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  • I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    This sermon explores the concept of mercy as the heart of God, demonstrated through Jesus' interactions in Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness in our own interactions with others.

    Good morning/evening church! Before we get going today, I have a question for you… Have you ever wondered what really matters to God? Have you ever stopped to consider what kinds of things get God, the Creator of the cosmos, really excited? If we’re honest, it might not be something we think about ...read more

  • Cedar

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,760 views

    Conducting a Christian Passover meal. A means of combining he jewish festiva with our Christian faith.

    Seder – An Order of Service and Explanation to the Passover Meal A. Welcome and Blessing Read EXODUS 12:12-20 and LUKE 22:14-16 B. Recline at the table C. The 15 Steps to the Sedar then begin: 1. Kadesh – Sanctify (Reading and Foot Washing) 2. Urchatz – Cleanse 3. Karpas – Appetizer ...read more

  • Worship: How? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 113 ratings
     | 29,342 views

    Worship is done in many ways. But it must always have freshness and not mere form; it must be in community and not merely individual; it must have joy and not mere instruction at the bottom line; and it must spill into the streets, not confined to the sa

    In your mind’s eye, take a tour with me. In your imagination, let’s go into some very special rooms. First, we go to a spacious room, dark, slightly musty, with nooks and crannies in which you could hide if you wanted to. And, indeed, in this room, there are a number of people who appear to be ...read more

  • Declare Your Independence Series

    Contributed by Clint Meade on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    An exposition of Col. 2:16-19

    Colossians 2:16-19 Clint Meade Cornerstone Baptist Church, 9-30-2007 Along with the rest of the western world, I have been watching the events that are unfolding within Venezuela and Iran. Those two nations are being led by two very dangerous men. Both Hugo Chavez of Venezuela ...read more

  • The Focus Of A True Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

    THE FOCUS OF A TRUE FAITH—Colossians 2:16-23 Proposition: The focus of a true faith is centered in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to put all their focus on Jesus Christ and to turn aside to other false teachings. INTRODUCTION: Here’s a ...read more

  • A Puerta Cerrada Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    La oración no es ostentación ni manipulación, sino relación con Dios.

    A puerta cerrada Intro: Cuando recién nos hicimos novios Delia y yo, me vi en serios aprietos. Aunque usted no lo crea, yo era bastante introvertido y tímido, y mi problema era que la plática no me salía con mucha facilidad. Recuerdo que al principio, comencé a emplear una técnica para no ...read more

  • The Fruit Of The Lawless

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    Jesus said we’d know false prophets by their fruit. Do you know what that fruit is?

    My sermon to you from these verse may seem at first to be rather dark in focus and content, but the message from our Lord’s own mouth in these verses is a dark one, for those who practice lawlessness. Let’s read them first, and keep them before our eyes and our minds as we study them. “Beware ...read more

  • A Drink For A Dehydrated Soul

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 895 ratings
     | 79,628 views

    Creating spiritual hunger in your people

    A Drink For A Dehydrated Soul (JOHN 7:37 & John 4:4-14) (Christian Life, Spirituality) (Ded/Exp) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been thirsty? I don’t mean the average thirst where a drink of water sounds good after a long walk or after working in the garden on a hot summer day. I mean ...read more

  • Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,520 views

    Some sins the Bible says nothing about. How do you handle those sins?

    1 Cor 8 1_13.doc GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ A Study In The Book Of 1 Corinthians Dealing With The Gray Areas Of Life - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 The apostle Paul had two great desires in life… (1) To live his life totally for God and…, (2) to help ...read more

  • Do You Hear Voices

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,732 views

    IN OUR TEXT TODAY WE WILL HEAR 4 VOICES CALLING NOT ONLY TO ISAIAH BUT TO ALL OF GOD’S PROPHETS THROUGHOUT THE AGES...

    "DO YOU HEAR THE VOICES?" READ TEXT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 INTRODUCTION TODAY WE BEGIN A STUDY ON ISAIAH CHAPTER’S 40-66; BUT BEFORE WE BEGIN IT’S NECESSARY FOR US TO DO SOME INTRODUCTORY WORK. ISAIAH; THE MAN IT WAS DURING THE TIME OF THE DIVIDED PERIOD OF ISRAEL’S HISTORY (WHEN GOD’S PEOPLE ...read more

  • "Revealed With Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,567 views

    When Christ appears, glory hoped for will be glory realized.

    “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is ...read more

  • Ready Because Of Christ

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,494 views

    Easter Message reflecting on the fact that because of Christ we can be ready to face God when we die.

    Ready Because of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 54-55 Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I shared this story the first Easter I was here, back in 2001, but we’ve got a number ...read more

  • "The Marks Of False Teachers" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    Sermon 19 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

    My sermon to you from these verses may seem at first to be rather dark in focus and content, but the message from our Lord’s own mouth in these verses is a dark one, for those who teach falsely and practice lawlessness. Let’s read them first, and keep them before our eyes and our minds as we study ...read more

  • Tempting Proposition

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

    In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

  • The Highest Priority Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for a short or a long time, it’s good to take stock of your goals and priorities.

    Introduction Many of the New Testament letters were written to address problems in the churches. A good illustration is 1 Corinthians when Paul offers counsel on issues like division in the church, immorality, lawsuits among believers, spiritual gifts and the resurrection. 1 Corinthians deals with ...read more