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  • How Could This Happen

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    This is the funeral sermon for a 14 year old. This young man was "on fire" for Jesus Christ and this sermon celebrates that fact.

    Wednesday Morning July 3, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Funeral Service For Arturo “Spike” Castillo, Jr. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? John 14:1-6 Introduction: 1. This morning as we honor and celebrate the life of Arturo “Spike” Castillo Jr., many of us are asking the question, “How could ...read more

  • How Prepared Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,353 views

    This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and anticipation for God's kingdom, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key

    Good morning, beloved. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills our hearts as we gather together in this sacred sanctuary, isn't there? A warmth that radiates from the shared understanding that we are all here, not by coincidence, but by divine design. We are here, joining our hearts and voices ...read more

  • How To Have Healthy Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,202 views

    Seven guidelines for healthy relationships.

    INTRODUCTION God gives us so many reminders of His great love for us. Sometimes we miss these reminders, but here’s one we don’t have to miss. Last week, after a brief thunderstorm, one of our members caught a picture of a rainbow over our church building. We don’t believe ...read more

  • How To Choose The Best Part

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2021
     | 3,867 views

    When my wife was sick at home she called me at the office and asked me stop by the grocery store on my way home to buy a loaf of bread.

    Listen; if I am not mistaken I can not remember going to a grocery store since I became an adult. But as I got inside I had no idea where the bread was. I walked all over the store and finally found the section that had the bread. That was not an easy job because there were all kinds of bread on ...read more

  • Betrayed By How Many?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    Jesus has reached the point of no return – the cross was going to be inevitable. However, despite the fact that it is Judas who is betraying Him Jesus still calls Judas “friend”. Such actions help us to know what to do when we are betrayed.

    Matthew 26:47-56 “Betrayed by how many?” Scripture Readings:- John 18:1-11 Matthew 26:47-56 Congregation in the Lord When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is ...read more

  • How To Give To God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 27, 2015
     | 9,369 views

    What we give to God and how we give it shows just how much we really love him, and it shows how grateful we are for the love and blessings we receive from him. We are accountable to God for how we use the gifts he has given us.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

  • How To Stand Firm

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 24, 2021
     | 1,686 views

    Paul's key charge to Timothy in his letter is to stand firm for the gospel. In chapters 1 and 2 he's focused on why we should stand firm. In chapter 3, he gives attention to the how.

    [SLIDE] I’d like to start today’s talk by showing you a picture. There is a crowd, going one way, and there is a man going the opposite way. The crowd aren’t giving him a hard time; it’s all quite peaceful. In the Christian life, we sometimes have to go against the majority. Quite often, in ...read more

  • How A Ministry Is Multiplied

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

    Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

  • How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,468 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

  • How Not To Deal With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    David’s failure when temptation came shows us how NOT to deal with this thing called temptation. God has provided a way of escape, not a way of excuse.

    How NOT to Deal with Temptation 2 Samuel 11-12 1) ESCAPE, not EXCUSE While God has provided an ESCAPE route, He has not given you an EXCUSE route! 1 Corinthians 10:13 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted ...read more

  • How To Change Banks Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,784 views

    You can either bank with the world or bank with God.

    Not in My House Series How to Change Banks January 24, 2010 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A There are banks on every corner, but there are really only two: bank of the world or Bank of God. 1 I’m not talking about where you put your money as much as where you put your trust (world ...read more

  • How To Respond To Tragedy

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

    How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

  • How To Be Totally Secure

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    This message attempts to provide an answer for those, who like many, live their lives in a state of fear and insecurity. Those whose lives are governed by circumstances.

    (Elab) = Elaborate (Trans) = Transition John 14:27 (God’s Word Translation) 27 "I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly. Intro – What is it about humanity? We have the innate need to feel secure. ...read more

  • How To Live As A Christian

    Contributed by Joshua Thompson on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    One example of how Peter tells us how to live as Christians.

    How to live as a Christian What I would like to do is look at 1 Peter 5:8-9, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your ...read more

  • Shepherd Well Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,856 views

    God will keep you CLOSE as you keep close to His WORD.

    Shepherd Well Acts 20:25-38 In his book, “They Smell Like Sheep,” Dr. Lynn Anderson relates an event that happened when he was in Palestine on a Holy Land tour with his wife. He said as the bus stopped alongside the road and looked into the countryside where many sheep were gathered, the tour ...read more