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  • Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 25, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,151 views

    This sermon is about the fourth beatitude, "Blessed are the meek." It looks at the true meaning of meekness and what that looks like in everyday life.

    The Sermon on the Mount “Meekness Not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 As we continue in our study through the Sermon on the Mount we’ll be looking at one of the most misunderstood of the beatitudes, and that’s the attitude of meekness. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall ...read more

  • Epic Fatherhood: Serving The Lord

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 10, 2014
     | 7,309 views

    As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy.

    I. Servants of the Lord “As for me and my house, we will serve (Abad in Hebrew) the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). As we celebrate fathers today, this declaration from Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an “Epic Dad"—a father who imparts a lasting spiritual legacy. As we ...read more

  • The Story Chapter 12 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2014
     | 5,293 views

    Of all people God should have had disdain for, David would seem like a good candidate, but once again God's mercy, love, and grace overcome man's sin!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • STORY OF WHEN I WAS A BOY WITH THE MUD AND THE SHED AND TONY. • That mud was calling my NAME! • The allure, the draw, the desire. The attraction. Sin can really pull us in. You may not have mudded up the neighbors shed, but we can all identify with ...read more

  • Spiritual Graduation

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,488 views

    A sermon suitable for May and graduation time that likens baptism to a spiritual graduation.

    “Spiritual Graduation” Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning I want us to return to the basics which is really our theme this year. One of the basics is what we must do to be saved. We’ve had sermons on faith and repentance and confession in 2014 – ...read more

  • A Compassionate Lord Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 13, 2017
     | 10,213 views

    As Jesus surveyed the multitude, He saw them as sheep without a shepherd. He saw their need and spoke many things to them. I am glad He is aware of our need and has compassion toward us.

    A Compassionate Lord Mark 6: 30-34 As we continue through the sixth chapter of Mark, I realized we have discussed much in varied settings within this chapter. Jesus dealt with rejection in His hometown of Nazareth, the disciples were sent out to minister in pairs of two, and we read of the ...read more

  • The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 23, 2014
    based on 18 ratings
     | 65,447 views

    Considering the glorious Ministry Of Reconciliation

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:18-21 A story is told of two brothers. They lived on adjoining farms, but they had a deep quarrel. They had often shared their resources, but that practice stopped; and there was nothing left but bitterness. One morning a John answered a knock at his ...read more

  • Jesus Is Calling

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,503 views

    Each of us has been called by God to fulfill a purpose, to fulfill a spiritual calling in this life. And the Calling process can be divided into 3 steps. Discovery - Decision - Action. May you proclaim as Samuel "Speak, for your servant is listening".

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: 1 Samuel 3:1-20; Psalm 139:1-5,12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. In her book, ...A Man Called Peter, ...Catherine Marshall ...tells how her ...read more

  • Regeneration Of A Person

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,124 views

    This sermon shows how a person could be regenerated and be part of God's kingdom.

    REGENERATION OF A PERSON JOHN 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Experiencing the new you. The concept of being born again is one of the biblical subjects often misunderstood to the extent that some people do not want to be identified with. ILLUSTRATION When I was just starting my pastoral ...read more

  • The Enduring Evidence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
     | 6,570 views

    The Holy Spirit continues to work in every believer to produce lifelong evidence of His work in them.

    (NOTE: This sermon series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction Last week we talked about baptism in the Holy Spirit and the initial physical evidence of tongues. Next week we are going to look into some reasons ...read more

  • Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014
     | 4,150 views

    John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

    Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

  • In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,172 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

  • Eisodus After Exodus (A Way In After A Way Out)

    Contributed by Martin Kiogora on May 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,087 views

    Salvation is a story of Exodus. It is a story of God intervening and rescuing us from sin and its effects. It is a story of deliverance from the world of sin to God's perfect world. This sermon is about salvation, redemption, and the blessed hope.

    [THIS SERMON WAS DELIVERED LIVE IN A FACEBOOK GROUP ON 11TH APRIL, 2020. IT IS POSTED HERE WITH MINOR EDITS. THE STARS **** INDICATE A TRANSITION IN THOUGHT AND INTENSITY OF DELIVERY] Welcome to our live stream service. My name is pastor________and I am so thankful for you joining us today. If ...read more

  • Can Christians Claim Old Testament Covenant Promises?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    Can a Old Testament Covenant promise of God made specifically to Israel be claimed by Christians?

    There are many promises of God in the Bible. Some are given to specific individuals, such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and Solomon. There are also many promises given to entire groups of people and even nations. God would seal His promises by making a covenant, which is a conditional contract, ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit And Physical Healing Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,979 views

    James said that in order to experience the healing of the Holy Spirit, we must follow these things.

    The Holy Spirit and Physical Healing The Holy Spirit Part 6 James 5:14-16 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy ...read more

  • "perfect Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,094 views

    A sermon about God's grace that makes all things new.

    “Perfect Grace” Revelation 21:1-7, 9-10, 22-23; 22:1-5 The Bible is the story of a God Who seeks us out. It’s a story about a God Who initiates the whole deal. It’s God’s idea to create us. It’s God Who went searching for Adam and Eve as they hid naked in the Garden of Eden. It’s God Who ...read more