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  • Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - A Journey That Begins With God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,139 views

    Our journey of faith begins with God, not our efforts.

    Can you finish this well-known saying? “A journey of a thousand miles begins with…a single step.” That’s what the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu observed 2600 years ago and the point of the saying is to encourage action when facing a daunting task which threatens to paralyze ...read more

  • Christmas - Glad Tiding Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,136 views

    Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it?

    Time of the year – Family, food and fun, but it is also a time to think about the deeper questions of life – but also to ask the question, “is there a purpose to it all?” • Here’s the question. What is the deeper reason for celebrating Christmas? What is the reason for the season? Do we need it? ...read more

  • The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,647 views

    Jesus was conceived in the womb of His mother Mary by a miraculous work of the Holy Spirit and without a human father.

    [For free weekly sermons delivered by email, please contact jonrmleod@yahoo.com] JESUS IS BETTER THAN SANTA Depending on one’s beliefs, either Jesus or Santa Claus is the main character of Christmas. Here are ten reasons why Jesus is better than Santa: Santa lives at the North Pole Jesus is ...read more

  • Living Faith / Dead Faith

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,112 views

    The Bible speaks of a faith that is dead and living faith that empowers the Christian life. This study examines the scriptures that teach about faith and explain how that faith is not the product of man’s efforts, but the gift of God.

    Living Faith / Dead Faith Over the last several months I have been praying for God to reveal more about faith to me. As I study the scriptures, I realized that there is much I have yet to understand. This study is the result of a lot of seeking and praying. While I believe that God has answered ...read more

  • Israel’s Experience With Human Kings The Case Of The Open Window Shade Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 4,167 views

    II Samuel 11 allows us to see him at a time of weakness and brokenness. God allows us to see "the interior hurt, anguish, and ambiguity that operate" in the palace. Comments and title from Rev Charles Swindol

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “The Case of the Open Window Shade” Today we turn to II Samuel 11. God allows us to watch the private life of a royal family. And despite their best efforts to put on a good front, we discover pride, lust, ...read more

  • What Was In The Cup?

    Contributed by C Matthews on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 614 ratings
     | 37,658 views

    What did Jesus really see in the cup of his Father’s will while praying at Gethsemane?

    What Was In The Cup? Several years ago I had an uncle that was in the hospital preparing for open heart surgery. I went into his hospital room early on the morning of surgery and we talked a little about the surgery and I asked him if he was scared. He responded quickly with, "No!" He told me ...read more

  • I Believe In Pontius Pilate Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,643 views

    1. Jesus Christ humbled himself. 2. Jesus Christ surrendered himself. 3. Jesus Christ gave himself to save us.

    The Apostle’s Creed, which we are studying, is a creed of contrasts. Listen to the stark opposites to which we profess faith: “I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary.” From that great pronouncement of Christ’s uniqueness, ...read more

  • The Place For Us-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010
     | 1,756 views

    Part 4 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

    THE PLACE for US-IV—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

  • "He's Still Waiting At The Well"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,536 views

    Just like the Samaritan woman we are given second chances through Jesus. Jesus knew the woman was going to be at Jacob's well and He waited on her so He could teach her and give her the opportunity to live a Godly life.

    “He’s Still Waiting At The Well” Joke: There was football team who never won a game so one day before practice the coach decided to have a talk with them. He told them, "Men our ...read more

  • Destructive Dreams

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 126 ratings
     | 102,527 views

    The land of the dream is as important as the physical land.

    Today we are looking at the topic ‘Destructive Dreams.’ We would start with some Scriptures. The first one is the popular Matthew 13:25 which says, “But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.” Why did the enemy choose the hour ...read more

  • The Logos Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 22, 2010
     | 3,997 views

    Part 2 in series, Love Never Dies, this message focus on Christ's identity as the Logos in the first eighteen verses of John chapter 1.

    The Logos… Love Never Dies, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 11, 2010 Good morning. What a fantastic service we had last week, huh? It was wonderful to be here with all of you last week to celebrate Easter in what turned out to be one of my favorite Easter services ...read more

  • "Thirst"

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,895 views

    A sermon focusing on the theme of thirst - of Israel in the wilderness during the Exodus and of the woman at the well and of Jesus on the Cross.

    “Thirst” From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses ...read more

  • One Month To Live Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    This is the 2nd Sermon in the Introduction of a series based on the book "One Month to Live" by Kerry & Chris Shook.

    Last Sunday I ask you to think about the following Question: If you knew you only had one month to live, would you live your life differently than you are presently living it? I also suggested that we should all be following Jesus’ example when it comes to living out our lives here on earth. ...read more

  • Choose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,558 views

    God has given us a precious treasure in our ability to choose to love Him

    The dean of a university was at a faculty meeting when a professor from the antiquities department handed him an old brass lamp they had just acquired. The dean rubbed a smudge from it, and as he did, a genie appeared. “I’m the genie from the lamp,” he said, “and I’m here on a special assignment, ...read more

  • The Mystery Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    This sermon reminds us of the immeasurable love and greatness of our God. It is the ultimate picture of human sin and the unconditional love of God.

    Introduction: Nothing rivals the incarnation in relation to its grandeur and awesomeness. By the incarnation, we mean God coming in the flesh to rescue us. The following chapters/verses gives us clear pictures of this awe-inspiring act of God; Heb. 10:5-7, Jhn. 1:14 and i Tim. 3:16. The words of ...read more