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  • Are You An Encourager?

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

    Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

  • Hitting Bottom: Peter's Denial Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 25,607 views

    Expository sermon uses clip from movie "Stand and Deliver". From Peter’s experience discusses our response to set backs.

    Hitting Bottom: Peter’s Denial Fortifying the Foundations # 39 John 18:12-27[1] 7-4-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie “Stand & Deliver.”[2] The movie is based upon the true story of a math teacher, named Jamie Escalante. Through his leadership, a group of ...read more

  • Halloween: A Christian Perspective

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 250 ratings
     | 69,355 views

    What’s a good Christian way to view this day of "horror"?

    Halloween: A Christian Perspective Deuteronomy 18:9-22 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [1] the fire, who practices divination or ...read more

  • The Gladness Of Sadness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 23,805 views

    In one of the most profound, and paradoxical texts in the Bible, Jesus declares in Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn; for they will be comforted.”

    The Gladness of Sadness I like to begin my messages with something that makes us laugh when I can (though some of you probably wouldn’t necessarily call it humor). As we approach the second Beatitude however, I realize that frivolity isn’t called for today. In fact, this character quality is no ...read more

  • You Were Shaped For Serving God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

    (Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

  • Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,573 views

    It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

  • The "Logos" Incarnate Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    7th in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

    [Play trailer from “Vantage Point”] That movie, “Vantage Point” was one of my favorite movies from recent years. As you could see from the trailer, it is a movie that is focused on one event from eight different perspectives. And it is only once you see all eight perspectives that you can piece ...read more

  • A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,115 views

    Jesus uses great story telling to get us to think about how receptive we are to his message of the Kingdom.

    A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Text: Matt. 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Robin Meyers, in his book Morning Sun on a White Piano, quotes theologian Ernest Campbell who summarizes the ministry of Jesus with these words: “His ministry was one of constant and unbridled ...read more

  • "Destined"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,603 views

    There are those destined for eternity with Christ and those destined for eternity without Christ; those whose names are in the Book and those whose names are not.

    7 It was also given to him to make war with the saints and to overcome them, and authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation was given to him. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life ...read more

  • Be Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,104 views

    As the Church we are to be distinctive from those around us

    There is the old saying “When in Rome.” The idea of course is that if you are a particular area or with a group of people you act like they do. If you are with a sophisticated people you act sophisticated. If you are Red Necks you act like a Red Neck. If you are among Pagans then act like one. ...read more

  • How To Hear From God

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,188 views

    Ways to hear from God and develop relationship and effectual communication with Him.

    HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD INTRODUCTION: Is the voice I am hearing God’s – “But God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it.” (Job 33:14) Commonly Asked Questions (new and old converts) in the church are ---“How Can I Discover God’s Guidance?” "How do I hear from God?" ...read more

  • Approaching God With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    How do we approach God? What are the things that keep us from entering His presence? What enables us to come to God with full confidence?

    Sermon for CATM – September 23, 2007 - Approaching God with Confidence Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize ...read more

  • Preparing To Hear God's Voice Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,588 views

    This 6 part series called Faith Basics will look at the fundamentals of Christain life. Part 1 will focus on how to create conditions where God can speak to us and how to prepare to hear God’s voice.

    Preparing to Hear God’s Voice Faith Basics, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 29, 2007 1 Sam. 3:1-10 My favorite back to basics story is about the Green Bay Packers, perhaps you’ve heard it. Green Bay had been a losing team for nearly ten years. Morale was sagging. Vince ...read more

  • Honoring The Son Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,627 views

    This sermon addresses the discussion Jesus had with the Jews following the healing of the lame man on the Sabbath, and how Jesus’ words contributed greatly to their desire to kill him.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles please open up to the Gospel of John Chapter 5.16. If you haven’t been here in a while or haven’t been here at all we have been going through the Gospel of John for the past 3 months so we should be through the book about this time next year. The book of John ...read more

  • Will You Do It?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,290 views

    God often orchestrates events designed to bring people to a decision. This message examines that in the light of Scripture and personal experience. This church is being called upon to live out 1 Chron. 7:14.

    Exodus 19:1-25 5/29/16 I want to begin this morning by reading Ex. 19. This week, as I was reading this chapter, God spoke to me concerning our journey as a church and as individuals. Israel was in bondage in Egypt for 400 years—almost twice as long as America has existed. Generations of slavery ...read more