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  • Mature Maturity And Maturing.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,284 views

    A sermon that discusses the need for maturity for the believer and the church = "Only a mature plant will produce good fruit."

    New. Maturity. Have you ever noticed that the most mature fruit comes from the most mature plants. You don’t get good apples from immature trees! Maturity over recent years has received a bad press. The value of immaturity has been popularised at the expense of Maturity. In todays world Immaturity ...read more

  • Nine Marks Of Worldiness - I John 2:15,16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 26,913 views

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possession focused, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privileges seen as self-centered rights)

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

  • Patience - The Impossible Fruit? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    The fruit of patience is an expression to the long haul in our commitment to Christ.

    We begin this morning with a brief review of our current series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We began with a look at love. Then we examined joy. Last week we spent some time with peace. I suggested that we call love the foundational fruit and peace a potentially illusive fruit. But, I would also ...read more

  • The Works Of The Holy Spirit In Our Lives

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,848 views

    Appreciate the works of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He regenerates, renews and revives us.

    Acts 2:1-4, 14-21 The Works of the Holy Spirit Pentecost was an act of God. No one dictated it or commanded it, God Himself did. • No disciple asked for it, and no one understood the significance of it until it happened. • Jesus said the Father will send the Holy Spirit after he ...read more

  • Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

    The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

  • Awesome God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,842 views

    Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

    Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

  • Commitment? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,944 views

    The challenge to get rid of our gods and serve God in all faithfulness

    Joshua 24.14-27 Commitment to? Some decisions in life are not really that important and won’t be remembered. Let me ask you – Can you remember what you bought for everyone last Christmas? Can you remember what you had for breakfast on this day last year? Can you remember the first time you ...read more

  • Mountain Believing Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    Acting on the promises of God is proof of our faith in the promises of God.

    MOUNTAIN BELIEVING FAITH Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: We have our priorities mixed up! For example: • You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a ...read more

  • True Love Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    Love is the final apologetic.

    Francis Schaeffer wrote that love is the final apologetic; it is the last word in the Christian’s defense of the gospel. John’s Gospel informs us that Jesus gave his disciples one last command before he was led away to be crucified: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Poor Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

    October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

  • Sustaining The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 4, 2008
     | 4,068 views

    Introduction to the central truths of the gospel of Christ in order to maintain the ministry of the word of God among everyday believers.

    Sustaining the Ministry: Introduction to the Book of ROMANS Rom 1:1 “Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the ...read more

  • Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

    Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

  • Faith's Lifestyle

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,114 views

    Christian influence is no small matter.

    FAITH’S LIFESTYLE James 2:14-18 KJV One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church." "I don’t want to go to church," he replied. "I want to stay in bed." Crossing her ...read more

  • Parting Words Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,638 views

    EASTER reminds us of what mattered most to Jesus now that his work on earth was finished...He shared what he wanted his followers as far away as the 21st century, to remember.

    Many of you have had the experience of standing at the bus stop, train station or the airline terminal sending your child off for that school trip or launching them into the scary world of university campuses. •Parting words – “Behave yourself; make me proud; don’t get into trouble; be careful who ...read more

  • Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

    IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more