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  • "the Gift Of Joy"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
     | 4,215 views

    So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace.

    CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift of Joy” 1st Peter 1:3-9 So this month we are looking at Christmas words. Words that when we hear them, they make us think of Christmas. The first week, we looked at the word peace. I reminded you that there are three levels of peace. • There is peace with God. Paul said ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Motherhood

    Contributed by John White on May 12, 2017
     | 10,137 views

    The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood

    THE PURPOSE OF MOTHERHOOD Proverbs 31:10-31 The vital importance of mother needs no confirmation. The very existence of each of us and any progress we may have made toward physical or emotional maturity testifies to the essential nature of motherhood. Most of us could personally attest to the ...read more

  • Complete The Journey Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 5, 2017
     | 5,374 views

    This is a "bonus lesson" to the Leaving a Legacy series. We can't really leave a legacy if we stop the journey. The lesson encourages finishing the race and focusing on what is important in the long run.

    1. Annette White has written a book entitled, “Bucket List Adventures.” She also has a website that lists 800+ items on her Bucket List. She shows her progress through broad topics with specific actions like: • Adventure – Catch a wave surfing • Animals and Nature – Bathe an elephant; Chase a ...read more

  • Christian Governance-&-Church-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2018
     | 2,324 views

    1 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--I—1Peter 3:8-12 Peter is offering lessons to the church in the overall scheme ...read more

  • The Promise Of Respect Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,064 views

    An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

    The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

  • Chosen Vessels: The Keys To Satan's Destruction

    Contributed by Bryant Payne on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,670 views

    People always underestimate the value and importance of our young people. This message will show how valuable they are to the kingdom and one of the many darts (SEX) that Satan uses to cause division among them.

    Chosen Vessels: the Keys to Satan’s Destruction Most people today underestimate the importance of the youth. Most people mixed their immaturity w/ their value. Elders get the full blast of the power of God in a well cushioned pew w/ excellent singers while they stuff the youth in little shacky, ...read more

  • The Lord Directs Our Steps Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Mar 28, 2021
     | 5,513 views

    It's very important to know God's Will for our life. We should be always obedient to God and submit ourselves to Him to lead us in the right path.

    THE LORD DIRECTS OUR STEPS Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. This verse is a good reminder for all of us. We often dream and make plans for our future. Many times, we take some decisions in life, thinking that it is the right path for our dreams to come ...read more

  • Moral Excellence Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 33,353 views

    The first of the seven ’Christian Graces’ is moral excellence. In an age of secular moral relativism, the Christian can make a major impact in the Church and Society by boldly adhering to and promoting the Moral Code found in the New Testament Scriptures.

    Christian Graces: Moral Excellence Peter delivers to us a set of seven virtues or graces that Christians are to add to their life of faith. He informs us that these traits will render us useful to the Lord, will enable us to bear much fruit and will guarantee us an entrance to the eternal ...read more

  • Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

    Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

  • Visitation: Jesus Is The Dayspring Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    The dynamic of waiting for Christmas morning is the same dynamic that set up the first Christmas 2010 years ago. When Jesus arrived, He came as Emmanuel, God with us, the Dayspring who has visited us.

    THE VISITATION #1: JESUS IS THE DAYSPRING TOP TEN CHRISTMAS SONG DOWNLOADS OF 2010: Any guesses as to what #1 is? 1. Grandma got run over by a Reindeer 2. All I Want for Christmas – by Mariah Carey 3. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. The Chipmunk Song 6. White ...read more

  • Catch The Vision

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012
     | 7,687 views

    This is the first of three sermons composed directly from Wayne Schmidt's book "Ministry Velocity: The Power for Leadership Momentum." The messages were related to our church's purchase of a new building, moving out of a rented facility.

    Catch the Vision Joshua 1 & 2 The book of Joshua is a book of vision. It’s the story of Israel moving into the Promised Land. And we’re going to focus today on chapter two, but we need to know that three times in the first 9 verses of Joshua 1, God tells Joshua to be strong and ...read more

  • Prayer Before Making Decisions

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,201 views

    Jesus spent a night in prayer before picking the disciples. What would our life be like if we prayed before picking OUR friends, or before making any important decision?

    Our Bible lesson tonight, takes place early in the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. However, he has already been very busy. He began his teaching ministry in Galilee where he was initially well received. But it wasn’t long until his teachings began to rub some people, particularly the religious ...read more

  • Take The Old And Make It New

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2024
     | 554 views

    John learned the importance of love and he encourages every Christian to realize that fact. Obviously being with Jesus made a big difference in his life. Spend time with Jesus and it will change anyone!

    Alba 6-23-2024 TAKE THE OLD AND MAKE IT NEW I John 2:7-11 Last Sunday we looked at I John 2:3-6 and found three things that help us to answer the question, “Do You Know Jesus?” There we found that keeping His commands, exhibiting His love and walking like He walked are markers that will define ...read more

  • Too Noisy

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,274 views

    In our busy, noisy culture, it is important that we learn how to quiet down our hearts and get alone with God, so we can hear His "still small voice."

    Illustration-video, Michael Phelps-winning Olympics Introduction I have been talking about the importance of living our lives w/purpose, thoughtfully, not haphazardly. Eph 5:15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as ...read more

  • Is Church Membership A Biblical Idea?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,179 views

    5 strands in the New Testament for local church membership (Material adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/how-important-is-church-membership)

    HoHum: While Alexander Campbell was studying at the University of Glasgow in Scotland, the time had come for communion at his church. Communion was only observed a couple of times a year, so it was a pretty big deal. His church had a custom, like many churches of that day, to pass out ...read more