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  • A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,029 views

    Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

    “A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

  • How To Behave In The Household Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013
     | 10,259 views

    What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

    “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

  • Fellowship With God

    Contributed by Glenn Tiania on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    HOW TO WORSHIP GOD WITH AN IMPACT IN YOUR LIFE

    1. THE ESSENCE OF FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD v.1 A. LONGS TO WORSHIP a.DECLARES YOUR GOD THAT HE IS YOUR TRUE GOD v.1a b.YOU SEEK FOR YOUR GOD v.1b c.YOUR SOULS THIRST V.1c d.YOUR BODY LONGS v.1d B. JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY TO BE REFRESH v.1e 2. USING OUR BODY TO WORSHIP ...read more

  • God’s Approved Worker Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 27,096 views

    The approved worker for the Lord is busy doing God’s business. What business? 1- God’s worker reminds people of scriptural truth 2- God’s worker correctly handles God’s Word 3- God’s worker avoids anything ungodly

    INTRO.- Did you ever know a “yes man” or “a teacher’s pet”? These such people have been called by other names, which are not so flattering or nice. What’s the idea? The idea is someone who is always trying to please certain people (the teacher, the boss, etc.) in order to get on their good side. ...read more

  • God’s Provision In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    1) the substance, 2) the source, 3) the supplication, 4) the seekers, & 5) the schedule of requesting God’s provision.

    One of the most controversial elements of this winter’s Olympics has been Canada’s "Own the Podium" program. Not being content with record amounts of medals, the Canadian Olympic officials sought to have the most medals of any country. Was it greedy? When we consider what we have, why should we ...read more

  • How Big Is Your God

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,681 views

    Having a close relationship with God

    How Big is God to You? This morning I want to speak to you in a continuation of the series we just completed. A message that will help you as you put to practice the steps we have talked about the past 5 weeks about making Godly decisions and seeing 2010 become the best year of your life. ...read more

  • How Long? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,763 views

    When the child of God is hard-pressed by the wicked, a cry escapes the lips, "How Long?" Let the Christian know that God knows their trials, and that He shall, by His mighty hand, reveal His mercy and grace in His time.

    “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the ...read more

  • God Still Speaks Today

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    We live in a day of chaos. Everywhere there are voices speaking, telling us what to believe, how to live our lives, and how to even think. There's ONE VOICE we should be listening to -- God's! He's speaking to You!

    GOD STILL SPEAKS TODAY John 10:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It’s Important to Speak & Listen 1. A wife was suing her husband for divorce and accused him of not speaking to her in five years. "What have you got to say for yourself?" asked the horrified judge. The husband replied meekly, "Well, er, I ...read more

  • How To Plan Ahead Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2010
     | 6,633 views

    1) The Foolishness of Ignoring God`s Will (James 4:13-14), 2) The Arrogance of Denying God`s Will (James 4:16) and 3) The Sin of Disobeying God`s Will (James 4:17). James however shows us 4) The Blessing of Acknowledging God`s Will (James 4:15).

    James 4:13-17. [13] Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit"-- [14] yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then ...read more

  • A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 10,519 views

    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

  • God's Mission Briefing

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,069 views

    The Great Commisson fround in Matthew 28 is not as some suppose just for the Apostles. This sermon will show that the mission is for ALL believers and give us help in how to fulfill this mission

    God's Mission Briefing Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given ...read more

  • How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Brad Brucker on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,345 views

    Many people like a God that they can control, but what do you do with a God who does miracles?

    Powerpoint Slide: (theme - How Big is Your God) Pray…. Many of you know we were gone on a vacation to Yellowstone Park for nine days and we drove. Personally I like driving… even with 3 kids in the car. It’s about 900 miles and I’m the type of person that is very destination oriented. ...read more

  • How To Inherit God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 24, 2010
     | 5,137 views

    God's eternity is received only when we realize that we cannot attain it on our own but must rely on God's grace-we must be poor in spirit.

    How to Inherit God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION I suppose since time began people have made a mad pursuit to find happiness. Many have tried money. One such Texas millionaire said; “I thought money could buy happiness. I have been miserably disillusioned.” Actress Sophie ...read more

  • How Great Is The Love Of God! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 19,123 views

    God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too.

    I John 3 – “How great is the Love of God?” Thesis: God’s love is so great that with it he has made us children of Him and with that comes all the royal inheritances if we live the way we are suppose too. Scripture Text: 1 John 3: 1-24 1How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we ...read more

  • Jesus, The Portrait Of God Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,989 views

    This sermon takes a closer look at Jesus and hopefully a new perspective on who He was.

    Jesus, the Portrait of God! Museum of Art University of Missouri Portrait art work Tells you something about the person Military, etc… So how do you know God? You look at His portrait Jesus is the portrait of God’s love and grace! John 3:16 Ahh, love! Love- strong, passionate affection for ...read more