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  • Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,017 views

    2008 Palm Sunday Message

    (Slide 1) As I reflected on the dramatic reading this week, I remembered a visual presentation of a familiar story that I saw this past week that reminds us that little things can make a big difference. ‘A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class ...read more

  • Seeing The Treasure In Others

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    Perhaps our greatest ministry is to unlock the treasure in others. Preached before a seminary audience.

    If an intruder broke into my house, there are actually a few furniture items that I might help him carry out to his truck, like the bed and dresser in the guest room. I might suggest that he take not one, but two of the hand-me-down chairs I have accumulated. But if he glanced across the room and ...read more

  • Truly Living Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Jesus says, "I am the resurrection and the life." The message explores what it means to have Jesus as your life, and to live abundantly.

    (Preached Easter Sunday 2006) As the children are going out, I’m reminded of the story of a Sunday School teacher who was extremely enthusiastic. She looked at her class of four-years olds and asked this question: “Does anyone know what today is?” A little girl held up her finger and said, “Yes ...read more

  • Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,110 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

  • Transformer

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

    Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

  • "A Glorious Superabundance Of Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    A sermon about the abundance, extravagance, transformation, and new possibilities that God offers through Christ.

    John 2:1-11 “A Glorious Superabundance of Grace” By: Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. As many of you know I’m taking a course at the VA hospital called Clinical Pastoral Education. This past week we had kind of a neat ...read more

  • Not Wanting Christ's Return

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

    MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

  • The Help Of The Helpless Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,585 views

    God is the help of the helpless. When we turn to Him in times of need, we receive mercy and find His grace. If we need it, God can meet it.

    We have been reading the ministries of the various prophets, mainly with the Kings and dealing with the affairs of the nations. • Today, we have come to the segment where we read of a prophet ministry with the ordinary, dealing with the common needs of life. • These incidents show us that God is ...read more

  • Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,167 views

    Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

    Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

  • Breaking Out Of Debtor's Prison

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 167 ratings
     | 19,209 views

    A biblical widow listened to the advice of Elisha to get out of debt. The techniques that she used can get us out of debt too.

    March 18, 2001 2 Kings 4:1-7 “Breaking out of debtor’s prison” INTRODUCTION In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 ...read more

  • Forgetting The Past And Going Forward In 2006

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 53,266 views

    Paul lays out some principles concerning our attitude that we can carry with us into the New Year.

    PHIL. 3:12-16 “FORGETTING THE PAST AND GOING FORWARD IN 2006” A) There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap ... And in one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat! * His face had a look of tremendous confidence ... ...read more

  • Sermon # 10 - Unknown To Men But Significant To God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,943 views

    Do you feel what you are doing for God is unnoticed or unappreciated by others? There were many such people whom God used to fulfill His great purposes. This sermon will encourage you to realize that nothing you do is disregarded by God.

    We read in 1 Corinthians 1:25, “This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God's weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.”(NLT) As human beings, the two aspects of life that we seek and pursue after are worldly knowledge and strength. However, the ...read more

  • He Is My Place Of Refuge

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 18, 2022
     | 2,137 views

    Generally when we are hurt, we have a place of refuge that we flee too.

    That place of refuge is generally one of four places. (1) WE MIGHT FLEE TO A PARENT. For those of us who are blessed to still have our parents around, we may FLEE TO THEM in times of difficulty. Why? Because, when we face the difficulties of life, we want to have someone on our side, and we ...read more

  • He Is My Place Of Refuge

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 3,860 views

    Generally when we are hurt, we have a place of refuge that we flee too. That place of refuge is generally one of four places.

    (1) WE MIGHT FLEE TO A PARENT. For those of us who are blessed to still have our parents around, we may FLEE TO THEM in times of difficulty. Why? Because, when we face the difficulties of life, we want to have someone on our side, and we know that our parents will always be there for ...read more

  • Serving God In Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 17,338 views

    there is hope when we make up our minds to serve God in uncertain times!

    I Kings17:1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." Skip down to…… I Kings 17:10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a ...read more