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  • David And Goliath--Part 1

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,361 views

    David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-30 shows us that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” The story of David begins in 1 Samuel 16. Because of King Saul’s repeated disobedience, the Lord rejected him as king over Israel. So, the Lord sent the prophet Samuel to Jesse the Bethlehemite to provide for himself a king from one ...read more

  • God's Light Shines In The Darkness

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,646 views

    Epiphany is a season where we see the divinity and light of Christ shine. It is made to shine in the heart of man. This sermon talks about how the light shines in the heart and what it does there.

    January 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 4:6 God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ. God did not create this world to be dark, but that’s the way it started. ...read more

  • Grace... Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,264 views

    Grace is THE distinctive of Christianity, but it is used in different ways in the New Testament: SAVING grace; SUSTAINING grace; and SANCTIFYING grace. All three are important to understand.

    Grace… Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 22, 2012 TEXT: Ephesians 1:2 – “Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ” INTRODUCTION Paul frequently opened his letters with his desire that his readers experience ...read more

  • Devices Of The Devil:discouragement Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 27, 2012
     | 7,352 views

    In the constant war against the enemy we need to guard against becoming easily discouraged into giving up the battle and losing out on what God has given to us.

    2 Corinthians 2:8-11 KJV 8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him. 9 For to this end also did I write, that I might know the proof of you, whether ye be obedient in all things. 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I ...read more

  • Corrections For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,174 views

    We need to be aware of how to distinguish scorners & the wicked from those simply ignorant of the way of wisdom. The wise are those who heed wisdom by responding to & learning from rebuke.We need wise counsel to guide us in this difficult but necessary ma

    PROVERBS 9: 7-12 CORRECTIONS FOR LIFE [2 Peter 1:2-4] Wisdom has been issuing her invitation and calling us to walk in the way of understanding. She directs her invitation to the simple, the naive, the ignorant, to those who have not already made up their mind. There are others who have ...read more

  • The Puzzle Of Singleness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2012
     | 5,057 views

    In this message we look at the challenges for a Single Christ Follower

    Where have all the married couples gone? At least on television. Have you noticed that there are very few married folks on television anymore? These days you would be hard pressed to find a couple in a traditional marriage on prime time these days. In Big Bang the only marriage couple you see ...read more

  • What A Difference Jesus Makes

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,345 views

    The truth is, man is a sinner, lost and undone, separated from God by a wide chasm of sin. He needs something done in his life that he will never be able to do for himself. He needs what Jesus and Jesus alone can do.

    Introduction Illustration: An illiterate couple had just been saved. They met with a group of believers who dressed alike. The men wore red shirts while engaged in a certain project, so the woman made one for her husband. He came home after the meeting, however, with a look of disappointment ...read more

  • A Sad, Sad Ending Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,686 views

    As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

    Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

  • From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,478 views

    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

  • Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,796 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

  • Argument Against Polygamy

    Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

    The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

  • Jesus Paid It All Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,299 views

    Does reflecting upon the price Jesus paid for you produce an attitude of worship in you?

    Why do I worship? Because Jesus paid the whole price of my sin! Make the Effort! I have played volleyball for a number of years. When you play “pick up games” that is where people just kind of join your team as they walk in, you never know who you will get or what skill level you will find. What ...read more

  • All Things New: The After Picture Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008
     | 4,010 views

    The After Picture

    All Things New: The After Picture Beartown Road Alliance Church May 13th, 2007 A few years ago I read an article in one of my youth ministry magazines that was attacking the unrealistic and unattainable view of beauty that fashion magazines had created for young women. It was about a cover ...read more

  • Let Go Of Worry Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,680 views

    Worry is not often thought of as a sin, but worry is destructive and it needs to be let go of.

    Let Go of Worry Introduction: On the slope of Longs Peak in Colorado lie the ruins of a huge tree. Naturalists say that it stood for over 400 years. It had weathered thousands of storms and had been hit with lighting 14 times. At the end, an army of beetles attacked the tree and leveled it to the ...read more

  • Call Him Mighty Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,116 views

    A look at God as our hero from Isaiah 9:6 and Zephaniah 3:16-20.

    I don’t know what it was but for some reason when I was on vacation I just started to notice some of the weirdest things. I saw a sign in a restaurant that read, “This is a drug-free work place.” Really? Was that a change in policy? Was there a time when the sign could have said, “The whole ...read more