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  • Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,093 views

    If God were to answer all your prayers with ’yes’ how would the kingdom be furthered?

    2. Spiritual Disciplines Series April 19th, 2009 Prayer On March 4th, 2009 in Fort Pierce Florida a tragedy occurred. A woman was experiencing as emergency situation at a local McDonalds. It seems as if the police did not take her seriously when she called 911. This poor woman suffered in a ...read more

  • Come And See Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,145 views

    Christianity is experiential. Jesus invites John's disciples to come and see. He invites us to come and see, also. When we look expecting to see Jesus we see him all around us. The Holy Spirit transforms us and excites us when we see Jesus.

    John 1:29-42 “Come and See” INTRODUCTION In a few moments, we’re going to flash a picture on the screen. I’d like you to count how many saguaro cactus there are in the picture. We’ll give you ten seconds to count them. Are you ready? [Show picture] Now, can you ...read more

  • Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Genuine Christian Living- Part 1- Introduction Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    Part 1 of our James sermon series on Bona Fide Christian living

    Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 1 Introduction “Miraculous” “Revolutionary” “The Greatest Ever” In today’s world we are slammed with claims of greatness From the TV commercials selling hair care products to cars To Magazine ...read more

  • My Month Of Living For Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 17, 2020
     | 3,247 views

    Welcome to the month of Living for Jesus. I trust you are enjoying summer as we are doing even in Canada, a nation that is known for severe cold weather.

    Welcome to the month of Living for Jesus. I trust you are enjoying summer as we are doing even in Canada, a nation that is known for severe cold weather. I remember reading 'Word for Today' by Bob Gas prior to my coming to Canada where he wrote 'There are two seasons in Canada July and ...read more

  • Loving God Means Loving Others

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
     | 14,410 views

    This sermon explores how our relationship with God results in us developing relationships with others.

    The Christian life revolves around having two loves. One is God And the other is other people… People in our congregation and people in our wider community But Loving as God commands is not always easy…. Some people can be very difficult to love Is there someone you find difficult to ...read more

  • The Gift Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    A closer look at the Gift of Discerning of Spirits and the importance of it’s use in our Churches today.

    (this is a continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 3) Let’s look more closely at the Gift of the Discernment of the spirits. Definition: a spiritual gift that supernaturally enables a Christian believer to distinguish between holy and unholy spirits through the power of the Holy Spirit. ...read more

  • Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2021
     | 2,365 views

    We are one day closer today to the return of Christ Jesus than we were yesterday.

    Just The Beginning – Mark 13: 1 - 8 Intro: I read a story recently about a young lady who had been invited on a blind date to an exclusive restaurant where there would be live music and dancing. She went to her beautician to have her hair done, did her makeup, put ...read more

  • God's Desire To Be Close And Intimate With Us Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,406 views

    A sermon that considers God’s desire to be intimate with us and how to respond

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God The intimacy of God. The Apostles Creed. - James 4:8, “Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.”This morning I want to highlight the fact that God is knowable. - This morning I ...read more

  • Every Sunset Is An Opportunity To Reset. Genesis 28:1-22 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017
     | 17,033 views

    A sermon based on Jacob’s dream that encourages us to trust God at difficult times of our life. God dis with you. A closer look at Joseph’s dream.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Are you going through a sunset experience in life? Maybe you had great ...read more

  • The Provision Of God

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    In the natural, I can’t understand how God can take a thief, drug addict, liar, cheat. What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus….Oh precious is the flow. That picture of the Provision still changes lives today.

    1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of ...read more

  • Imitating God

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,464 views

    Paul has been fervently writing down God’s Words for the church as the Holy Spirit has guided his pen across the page. He has been working on communicating to us how it is we can stand out as light in a darkened world.

    Psalms 127 1. Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. Paul has ...read more

  • Faithful With Little For The Sake Of The Little

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    It is easy to be faithful with little hoping to "graduate" to the big but God’s desire is that we would be faithful with little for the sake of the little, trusting and growing closer to Him with correct motives.

    Faithful with little Lk.16:10 - Faithful with little. 
 Ministry relevance - 1 Cor. 4:2 (minister must be found faithful) and 1 Tim.1:12 (We’ve been found faithful so He has put us in ministry), Pr.11:3 (Erin will read). 
 Remember FAITH: God used it on us 1st (James 3:1, 1Tim. ...read more

  • Loving One's Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors?

    How do we know if we really know God? We are on our 2nd test to help us look at ourselves and see how strong our relationship is with God. Do we love our neighbors? If we criticize, grumble, gripe, backbite, ignore, neglect, curse, abuse, slander, hate, or mistreat our neighbors in any way, then ...read more

  • A Comprehensive Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011
     | 4,302 views

    Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

    A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

  • How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 33,435 views

    A sermon examining the greatest prayer recorded in the Bible. sponse in times of trouble.

    How To Respond When The Enemy Attacks Psalm 62:1-7 Two weeks ago we saw the largest terror attack on US soil since September 11th 2001. A man who swore allegiance to ISIS walked into a nightclub and killed 49 people while wounding 53 others. Since that day our leaders have seemed to focus on ...read more