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  • Out Of The Whirlwind

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,497 views

    We all want to know why we suffer.

    Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

  • Rejoicing Always

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

    REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

  • Article #2 - Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,320 views

    The second in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the incarnation and our understanding of the Divine-Human nature of Jesus.

    Article of Faith #2 - Jesus Christ Date: Sunday, June 13, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Despite the somewhat bizarre weather we’ve had of late, it appears as though Summer is finally on its way. Friday was my last day of volunteering in the school lunchroom until next fall, as the ...read more

  • The Mystery Of The Childless King

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
     | 3,245 views

    Fourth Sunday in Advent, this sermon sketches the Christmas solution to an ancient OT mystery: How God’s promise of an everlasting throne to David is kept after God also punishes David’s line with virtual childlessness.

    The Mystery of the Childless King Psalm 132, 2 Samuel 7:4,8-16, Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38 Do you like murder mysteries? Do you like detective stories? I know that I do. And, evidently, so do a great many other people. Mysteries – whether they are about murders, or bank robberies, or ...read more

  • Away In A Manger

    Contributed by William Mouser on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,827 views

    Christmas Eve sermon; Develops the spiritual impact of the first Nativity by comparing the oldest nativity scene with a modern nativity scene.

    Psalm 96, Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 2:1 - 20 Away in a manger The gospel lesson for the Feast of the Nativity shows us a scene that has become immortalized in Christian culture over the past 2,000 years. the nativity scene. Jesus is there in a manger, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds. ...read more

  • Honey For The Journey

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,415 views

    There is sweetness and strength in serving God.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Honey For The Journey Genesis 43:11, “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this; take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little ...read more

  • Jesus Is Our Perfect High Priest

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Lent 5(B) - Jesus is our perfect High Priest. Jesus makes a sacrifice of suffering and an offering of obedience for our sins.

    JESUS IS OUR PERFECT HIGH PRIEST (Outline) March 9, 2008 – LENT 5 - Hebrews 5:7-9 INTRO: These verses remind us that Jesus is our perfect High Priest. A quick review is in order. Martin Luther compiled the “Small Catechism” so that parents might teach their children the basic teachings of ...read more

  • Good News About Trouble Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,736 views

    We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

    Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

  • Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 21, 2008
     | 2,903 views

    Examines the external evidence (historians, early church fathers, matryrs) and the external evidence for Jesus existence. Teaches us to be humble and serve like Jesus did.

    What we Believe Series – Part 3 Who is this Jesus? – Phil. 2:3-11 NLT (Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Centre St. Church, Calgary AB - His What We Believe Series) . We have been in a series the last couple of weeks called ‘What we believe.’ The last couple of weeks we have looked at God the ...read more

  • What Child Is This?

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    Christmas Day Sermon that focuses on the deity of Jesus Christ, with the words of "What Child Is This" for accappella singing.

    John 1:1-14 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in ...read more

  • Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008
     | 4,582 views

    When we have tough times in our lives, are we being tested, or is this a trial? What’s the difference?

    January 13, 2008 – Testing our Faith We’re going to start a new series on the book of James today. Great topics are covered in this book: Trials & Temptations, Faith & Deeds, Taming the Tongue, Wisdom, Submission, Knowing the Future, Patience, and Prayer. We start in chapter one, where James, the ...read more

  • Our Victory Is Certain Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,736 views

    If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have been Paul as we find him here in a Roman jail writing to one of his closest friends. How can we have a positive outlook when we are living in a negative situation?

    Our Victory is Certain II Timothy 4:16-18 Purpose: To describe the commitment we should have to serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired to stand up for Christ every day without wavering. INTRODUCTION: If anyone had ever had a reason to be afraid and discouraged it would have ...read more

  • Jesus Love For His Own

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,627 views

    Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

    JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

  • The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

    THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

  • A Midnight Revival

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,358 views

    Is this a good time for revival

    A Midnight Revival Main Text: Acts 16:25-34 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s ...read more