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  • Serious About Integrity Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 20, 2024
     | 1,806 views

    Asking the question is we're really serious about God in our lives.

    The Path to Integrity Psalm 119:1-8 January 21, 2024 What do people like - - - - Matt Lauer Ellen Degeneres Bernie Madoff Bill Cosby Harvey Weinstein Lance Armstrong Milli Vanilli OJ Simpson Roseanne R Kelly When you read those names, what comes to mind? I'm guessing it's not ...read more

  • What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,349 views

    "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

    Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

  • Remembering, Building & Showing Mercy! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 26, 2020
     | 4,484 views

    Fighting Truth Decay: Remembering, Building, Showing Mercy - Jude 17-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: First Instruction: Remember the Training Manuel (vs 17). (a). keep in mind the Faith (vs 20) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s Teaching (vs 17) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s (vs 17) Second Instruction: Keep in shape (vs 20-21). (a). Building (vs 20a). (b). Praying (vs ...read more

  • A Father's Legacy

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011
     | 7,751 views

    Describing a biblical formula for leaving a legacy to our families.

    A Father’s Legacy Psalm 16 INTRODUCTION: God is revealed to us through many names or Titles, each revealing a different aspect of his nature. In Creation he is Elohim, (God) the faithful, powerful God. In the Garden of Eden he is Jehovah Elohim, (LORD God) who is eternally ...read more

  • Beginning The Year Right

    Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    As Christians we always have a new beginning. We just have to start it right.

    Text: Joshua 5:1-15 Topic: A New Beginning Introduction: 1. The passage we have just read happened before Joshua and the whole of Israel started their military campaign to take Canaan for their possession. You will remember that God promised to give them this land first to Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

  • In Trouble

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,259 views

    We can stay out of trouble by doing the work of God.

    In Trouble – Luke 2: 41 - 52 Intro: I would venture to say nearly every parent has had an experience similar to Mary and Joseph in this scripture passage. One such story is of a mother who took her 8 year old child Christmas shopping. Before they left the car, ...read more

  • Living An Life That Has An Impact For Christ

    Contributed by John Walls on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,669 views

    A life that makes a difference

    LIVING A LIFE THAT HAS AN IMPACT FOR JESUS Acts 17:1-5; 10 1 Thess. 1:1-10 Introduction: This world is in need of people who need our Saviour. He is the one who saved from the sin that plagues every man, woman, boy and girl. It is the sin of being a descendant from Adam. Each believer needs to ...read more

  • 20/20 Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,442 views

    The fourth and final message in series on vision

    SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “20/20 VISION” OPEN: A. I want to ask for some audience participation.. 1. Can anyone guess what the most popular surgery is in the world today? 2. Here’s another ...read more

  • John - The Prophet Of The Most High

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    ...the power of the Holy Spirit can be an important part of your celebrating the birth of our Savior.

    I would imagine most of you have been rather busy lately getting ready for Christmas. It is only a week away. Some people are beginning to act like little kids. I can always tell how childish people are by the way they act at Christmas time. That is, some of us “children” become very excited ...read more

  • How To Be A Builder Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,162 views

    God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

    How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

  • Can I Wonder, Doubt, And Ask God Tough Questions? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Humphrey on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,389 views

    God is bigger than your doubts or questions. He welcomes your questions and will give you His answer. To work your way from uncertainty to certainty is no sin – if you’re doubt is honest and you’re willing to believe. So, doubt that leads to questions tha

    Joke: A defendant was on trial for murder. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. The lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick: "Within one minute, the person presumed dead in this case will walk into this courtroom." He looked ...read more

  • Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 321 ratings
     | 24,367 views

    This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

    People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

  • Biography Of A Fool

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,988 views

    When your bio is summed up in one sentence what will it be? Sauls was, "I have played the fool".

    BIOGRAPHY OF A FOOL 1 Samuel 26:21 Rev. R. B. Hughes 01/04/01 1Sam. 26:21 “…. behold, I have played the fool ...read more

  • Freedom Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,210 views

    Forgiveness is easy to talk about, but not always easy to put into practice. This message illustrates why it is so important to forgive.

    Bumper Stickers usually convey a great deal of truth: “The more people I meet the more I like my dog”. • No doubt, many people have had bad experiences with other people. • It seems that many people have been burned; disappointed. When Jesus was asked the greatest commandment; he replied, “Love ...read more

  • Life Can Be Tough Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,935 views

    life will be challenging but the Holy Spirit will guide you

    Here's something you don't hear often in evangelistic invitations: God loves you and has a difficult plan for your life! That's exactly what Jesus says. John 15:18-19 - If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As ...read more