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  • How God Can Use Innovators

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,899 views

    In this passage we learn a lot about innovation from the courage of Cornelius, the founder of the first Gentile house church.

    How God Uses Innovators (Acts 10:1-8) 1. Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com businesses. Even though many of these innovators may not enjoy success, they are learning from their efforts. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance ...read more

  • The Grace Of Predestination Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

    Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

  • A Bad Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

  • What Happened To Me Last Friday Series

    Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    This is a unique first-person narrative sermon from the viewpoint of the Centurion at the cross who exclaimed "Truly this is the Son of God!"

    "WHAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST FRIDAY" Last Friday was a day I’ll never forget. I had to oversee three crucifixions. In and of itself, there was nothing unusual about that. I’ve had a lot more than that on one day - I’ve spent longer days at Golgotha. But last Friday I clocked six hours there for ...read more

  • When Building Or Purchasing A House, Write These Scriptures On The Walls And Pray Over It. Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,009 views

    When you put God first in your building, you will experience His favour upon your life.

    When you put God first in your building, you will experience His favour upon your life.Scriptures in your home serve as a testament to God's glory and invite His divine presence. As Jacob declared in Genesis 28:16, 'Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.' Inscribing ...read more

  • Because Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016
     | 6,366 views

    Jesus is busy doing so many things for us after resurrection

    The worst thing that could have happened to humankind is for Jesus to have not risen. Humankind would have been hopeless. Apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:19 that our faith would have been in vain and we would be the most pitiable. Thank God, Jesus resurrected; thank God, He is alive. He is now the ...read more

  • Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,640 views

    We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

  • Ownership And Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

    Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

  • Stay Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024
     | 1,259 views

    This is the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved.

    “Stay Faithful” Acts 2:42-43 We finished last week the first known sermon after Jesus has ascended to sit on the right hand of the Father. This is also the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved. I ...read more

  • Monument Of Relationship Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    First sermon of a six part series. I glean illustrations from multiple places. Many are not my own.

    Monuments of Grace - Sermon One - The Monument of Relationship- Gen 28:10-22 Intro. A monument is a stone or a building that is set up to remember a person or an event. On July 3, 1775, he took on what was thought to be an impossible task. He became the commander of an army of rag-tag ...read more

  • Commitment To God The Father Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,817 views

    Our commitment and priority must first be to God. Some materials are taken from sermoncentral.com and higherpraise.com

    Theme: COMMITTED TO THE FATHER Text: 1 Corinthians 8: 6 Introduction A. In our message last Sunday the closest disciple of Jesus, John the Beloved, told us what it means to be a committed follower of the Lord. It is to be committed to the claims of Jesus about Himself, committed to live as Jesus ...read more

  • Life's Short, Live It! Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 11,850 views

    First in a series based on a tweet. This sermon focuses on settling for no less than the abundantly life due to the brevity of life.

    Introduction: AG: I don’t often pay attention to what celebrities have to save, but Easter Sunday, Donnie Walburg tweeted this: Life's short, LIVE IT! Hate's weak, STOP IT! Hope's real, KEEP IT! Fear's poison, FACE IT! Love's eternal, FEEL IT! Time's wasting, DO IT! RS: That got me ...read more

  • Four Horns Four Carpenters

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024
     | 1,917 views

    A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom.

    Professional bull riders who compete for a prize fear a bull with horns most. The possibility of being gored is greater on bulls with large horns. Horns represent strength and power. A horn, in scripture, represents two things: strength and a strong king or kingdom. In Zechariah 1:21 we see the ...read more

  • I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2014
     | 7,413 views

    In our walk with Jesus, many things are revealed to us a little at a time.

    1. Eye Surgery Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. Then she had an operation in a hospital in Ontario, Canada. In response to the effectiveness of the surgery as the doctor lifted the bandages from her eyes she said, "I just can't believe it," She wept - when for the first time in her life - ...read more

  • Faith Like A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2016
     | 9,571 views

    How much faith does it take to do great things for God?

    Intro Jesus had described true discipleship. The Son of Man had nowhere to lay his head. Those who put family first need to put the kingdom first. Wavering or looking back makes one not fit. The cost of following him is everything. We must carry our cross and give up possessions. How could anyone ...read more