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  • Dealing With Life's Dilemmas

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 14,619 views

    There are sometimes tough choices that we have to make in life.

    Introduction: I can appreciate the frustration Charlie Brown has in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it ...read more

  • If Children, Then Heirs

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 19,007 views

    Because Christians are children of God, we have an inheritance to look forward to.

    Introduction: The story is told of a young man who was in a movie theater. As the lights dimmed, and he was loaded down with popcorn, cokes and candy, he began to pace up and down the aisle, scanning all the darkened rows. It was obvious he was looking for the people with whom he had come. ...read more

  • The Courage To Go Home

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    Sometimes it’s difficult to go home, but it is essential that we do so.

    Introduction: I want you to imagine for a moment that you have one chance to travel back in time and go back to relive part of your life. And suppose that when you go back, you know everything that you know now. You have all the understanding and the wisdom that you have developed over the years ...read more

  • Two Ways Of Life

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 23,318 views

    How we approach God’s Word will determine which path we take.

    Introduction: The Old Testament book of Psalms is perhaps the best-known and best loved book in all the Bible. The various psalms describe so many emotions from joy and enthusiasm to depression and discouragement. G. Campbell Morgan once raised the question, "Why is it that this book has been ...read more

  • If Christ Was Not Raised

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 48,099 views

    If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.

    Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more

  • The Lord Is My Shepherd

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 805 ratings
     | 386,631 views

    Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage in all the Bible.

    Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so personal and individual. When we read ...read more

  • Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,077 views

    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

  • Nitty Gritty...meet Religion #2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality and is designed to help seekers understand that God wants our Nitty and our Gritty Lives.

    May 25 & 26, 2002 Luke 18:35-42 “Nitty Gritty…Meet Religion” John Currier in 1949 was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Later he was transferred and paroled to work on a farm near Nashville, Tennessee. In 1968, Currier’s sentence was terminated, and a letter bearing ...read more

  • Refreshing My Rough Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,821 views

    “Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

  • "Far Above" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead, raised Him...and us...far above all things. (#13 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

    Despite the Fall of man, or perhaps, because of the Fall, there has always existed in the human breast the desire ~ the need ~ to rise above one’s circumstances; outside of one’s own limitations. Whether it be for escape, or self-improvement, or just for adventure and a yearning to explore the ...read more

  • What Would Et See

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

    What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

  • Make Way! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    This sermon details how John-the-Baptist prepared the way for Christ and how we can do the same at Christmas time.

    Christmas in John 1 Make Way! John 1:6-9; 19-37 December 8, 2002 Intro: A. [Illustration] One Sunday, the Minister was giving a sermon on baptism and in the coarse of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some ...read more

  • Knowing Where You're Going

    Contributed by James Botts on Dec 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    One of the most common questions people ask is, "Is it possible to know where I am going to go when I die?" The Bible says that we can know for sure that we have eternal life. "Knowing Where You’re Going" spells out what the Bible says about how to secu

    The Crossing Community Church “Knowing Where You’re Going” Pastor Jim Botts September 15th, 2002 Introduction This past week we were inundated by the images and memories from the tragedy of 9-11. Last year we were asking, “where was God on September 11th?” But this year we’re asking a different ...read more

  • Teach Your Children

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 30,987 views

    Deals with God’s call for parents to faithfully instruct their children in the ways of the Lord through their words and deeds.

    Teach Your Children (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) I. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Words A. The historical situation B. Our present situation II. We Teach Our Children About God Through Our Lives A. Actions do speak louder than words B. Our orthodoxy should impact our orthopraxy C. Our ...read more

  • Groan For The Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

    Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more