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  • An Enduring Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2012
     | 8,492 views

    This is the last sermon in the series and focuses on Jesus' ability to endure to the end and finish the race by focusing on the prize.

    Introduction: A. Last Sunday was New Year’s Day, and I was on vacation. 1. I really appreciate everyone allowing me to take a vacation, and especially Alan and Mike, and the other elders for picking up the slack. 2. Since we did a “stay-cation,” I took the opportunity to visit ...read more

  • Consider The Stranger

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,026 views

    Rather than focusing on the 9 that didn't return, this sermon focuses on the one that did. A "stranger."

    Luke 17:12-18 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. 14 And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to ...read more

  • What's Your Focus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 18,452 views

    The storms of life distract us from focusing on God – learn what Jesus focused on in times of trouble.

    Most of the time in our lives we focus on what to do if things go wrong. We come up with contingency plans in case we are late for a flight. We sometimes even have redundant systems in place in case of failure. In fact, on the space shuttle, most of its systems are backed up by quadruple ...read more

  • Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees & Eagles Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    this series focuses on how we are like the buzzard, bat, bumblebee and eagle. Part one focuses on the buzzard.

    Buzzards, Bats, Bumblebees and Eagles Are You Living Like A Buzzard? Scriptures: Matt. 8:21-22; 10:33; James 2:17; Psalm 121:1-2; John 20:24-29 Introduction I get a lot of inspirational emails from relatives and friends. Some of these emails give me inspiration for sermons and Bible study ...read more

  • Is The Church A Lighthouse Or A Club House?

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
     | 5,918 views

    This sermon helps the congregations see the difference between being and inward focused church and an outward focused church

    Introduction: Illustration “The Guiding Light” I. What is a lighthouse? A. A lighthouse provides light to anyone in need B. A church that is a lighthouse understands that the source of light is Christ. - Joh 1:4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. - Joh 1:5 The light shines in ...read more

  • Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,805 views

    This sermon focuses on Peter and forgiveness

    Peter stood tall among the disciples. He was one of Jesus closest friends and everyone knew it. While they sat at the table, Jesus began to describe the hard road he was about to face. In a moment that must have been very difficult for Jesus. He looks out at his disciples, his closest friends and ...read more

  • Waiting

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    This sermon focuses on the power of waiting.

    Christmas is a few days a way. For some of you that brings excitement. For others anxiety and stress. Regardless of the emotion, I hope this week gives you the opportunity to reflect upon our question, What is the day truly all about? As we have sought to answer this question, we have looked at ...read more

  • A New Year

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 270 ratings
     | 171,835 views

    This sermon focuses on a new beginning.

    Can you believe it? Having just celebrated Christmas Day, we look to the end of our past year and the beginning of a new year. This morning , as we reflect upon this new year, I would to share with you once again a message entitled A New Year. It is my hope that this year’s resolutions will ...read more

  • Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 749 ratings
     | 394,646 views

    This sermon focuses on Palm Sunday

    A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, ...read more

  • Saved

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,993 views

    This sermon focuses on the basics of salvation

    Last week at the close of our service led by our youth a drama called Heaven and Hell was portrayed. In the blink of a eye an accident propelled one girl to heaven and one to hell. Two close friends separated forever- Never to see or talk to one another again. This morning where do you stand. Do ...read more

  • "Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,035 views

    This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

    Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

  • Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,624 views

    A message focusing on praying for others.

    INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

  • God's Timing (Patience)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,880 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on waiting on God.

    God’s Time OT - Isaiah 64:4, “Since ancient days no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you who acts on behalf of those who wait for him.” NT - Hebrews 11:39-40 “These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had ...read more

  • Principles Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,718 views

    This message focuses on the why of evangelism

    Principles of Evangelism The Book of Mark Mark 6:7-13,30-32 Introduction A. Mark 6:7 begins a new thrust in Jesus’ ministry. 1. Up to this point He had been doing all of the speaking and interacting with the people. 2. Now after two years of training the disciples are being sent out to begin ...read more

  • We Walk By Faith Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,640 views

    This message focuses on shipwrecked faith.

    We Walk By Faith Part 8 Shipwrecked Faith Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:16-18; 4:14-15 Introduction: This message will close out my current series on faith. As you recall, in this series I have explained that faith is an unquestioning belief and that there ...read more