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  • Pergamum: Truth Marks The Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2020
     | 3,473 views

    The church is to hold to the truth inwardly as well as outwardly.

    Have you noticed how often a sword is at the center of a story? Young Arthur of King Arthur fame is destined to remove the sword from the stone, signifying he is the future king. The sword “Excalibur” bears the power to protect Arthur from harm. Only when the sword is stolen, does Arthur become ...read more

  • Psalm 5 - A Prayer For Protection Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,500 views

    This message deals with David again in his request that the Lord would protect him from his enemies who were under the sway of Absalom.

    A PRAYER FOR PROTECTION TEXT: Psalm 5:1-12 Psalms 5:1-12 KJV To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. [2] Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. [3] My voice shalt thou hear in the ...read more

  • Commitment Issues PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 76 views

    Following Jesus requires surrender and steadfast devotion, even when His teachings are difficult, trusting that true life is found only in Him.

    If you’ve ever sat at the kitchen table late at night with a lukewarm cup of coffee and a heavy heart, wondering why following Jesus can feel so wonderfully right and yet wonderfully hard, you’re in good company. The Gospels show real people with real questions, listening to a real Savior who ...read more

  • "It's Hard To Be Humble" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 27,221 views

    A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3)

    “It’s hard to be humble” -Psalm 131, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3) Introduction…some Country/Western theology I want to share a story I heard last week in our adult Sunday School ...read more

  • What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3)

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    How Does God respond to our prayers?

    What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 3) 2 Cor. 12:8-9 “Concerning this I entreated the Lord three times that it might depart from me. [9] And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my ...read more

  • When Fault Is Found—5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Part 5 of a 5 part sermon exploring what is forfeited by religious people who deny Jesus. When fault is found with God’s grace we forfeit...

    WHEN FAULT IS FOUND-V—Luke 4:16-30 Finding Fault with God’s Grace forfeits.... Jenny pregnant/Involved in a car accident & falls into a deep coma/Asleep for nearly 6 months/When she wakes up she sees that she is no longer pregnant— frantically asks the doctor about her baby. The doctor replies, ...read more

  • The Crisis Of Conformity

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

    THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

  • Other Types Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    A word study on prayer and some suggested study resources.

    Types of Prayer It has been said that Bible Study is God talking to us and in prayer we are talking to God. This has also been likened to breathing. Bible Study is inhaling and prayer is exhaling. We have talked in this series about the acronym ACTS. There are many other types of prayers in the ...read more

  • Apollos: - ¡§they Explained To Him The Way Of God More Accurately¡¨ Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    Apollos was a man who knew 1) The Scriptures 2) the Saviour- but he still needed 3) The Spirit

    Apollos: - ¡§they explained to him the way of God more accurately¡¨ Acts 18:24-28 WBC 20/10/02 pm Illustr: Kathy, Bea and Kate¡¦s current Alpha Gen(the south African) said today that she has been dying to tell me(but gadding off to Paris) that she left "on a real high " last week and on the way ...read more

  • How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,635 views

    How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

  • Developing 39 Godly Traits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

    Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

  • Resolving Conflict

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,574 views

    Dealing with what causes conflict in the church and how to resolve it.

    1, September 2002 Dakota Community Church Resolving Conflict Introduction: Galatians 2:11-21 11When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to ...read more

  • There's Always Room For One More

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,579 views

    Hey, peacock, how broad are your phylacteries and how long are your fringes?

    There’s Always Room for One More A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, "Yankee, that ...read more

  • How To Refresh Our Hearts In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate.

    Refresh Our Hearts In Christ (Philemon 20) Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate. Illustration: Forty thousand fans were on hand in the Oakland stadium when Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s career stolen base record. According to USA Today Lou, who had left ...read more

  • Why Pray In Jesus Name Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,959 views

    Continued series on questions from my congregation

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #10 “Why Pray in Jesus’ Name?” Text: I Timothy 2:5 OPENING JOKE: Father’s Day Jokes – #1 “A second-grader was given the assignment of writing about her personal hero. Her father was flattered that his little girl had chosen him. He pushed his luck ...read more