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  • Don't Get Sidetracked

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,587 views

    LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

    DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

  • The Force Of Determination

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    In this life, victory is not for the feeble-minded;testimonies is not for the Lilly-livered.This message outlined Seven reasons why people give up in life and sought to explain why they shouldn’t.

    You are saved to shine, you are redeemed to reign. If you are not saved you are doomed to fail. Today, I intend to provoke you to your inheritance. “Ye are the light…..” You must not be hidden, you cannot be hidden. I Cor. 2:9 God has something’s in stock for you sufficient to daze everyone around ...read more

  • The Shepherds' Story

    Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,492 views

    Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

    THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

  • Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,573 views

    realizing that God cares for us, this sermon helps to focus on how God sees us and how we should be seeing ourselves

    Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Raising the level of Expectation part II Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21 If you were to look close, we could see that God has been trying for some time now to encourage you. There have been many people who you have crossed paths with who are more successful—marriages, ...read more

  • Deeper Thinking Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    It’s time to stop looking at your life in the natural, with carnality, that kind of thinking doesn’t give the Lord and credit or praise for what He can do for you and through you..

    Sunday January 16th, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part 4 Sermon: Deeper Thinking Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 The grace of God is the favor of God. It is the supernatural power of God coming through our faith to do what we cannot do on our own. Once you believe God for ...read more

  • Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,593 views

    If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Here’s the question—Are you willing to change your thinking? Will you take the limits off what God can do in your life? Will you start believing for bigger and better things? Will you raise the

    Sunday January 23rd, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part V Sermon: Proverbs 3:5-7 If you will change your thinking, God can change your life. Scripture: God is a just God and He knows when you aren’t being treated right. He knows when things aren’t going your way or when you are ...read more

  • Thinking Outside The Crib Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 29, 2008
     | 3,418 views

    Fourth in a series of sermons developed around and following the Magnificat (Luke 1)

    Thinking Outside the Crib Luke 2:4-7 INTRODUCTION: What was God thinking? Why did God choose the time and place He did for the birth of his son, the savior of the world? To quote Victor Hugo in Les Miserables, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” What he said about eighteenth ...read more

  • Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    If we are in the doldrums -- but learn to be emboldened by walking with God -- we can find courage to pursue better times.

    Light At the End of the Tunnel (Genesis 29:1-14) 1. I came across this true account from Reader’s Digest: My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop asking other motorists to ...read more

  • Take The Risk And Try Again

    Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 29, 2008
    based on 77 ratings
     | 30,943 views

    Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail.

    Take the Risk and Try Again Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 2Tim. 1;9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not ...read more

  • Some Truths About The Storms In Our Lives

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,432 views

    Five encouraging truths can be learned from the experience of the disciples in the boat with Jesus when the Storm came

    Intro: 1. Today we read of all kinds of "storms" in life: personal, economic, political, spiritual, and natural....the list is endless! 2. From this passage, we see 5 truths that can encourage us and motivate us to hang on in the midst of the storms of our lives. I. You can be OBEYING GOD ...read more

  • Limitless Grace

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,853 views

    Five Ways that God Grace Works 1. GRACE RICHES - Vs. 5 2. GRACE CERTIFIED - Vs. 6 3. GRACE GIFTS - Vs. 7 4. GRACE ESTABLISHED - Vs. 8 5. GRACE FELLOWSHIP - Vs. 9

    Mokusatsu! During the closing weeks of World War II, the Allies issued the Potsdam ultimatum to Japan. The emperor of Japan wished to end the war in July, 1945. The proud war lords and governing body delayed. They announced a policy of "mokusatsu," which means to ignore, or to refrain from comment. ...read more

  • Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2008
     | 8,231 views

    This was a sermon used in a memorial service for three people who have passed away and the importance of the legacy that we should leave behind.

    4/13/ 2008 Honoring those who have gone before us Hebrew ...read more

  • Open Up And Say Ah!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

    Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

  • You Are Able To Make It

    Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,546 views

    Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

    Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

  • "Making An Impact. Are You?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 56,048 views

    Making an Impact is both spiritual and practical.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 14, 2003 Making an Impact. Are you?” Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: “What do you do for Christ each day?” a faithful Christian said. And I replied, “I drive a truck and fill the stores with bread.” He said, “I know of your bread route But that is not the ...read more