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  • Life From The Tomb

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
     | 4,724 views

    5 reasons for Jesus’ Resurrection

    Give me some symbols of life. What comes to mind when you think of the words alive, living, and life? Personally, I first thought of my baby. She is a new life in this world. Speak out some of your answers. (Give short time to talk about it). How about the green grass outside? It was brown and ...read more

  • The Birth Of Sin

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,964 views

    All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

    THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

  • The Hope That Changes Life

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 324 ratings
     | 59,074 views

    Easter is a living message of hope from the other side of the grave.

    An Illinois man left Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him the next day. When he reached his hotel he decided to send his wife a quick e-mail. Unable to find the scrap of paper on which he had written her e-mail address, he did his best to ...read more

  • Rising From Life's Difficulties

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,663 views

    Everyone faces tough times and trials. Too many times the answers we here are trite or condescending. But in the story of Lazarus we can find the meaningful truths that will allow us to rise from the difficulties of life.

    Rising From Life’s Difficulties Text: John 11:1-46 I. Introduction Illustration: Walking Dead – Hershel Greene -I can't profess to understand God's plan, Christ promised the resurrection of the dead. I just thought he had something a little different in mind. Are things not ...read more

  • Life Lessons For Those Who Want To Move From Despair To Peace (The Psalmist

    Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,658 views

    Discouragement is the common cold of emotions. Eventually it affects us all. Elijah, God’s iron man of the Old Testament became so discouraged that he sat down under a juniper tree and prayed to die. According to Mark 8:12, even Jesus himself often “sighe

    INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Can you believe that the beginning of another school year is just around the corner? For some, it’s already begun. Where has another summer gone so quickly? My kids have often reminded me in the last few days that school is only a week away and their feelings of ...read more

  • Great Signs From Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    We are called by Christ Jesus to live for today, hope for tomorrow and rest on the promise that Christ is coming in His due time. We cannot fear the future because it is in God’s hands. We cannot fear today because it is in God’s hands. So live and wa

    Luke 21: 5 – 11 / Great Signs From Heaven Intro: Whisper to one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” --- Caution them to not tell anyone what they have been told. --- How many of you are even slightly curious about what I shared with ...read more

  • Three Words From God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,754 views

    God came to Ahab through a prophet to give him a word of promise, a word of caution and a word of assurance.

    In the last 3 chapters of 1 Kings, the author highlighted some incidents in Ahab’s reign. • It shows the failures of King Ahab. He failed, not because God has given up on him; Ahab has chosen to ignore God. • We see Ahab’s repeated rejection of God’s Word, given through the prophets. It is not ...read more

  • From Depression To A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    In spite of the fact that Prophet Elijah was one of the greatest spiritual giants of all time, he almost became a spiritual and kingdom dropout because of a combination of many factors. No matter what you're going through today, God's Word encourages you not to give up.

    "And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." 1 Kings 19:14 (KJV). The ...read more

  • Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024
     | 3,256 views

    I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

    Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

  • How Long To Hope

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 619 views

    This message portrays David's cry for help, moving from a sense of abandonment to a confident trust in God's steadfast love and salvation.

    INTRODUCTION: Chippie, the parakeet, never saw it coming. He was peacefully perched in his cage singing his heart out to his companion in the mirror. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage -- with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end ...read more

  • A Different Hope And Victory Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,314 views

    In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection shouted, “The Beginning”.

    A different Hope and Victory He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. (Matthew 28:6) In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection ...read more

  • On The Road

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 16, 2011
     | 6,508 views

    As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

    Text: “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:13). The same day referred to in this Scripture is the day of the Resurrection. The week prior to the Resurrection was filled with excitement because of the Passover ...read more

  • The Way That Leads To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

    The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

  • When Hope Seems Lost

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,030 views

    This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

    When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

  • The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,786 views

    Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

    MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

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