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  • Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    God promised Abraham that he would have thousands of descendants. Abraham and Sarah showed a lack of faith when they launched the Hagar Solution.

    INTRODUCTION The term “who’s your daddy?” has become a part of our cultural vernacular. My golf buddy, Dean Cagle, yells it every time he makes a long putt, which is more often than I like. In fact, the guys who know Dean know him by that phrase. So, a couple of years ago when I ...read more

  • Hebrews- Part 5- " Stunted" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 8, 2016
     | 4,120 views

    Part 5 of our study of Hebrews

    Hebrews Encouragement for a life of Faith Part 5 “stunted” Today we will continue our study of Hebrews With sermon number 5 So far we have seen our writer Proclaim Jesus as the answer He is the real deal Then we learned how the writer of this great book warned us about the ...read more

  • It Will Not Be Forgiven!

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2015
     | 5,473 views

    Our message today will answer 3 questions. I. WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOING TODAY? II. WHAT IS THE UNPARDONABLE SIN OF WHICH JESUS WARNS? III. WHY SHOULD THAT SIN BE UNFORGIVABLE?

    27 February 2000 IT WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! Matthew 12:31-12:32 I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen as I ...read more

  • Love And Lust Have Different Agendas Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 16, 2016
     | 4,665 views

    Love, Lust, Motives, Power

    Love Like You Mean It – Love and Lust Have Different Agendas 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 (pg. 800) February 21, 2016 Introduction: Proverbs 4:23 is a scripture we should absolutely commit to memory...even more than that, we should embed it in our souls... “Above all else guard your ...read more

  • The Resurrection: It's Still Alive

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Apr 17, 2022
     | 1,378 views

    Just as Jesus was resurrected so are we, not only at our baptism but also every time we gain forgiveness. The world needs to know that the the power that raised Christ is also available to us.

    The Resurrection: It’s Still Alive By: Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. The Back Story 1. True story that happened in 1996 a. On Good Friday, a young man was killed in a tragic accident. b. His memorial service was held on Easter Sunday. c. It was evident that his father was a religious person ...read more

  • God Our Protector; Not Our Bully Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,295 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God as our protector who meets us in our current state, leads us on a journey of transformation and healing, and never shames us, contrasting this with the shaming behavior of the Pharisees.

    Hello Church! I want to ask you a question today. Have you ever had an earworm? I’m willing to bet almost all of us have had an earworm at one time or another, and most likely many of us get multiple earworms every year. I know I do! Do you know what an earworm is? If you ever get an earworm, the ...read more

  • What Are You Hiding Behind?

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 127 ratings
     | 21,693 views

    Here are two of the most popular things lost people hide behind while professing to be a Christian.

    I Samuel 4:1-11 WHAT ARE YOU HIDING BEHIND? (Read Judges 21:25/ I Samuel 3:1) INTRO: Let me share with you a couple of troubling headlines from a very popular and trustworthy news source. One deals with a cult. A man by the name of Mike stole nearly $150,000 from his mother. Not knowing who the ...read more

  • "What It Means To Be A Member Of A Local Church?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    Ten things that people should expect of their Pastor. Ten things that the Pastor should expect of his people.

    “What it should mean to be a Member of a Church” Introduction: A look at the birth of the New Testament Church… Before I attempt to preach on what a Pastor should expect of his Church members, it would be best to let the people know of what they should expect of their Pastor first. Before a ...read more

  • Love Them, Lead Them, And Feed Them

    Contributed by John Browning on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,891 views

    What is a pastor’s job? What are they expected to do and what should you expect from them?

    Love um, Lead um, & Feed um By Pastor Clinton Browning John 21: 15 – 18 As we close out October, which happens to be clergy appreciation month. I want to end the month by talking about what a pastor is supposed to as well as what you as members should be able to expect from your pastor. You all ...read more

  • What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Feb 28, 2019
     | 6,565 views

    Expectations are an essential part of life. The good news of Jesus' birth fills us with hopeful expectations.

    We've been waiting for what seems like a long time now, at least for the children. The presents have been under the tree for days and maybe weeks. Will it ever come? “We can't wait!” We've heard children say that again and again, haven't we? But there is good news for you, ...read more

  • What A Way To Learn Your Lesson

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 15, 2008
     | 3,093 views

    You cannot do the wrong thing the wrong way and expect it to turn out right!

    Intro. In chapter one of the book of Jonah, God gave Jonah an ORDER. Go to Nineveh, a city founded by Nimrod, and a very wicked place. It was the Metropolis of the Assyrian Empire. It compassed 60 miles and had a wall a hundred feet high, so broad that three chariots could go abreast on it. It ...read more

  • Christian Carnality

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 11, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    A study of James 4 which addresses carnality vs. spirituality among believers.

    Christian Carnality (James 4) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/james4.html] (handout follows sermon text) INTRODUCTION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and ...read more

  • Getting Busy Doing God's Work Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,168 views

    What God expects the church to do with the resources He has entrusted to us.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Title: “Get Busy Doing God’s Business” Introduction • This parable follows the one of the ten virgins; Jesus is pouring the idea into His disciples that His return was not as soon as they had believed. o We must understand at this point the ...read more

  • Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,801 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

  • Live Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,677 views

    James tells us that faith without works is dead. He is not saying Paul is wrong. Paul spoke about becoming a believer and follower of Christ, James is talking about behaving as a believer and follower of Christ. Out loud faith is not merely, words, thi

    Intro: What does your faith say? That is the question you should ask yourself this morning as you listen to this message. What does your lifestyle say about the God you say you serve? James is clearly pulling no punches as He deals directly with living, abiding full life generating faith. Does ...read more