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  • Parable Of The Treasures

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 570 ratings
     | 57,003 views

    The kingdom of God is like a treasure.

    Introduction: A number of years ago, there was a geologist by the name of Dr. Williamson who was doing some work in the country of Tanzania. One day, he found himself driving in a deserted area, slipping and sliding along a rain-soaked road. Suddenly his four-wheel drive vehicle sank up to its ...read more

  • God's Love Has Your Name On It

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    In the midst of an increasingly impersonal culture, we can find strength in the knowledge that God’s love for us is intensely personal.

    (Note: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the title of this message; the sermon itself is original) One of the more troubling aspects of the modern age is the creeping de-personalization of our lives. More and more, as we go through the day, whenever we’re dealing with a branch of government, or a ...read more

  • Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 19,289 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

  • Passing The Test

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,536 views

    Message on Endurance and Love.

    Passing the Test Adapted from John Ortberg’s message Intro: Read Matt 15:21-28 How many of you think Jesus seems a little rude here? Be honest. Boy are you in trouble. Let me explain what’s going on in this passage. Among other things, Jesus is the greatest teacher to ever lived. I don’t ...read more

  • 24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,267 views

    God never intended that we live the pace of life we are trying to keep.

    Life in the Fast Lane 24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas! Matthew 11:28-30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 29, 2004 Introduction(see footnote) Did you hear the story about Tattoo the basset hound? One evening Tattoo went for an evening run. It was a run he didn’t intend to go on, but when his ...read more

  • Love God Not The World's Way! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

    1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

  • Wake Up Your Inner Treasure

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 26,564 views

    Spiritual warfare

    The life of man is like a mirror. It never gives you back more than what you put before it. If you frown at it, it frowns back at you; if you smile at it, it smiles at you. The real tragedy in life is not when the life terminates but when it fails to fulfill God’s purpose for it. It is a tragedy ...read more

  • 2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,921 views

    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

  • Narnia: Born To Die Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    4th in 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “BORN TO DIE” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 4 Matthew 1:20-25 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) The story is told of a 6 year old who had a new baby brother. His mother had told him that his new brother was a gift from heaven. So, one afternoon he tiptoed softly up to ...read more

  • Does God Care? Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,111 views

    Both God’s justice and His mercy show how much He values life.

    Does God Care? A Sermon on Genesis 9:1-17 This morning we are continuing our series on Noah and the flood. Noah has been saved from the flood of destruction that the Lord brought on a wicked and disobedient world. He has floated on the ark for 150 days (Gen 7:24). And as Noah looked out on a ...read more

  • What Can We Bring To The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him.

    Title: What Can We Bring to the Lord? Text: Micah 6:1-8 Thesis: God cares deeply about injustice toward people and is concerned that his people do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with him. (Micah 6:8 is a call to action… compassion, mercy, justice and humility. A church generally falls ...read more

  • Wholly Devoted Ears Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,436 views

    In this sermon, we learn how to have wholly devoted ears by listening to God, listening to others, and listening to only what is good.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly man who stopped at a hearing aid clinic and asked about their prices. 1. The salesman said, “Well, our prices range from $25,000 all the way down to $1.50.” 2. “Wow, that’s quite a range,” said the customer, ...read more

  • Attitude's To Be In Our Lives Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012
     | 4,231 views

    God wants certain attitudes in our lives and the best attitudes that we can have are from the Beattitudes. This is a 4 part teaching on the 9 Beattitudes that Jesus gave us.

    Attitudes To Be in our lives Part 1 Matthew 5:1-12 (NKJV) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

  • His Name Shall Be...jesus - Savior Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 5,884 views

    An examination of the name "Jesus" geared to help the audience understand the huge significance of the saving work of Jesus on the cross and embrace His work as our Savior

    What does your name mean? If you’re not sure, you can probably look it up on the internet and find out pretty quickly. Surnames in particular often meant something about a person’s ancestors - Many names tell us about a person’s parentage, like O’brien, Anderson, ...read more

  • His Name Is Wonderful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,273 views

    a message to help my audience understand the ways that God’s name is to be rightly used and to take deliberate action to make that happen in their worlds

    Story - 2 elderly women in a church were discussing the problems of growing older. One said, "The worst thing is when your memory starts to go. I've known you all my life, and I can't think of your name. What is it?" The second lady thought for a moment and said, "Do you need an answer ...read more