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  • Renovations: The Pudding Principle Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
     | 5,192 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the end result of renovation.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 5 – The Pudding Principle Philippians 4:1-13 We started some time ago talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked ...read more

  • Encouragement In Times Of Persecution

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,426 views

    As we come close to the returning of Jesus Christ the persecution will become more intense and even in those days we can find encouragement in the Truth of God’s word.

    Encouragement in Times of Persecution 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week? The Christians in Thessalonica thought he was coming back during their time. They were grateful to God for Paul’s first letter, but it did not ...read more

  • How Shall We Live?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    This question should be asked and answered by every believer. This word was very important to our body.

    How Shall We Live? Text: Acts 4:13-20 13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus. 14 And seeing the man who had been healed standing with them, they ...read more

  • Love - The Greatest Commandment

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    The Challenge of LIVING the Greatest Commandment

    Matthew 22:34-40 (Mark 12:28ff) 1. Read Matthew 22.37-40 2. Familiar words / phrases: not so easy to understand - & put into action in our lives! 3. Mark (12:28ff) prefaces Greatest Commandment with “The Lord our God, the Lord is one” – a cause of argument / division for 2000+ years! One God, ...read more

  • Baptism As Soaking In Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    In Baptism, we become, like Jesus, prophets, priests and leaders for our world.

    Feast of the Lord’s Baptism January 11, 2009 “Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan.” Why? Was Jesus a sinner? And what does this event, which we celebrate every year, mean to you and me the other 364 days of this year? To better understand the meaning of Jesus’s baptism, we need to ...read more

  • Money Myths: Till Debt Do Us Part Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    This message focuses on the fact that debt enslaves us...

    Happy New Year everyone... What if I could grant you one wish this next year? Health? Family? Some of you might just say, “Money.” With the current economic crunch, Money is a topic that’s on everyone’s mind. Last year this time it was energy, because the price of gas was through the roof - but ...read more

  • Defeating Depression Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
     | 5,686 views

    Part 2 of a message on dealing with depression, particularly of how God helped Elijah through his episode of depression

    TEXT: 1 Kings 19:1-9 INTRO: Depression - - - pushed down de/pressed An area that is sunk below its surroundings A hollow / a hole When we push down hurts, pain, abuse, guilt... ...we are de/pressing ...it will show up Push down - - - Hurt Anger = becomes bitterness = Rage ...read more

  • A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010
     | 7,301 views

    Funeral sermon for John Sheppard, retired Army sergeant, who had taken on a life of service and who had suffered with illness for several years.

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, then today the photographs you have selected will suffice for the message. In one of them there is a young man, wearing the uniform of the United States Army. This young man’s face displays dignity; his bearing is proud, his eyes are steady, his stance is ...read more

  • Very Many But Very Dry Series

    Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,014 views

    When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. It is only God that can help in that situation.

    VERY MANY BUT VERY DRY” When dryness occurs in any life it is a sad situation. It is a situation whereby things have becomes worst. Our text: is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-14. “ The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a ...read more

  • Good News In A Bad News World

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012
     | 3,884 views

    Word Gospel found only in the NT 104x. A SIMPLE definition of the term "Gospel" is "Good News, " "Glad Tidings”. - What is this good news? -- What are these glad tidings? NT calls it “The Gospel of…”

    Mt. 4 1- Baptism 2-Wilderness 3 Capernaum 4-Mt. 4:17 5-Mt. 4;23 - Environment, terrorism, crimes and weather WEATHER Fires Across Nation -100’s of homes lost & people killed Excessive Heat In one day heat wave breaks over 1,011 records Drought The Lookout (News Blog) - The United States ...read more

  • Ordained To Be A Prophet

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 38,878 views

    “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations” Jer. 1:5.

    Theme: Ordained to be a prophet Text: Jer. 1:4-10; 1 Cor. 13:1-12; Lk. 4:22-30 It is God’s desire that His people prophesy. His desire came to pass on the Day of Pentecost when Joel’s prophesy was fulfilled. “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your ...read more

  • I Will Arise!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2013
     | 15,493 views

    There is no such thing in this physical life as "passing the point of no return" with our loving Father. He awaits our return to Him.

    I believe all of us know one of the main reasons that retailers such as “Home Depot” and “Lowe’s” have managed to be so successful. Three words: Do. It. Yourself! Not only will these home-improvement giants sell you what you need to fix up and spruce up your home or business, but they will even ...read more

  • Three Keys To Effective Communication Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 31,033 views

    In this message, we will look at what the Bible says about three basic communication skills and then explore practical ways to use them, especially in the midst of conflict.

    Three Keys to Effective Communication www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Words play a key role in almost every conflict. 2. When used properly, words promote understanding and encourage agreement. When misused, they usually aggravate offenses and drive people farther apart. 3. With ...read more

  • Portrait Of A Soulwinner

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 4, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Soulwinning is why God left us here...it is our primary job!

    Portrait of a Soulwinner Romans 15:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PortraitSoulwinner.html Paul now begins his epilogue...wrapping things up and closing the deal by telling us why he wrote these things. 16:24-26 The motive is so that souls will be saved. Paul was a great Christian, Apostle, ...read more

  • Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

    A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more