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  • Love Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 8,328 views

    With humanity so confused about love, who is to say what love is?

The answer is God! 
It has accurately been said that "love does not define God, but God defines love." So it is important that we dig a little deeper into this passage to

    God Is Love

 1 John 4:7-21 For many, the Christmas season is a period of dread. The days are getting shorter, decorations need to be hung, parties attended or prepared for, homes cleaned, shopping to be done and presents to be wrapped. All this under the countdown of the clock which ...read more

  • Our Regret Is Replaced Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,268 views

    When throwing rocks womn't cut it, what do we do?

    “When Heaven Comes Down…Our Regret Is Replaced” Gen. 28:1-22 In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest has a lifetime friendship with Ginny. In one scene, when both of them are grown and Ginny is just beginning to retreat from her lifestyle of sex and drugs, they are walking down a dirt ...read more

  • Portal Power Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    Final Sermon in the series that weaves carols and customs of Christmas traditions around the world throughout the message.

    PORTAL POWER Christmas Around The World—Part 4 Today we’re taking the last leg of our Christmas journey around the world. And our last stop is Germany. The Christmas tree is an integral part of German Christmas celebrations. The Christmas tree actually originated in Germany. Cutting and ...read more

  • Jesus Is The Mighty Counselor

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,578 views

    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ADVENT MESSAGES ON THE NAMES OF JESUS AS RECODED BY ISAIAH.

    JESUS IS THE MIGHTY COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION BY MEDITATING ON THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH USED TO DESCRIBE JESUS IN CHAPTER NINE. SOME TRANSLATIONS PLACE A COMMA BETWEEN WONDERFUL AND COUNSELLOR, SO IT IS ALL RIGHT TO THINK OF THESE WORDS AS ...read more

  • The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,031 views

    When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

    The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

  • Princely Peace

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Dec 18, 2011
     | 6,233 views

    Advent sermon on Peace

    Princely Peace Scripture reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Passage John 14:27 Introduction The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871. Over 300 people died & another 100,000 were left homeless. Tragedies like this one, always bring out hero is some people. One of the heroes of the Great Chicago Fire was Horatio ...read more

  • Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,937 views

    Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

    It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

  • A Reflection Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,135 views

    There were two Joseph's who met a need in Jesus' life, one at the first Christmas and one at the first Easter.

    A Reflection of Sacrifice He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas ...read more

  • Triumph Of The Savior Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,947 views

    Christ is victorious. From a stump to Savior.

    The Triumph of the Savior: From a Stump!! December 20, 2009 Isaiah 11:1-10 In 1928 the Great Depression was fast approaching, and as our country was enduring hard and uncertain times, people were looking for a messiah, someone who could save us. And in Louisiana, the messiah showed up . . . at ...read more

  • What If The Gift Never Came?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 2,852 views

    What be be missing if Jesus never came.

    During this advent season, we have been talking about waiting. How the Hebrew people waited for their messiah and how we wait for his return. We have also considered how we tend to take the ancient meaning of Christmas for granted. The stress that has to be there because Mary and Joseph’s ...read more

  • Ready Or Not, Here He Comes

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,595 views

    Advent is about preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Savior. In Isaiah we can see three ways to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

    Ready or Not, Here He Comes Isaiah 40:3-5 Intro. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her kids and grandkids Christmas presents, so she decided to send them a check with a card. She chose a special card for each one of them and wrote them a little note and ended all the ...read more

  • What Do You Want? Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 24, 2012
     | 8,076 views

    An advent sermon on the core values of our faith and the dangers of materialism.

    WHAT DO YOU WANT? AN INTRODUCTORY SERMON FOR ADVENT MARK 10:46-52 Big Idea: Advent Conspiracy helps us live the core values of our faith in a time when everything around us screams to abandon them for superficial alternatives. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 • ...read more

  • Stay Awake, Keep Watch

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    Jesus' call to stay awake and keep watch is built on a living relationship with him.

    Keep watch, stay awake... “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass ...read more

  • Everlasting Father

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,727 views

    WE CAN TAKE GREAT COMFORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT IN THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A WONDERFUL HEAVENLY FATHER WHO WILL BE WITH US NOW AND FOREVER.

    How many people have finished their shopping? Did you hear about the guy who went out and bought his wife a beautiful diamond ring for Christmas? His friend said, “I thought she wanted a new SUV?” She did,” he replied. "But where am I gonna find a fake Jeep?” The Bible has ...read more

  • Presents Or Presence?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

    The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more