • Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

    Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

  • Preparing For Great Battles (Part I) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    David fought one of the most historic and greatest of all battles when he confronted Goliath. Yet, this did not happen without him receiving the adequate training. God did not send David against Goliath just like that. God trained David through smaller

    David fought one of the most historic and greatest of all battles when he confronted Goliath. Yet, this did not happen without him receiving the adequate training. God did not send David against Goliath just like that. God trained David through smaller battles that he had to win before he ...read more

  • Extreme Adventure Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

  • Cancellation Of The Previous Command

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014
     | 2,407 views

    To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you live in faith or in fear of the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under a better covenant with much better management - the HOLY SPIRT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:18 (Amplified Bible) 7:18 So a previous physical regulation and ...read more

  • Doing Good

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    Galatians has a word or two on good deeds that sound a lot like the message of James. While James doesn't focus on the Spirit, and Paul centers there, the echoes of the faith are heard in both. It is impressive to note the parallels.

    Last week we finished our study in the book of James. James was all about words and works of the faithful Christian. Our walk and our talk express our faith and our relationship with God. Just as faith without works is dead, James 2:26, James makes it clear that claiming to be religious without ...read more