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  • Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,763 views

    As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

    Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

  • Entertaining Angels (Hospitality)

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,478 views

    Hospitality isn’t just an admirable social skill; It’s essential for anyone who follows Christ. When we show kindness to outsiders, we reflect the character of God.

    This morning, I’d like to talk about hospitality. Now, I realize that, being the Fourth of July weekend, you might have been expecting a sermon on a patriotic theme, something like "freedom", or "sacrifice", or "the faith of our founding fathers". So, to connect my topic with the holiday, I’ll ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit's Community Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

    INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

  • What To Do When You Are In Exile, Part 2

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    Jeremiah 29 begins with a letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent to the Hebrew people who had been carried away into exile by Nebuchadnezzar the Babylonian king.

    What To Do When You Are In Exile, Part 2 Jeremiah 29:1-14 by S. M. Henriques Arthur went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the organist miss a note during the prelude, and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everybody was supposed to be bowed in silent prayer. He felt like the usher was ...read more

  • The Safeguards Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 200 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    We have certain spiritual safeguards in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The story is told about a monastery in Portugal, perched high on a 3,000-foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain of the fully loaded basket. One American ...read more

  • War Of The Worlds - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    current issues

    War of the worlds - part 2 January 25, 2004 AM [s1] Let me review a few things from last Sunday morning; One of the buzz words we hear a lot of today in religious circles is "God told me" s2] I want you to see that saying "God said" when "God didn’t say" is taking God’s name in vain -- and much ...read more

  • Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,314 views

    In other words, John was declaring one of the evidences of last times is the increase of false Christians, false church members, false teachers inside the church and outside the church.

    Living The Life: Counterfeit Christianity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:18 – 27 Introduction There was a game show that debut on television December 18, 1956 entitled, “To Tell The Truth”. Three contestants claim to be the same person. A celebrity panel asks them questions, and must guess who’s ...read more

  • Those Who Morn Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,583 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #2

    Americans don’t like to be unhappy. “Grey skies are going to clear up; put on a happy face.” We often live in an illusion denying reality. Jay Lenno gets paid to make people laugh. Could you imagine Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings, or Dan Rather starting the evening news with the band playing, ...read more

  • Every Spiritual Blessing Pt 1

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,309 views

    A study of the first 3 verses of Ephesians

    1:1 "Paul." What a great man Saul of Tarsus had now become. His greatness was not measurable in worldly terms because he was now a prisoner. He was shackled to a Roman guard for most of the time. Some even tell us that he was often standing in 18 inches of water. One thing is for sure: He was ...read more

  • The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,183 views

    The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to be Like Jesus #7

    Does any one remember Larry, Curly and Mo, perhaps better known as “The Three Stooges?” These three pioneers of TV comedy would make many folks laugh at their crazy antics and mischievous tricks. Bonking heads together, fingers poked in the eyes, pliers twisting the nose, or a slap to the face ...read more

  • Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

  • The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    When attempting to reach people of other faiths, we recognize that: 1. There is some truth in all religions and there are good people who follow them. 2. God has placed a longing for himself inside every human heart. 3. Jesus is the universal Savior.

    This is a confusing time in which to live. It was not long ago that America was a place where we, for the most part, understood each other and where other people were coming from. We shared common standards of ethics, and whether or not we followed those ethics, we understood them and agreed ...read more

  • You Need A Little Love In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    1st in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit

    Introduction: 1. This morning I begin a new sermon series. You would think that since on average I’ve preached 2 sermons each week, and typically taught one class each week for the last 20 years that I would have dealt with the section of scripture I am going to begin sharing with you this ...read more

  • The Truth About The Teaching

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    What kind of first impression of the Christian faith do we leave with those that we meet? If like Paul, we proclaim ourselves as followers of Christ, how loud would our proclamation be if it were under punishment of death?

    Sermon Title: The Truth about the Teaching Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-11 Date: July 13, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: I have given this morning’s message the title, “The Truth about the Teaching”, because oftentimes it is not only the teaching that is important but the reason why we teach and the reason ...read more

  • What Would Santa Say? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,060 views

    Sermon 1 of 4: What would Santa say about the way we celebrate Christmas today?

    Luke 2:9-11 What Would Santa Say? The following sermon is credited to one Matthew Rogers has posted on SermonCentral under the same title. I very much enjoyed his message and personalized it for our church. Introduction For the next four Sunday mornings leading up to Christmas, I want to bring ...read more