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  • Do You Hear Thunder

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,131 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year B

    John 12: 20 – 33 / Do You Hear Thunder Intro: This week I was talking to my son, Richard. He called to tell me that he may be moving to Seattle, Washington. My immediate response was all about me when I said, “GREAT! Now, I’ll never get to see my granddaughters.” Rick ...read more

  • The Up-Standing Citizen

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,907 views

    The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

    The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

  • Unified In Our Compassion Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010
     | 3,294 views

    If we are to follow the example of Christ, then we must be Unified in our Compassion.

    Intro. As you know, our theme is the Church in Unity. We must begin by unified in our Consecration. We must accept the challenge of reaching the lost, here and around the world and be Unified in our Commission. Today, our next part, could be easily tied to the Commission. The area of unity ...read more

  • Our Blessed Hope

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 18,248 views

    Hope. We cannot live adequately without it. Dr. Emil Brunner said,"What oxygen is for the living, such is hope for the meaning of human life." Learn more about "Our Blessed Hope", in this weeks message.

    OUR BLESSED HOPE INTRODUCTION Malcolm Muggeridge was a very famous and highly respected British journalist who for many years was an ardent atheist.His opinions and thoughts were coveted by American publishers and he occasionally wrote the editorial page for Time magazine.Toward the end of his ...read more

  • Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,291 views

    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

  • Return To Me

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,160 views

    There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and he never gives up on us.

    RETURN TO ME There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and never gives up on us. He'll go out of his way to try to bring us to our senses so we would return to him. ...read more

  • The Description Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    Study trough the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, learning to live by faith in order to please God.

    Let Your Faith do the Walking Part 1 The Description of Faith Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction My purpose for beginning this series is quite simple, God told me to. There is definitely a crisis of unbelief in our day and time. Not only among the unbelieving world which is evident to us with more and ...read more

  • Conflict Revolution Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,655 views

    Message 8 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    If you could use one word to describe the current state of the world around us, what would it be? Sad? Troubled? Crazy? If you chose the word Peaceful, I may use the word Drunk to describe you! I think we would all agree that the past few years have been a difficult season, and so here’s the word ...read more

  • Case Study 2 John The Baptist The Praying Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2025
     | 602 views

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Case Study 2 John the Baptist the Praying evangelist Reading: Luke chapter 11 verses 1-13. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The priority of Prayer (vs 1). (2). The Pattern for Prayer (vs 2-4). (3). The Persistence in Prayer (vs 5-8). (4). The Promises for Prayer (vs 9-13). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you ...read more

  • Against Open Theism #2

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,282 views

    A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

    HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

  • Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

    Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit And Our Mission

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    The Holy Spirit is actively at work drawing the lost to God. We simply have to join him in that work.

    READ John 16:5-11, then Max Lucado from a Gentle Thunder, pp. 67-68. Jesus has let his followers know that God’s plan was coming to a climax and that he would soon return to the Father. But he wasn’t abandoning them, sending the paraclete, the Holy Spirit to take his place. Not just because he ...read more

  • Being God's Investment Manager

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,348 views

    In comparison with third world countries, every person in this room is wealthy! Paul tells Timothy to command every wealthy person to be good stewards, and what they share with others becomes an investment bringing eternal dividends!

    Being God’s Investment Manager Text: I Timothy 6:17-19 17). Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18). Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ...read more

  • A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,265 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

  • Praises That Bring Great Results Series

    Contributed by Olusola Oyewole on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    There is power in praises

    “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth” – Psalm 34 vs 1. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, which were come against Judah and they were smitten” – 2 Chronicles 20 vs ...read more