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  • 'christian, You've Got..', Check That.., 'you Are Mail.'

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    God, through His Holy Spirit, has qualified each one of us to be effective witnesses for the gospel in spite of our apparent disqualifications.

    Introduction With the beginning of a New Year coming upon on us this week, perhaps you have given some thought about a positive ...read more

  • Leading In Our Community

    Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,828 views

    To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

    This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

  • Power Evangelism

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,813 views

    Healing manifestations and miracles will only accompany those who will "GO." God will surely bless our GOING because it is a step of obedience and faith.

    As we search the scriptures for principles relating to effective church planting, we cannot ignore the important part that power evangelism played in the birth and growth of the early church. Throughout the Book of Acts, we see multiple examples of the effectiveness of power encounters and the ...read more

  • Job Description For The Christian

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,233 views

    What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

    I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

  • The Power Of If

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    "IF" is an intricate and indispensable part of life. Sometimes God must put us in an "iffy" situation so we can learn to pray!

    The Power of “IF” Mark 1:40-44 Oscar did not know what would be in store for his family as they disembarked at Ellis Island. There were times during their long journey from Sweden that young Oscar wondered if they would ever get to this wonderful place called America. Yet Oscar and his family ...read more

  • How God Comforts You In The Midst Of Hurting

    Contributed by David Cook on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,788 views

    God is able to comfort you in the midst of hurting.

    After an especially hard and hurtful day at the office, a worn out, discouraged business man wrote his letter of resignation. He wrote, “I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year old again. I want to go to ...read more

  • How To Unclog Your Prayer Pipes Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,503 views

    Many have problems in their prayer life: • I don’t feel like praying. What’s wrong? • I feel like my prayers go down the drain. • I have no power in prayer. What’s clogging my prayer life? The Bible outlines three things that clog God’s flow of

    Introduction: Prayer is supposed to be conversation with God. Talking with a friend. So why is it so hard? Many experience a clog in their communication with Jesus Christ. “I feel like my prayers go down the drain. I have no prayer power. What’s clogging my prayer life?” Others may say, ...read more

  • How Can The Love Of God Be Upon Me If I Hate My Neighbor.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Feb 14, 2007
     | 2,973 views

    We don’t know the hearts of others only Father does therefore we must ernestly seek the salvation to all includeing our worst enemies.

    How can the love of God be upon me if I hate my neighbor. Good evening everyone . Today we’re going to be talking about the love of our Father and how or even why it doesn’t seem to be upon us sometimes . You know that feeling when you have said that thing you shouldn’t have said or ...read more

  • How To Triumph Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,265 views

    This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

    HOW TO TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 6 of 7 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Temptation is the world's oldest problem. It's been around since Adam and Eve. We all have our weaknesses. It may be our Temper, eating to ...read more

  • How In The World

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,878 views

    The gospel spreads in Acts

    How in the World? Spreading the Good News How in the world did the gospel get into all the world? Sometimes it was by divine appointments like this one to the Ethiopian eunuch. Formula - Jerusalem (home) Samaria (across racial lines) Ends of the world But How? Teamwork - see I Cor. 3:5-9 Case ...read more

  • How Prepared Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,309 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

  • The House That Jesus Is Building

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,814 views

    Mission Festival Sermon: Through the power of the Cross and Resurrection, we are invited to be both builders and spiritual stones in the Spiritual Temple being built by God.

    I want to talk with you today about building, because you see, we’re builders. From the time we’re born, we start building. As babies, we spend all our energy and effort building bodies and vocabularies. As young adults, we build our knowledge and our skill. We build relationships with others. ...read more

  • To Be A Hero

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    A 9/11 message. What does it mean to be a hero? How does God define heroes? This word is adapted from a message by Kenneth Sauer.

    To Be A Hero * Credit to Kenneth Sauer, this is an adaptation from his notes * Def. of a Hero - a person of great strength & courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model * People have many ideas of what a hero is o Pro Athlete, Business Tycoon, etc * The concept of hero was better ...read more

  • Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

    Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

  • Two Way Communication

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    One of the greatest tragedies of the Christian life is that we fail to ever enter into a relationship with God that is born of the Holy Spirit. We are left with a religion, not a relationship.

    Two Way Communications Isaiah 50:4b; John 10:27 Recently I have been over hearing in certain classes on whether or not we can influence God? I think that if that question is asked or thought of here maybe our people feel that way as well. If we as future shepherds, feel that way how can we ...read more