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  • Three Foundational Issues For Understanding Acts Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Acts can only be understood when the following issues/revelations are embraced: (1) The reality of Jesus’ resurrection (2) The instruction Jesus gave His followers in His post-resurrection appearances (3) The promise of the Holy Spirit that Jesus gave to

    Three Foundational Issues Series: Book of Acts #3 Acts 1:1-5 10-16-05 Intro The book of Acts opens with an amazing account of Jesus interacting with His followers for forty days after His resurrection. Can you imagine what it would be like to have Jesus here in His resurrection body giving us a ...read more

  • What Is That To You?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    We are called the same as Peter, to follow after Jesus. In answering that call we need to deny the distraction of others, the distraction of the circumstances of life, and deny even ourselves, and let us take up our cross and follow after Him.

    What Is That To You? 03/07/10 AM Text: John 21:18-22 Introduction Last Lord's day we had the second lesson in a series based on a passage in Philippians in which Paul instructed the church in how to conduct themselves in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, a series which God willing we ...read more

  • Making Space For God

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,696 views

    The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

    Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

  • Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

    Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

  • Drive Out Sin Or It Will Drive You

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,404 views

    One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that too many people follow the same path that Israel followed when they first entered into the Promised Land. They were quick to forget the great miracles of deliverance that God had give

    Friday, September 16, 2005 Drive Out Sin or It Will Drive You Judges 2:1-2:22 One of the greatest problems that I see in the church is that fact that ...read more

  • Who We Are

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 13, 2019
     | 4,560 views

    Paul was a great missionary who's example can show us how to witness to others. God has a plan for us all to follow. What can we do get help us understand and follow that path?

    As we start our new year, we’re going to start by looking at who we are. Concordia isn’t just this place. It includes all of us that come here to worship. Its not confined to just the walls of this building but has to look towards the people that live near us. We’re called to shine the love of ...read more

  • The Journey Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is more than just admiring Him from a distance or giving him our time on Sunday mornings. It is literally taking on the person, the mind, and the heart of Jesus. We are called to be worshippers with our whole lives not just an au

    The Journey of Transformation Romans 12:1-3 Kyle Idelman writes, It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was sitting in our sanctuary where 30,000 people would soon be coming to one of our Easter services. I had no idea what I was going to say to them. I could feel the pressure mounting. I sat there ...read more

  • The Light Of A Disciple

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    When we follow Jesus we are called to share His light witha dark world

    The Light of a Disciple Matthew 5:14-16 October 14, 2001 Introduction Some of you may or may not have noticed that our church recently placed a light on the post of the new parking lot. We have rented it from the power company for a few dollars a month and the result has been well worth the ...read more

  • What Is The Bible?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    God has given us the Bible to know how to love, follow, trust, and obey God.

    Just before I moved here a friend of mine took me up in a single engine aircraft that he jointly owned with several other persons. It was a clear and warm August day in 2000 and we flew over downtown Grand Rapids and made several circles around our home in NE Grand Rapids as I took pictures of it ...read more

  • The Prince Of Peace Brings A Sword Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 21,806 views

    Jesus quotes Micah’s prophecy to warn his followers of the cost of discipleship, and its reward.

    The Prince of Peace Brings a Sword Text: Matthew 10:34-39 Introduction The biggest fear of most Basic Trainees is that an injury will force them to restart training. After my worship service (as a Basic Training Chaplain) one morning I spoke to a soldier on crutches as my three-year-old wound ...read more

  • Rather Do Good

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,283 views

    A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

    RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

  • Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 30,190 views

    The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

    There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

  • Resolving Disputes

    Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

    Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

  • The Big Boss From Galilee

    Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,611 views

    Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

  • A Christian Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,790 views

    This message defines the Christians as a person who pleases God, and incredible truth for every follower of Christ.

    A PERSON WHO PLEASES GOD COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Last week we look at 7 blessings that Christians have. These included: God’s Word; Grace; Peace; a Heavenly Father; faith; love, and hope in God. Today we will see that another definition of a Christian is someone who pleases the Lord in every way. I. ...read more