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  • You Cannot Serve God And Money

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,984 views

    “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money” Luke 16:13.

    Theme: You cannot serve God and money Text: Amos 8:4-7; 1 Tim. 2:1-8; Lk. 16:1-13 God is concerned about our future and teaches us to also show that same concern. Our concern should lead us to make the right decisions in life. When God created the tree that yields fruit, the Scriptures declare ...read more

  • Real Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,664 views

    What does a real church look like on the inside

    Real Church Philippians 2:1-4 The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible says this, “The Philippian church was a strong church—a very strong church. When a church is strong, it is always full of vision and planning, and it is always working out a strategy to carry forth the gospel. ...read more

  • Love Conquers All

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 13, 2015
     | 37,648 views

    Paul describes what love is, what love is not, and what love can do in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

    Love Conquers All Introduction: Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's people I can't stand." ...read more

  • Jerusalem Looms Ahead Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,300 views

    If we try to be great in some other way than by becoming a servant, we'll lose whatever greatness we achieve. Only by becoming a slave of all, will we achieve greatness in God's Kingdom. The result is a life of following Jesus along the road to the cross

    I got a new pair of glasses this week. Not my everyday glasses. These are ones that are made so I can see what's on my computer screen without ending up with a cricked neck. They're fantastic. They make the characters on the screen look perfectly in focus. They just have one drawback. If I forget ...read more

  • Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

    Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015
     | 6,086 views

    On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

    In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

  • We Need Help

    Contributed by Justin Owens on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,023 views

    Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C - God steps into History to assist those who cannot assist themselves

    Fourth Sunday of Lent – We Need Help I. Introduction I was sitting down with a converted friend of mine who used to be Muslim He told me the story of what he believed was the greatest difference between the teachings of Muhammad and the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. [PAUSE] He used the ...read more

  • Our Passionate Lord

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,002 views

    The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

    OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

  • #4 Understanding Loove: Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2016
     | 2,896 views

    In this series we are pondering LOVE? What is real love? Love must be kind. Do we care more for others than for self? KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION.

    #4 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: KINDNESS... LOVE IN ACTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than ...read more

  • Jesus' Government

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 26, 2016
     | 6,270 views

    To show that GOD is Head of all governments.

    I. EXORDIUM: What is the future of government? Theocracy II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is Head of all governments. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 9:7 (Amplified Bible) Of the increase of His government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of ...read more

  • Labor Of Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 17,264 views

    A labor day sermon about our calling in the world.

    September 2, 2012 Colossians 3:23-24 Labor of Love Well, summer’s pretty much over. In a few more weeks the leaves will begin to change color and fall to the ground. Temperatures will turn cold and we’ll see that weird white stuff on the ground. Labor day weekend signifies a shift ...read more

  • Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013
     | 5,858 views

    When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

    This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

  • "Turning Points"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,435 views

    God uses the shepherd’s staff here for a very simple reason. Moses was holding one in his hand. He says to Moses what’s that in your hand? What do you have that God can use?

    “Turning Points” Exodus 4:1-17 I will start with a question this morning…..why is that we think that when it comes to things that God wants us to do in the church for Him that we are suddenly full of excuses…excuses that would never work somewhere else. People quit ...read more

  • Persistence Through Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

    MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

  • O, How Shall I Receive You?

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,819 views

    Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of our heavenly King. How do we receive him in our Christian community and in our personal lives? Are the gates wide open, or does he need to knock at our door, locked from the inside?

    [Sermon preached on 3 December 2017, First Sunday in Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] This past week, Finland had the honor of welcoming three royal visitors: Prince William of the United Kingdom, Prince Daniel of Sweden, and Prince Constantijn of my own home country, the Netherlands. The media ...read more

  • A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,793 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more