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  • Knocking Off The Training Wheels Of Legalism

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 4,318 views

    Where does the Law cross the line into legalism? Paul told the Colossians the answer.

    Colossians 2:11-17 Knocking Off the Training Wheels of Legalism My bicycle never had training wheels. I came from the school that said, “Take the plunge!” and “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” When my dad put my bicycle together for me, I was six years old. I was eight ...read more

  • Identifying With Our Culture Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

    Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

  • What A Contrast! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 3, 2007
     | 2,561 views

    Contrasts between the Old Testament and New

    What a contrast! Col 2:17 which are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is of Christ. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Heb 9:14. I struggled ...read more

  • The Source Of Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,092 views

    1. Where are you drawing your strength from? 2. Are you relying on tradition, law, race, rank, religion, or sincerity? 3. Do you expect recognition when helping out someone in need?

    The Source of Our Strength- Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: We all fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others around us. For some reason we think we are better than those to whom we are comparing ourselves with and we think that makes us right with God. We find ourselves picking at the ...read more

  • True Worship - More Than Good Intentions

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,280 views

    There are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel.

    Our text is Genesis 4:1-16. Here we saw that apart from GOD, sin dominates us. We learned that sin comes from our NATURE, not our ENVIRONMENT. Now, there are Lessons to Be Learned About Worship from the story of Cain and Abel. Arthur Pink notes, “The central truth of the chapter is that ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
     | 3,632 views

    Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

  • The Crowd On Good Friday Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 20, 2016
     | 9,488 views

    Disappointed with Jesus- Who was Jesus for... (Material adapted from Mickey Anders at: http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/NT/01-Matt/Matt-21.01-11-WhoIsThis-Anders.htm)

    HoHum: Ever played the game where go up behind someone and cover their eyes with our hands and ask, “Quess who I am?” WBTU: Read Matthew 21:7-10 When Jesus came that Palm Sunday, he seems to be playing a game, "Guess who I am." Vs. 10- Who is this? I believe this question helps us ...read more

  • The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2017
     | 10,374 views

    Jesus is called the Lamb, as He was the ultimate sacrifice for us. A Palm Sunday message

    THE LAMB OF GOD John 1:29-34 April 9, 2017 Billy Sunday, was a famous evangelist of the last century said: “There are 256 names in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.” Today, on this Palm Sunday I want ...read more

  • Lawyer Hears The Story Of The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2017
     | 10,435 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan is probably the best-known story. I have read where some consider it the greatest story ever told.

    Judea Lesson: Lawyer Hears the Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 The lesson today is one of the parables that characterize the gospel of Luke. His gospel is full of the wonderful parables that Jesus used to make a point. Dr. Luke majors in parables just like Mark majors in miracles. Dr ...read more

  • Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 49,705 views

    Lord's Supper message.

    This summer I was reminded just how easy it is for us to get so comfortable with something that we do all the time that we just do it without thinking about how or why we do it. For me that realization came when I had to drive three different rental cars on our vacation. One of the reasons that ...read more

  • Proclaiming The Lord's Death: Stumbling And Folly PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 670 views

    This sermon explores the significance of the Lord's Supper, its origins, and its implications for our daily Christian lives.

    Good morning, family! Isn't it an absolute joy to gather together like this, to share in worship and fellowship, and to learn and grow together in our faith? I'm so glad you've joined us today, whether you're here in person or joining us online. We're all part of this beautiful, diverse, and ...read more

  • Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2013
     | 12,427 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 45 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 45: 1 – 25 Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret “Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—to subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut: 2 ‘I will ...read more

  • What's Important To You! Series

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    When you compare things in your life to Jesus, things become nothing and Jesus becomes everything!

    What’s important to you? Philippians 3 Intro: A. Philippians is the book of Joy. How to have a joyful Christian mind. B. Paul gives us in these chapters thieves that rob us of joy. 1. Chapter 1 - Circumstances of life 2. Chapter 2 – People can rob us of joy 3. Chapter 3 - things can rob ...read more

  • Communion Is A Covenant

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,390 views

    What is communion? A covenant relationship between God and His people.

    Communion is a Covenant: Luke 22:14-20 INTRO: Over and over again in the New Testament, Christians are reminded that we are not our own; we have been bought with a price. • God has come to us ~ redeemed us by His Son ~ entered into our lives thru His Holy Spirit ~ and has voluntarily bound ...read more

  • Just Do It!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2023
     | 847 views

    As God's chosen child, we are to answer the call of God with humble obedience.

    Just Do It – Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: Timmy had a loose tooth. He asked his dad to help him get rid of the lose tooth. His father tied a 3-foot length of waxed dental floss to the tooth and then tied the other end to a 5-pound weight from his exercise equipment. ...read more