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  • The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,502 views

    A Sermon on the Faithfulness of Smyrna

    Chapter 4 The Church at Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 continues Christ’s address to the Seven Churches. He speaks to the church in Smyrna. This church was the church that was headed by the martyr Polycarp, a disciple of John’s in the second century. It was one of only two churches addressed in a ...read more

  • He Taught Them Many Parables (The Body’s Lamp) # 22

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,708 views

    In this parable, the Lord used the image of eyesight to convey an important spiritual principle.

    We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us. Illus: Did you hear about the fellow that went to the store the other day, and he said that he was there for only about 5 minutes. When he came out, he SAW there was a motorcycle policeman writing a parking ...read more

  • Fighting For Your God-Given Dream Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,571 views

    CRISIS POINTS we face in fighting for God’s big dream in our life and God’s CRISIS PLANS for overcoming them. Third sermon in the four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

    Today we’re continuing the sermon series "Dreaming Big for God." God wants us to be encouraged about dreaming big for Him and that’s what this series is about. One of the most rewarding things you can do with your life is envision the big dreams God has for you! Two weeks ago we began with the ...read more

  • The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024
     | 826 views

    We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

    Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

  • Rust Proofing The Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,468 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    August 17& 18, 2002 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rust Proofing the Fellowship The devil has many tactics. He may seek to destroy the truth by patronizing Christianity and Christians. He may try to do so by popularity -- by diverting the attention of Christians away from why they are sent into the world. ...read more

  • Can You Bury The Hatchet?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,492 views

    In the Lord’s Prayer we pray "forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin agianst us." It is not easy. We do not pretend to do it well, but forgiveness is a primary act of faith if we are to follow and imitate Jesus. the sermon includes the outlin

    In Jesus Holy Name August 1, 2010 Text: Luke 4:11 Pentecost X - Redeemer “Can You Bury the Hatchet?” (read text) Sometimes I listen to Country Music. The songs in Country Music, whether sung by Johnny Cash, Tanaya Twain, Alan Jackson, Taylor Swift certainly put words to music that ...read more

  • How To Face Life Challenges 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    This sermon deals with the beattitudes blessed are the poor in spirit and blessed are they that mourn.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part I NLF 3/4/2001 Psalm 102:1-17 Philippians 2:1-11 Matthew 5:1-10 Imagine being on a football team, and at the end of the first quarter your team is behind 21 to nothing. At half-time you are down 28 to 7. Now you know that whoever is ahead at the end of ...read more

  • I Know The Ways Of God! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,795 views

    This sermon contrasts the ways of God and the ways of this world and how to tell the difference when we encounter them in our lives.

    What Do You Know? I Know the Ways of God! 1 John 5:1-12 May 20, 2001 Intro: A. [Unhappiness at Home and Work, Citation: Sally Pook, London Daily Telegraph (10-16-00); submitted by Alan Wilson, Nyon, Switzerland] Ten percent of the British people believe they would be better off dead, according to ...read more

  • Prince Of Peace...?

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 23,808 views

    A look at Jesus’ statements about coming to bring not peace, but division.

    With this speech, Jesus certainly grabs our attention. “Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” It’s not exactly what most of us come to church on Sunday morning hoping to hear. To a large extent our families are what make us who we are, where we ...read more

  • Who Is Your Brother?

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,859 views

    Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

    In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

  • Going Deep Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,770 views

    True disciples have followers. Do you?

    “Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

  • Run To Win

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,950 views

    Christian Life is like a Spiritual Marathon. What do we have to do to prepare for it, stay on the course, and eventually win the race?

    Around here in Boston Patriots Day is famously known for “The Boston Marathon” in which runners from all over the world participate. I watched with keen interest as the gun shot went off for the 116th Boston Marathon. Upmost in every ones mind was the question “Who will get the ...read more

  • "Let Me Show You The Door" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,192 views

    There are 3 requirements for the person who sits near the exit door on a plane. (1) you must understand the instructions. (2) you must be able to pint people to the door. (3) you must be able to guide them through the door. Same for a disciple.

    “Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

  • Jesus Strong 3: Because He Will Change You Series

    Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 2, 2020
     | 2,192 views

    What happens to us when God’s strength is placed in us and allowed to work in us? How does that change our life? Parts of this message were derived from notes on Church Edge.

    Today, we’re going to wrap up the message series, “Jesus Strong.” Our text, if you’d like to go ahead and turn to it, will be Luke 10:27. That’s Luke Chapter 10, verse 27. We’ll read it together in just a minute. Just a refresher where we’ve been that last 2 weeks, the first message of this ...read more

  • Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    Have you ever been discouraged? Are you discouraged now? You don’t have to be. As we examine our passage today, we will discover the causes of discouragement. But more than that, we will find the cure.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com You know how much I love to watch college football. How many times have you seen a huge underdog go into the home stadium of a football powerhouse and play them very close the first half? It seems like it happens every Saturday during college football season. ...read more