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  • The Mark Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,703 views

    John 13:34-35 tells us what is the mark of a Christian.

    Introduction The story is told of a soldier in the army of Alexander the Great. The soldier was brought before the great world conqueror for a court-martial. When the emperor had listened to the charges and the evidence, he turned to the soldier facing condemnation, and asked, “What is your ...read more

  • The Holiday Season

    Contributed by Lance Bergfield on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,118 views

    Examining ourselves to see if Christ is really the reason we celebrate.

    The holiday season Romans 12:2 2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. One of the biggest obstacles faced by the Christian today is the constant pulling and nudging ...read more

  • On Christian Giving

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
     | 7,467 views

    What is the purpose for giving?

    On Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 One major themes of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthian church, at least the second of which we have record and assuming that it is one letter and not several, deals with the topic of giving. The Old Testament prescribed several tithes that the people ...read more

  • Sharing

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025
     | 238 views

    What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

    Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

  • Living With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 423 views

    Contentment is a key aspect of the Christian life. It is not a passive state but an active decision to trust God’s provision and find joy in what He has already given us.

    LIVING WITH CONTENTMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV): "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of ...read more

  • Five Principles Of Art And Architecture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    From the iconoclast controversy we can derive the five principles that should inform our church art

    Monday of 3rd Week in Lent 28 March 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The onset of a dreaded disease is one of the most stressful events of any life. Today, cancer is the most dreaded, but in the time of the prophets, when no one knew about viruses and few people lived to an advanced age, it was a ...read more

  • The Importance Of The Knowledge Of God

    Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Oct 31, 2021
     | 2,984 views

    The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we think, the words that we say, and the acts that we do.

    Topic: The Importance of the Knowledge of God By Ptr Arsenio B. Segismundo Text: II Peter 1:2, “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Intro: The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we ...read more

  • Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,515 views

    What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

    “Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

  • The Power Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

    “Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

  • Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

    Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

  • Clay People

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . and we were in our own sight as grasshoppe

    CLAY PEOPLE SCRIPTURE: Genesis 3:19; Jeremiah 18:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:7 Introduction Ever felt like a grasshopper? Unimportant, inferior, low-down? Israel felt that way when Moses’ spies reported back from their excursion into the Promised Land. They said, "And there we saw the giants, . . . ...read more

  • Keeping Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,503 views

    How can we keep our faith during the trials of life?

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X We have talked about how difficult it can be to maintain a strong faith. It gets more difficult when we experience suffering because of our faith. „X I cannot imagine what it would be like to have to really suffer for my faith, to literally put my life on the line ...read more

  • Gluttony Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,827 views

    The third part of The Seven Deadly Sins looks at the sin of gluttony

    Gluttony Evagrius of Pontus, a Christian monk and ascetic whose ideas may have inspired St. John Cassian’s list of eight sins, gives us a very poetic, but comprehensive definition of the sin of gluttony: “Gluttony is the mother of lust, the nourishment of evil thoughts, laziness in ...read more

  • Gluttony - A Deadly Sin

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,009 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. We have been talking about deadly sins. Sins that plant themselves deep within us and can take over our lives. Sins that lead us to other sin and sins that separate us from God. 2. Today we look at a fifth deadly sin. And as we consider this sin - it may seem harmless ...read more

  • Stand Fast In The Liberty Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 4 of 8

    Galatians The Galatian churches included those in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, Antioch of Pisidia, and Derbe which were established on Paul’s first missionary journey and revisited on his subsequent missionary trips. The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of ...read more