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  • Helping God Out Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    Do you ever try to “help God out”? Or are you content even in an uncomfortable situation to trust Him?

    The flow of the story is rather simple: Jacob wants to go home, but instead remains on with uncle Laban and gets rich in the mean time. The passage carries with it allot of presuppositions; starting with the obvious strain between Jacob and Laban and continuing in Jacob’s alternating faithfulness ...read more

  • Why The Signs? So They May Know He Is Saviour

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    A Lenten sermon that explores that God can use our situations so others may know He is the saviour.

    The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah. In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

  • A Revival In The Valley PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,771 views

    No matter how hopeless or dead a situation may seem, God has the power to breathe life back into it.

    Good morning, family. Today, we will be diving deep into the wonderful book of Ezekiel, focusing on chapter 37, verses 1-14. This story, commonly known as 'The Valley of Dry Bones,' is a vivid portrayal of God's promise of restoration and a revival of hope. It's a reminder that no matter how bleak ...read more

  • A Harvest Of Joy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,611 views

    Stand amazed at the infinite mercy of God!

    A HARVEST OF JOY. Psalm 126. The common heading within this group of fifteen Psalms (Psalms 120-134) is “A Song of degrees” - a reference, some believe, to the miracle of the sun going back by ten degrees as a pledge to King Hezekiah that the LORD would extend his life by fifteen years (Isaiah ...read more

  • Planning For The Future. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 25,805 views

    In the midst of tragedy and the misfortunes of life, it’s hard to remember that God still has a plan for your life... but He does.

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a woman who told about how frustrated she’d gotten with her husband during the early years of their marriage. Apparently they both worked, but she took pride in the idea that she could still prepare good meals for them to eat. She’d prepare meals in advance and ...read more

  • Decisions In The Midst Of Difficulty

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,004 views

    Are you facing a hopeless situation, a deep sorrow, an insurmountable obstacle, or an incredible difficulty? If that’s the case, this message is for you.

    In the book that bears his name, the prophet Jeremiah warns the people of God to repent of their sin. He pleads with them to forsake their idols and turn back to Jehovah. For years he speaks the word of the Lord, and yet they do not listen. Jeremiah warns them over and over again that if they do ...read more

  • Formed For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,292 views

    The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

    OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

  • The Circle Maker 4: Think Long Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 20,681 views

    We need to be willing to pray for as long as it takes. Pray that it will take long enough and be hard enough for God to receive all of the glory.

    Introduction On the Swedish Island of Visingso, there is a mysterious forest of oak trees; mysterious because oak trees aren’t indigenous to the island and its origin was unknown for more than a century. Then in 1980, the Swedish Navy received a letter from the Forestry Department reporting ...read more

  • It's Not What It Looks Like

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,058 views

    God may be using what seems to be a terrible situation to bring forth his greastest gift in your life

    It’s Not What It Looks Like Sermon Scripture: Matthew 1:18 - 21 (KJV) Matthew 1: 18- 21 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a ...read more

  • Why Are We Still Here?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,316 views

    This is a message I preached for our Church’s 56th Anniversary but you can adapt it to your situation.

    INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate 56 years as a Church. 56 years of preaching the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 56 years of standing on the fundamentals of the faith. 56 years of holding to the Baptist distinctives. Nearly 56 years on this same corner and in this same building, although ...read more

  • The Successful Christian

    Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

    I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

  • Reconciled Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,454 views

    Let me ask you 3 questions to begin today: 1) Quickly think of someone who is hard to forgive? Do you have them in mind? Is it one of your family members? 2) What makes it hard for you to forgive them? 3) Would you like to become more forgiving?

    Let me ask you 3 questions to begin today: 1) Quickly think of someone who is hard to forgive? Do you have them in mind? Is it one of your family members? 2) What makes it hard for you to forgive them? 3) Would you like to become more forgiving? True forgiveness is a miracle and no human ...read more

  • Handling The Truth

    Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,864 views

    Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

    Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

  • No Weapon. Isaiah 54:17

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    This is a message for moving forward in the tough world we are living in and using what the Lord provides for us to get us through the hard times.

    No Weapon Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

  • Christian Education Of Women Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021
     | 2,625 views

    love is not how you feel or dream, but it is what you do. Love chooses, and love acts, and the loving choices in acts can be learned. The trained Christian is one who can ask in any situation in life, "What is the loving thing to do in this situation?"

    Janette George played the role of Corrie Ten Boom in the movie The Hiding Place. She wrote an interesting book called Travel Tips For The Reluctant Traveler. In it she tells of her 35th birthday. That was the year she finally accepted the fact that she would never play Peter Pan. But she expected ...read more