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  • Plan The Work, Part 2: Communicate The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Now that Nehemiah has fully developed his plan, it’s time to communicate it to the people.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Jesus said that where two or three are gathered, that He would be in the midst of them. But do you know what else happens when two or three are gathered? Communication problems. Whether you’re talking about a church or a business or a team or a classroom, ...read more

  • Responding To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,187 views

    Matthew 28. The women, religious leaders, and some of the disciples each had a different response to the resurrection of Jesus.

    RESPONDING TO THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28 INTRODUCTION - If you have a Bible, turn to Matthew 28. - The date was around 33 A.D. The place was the city of Jerusalem in Israel. And the city had a certain “buzz” to it and was unusually full of people because the time to celebrate one of the ...read more

  • Article #8 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 5,253 views

    The eighth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the conversion of Saul/Paul as an example of true repentance.

    Article of Faith #8 - Repentance Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s an ongoing battle at the Twitchell household. We have a great number of beautiful songbirds that come to our birdfeeders in the front yard: goldfinches, house finches, red-winged blackbirds, ...read more

  • State Of The Church - 2005

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    State-of-the-Church Message, showing what the church did last year, and what it should be doing this coming year. (Deals with change) Read the last paragraph - - 53 responded to invitation to covenant change in the church!

    Can you believe 2005 is over already? It doesn’t seem possible that it has been ten months since God led Diana and I from our church in Arizona to this church in Oklahoma. So many wonderful things have happened to us and to this church during this time that we are left with nothing but ...read more

  • True Values: Biblical Preaching And Teaching Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,444 views

    We value Biblical preaching and teaching because it is God’s instruction manual for His Church.

    True Value: Biblical Preaching and Teaching Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:1-4 Introduction 1. The second core value has to do with our source for faith and doctrine: the Bible. 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following ...read more

  • The Great Commision - Discussion

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson covers some of the same notes as the other Great Commission notes posted on this site but is more of a group lesson and discussion designed around training college students to win this world for Christ.

    Crush Fear #2 The Great Commission Mt.28:18-20: Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to ...read more

  • Be Our Guest Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    This sermon speaks to God’s desire to see His Church be a welcoming Church. A church where people who visit say, "I want to come back"

    Date: August 14th, 2005 Title: Bible Text: various Subject: are we available and willing to allow God to use us? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Now I want you to know up front that while I have fished several times in my life, I am not a fisherman, to me, it is messy, scales and worms on ...read more

  • An Unguarded Moment Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    #1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

    An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

  • Mary's Response Reflects The Truest Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    An indepth reflection on the first few verses of Mary’s Magnificat show the source of her joy prior to that First Christmas.

    December 25, 2004 Luke 1:46-48 Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When the news media showed video tapes of people in Palestine ...read more

  • Let's See Some Magic! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    Jesus’ signs demand faith even when he provides no miracle.

    Scripture Introduction I love the idea of magic. And I’m fascinated by science fiction – I think because it seems to bring magic into real life. When the situation is desperate – Captain Kirk is being choked by a Klingon while on a planet in the final convulsions before its cataclysmic explosion ...read more

  • Stand And Fight: Let's Get Offensive Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,661 views

    The Sword of the Spirit

    Stand and Fight: Let’s Get Offensive Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 11th, 2007 This morning we come to the last piece of the armor that God equips us with for the Spiritual battles of life. We’re going to be spending a couple of more weeks wrapping this series up, but as far as the ...read more

  • "What Do You Seek?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,355 views

    Jesus asks a very pertinent question of us all. He already knows the answer, so what does that tell us about His motive in asking?

    Also John 18:4, 20:15 “And Jesus turned and saw them following, and said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi (which translated means Teacher), where are You staying?” 1:38 I have wished, in the past that some evangelistic Christian would sit down and have a long talk with Paul ...read more

  • The Da Vinci Code Is Cracked, Seek The Truth.

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    "Opening up the claims of the DaVinci code. In the search for truth."

    Seek the truth, the Da Vinci code is cracked!’ Since April 2003, the Da Vinci code has been on the New York best sellers list infact two years later it has become a best seller in over a 150 countries selling over 40 million copies and written in 42 different languages. It has made Dan Brown ...read more

  • Being Where People Are Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    Using Jesus’ example with Zaccheus, a sermon on moving toward unbelievers with Christ’s claims.

    Trinity Baptist Church August 13, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Being Where People Are Luke 19:1-10 One time a fitness center offered a $1,000 prize to anyone who could demonstrate they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner was a muscle man, and ...read more

  • Understanding Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,264 views

    God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

    UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more