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  • Christ The Cornerstone PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,728 views

    Explore the parable of the tenants, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing to have Christ as the cornerstone and foundation of our lives.

    Good morning, family! I've got a special message to share with you today, one that's grounded in the solid rock of our faith. We're going to delve into the powerful parable of the tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, and explore the transformative power of having Christ, our Cornerstone, as the foundation ...read more

  • Mirror, Mirror Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,453 views

    Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

    "In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

  • Form Vs. Function

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

    Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

  • Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Mike Spain on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 17,487 views

    Here is an informatal message on the Spiritual Gifts, their funtions, and their purpose. This message is a great Postmodern (decontructive) approach to discovering Spiritual Gifts.

    (Before we started, I geve everyone a simply Spiritual Gifts test that had about 50 short questions on them and we reviewed them together) So, we’re talking about Spiritual Gifts. What they are. What they’re not. We’re going to talk about the point of these gifts. I mean, what is the point? I’m ...read more

  • Nehemiah: Cupbearer On Fire

    Contributed by Byron Martin on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    Because one man repented and followed the leading of the Lord; Jerusalem was re-built, thousands of exiles returned to the city and there was a mass repenting from God’s people.

    NEHEMIAH: Cupbearer on Fire Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps April 27, 2008 Scripture reference: the Book of Nehemiah We could have ripped this book out of the Bible if Nehemiah had been rational ...read more

  • Bible Research #1 - Why Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,585 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This first session answers two questions: 1. What is the Bible? 2. Why Study the Bible?

    SESSION #1 – WHAT IS THE BIBLE? WHAT IS THE BIBLE? “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which ...read more

  • Four Mistakes In Approaching A Dangerous World

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 9, 2018
     | 2,780 views

    Jesus' words about sheep and wolves point us toward the right approach with interacting with the dangerous world around us.

    FOUR MISTAKES IN APPROACHING A DANGEROUS WORLD: 1. IF THE WORLD IS MESSY AND DANGEROUS, IS THE WISE OPTION TO JUST WITHDRAW? No, Jesus is sending us out. - Matthew 10:16a. - Matthew 5:13-16; Matthew 16:18. - Our tendency is to withdraw from the world because it’s a scary place. - Over time, ...read more

  • "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 15, 2017
     | 19,449 views

    All of us do it. We compare ourselves to others and by doing so we expose ourselves to one of two things----pride or low self esteem. neither is healthy. Paul teaches us in this passage to keep our eyes on the prize not on other people.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

  • "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017
     | 5,613 views

    This passage is basically a biography, a spiritual biography of Paul’s life. I think it would begin with a statement like this----I am absolutely satisfied with Jesus but in no way am I satisfied with myself.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

  • The Danger Of Distance

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,556 views

    No one drifts to intimacy. In fact, what we do is drift to distance. The problem is that distance is dangerous.

    The Danger of Distance In huge bright red or perhaps caution yellow letters it is right there in front of your windshield it says, "Stay back 200 ft.!" The insinuation is that if you tailgate or follow at any closer distance you are putting yourself in a dangerous position. For the health of your ...read more

  • Passing God’s Mid-Term Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 4,394 views

    This is the ninth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy.

    The word “test” or “exam” causes most people to get an uneasy feeling in the pit of their stomachs. However, tests are a normal part of our lives. We take tests in school, to get our driver license and often they are given to determine the best candidate for a job. The ...read more

  • 3 Christmas Gifts You Need

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    Each Christmas we get gifts under the tree but this year lets get 3 Gifts that we need more than any other gift....The Gift of Life...Eternal Life

    THREE CHRISTMAS GIFTS WE NEED LUKE 2, MATTHEW 2 (Read Luke 2: 1-20) Is Christmas merely a ritual for you? Or is it a Relationship? For many people, Christmas is tradition. We use the same type decorations our parents did when we were children. We go to the same places to shop every year. It’s ...read more

  • A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,199 views

    The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

    Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

  • Laugh - Philippians 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 24, 2019
     | 8,848 views

    We need find joy in the journey by doing 3 things: choosing to reconcile with others so that we can rejoice, by praying rather than worrying, and by learning contentment in life.

    Video illustration: Over Saved Michael Jr Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the ...read more

  • The Challenge Of Change Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,408 views

    Paul becomes an ideal subject for the study of a Christian in a world of change. He went through the most radical change of any of the Apostles in his conversion. He had the most radical change of career, and faced the most radical changes in theological commitment.

    On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and they ...read more