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  • Death Comes First

    Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 9, 2016
     | 6,506 views

    We think that Life comes first, and death follows. But, think of death happening first, then Life follows. It happens when we first believe. We were DEAD in sin, until God brings us the word of LIFE. The butterfly seems to DIE, then comes back to LIFE!

    Death comes first. "Unless a corn of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone. But, if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." (John 12:24) Let's begin with a very basic Universal Principle: “First comes Death,.. then comes Life!” I know, it sounds backwards. We ...read more

  • Leaning On A Rock

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019
     | 4,681 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus, My sisters and brothers, who do you, think of when someone says, “She is my rock” or “He is my rock.”? I know you must think of Jesus. The Rock, for it was Jesus, who quenched the thirst of man unto everlasting life.

    LEANING ON A ROCK By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 26, 2018) “And the rains descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” (Matthew 7:25, King James Version [The sermon on the mount]) Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

  • How To Be A Successful Nobody

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2021
     | 4,573 views

    This is a rewrite of Glenn Pease's fine message. It talks about many of the un-named people in the Bible who played such big roles in the events of the New Testament. We think of ourselves as nobodys, but that's not what Heaven thinks! You have a lot to give.

    HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL NOBODY John 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY LIFE IS CONFUSING TO MANY 1. A librarian commented concerning a woman just leaving her desk that she could get more out of a mystery novel than anyone she knew. "How is that?" asked her co-worker. 2. She replied, ...read more

  • Man's Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,173 views

    Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

    Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

  • They Set An Example!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    I think the shepherds set us a great example, and there are 3 things we ought to notice about what they did.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. If you were to choose a character in the Christmas story that you would like to be, which one would you pick? Joseph? Mary? One of the shepherds? A wise man? Or, maybe an angel? I think I’d like to have been ...read more

  • God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 38,518 views

    Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

    How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

  • Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,270 views

    This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.

    LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more

  • Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

    42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

  • Reorganize

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    Some of us think we need more or less but we simply need to reorganize what we already have.

    Reorganize Sermon Scripture: Judges 7:2-7 (KJV) Judges 7:2 And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me. 3 Now therefore go to, proclaim in ...read more

  • Finding Our Place

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    This sermon deals with the human tendency to think that our life is all about us, instead of being all about God.

    Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

  • Are You Ready To Work In The Vineyard?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,829 views

    Jesus calls his children to work in the vineyard, and reprimands those who think they are most willing with their lack of true service.

    September 25, 2005 Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ”‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. ...read more

  • God Is In Hell Too

    Contributed by Juan Lane on May 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    Many people think that there is a hiding place in which they can commit their sins but God sees you everywhere you go

    God is in Hell too You Can’t Hide from God! Scripture Reference: Psalm 139:7,8 (KJV) Psalm 139:7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy presence? 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there. Have we ever ...read more

  • Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

    INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

  • Our Diary Vs. His Agenda

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    A look at how we quickly shrug off God’s plans for our lives and think we know better.

    Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary to Africa, came back to London to recruit young men for the African missionary field. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak he found that only a small group of woman had braved the ...read more

  • God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    How sad it is that we forget to stop and thing about God’s Grace. It is Amazing. Stop and think about it for a second

    I Timothy 1:13-19 God’s Amazing Grace Introduction A. Down Play Myself B. But God’s grace takes over C. Background 1. Paul is writing to this letter to Timothy basically being like a mentor and giving Timothy some good sound advice 2. If you look back you noticed that Paul just finished telling ...read more