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  • You Were Created For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    You were formed and fashioned for service.

    For years the book of Nehemiah has provided a wealth of biblical insights for many occasions in my life. This ancient autobiography provides a blueprint for a study on leadership. Few sections in my library are as extensive as this one. I love Nehemiah’s work because he gives us a candid ...read more

  • Lasting Peace Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,338 views

    (PowerPoint Sldies freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the only place in the world to find genuine, lasting peace.

    The Church Has Got Talent (CHGT 01) The Church Has the Only Message of Lasting Peace John 14: 25-31 This morning I want to invite you to join me as we start a brand new mini series I have entitled "The Church has Got Talent." The Church is, by biblical account, by divine definition and by Holy ...read more

  • Lifestyle Repentance

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,174 views

    Repentance is not just a single act, but a lifestyle choice. This lifestyle is one of fulfillment and joy.

    Lifestyle Repentance Repentance is not an ugly word, but it is a positive evaluation that I make so that I can gain God’s plan for my life. Many people have misconceptions of what repentance is. There are three principles of repentance that I want to discuss here. The first two is are a comparison ...read more

  • Extraordinary Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,167 views

    Paul knew the nature of religion all too well… and now he explains what is so essential for those who know something of religion but long for more.

    The hurricanes that hit Florida in 2004 left thousands without electrical power. One man who used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired reported a strange experience. Some daring thieves found the generator in full operation outside the man’s house ...read more

  • "Abiding In The True Vine"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,486 views

    The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

    “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more

  • Jephthah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,051 views

    God takes what’s in you and uses it for your advancement and the fulfillment of His purpose as in the case of Jephthah.

    Jephthah! Judges 11:6”And they said to Jephthah, "Come and be our leader, that we may fight against the Ammonites." God takes what’s in you and uses it for your advancement and the fulfillment of His purpose as in the case of Jephthah who was considered as a riff raff; nevertheless, ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

    THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

  • Shinning Brightly In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    We are called be lighthouses in a dark and stormy world.

    Shinning Bright In Christ Text: Eph. 5:8-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she ...read more

  • The Battle Of The Home Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 7,872 views

    The Battle of the Home begins with victory in the battle of the mind. However, there are further clear directions in scriptures to insure that the home is a fortress, not a battleground.

    The Battle for the Home Ephesians 5:21-6:4 At the annual family-reunion picnic, a young bride led her husband over to an old woman busily crocheting in a rocker. "Granny," she said, touching the old woman's hand affectionately, "this is my new husband." The woman eyed him critically for a long ...read more

  • What Is A Wicked Man?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,285 views

    To show in the bible how GOD sees a wicked man.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked person? Before yes, but now I'm GOD's Righteousness and established in His Righteousness. Romans 3:23 (Amplified Bible) Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our ...read more

  • Warning: Bridge Out Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,656 views

    Life is laced with spiritual hazards. We need the wisdom of God’s Word in order to avoid the many traps that surround us. Today, we will look at three such traps.

    Warning: Bridge Out! (Proverbs 28:6-10) 1. Sometimes people escape, unscathed, from traps that should have caught them. 2. I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year. I forgot that they mail home the end-of-year cards, ...read more

  • Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,762 views

    What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

    If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

  • "God Will Teach Us"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent.

    ISAIAH 2:1-5 “God Will Teach Us” In our Old Testament passage for this morning, we are told about “the mountain of the Lord” where God will teach us God’s ways so that we will be able to walk in God’s paths. God will judge and settle the disputes for the nations. There will be no more need ...read more

  • The Superficial Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Marie Harvin on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    This sermon is about examining ourselves when we celebrate Thanksgiving this year. For many this day will be a time of praise, for others a time for pretext, for some a spiritual time and for others a superficial time.

    Introduction: Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for the blessings of the year. Thanksgiving Day is usually observed with religious services and with families celebrations. A large dinner featuring turkey, cranberries and ...read more

  • We Have Met The Enemy!

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,205 views

    Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without.

    "We have met the enemy, and he is us." --Pogo Much of the time we prove Pogo right. It is the enemy within who defeats us more often than the foe without. Distorted and inaccurate concepts of ourselves result in failure. Sometimes we value our own ideas too highly; at ...read more