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  • The "If" Of Everyman Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    Reflections on Gideon’s question, "If the Lord is with us, why have these things happened to us?"

    The “If” Of Every Man Judges 6:13 Intro.: Tell the story of Israel’s plight: 1. 40 years of peace followed by apostasy. 2. Oppression by the Midianites. Judges 6:1-6 3. A message from a prophet. Response unknown. 7-10 4. The appearance of an angel to Gideon, through whom God would deliver ...read more

  • Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    There is opposition on every journey of faith, and it seems impassable.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED! 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: 1. There is opposition on every journey of faith. It is enough to cause many to become discouraged and quit. It is enough to give pause to everyone – is it worth it? It is enough to seem impassable. It is enough to be classified as a real ...read more

  • Lessons Of Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    Successful people know how to apply the principles of the art and science of conflict resolution

    Lessons of Conflict Resolution (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. Called "Christ of the Andes," the statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries that as long as the statue stands, there ...read more

  • I Have Seen The Pilot

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

    † I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

  • Does God Deserve My Trust When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    This is the final message in a series of sermons on Job entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

    Text: Job 38:1 - 42:6 For the past six weeks we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the suffering and struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. This book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from suffering?" "What is ...read more

  • What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,645 views

    “Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

  • The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

    Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

  • 1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
     | 4,713 views

    1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

  • The Tomb Speaks Of Death

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,700 views

    There are two types of Dying to God’s will

    Good Friday Sermon “The Tomb Speaks of Death” Mark 14:32-36, 15:34 For the body of Jesus, Good Friday ends in a tomb. The lips of the tomb, the mouth through which the cold body of Jesus was passed, speaks to us. The tomb has two messages. One is of death, the other is of life beyond ...read more

  • Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 83,256 views

    When hopes and dreams turn to ashes of disappointment and heartache, what to do? David’s experience at Ziklag serves as an inspiration to all who would arise out of seeming defeat.

     BEAUTY FOR ASHES Luke 4:18,19 1 Samuel 30:6 If I serve you well from this pulpit–-if I achieve the goal I have set–-my message today will be filled with hope and encouragement. First, we will hear what Jesus said ...read more

  • Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,239 views

    To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

  • A Little Girl And A Leperous General

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,797 views

    God has a purpose for what you’re going through.

    SERMON TITLE: A Little Girl and A Leperous General SERMON TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1-12 Written and preached by Louis Bartet on November 09, 2003 at Point Assembly of God in Downsville, LA. _____________________________________________ All too often we fail to see the significance of people because they ...read more

  • Following Footprints

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    We are called to follow in the often bloody footprints of Jesus Christ. What does this mean? How can I do it? What does it take?

    May 5, 2003 "Footprints" 1 Peter 2:13-25 Pastor Jon MacKinney ________________________________________________________________________ Footprints are not a very common occurrence in Arizona. Frankly, in certain parts, like our part, there’s not enough rain to make any mud to make any ...read more

  • Following Footprints

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 7, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    We are called to follow in the footprints of Jesus Christ, and sometimes those footprints are bloody. What is it that characterizes this wonderful person in whose steps we are to walk?

    Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-25 Intro: Footprints aren’t very common in Arizona 1. not enough rain to make mud, anything else dries in 3 seconds 2. but when we do find them, they are unmistakable evidence that someone has passed this way before. 3. if we see a set of footprints disappear over a ...read more

  • Powerful Love In Action

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,573 views

    In these verses we see God’s powerful love revealed in the actions of His Son, Jesus. This love lives on in our lives, as we serve others for Christ’s sake.

    “Powerful Love in Action” Luke 6:17-26 February 15, 2004 Pain exists. Suffering is real. It takes many forms. I received an email this week from a man in Moscow via our church website. He had seen our webpage on the internet and he reached out to us through email. His son suffered an ...read more