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  • Called Out: The Role Of The Church

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,112 views

    Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and no one else (Matthew 16:13-19). We have strayed from what the Scriptures teach about the church's purpose and responsibilities and instead allowed the world's opinions take precedence over what we are to be and do.

    When we hear the word "church", most of us think of a building or membership in a particular denomination with standards, beliefs, and guidelines for worship, order, the reading and use of Scripture, and sermons. The problem is that far too many people now view the church as a symbol ...read more

  • David - God's Surprising Choice (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 4, 2024
     | 1,009 views

    The choice of David to be the next king of Israel shows His Sovereignty in action, but also shows that He is a God of Surprises.

    "NOW the Lord said to Samuel, 'How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.' And Samuel said, 'How can I go? If ...read more

  • Go! And Serve Others - Mark 9:35 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 991 views

    Mark 9:35 is a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others.

    Go! And Serve Others Introduction It is a joy to gather together and open the Word of God. Today, we are focusing on a powerful and challenging call from Jesus—a call to serve others. The world tells us that greatness is about power, influence, and status. But Jesus turns this thinking upside ...read more

  • The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    We are saved by grace, called into service by grace, and called to a grace filled life.

    The Grace of God. Eph. 1:1-8 INTRO.: Define grace as seen in the Scriptures: "A spiritual gift or attainment. Something received freely from God, Divine favor or good will." Grace is something we all need but none of us deserves it. God’s grace pours out of His heart of overflowing love for ...read more

  • When You Least Expect It

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

    Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

  • Water

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    A short evangelistic talk as part of a baptismal service- the whole of which focussed on ’water’

    Mini talk. WBF joint celebration. 6 April 2003 pm JN 4:4 Now Jesus had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came to a town in Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground Jacob had given to his son Joseph. 6 Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, tired as he was from the journey, sat down by the well. ...read more

  • Take Up Your Cross, Daily Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 19,701 views

    A sermon for a re-dedication service about focussing on ’taking up your cross’.

    “Take up your cross, daily” Lk 9:23-27 Covenant service WBC 4/1/4pm A Martyr’s Measure of Commitment "I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit’s power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I ...read more

  • Saving Grace, Serving Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,268 views

    God’s grace is sufficient to save, and to empower us to work in His service.

    SAVING GRACE, SERVING GRACE Ephesians 2:8-10 By Kenny McKinley (Read Text) Now, if you will turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Romans, chapter 3 and follow along as I read, beginning in verse 9 (read Rom. 3:9-18). In these verses Paul is speaking about all of humanity, he says that we ALL ...read more

  • The Power And The Passion Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    An evangelistic service for Easter Sunday evening- focussing on the Passion of Christ and the Power of the resurrection

    The Power and the Passion. Easter Sunday pm, 11/4/4 Luke 23:44-24;12, 24:36-40 A Sunday School teacher had just finished telling her third graders about how Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb with a great stone sealing the opening. Then, wanting to share the excitement of the resurrection, ...read more

  • The Better Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jeff Culver on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,847 views

    In Jer. 31:31, a new covenant was prophecied. In Christ, it is fulfilled. This is a communion service.

    The Better Covenant Heb. 7:22 Dec. 1 2002 am I. Jer. 31:31-32 The promise of a better covenant a. vs. 31 The time is coming… 1. A thing of the future 2. God will make a new covenant 3. With both Israel and Judah. b. vs. 32 It will not be like the Old Covenant 1. It will be ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,073 views

    A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

    ¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

  • Renewal Is A Good Thing

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    This is a vow renewal service for a couple who has been married for 17 years.

    Tom & Trudy Bramer October 23, 2005 Husband & Wife Enter Together… Welcome & Prayer – Steve Tom & Trudy this is a very special day. AND – you are 2 special people and I know that is true, because you were in my life group for 2 years. I love you guys you are awesome. Tom & Trudy 17 years ago ...read more

  • Body Language

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    The nonverbal communication that we are Christians comes in the form of service that we do for others.

    Bonnie Brechill tells a story about her 5 year old daughter Crystal, who recently met an Amish girl her age. Within minutes they were off, hand-in-hand, to play. “I caught glimpses of them chattering and giggling,” Bonnie says. “Even though Sylvia, the Amish girl, spoke a Pennsylvania Dutch ...read more

  • Conflict Of Ages

    Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,850 views

    About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

    THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

  • What Can We Say When Evil Seems To Be Winning Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    sermon on how Joseph is sold into slavery by Norval Koch for our worship service

    Sunday, July 7th, 2002 Sermon Text: Genesis 37:25-36 Today we begin a series of sermons based on the life of Joseph. Our first text in this series does not have what we’d call a very “positive tone,”as you may have gathered while listening to it. In fact, it describes a series of sins on ...read more