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  • The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,281 views

    Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

    The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

  • A Mother Who Dared To Dream Again

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 16, 2003
    based on 254 ratings
     | 24,002 views

    This sermon is taken from the life of Hannah and is designed to give encouragement and guidance to Mothers on Mother’s Day.

    “A Mother Who Dared to Dream Again” -Hannah- I Samuel 1:1-28 Mother’s Day has a very special place in the hearts of the majority of people in America. Hallmark estimates that 150 million Mother’s Day cards will be sent this year (but only 95 million Father’s Day cards), making Mother’s Day the ...read more

  • All Creation Groans

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,306 views

    Should Christians be Tree Huggers?

    The Bible teaches and we believe the eschatological account to be true for the end of time, as we know it. That truth is that when Jesus Christ returns as the Lion of Judah, King of Kings and Lord of Lords- this world will be destroyed. Jesus told His disciples about that day of His return in ...read more

  • Baptism In Matthew Series

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Why do churches practise Baptism? From where does it come?

    Eighteen months after Leni and I were married we went on a bit of a world tour. We visited places that were important in our development as people. Leni took me to Greece, to see the places where we parents came from. I took Leni to South Africa, where my mother was from and the place where I ...read more

  • God's Treasure Chest

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,218 views

    Out of all His creation, what could God possibly value enough to place with his treasures?

    God’s Treasure Chest (Adapted from an article by Larry Libby, “Discipleship Journal” Issue 139) SCRIPTURE READING: Malachi 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: While growing up, I kept a cigar box hidden away in the bottom of a drawer. That cigar box was filled with my TREASURES. These were important ...read more

  • Navigating Life In A World Of Change

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life

    Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

  • The Discipline Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    This message considers what happens in a believer’s life when he follows Christ’s instruction on prayer.

    Introduction: This morning I want to address the discipline of prayer. I doubt very much if I have to convince many of you of God’s eagerness to grant our requests when they are in keeping with His will (See 1 John 5:14-15). On the other hand, it probably won’t hurt as we all know that there are ...read more

  • Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    Veterans Day message centered on becoming imitators of God.

    Imitators of God Ephesians 5:1 Don Jones Introduction I think everyone in this room knows the old adage, "the acorn does not fall far from the tree". I would have to say that after 26 years in the public school and 5000 students later that particular adage is pretty accurate. I was always ...read more

  • Why Baptize Infants

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2004
    based on 98 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    Why do we baptize infants? A look at the New Testament, Old Testament, and church history.

    Genesis 17:9-13 9 Then God said to Abraham, "As for you, you must keep my covenant, you and your descendants after you for the generations to come. 10 This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You are to ...read more

  • Decisions, Decisions

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 21, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    I got the framework for this message on making decisions from John Mawell’s Decision-Making meditation in his One Hour WIth God devotional.

    INTRODUCTION • John Maxwell shares the following story. The personal manager had advertised a job opening, and a large group of applicants was waiting in her waiting room. The first young man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him. “We need someone in this job who ...read more

  • A Message Of An Empty Seat

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,216 views

    Your empty seat at church preaches a sermon.

    1 SAMUEL 20:16-18 “A MESSAGE FROM AN EMPTY SEAT” A) This text I read ... I personally have only heard quoted at funeral or memorial services! * It’s from verse 18 of our reading ... And this wasn’t a funeral or a memorial service! * It was between two precious friends ... Two friends that loved one ...read more

  • Whom Can I Blame?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 17,971 views

    Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

    January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

  • Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,192 views

    This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

    “living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

  • "Memorial Stones"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,225 views

    Memorial Stones that we place along our pathway mark significant events in our lives where God helped us and these encourage us in our current journey.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM May 30, 2004 Memorial Day Weekend "Memorial Stones" Joshua 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Today is Memorial Day Sunday. It may mean different things to different people and how we observe it now and how we have observed it in the past. There may be parades ...read more

  • Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    one of a series on Building Community

    Building Community - Encourage One Another People are less connected, less involved, less active in their communities today. People participate less in organizations and groups of every kind than they did a generation ago. What we are seeing is that the "glue" which holds our society together, ...read more