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  • Seek The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,098 views

    This was a sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent based on the Lectionary old Testament Lesson for Year C from Isaiah 55:1-9. If we seek the Lord in the true spirit of repentance, we shall find Him.

    Seek the Lord --Isaiah 55:1-9 Our Scripture reading from Isaiah 55:1-9 is the Old Testament Lesson from the New Common Lectionary for this Third Sunday in Lent. The passage has always been a favorite of mine. After prophesying the sufferings of Jesus on the cross in Chapter 53, Isaiah bursts ...read more

  • Golden Rule

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    God demonstrated the ultimate love, and now God asks us to “pay it forward.” Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Amen.

    Golden Rule 01/02/05 Matthew 7:12 I now invite you to turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, and follow along as I read verse 12, which is one of the most important verses in scripture: "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the ...read more

  • Doing Good To All Men

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,942 views

    Christians should not be selective in their kindness to others.

    DOING GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE Galatians 6:1-10 November 11, 2007 ILLUSTRATION The story has often been told about the message the founder of the Salvation Army sent to their international convention. General William Booth was unable to attend personally because of ill health, so he cabled the ...read more

  • Exaltation Series

    Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    Those who humble themselves will be exalted.

    INTRODUCTION: There is a summer tradition at our church called the Vineyard Family Reunion. For one weekend we shamelessly throw a big party. Out of that tradition emerged something we’ve done over the past few years called the “Not So Amazing Race”. It’s this city-wide scavenger hunt that has ...read more

  • How To Understand Everyone In Every Situation

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,481 views

    Message about the condition of mankind without the redeemig work of Jesus Christ at work in his life.

    Titus 3:1-11 1Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 2to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. 3For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and ...read more

  • Breathing Problems

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,688 views

    There is a great need in the Church for a bold, challenging proclamation of the need to make a decision as an adult for Jesus as Lord of all your life.

    Breathing Problems "But how shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe unless they have heard of Him? And how can they hear unless there is someone to preach? (Ro 10:14) One sunny October morning many years ago, I was driving to work in my Volkswagen bug. It ...read more

  • "Do Whatever He Says"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,143 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

    “Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

  • Escaping The Snare Of Evil Vows And Pledges

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,476 views

    Dealing With Blood Pacts and Satanic Vows and Rituals

    In continuation of our prayer program to deal with the snare caused by pledges vows and oaths we want to conclude by dealing with Evil Blood agreements and satanic vow and rituals. Lets start by praying some prayers first. • I renounce and reject all pacts and vows I have ever made with my ...read more

  • Finances Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,728 views

    Proverbs gives us the proper context for giving. Without saying the word Tithe it reveals to us that we are to honor God with the first and best of all our increase, substance, weath, money. Your faithfulness will never be an issue of percentage it will

    Intro: Why should we spend time studying what the Bible says about finances? Because the way we handle our resources is one of if not the clearest indicators of our hearts spiritual condition. Of the 38 parables that Jesus taught 16 are about how we handle our money. So why should we study ...read more

  • The Abbreviated Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

    Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

  • Four Men Of Faith And Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,948 views

    Bringing people to Jesus is a partnership. We encourage one another to witness and tell the good news to others about Jesus and His forgiving power. Jesus alone can forgive sin.

    Four Men of Faith Mark 2:1-12 One of the challenges we have in witness to people who have not yet become believers is to communicate in a language they understand. Sometimes our tendency is to use language of the church, “Christianize.” Words like regeneration, propitiation, ...read more

  • Living Your Calling: Recognizing Connections Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    Part 1 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

    "Living Your Calling" Part 1 - Recognizing Connections NewSong Church - 07/13/08 This series will help us understand 3 truths about your life: • You are undeniably called by God to create change in the lives of the people you are connected to • You are spiritually and naturally gifted by God to ...read more

  • The Feast/The Excuses Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    There are many excuses for rejecting what God has to offer, and God sees through them all. If we’re full of the world we’ll have no appetite for Heaven.

    Today’s parable starts out as table-talk. At a dinner, Jesus mentions “the resurrection of the righteous”, an encouraging truth. Someone at the table gets so excited, he declares a Beatitude: “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the banquet in the Kingdom of God!” ...read more

  • Results Of Being Baptized In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    What it means to be Baptized in the Holy Spirit

    Results of the Baptism of the Holy Spirit Begin by asking everyone to change places in the church Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Last Sunday I preached on the Requirements to receiving the Baptism of ...read more

  • Honest Thanks

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,911 views

    Is our thankfulness, honestly thankful? A brief look at thankfulness at a thanksgiving service

    One morning a woman who was a known atheist stepped out of her home on the hillside and was taken back by what a beautiful morning it was. The Cook Inlet sparkled, the air was fresh and crisp, the sky was a blue as she had ever seen it and Denali loomed over the whole scene. She was so overwhelmed ...read more