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  • Our Unpredictable God

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    Should we look at our relationship with God as a way to avoid life’s miseries, or as a way to get to know Him and find strength to endure the curves life sends our way?

    1. My wife makes a mean Broccoli soup; never turns out at mo-in-laws 2. The newspaper is always there--except the one time in your life in which your photo is included... 3. The truth of the matter is that life is unpredictable. And so is God. 4. Don’t get me wrong: I believe God is faithful. But ...read more

  • How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

  • Becoming A Joshua People

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    Breaking through and being an overcomer in life

    BECOMING A JOSHUA PEOPLE Josh 1:1-9 – The commission Seven attributes of Joshua Joshua was a faith person. He had faith to believe God when no one else did He was faithful to God and the leadership Joshua had vision He saw the potential within the promise & God’s people He could see God’s ...read more

  • Go For It

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

    Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

  • Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    Jesus was controversial - and if you are having a comfortable Christian life - are you really worshipping the Jesus of the New Testament?

    Luke 12:49-56 Gentle Jesus meek and mild You have to be kidding!! Story: At the very start of his ministry in Florence, Savonarola the Italian political reformer (1452-1498) noticed an elderly woman who used to come and pray regularly before that statue of the Virgin Mary. One day, ...read more

  • Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was wit

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he ...read more

  • Mid Your Busy-Ness Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    Our God values *all* our work equally, but not our busy-ness

    Intro: Gargoyles on the cathedral (beautiful work hidden from view - Why? B/c the Christian work ethic realizes that our work is beautiful in God’s sight.) The 4th commandment: God values our work, but not our busy-ness. Work has been in the news this week. (mayday, demonstrations) Our work is ...read more

  • Living The Life Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    Four imperatives for Christian living.

    LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Colossians 3:1-11. The doctrinal basis for the imperatives of this section is found in the fact that the ‘saints and faithful brethren’ (Colossians 1:2) have been “raised” with Christ. This connects with the symbols of baptism and new life in the previous chapter ...read more

  • A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,267 views

    Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

    A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

  • Having Complete Fellowship Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 4, 2015
     | 5,213 views

    John opens his first letter with an honest proclamation of what God has given us: The Life appeared, we have seen it and testify to it, and because of that we proclaim to you eternal life is available to all which gives us tremendous joy!

    Having Complete Fellowship 1 John Bible Study, Part 1 1 John 1:1-4 Introduction - The author of this letter (or epistle) is the disciple, John - This Epistle was probably written in Ephesus between the years 95–110. -- It was written to counter Docetism: belief that Jesus did not come ...read more

  • We've Must Get To Holy Ground

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,338 views

    This text reminds us that our goal in life should be neither reaching high ground nor good ground, but rather holy ground; woe be unto us if we use elevation and wealth as substitutes for being holy.

    Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. ...read more

  • Work On Your "Insides" First

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,484 views

    June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

    As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

  • Faithful?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Because God is faithful to us, we must remain faithful to Him.

    I Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / Faithful? Intro: A man swims from his sinking ship and arrives on a beach. He discovers that he is completely alone. 2 years later he flags down a passing ship. The rescue crew arrives and their first question is, “Where is everyone else?” ...read more

  • Why Should We Be Good? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010
     | 4,673 views

    Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

    Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

  • Paul’s Agenda For You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 28, 2013
     | 4,094 views

    God’s direction for your life can be summarized in several ways; our text suggests we are to engage in several processes to fulfill God’s intent for our lives.

    Paul’s Agenda for You (Colossians 1:9-14) 1. Some people are just tough: KILAUEA, Hawaii, Oct. 23 (UPI) -- A Hawaii surfer who was attacked by a shark said the encounter ended when he managed to punch the carnivorous fish in the eye. Jeff Horton, 25, said he was sitting on his surfboard off ...read more