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  • Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

  • The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,051 views

    In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

    Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

  • The Believers Armor Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    We need to put on the whole armor of God

    How many of you have someone in your life you would consider a thorn? Stop looking at the person next to you. Most, if not all of us, have someone we could identify as a person who it seems has been sent to cause chaos in our life, who seems to surface when we are going through the still water ...read more

  • "For The Love Of God"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 352 ratings
     | 109,578 views

    God loves you ... unconditionally. He couldn’t love you any more than He does ... or any less than He does. Bask in the love of God!

    “For The Love Of God” Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! (Just a reminder, guys!) When we think of Valentine’s Day, our thoughts go towards “love”. And, when we think of “love”, we must think of the greatest love the world has ever known … the love of God. Turn with me to Ephesians 3:17-19 – “that ...read more

  • Blinded By Emotion #4 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    Fourth sermon in the series "The Spirit of IShmael" dealing with people who are rulled by thier emotions.

    Spirit of Ishmael Blinded by Emotion #4 Text: Gen 21:9-19 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

  • Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

    ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

  • Out Of The Rubble

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Sermon on recovery

    Heb. 11:32 Judges 13-16 Unfortunately history is full of stories about people who at the peak of their career do something which jeopardizes everything they have achieved. In my adult life I have watched politicians loose their influence and even offices, (Nixon and Clinton), I have witnessed ...read more

  • #9 -- Happiness Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,037 views

    True happiness comes not from seeking our own happiness but from seeking the happiness of others.

    The Endless Pursuit of Happiness I don’t know how many of you have read the American Declaration of Independence, but it says this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are ...read more

  • Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    This is a good sermon around Thanksgiving time.

    Introduction: A. I hope that everyone had a happy Thanksgiving Day! We surely did. 1. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we? 2. One teacher asked her students to write a composition entitled “What I’m thankful for on Thanksgiving.” One boy wrote, “I’m thankful that I’m not a ...read more

  • Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,011 views

    An practical exploration of what it means that Jesus is the light of the world.

    Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12-20 The text that we have to consider today falls in the midst of a group of seven. There are seven witnesses. They are active. They are describing not only the person of Jesus, but also the Father who sent him. One, of the seven, centers in the eighth ...read more

  • God's Patience Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 17,972 views

    God’s patience is a blessing to us. This message looks at God’s patience

    INTRODUCTION  A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to ...read more

  • Unbelievable!

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    The resurrection of is only unbelievable if you refuse to look squarely at the evidence.

    Unbelievable! I’m fond of joking that I have my resurrection body already reserved, and it’s a size 8. Everyone always laughs. Of course I don’t know what it will look like - I may have feathers, or fins! But we all know, don’t we, that whatever resurrection is about it isn’t going to include ...read more

  • The Game Of Greed

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,435 views

    There are so many voices out there trying to get us to play the game of greed, but we are much better off if we listen to the voice of God calling us to be content with what we have.

    The Game of Greed I Kings 21:1-10 June 24, 2007 Now, this is my opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree. I really believe that network television programming is at an all time low for creativity. We are in an era when it is so expensive to produce programming that network executives are looking ...read more

  • Welcome To The Battleground

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    A fresh look at Ephesians where we look at 1) The heavenly battle 2) The methods of attack 3) The prayer of the warrior

    Ephesians 6:10-20 This week there has been much in the news about Britain’s involvement in Iraq, and North Koreas nuclear missile attempts. The “war against terror” looks set to continue for some time to come yet, and as one looks around the world battles, skirmishes and wars continue to rage. ...read more

  • Just Passing By

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    Who is your neighbor? Who does Jesus say is your neighbor? Which character in Jesus’ parable do you most resemble?

    Just Passing By Lk. 10:25-37 (Ray Scott, SC.com) Can you name some famous neighbors? (Mr. Rogers) •Dennis the Menace’s neighbor - “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” •Ricky & Lucy Ricardo’s neighbors - Fred & Ethel Mertz. •Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor’s neighbor - Wilson. •Ray & Debra Barone neighbors – his ...read more