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  • Jesus Anti-Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2024
     | 579 views

    In John's Gospel, Jesus does something many people find surprising, that of frequently driving away people who claim to be believers in Him. Today we look in depth at those He drove away in John 8, why He did it, and especially how He did it by claiming to be the Great I AM!

    Our move now through the Lenten Season, and to the cross has a purpose: to confront people to make a decision about what they think about Jesus. The TRUE Jesus. This week, we focus on the foolishness of the cross to those who want to accept Him on their own terms. In 1 Cor 1: 18 The word of the ...read more

  • Nasira Para Sa Sangkatauhan Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 504 views

    Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership.

    Nasira para sa Sangkatauhan Banal na Kasulatan: Juan 13:1-17 Panimula: Ito ay ar eflection para sa Maundy Thursday sa c ontemporary l eadership . Pagninilay Ang Huwebes Santo ay minarkahan ang isang makabuluhang kaganapan sa tradisyong Kristiyano — ang Huling Hapunan, kung saan hinugasan ni ...read more

  • Ai And The Humbling Of Man

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 27, 2025
     | 68 views

    We are living in a remarkable age—an age of breathtaking technological advancement. In just one generation, we’ve gone from rotary phones to smartphones, from libraries to the internet, from hand-written letters to global instant communication.

    "Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’ But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…" —Deuteronomy 8:17–18a (NKJV) ---Introduction: A Moment of Pride--- We are living in a ...read more

  • "Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” When God Says No Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 3,639 views

    What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way?

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “When God Says No” What do you do when God says “No”? How do you feel when God says “no”? Are you happy? Do reject His suggestion and try to find your own way? In Scotland a family ...read more

  • Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,973 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

  • Beauty That Can't Be Bought Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,127 views

    This message explores the God given desire to be beautiful. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

    (“Beautiful” Music Video by Christina Aguilera) In her song, appropriately titled “Beautiful”, Christina Aguilera sings all the right words: Now and then, I get insecure From all the pain, I’m so ashamed But I am beautiful no matter what they say Words can’t bring me down I am beautiful in ...read more

  • God Of Mercy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 8, 2025
     | 1 view

    The mercy of God is one of His most comforting and awe-inspiring attributes. Unlike human mercy, which is often limited or conditional, God's mercy is infinite, unwavering, and deeply rooted in His nature.

    GOD OF MERCY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22–23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 103:8–13, Ephesians 2:4–5, Romans 9:15–16, Hebrews 4:16, Micah 7:18–19 INTRODUCTION: The mercy of God is one of His most comforting and awe-inspiring attributes. Unlike human mercy, which is often ...read more

  • The Performance Trap

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,365 views

    A sermon on grace and how we distort God's grace in our culture, USA. (Material adapted from David Seamands' book, "Healing Grace" chapter 2 "Barriers to Grace")

    HoHum: A treadmill is one of the most effective tools for burning calories, despite the fact that the person exercising stays in the same place. Similarly, so it is with people who try to work their way to righteousness. We understand that grace is what saved us but believe they must pay God back ...read more

  • Investing In Treasures Or Trinkets?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,763 views

    We need to invest time and effort in other people.

    2 Peter 1 :7 And to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. I am pondering and my mind ponders the goodness of God. Today, I took two older ladies for a ride, just to get them out of the house for a few hours. We were so far in the country, there was no bridge to cross the ...read more

  • Community, Gathering Of The Bunch

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,973 views

    community isn’t an individual effort but a corporate plan

    Ill) squeeze a bag of marbles together, and squeeze a bunch of grapes–talk about the different results. As community, we are the bunch of grapes. We learn these valuable lessons from this illustration. We are not a community by ourselves. We must be soft, tender, available, to be valuable in the ...read more

  • Spirit Led And Spirit Fed

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,537 views

    Walking in the Spirit is not as difficult as it seems - but it does require effort.

    # #February 24, 2013 Troy First Assembly Text: Romans 8:1-17 – Focus on verse 14 Subject: the Holy Spirit Title – Spirit Fed and Spirit Led Pastor Darrell has told me that there is a real spirit of revival in this church and my message today is a message of encouragement for you ...read more

  • God Is Not Unjust!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 10, 2014
     | 11,421 views

    Your efforts are not only noted by God but would be rewarded!

    God is not unjust! Hebrews 6:10”God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”(Memorize) During these 40 days of fasting, I am feasting on the Word of God! I am thoroughly enjoying! Every day ...read more

  • Sermon On Goals & Dreams

    Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 11, 2022
     | 1,293 views

    Goals are defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort.

    Robert Edward Turner III, otherwise known as Ted Turner, an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist once remarked: “You should set goals beyond your reach so you always have something to live for.” Philippians 3:13-14 reminds us: “Brothers, I do not consider ...read more

  • What The Incarnation Says To Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,441 views

    The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

    What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

  • Live Out Your Dash Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,408 views

    This sermon is part 1 of the introduction to a sermon series based on the book One Month to Live by Kerry & Chris Shook

    TITLE: Living out your Dash (Intro. To One Month to Live) Text: John 10:10, James 4:14 Date: 5/23/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist church This I Memorial Day weekend, the weekend every year where we remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed while fighting ...read more