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  • Can I Know God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Dec 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,493 views

    Part 2 of 6 in a series on Basic Bible Doctrines

    INTRODUCTION: This morning we’re going to begin by looking at one of the most powerful scenes recorded for us in the Old Testament… Elijah goes 450 to 1 against the prophets of Baal. After going all day without an answer the prophets of Baal are forced to concede that their god ...read more

  • Five Encouragements To "Not Be Afraid"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,357 views

    Five verses that tell us to "not be afraid."

    An Encouraging Word: God’s messengers frequently said, “Do not be afraid” because God knows how easily we’re gripped by fear. - Luke 1:13. Five Encouragements To “Not Be Afraid”: - We’re going to look at five places where the Bible says, “Do not ...read more

  • Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,739 views

    A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

    CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

  • Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,737 views

    A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

    A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

  • How To Be ‘great In The Sight Of The Lord’

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,283 views

    A look at the prpphecy that John will be "great in the sight of the Lord" and the other gospel passages where we're told how we can be great in the sight of the Lord.

    A PROPHECY: John will be “great in the sight of the Lord.” - Luke 1:15. - This is part of the prophecy given to Zechariah about the child they would have. - What an incredible thought: he will be “great in the sight of the Lord”! Of all the things you could hope for your ...read more

  • How To Be Rich Toward God: Where To Invest Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2014
     | 3,996 views

    A look at the two main places we should invest our money if we want to be "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

    WHERE DO I PUT THE MONEY? Being “rich toward God” seems a little obscure because you can’t mail God a hundred bucks. - Luke 12:21. - Matthew 6:20; Luke 19:13. - The investment sites that give you all the resources to figure out where to invest – I don’t have time ...read more

  • How To Be Rich Toward God: How To Invest More Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2014
     | 3,888 views

    Six practical suggestions for giving more to the Kingdom and becoming "rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).

    How To Invest More In The Kingdom Of God: - Luke 12:21. 1. If you’re now giving nothing, set a “first check” amount and commit to increasing it over time. - If you're not giving anything to the Kingdom right now, there's probably a good chance you're also in debt. You need to ...read more

  • Three Money Dangers To Watch Out For Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,377 views

    A look at one verse where Jesus lays out three of the dangers of money.

    HOW DANGEROUS DO WE THINK IT IS? Do we treat money like safety scissors or a chainsaw? - When you’re cutting paper with your young child or grandchild, you don’t think of the danger of the safety scissors. Sure if you really worked at it you might somehow be able to cut yourself with ...read more

  • Why Do We So Seldom See God Do Great Things?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 17, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,761 views

    A look at how and why we settle for less than God's best.

    WHY DO WE SO SELCOME SEE GOD DO GREAT THINGS? Often in our spiritual lives, we become content with second-best plans. - Genesis 17:16, 18. - Abraham had so come to accept his Plan B (having Ishmael by Sarah’s maidservant) that when God speaks of the fulfillment of His original great promise ...read more

  • Why It's So Easy To Shift From Honoring God To Mocking Him

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    A look at the mock "worship" that the soldiers give Jesus and five ways we too often mock Him in our everyday Christian lives.

    THE SOLDIERS' MOCKERY: The soldiers’ “worship” was a mockery because their actions and words didn’t match their heart. - Mark 15:16-20. - It’s interesting when you dig down into the passages just how much they mimic a worship experience in their mockery of Jesus: a. ...read more

  • Why Doesn't Someone Do Something About The Evil In The World?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2013
     | 6,171 views

    A look at how often we choose our peace and our property over standing up to the evil in the world.

    [Open sermon with "Bubble Creek Canyon" video from BluefishTV.com] OUR PRAYER: We want to be insulated and isolated from the evil in the world. - Matthew 8:28, 32-34. - There are two mentions of violence in this passage. - First, there are two men who are demon-possessed. They are men of great ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Say He’s Not A Judge?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 18, 2014
     | 3,408 views

    A look at two short verses where Jesus says He wasn't appointed a judge. Why did He say that? This leads us to a larger discussion of the dangers of coming to Jesus with a pre-existing agenda.

    A CONFUSING STATEMENT: Why does Jesus say He’s not a judge? - Luke 12:13. - This is an odd statement by Jesus. Why does He say that He was not appointed a judge between them? - It’s important to read the full sentence. Jesus doesn’t say, “I am not a judge” or ...read more

  • How To Be Rich Toward God: What That Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,456 views

    A look at three of the ways that we can be "rich toward God" by using our money wisely.

    A MONEY PROBLEM: What you store up for yourself gets left behind. - Luke 12:20-21a. - The end of verse 20 notes the rich fool can’t take it with him. That very night his death is coming and then someone else will get what he’s built up. Everything that he has is left on this ...read more

  • In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Jim Newton on Jul 12, 2012
     | 5,724 views

    Upon the first four words of the Bible are built all the truth of scripture. How important to begin with God!

    “In the beginning God” Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.  Upon the first four words of the Bible is the foundation for everything we put our trust in.  There has been a lot of theological debate over the creation. God doesn’t give ...read more

  • Does God Have A Wonderful Plan For Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,550 views

    This sermon looks at two of the common misinterpretations of this verse and two ideas that can help us understand it accurately.

    - One of the most misinterpreted Scriptures is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - It’s usually used as a Superman verse. Any obstacle I face I can bat aside in the power of Jesus’ name! Any struggle I can end with a powerful word of prayer! Any need ...read more