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  • Graduation 2003

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 32,997 views

    A Graduation sunday Messege that is applicable to everyone

    2 Timothy 1:7, Philippians 3:13-14, Hebrews 12:1-3 How To Make It In This World Introduction A. Everybody is trying to make it in this world B. Some people will go to considerable lengthens for success C. An Athlete might try take steroids, or cork a bat (did he do it on purpose) D. Someone might ...read more

  • Bulldog Discipleship

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    Paul reminds us that we need to have the determination of a bulldog when follwoing Jesus

    Bulldog Discipleship 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 November 11, 2007 Morning Service Introduction In 1918 World War I was still raging in the area of the Belleau Wood. The Germans felt that the area could not be taken from them and the US Marine Corps was ordered to take the area. The ...read more

  • The Carpenter's Cloth Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,569 views

    This is taken from Sigmund Brouwer’s wonderful book of the same name. This speaks of the cross being only part of God’s plan of salvation for us, the empty tomb being the other. Jesus the carpenter wants to complete His work in us.

    John 20:1-9 – The Carpenter’s Cloth Tonight I’m going to share a thought with you that I read several years ago, and it has blessed me ever since. In fact, likely, you remember it since I read it to you on my 1st Easter Sunday message in Doaktown and Blissfield. I hope that it encourages you ...read more

  • The Priority Of Preaching-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,311 views

    Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word.

    The PRIORITY of PREACHING-II—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

  • Wisdom Personified

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

    I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

  • Matthew 13:53-58 - How To Miss The Point Entirely About Jesus - Part 21 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 18, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,564 views

    The Kingdom of God, the authority of Jesus, the answers for life are abandoned because of unbelief. UNBELIEF pushes Jesus away and refuses God's wisdom and power. Unbelief builds a levy bank that redirects the flood of God's blessings elsewhere and then c

    Matthew 13:53-58 - HOW TO MISS THE POINT ENTIRELY ABOUT JESUS - Part 21 "Put it on the shelf for a while. You can always revisit it later with fresh eyes." At least that's what I tell myself when I get stuck with a writing project. Unfortunately it takes a while for me to revisit it. Well, not ...read more

  • Olympians Reach For The Goal Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,199 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset keep their eyes on Jesus.

    Title: Olympians Reach for the Goal Text: Hebrews 12:2-4 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, keep their eyes on Christ. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, ...read more

  • Discouragement Smothers Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,099 views

    ❶ Source of Discouragement ❷ Causes Of Discouragement ❸ Dealing With Discouragement

    DEFINITION FOR DISCOURAGEMENT - Zig Ziglar struggling early in his sales career selling pots & pans, he placed second in a national firm with a sales staff of over 7,000 and first in another company with 3,000. - SNIOP Acronym S-usceptible to the N-egative I-nfluence of O-ther P-eople. > ...read more

  • We Really Do Need Each Other

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 5, 2012
     | 5,285 views

    We really do need each other.

    WE REALLY DO NEED EACH OTHER Rev. 21:1-27 Big Idea: INTRODUCTION OK – pop quiz time. Help me fill in the blanks. Every Christian needs to have ___ types of relationships in their life. (3) • You need a _______ – someone further along the journey than you. (mentor) • ...read more

  • "a New Focus"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,356 views

    This is part of a series in Philippians

    Title: “A New Focus” Scripture: Phil. 1:21-26 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 5-28-23 Intro: One of the best parts of being a pastor is the opportunity I have to perform wedding services. I have been very blessed to be involved in the service for both of my married sons, and soon, my ...read more

  • Palm Sunday - All The Way

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    Everybody that first Palm Sunday misunderstood what was going on. Will we see the real Jesus or go along with the crowd & see Jesus like the latest political hero?

    Palm Sunday - All the way John 12: 12 - 19 Obviously when you made your way here today you knew that we would be thinking about Palm Sunday, so it is no surprise that our reading retells the story of that amazing day. I chose to focus though on John’s story because of the text we have today ...read more

  • The Anatomy Of A Sin

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,646 views

    Jesus is the answer to temptation.

    Introduction Turn please to the book of James. You will remember that we’re preaching through the book of James—a very practical book—we call it religion in shoe leather, that is the book of James, very practical religion. Hmm, or religion in street clothes. And, today we want ...read more

  • Race For The Prize

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. As Christians, we are running toward our heavenly reward. Don’t merely observe from the grandstand; don’t just turn out to jog a couple of laps each morning. Train diligently – your spiritual progress depend

    Opening illustration: We can become distracted and look away from the goal of becoming like Christ. If you saw the movie Chariots of Fire, then maybe you remember the great runner Abraham. He had won so many races. His coach held up such discipline. But he finally lost one of the races because he ...read more

  • Like Is Like The Olympics

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,695 views

    The Olympics: 1- the sports 2- the training 3- the spectators 4- the rules 5- the rewards

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was discussing his tennis technique with a friend. He said, “My brain immediately barks out a command to my body: ‘Run forward, and fast.’ It says, ‘Start right now. Drop the ball gracefully over the net and then race back to position.’” His friend replied, “And then what ...read more

  • What Can I Say?

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 15, 2019
     | 6,268 views

    This is a farewell sermon I preached at two of the churches I've been serving as I move on to my next appointment.

    Ah … famous last words. Here’s a few I thought you might enjoy or find interesting: When convicted murderer James W. Rodgers was put in front of a firing squad in Utah, he was asked if he had any last requests. “Yeah,” he said, “bring me a bullet-proof vest.” Drummer Buddy Rich died after ...read more