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  • A Faith That Does Not Save Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,163 views

    Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

    Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

  • Avoiding False Teachers

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 1, 2024
     | 727 views

    As we continue in our series on Jesus' letters to the seven churches, we find ourselves looking at the words Jesus has to say to the church in Thyatira, how they have some good things, but they tolerate false teachings in the church.

    Good morning, beloved congregation! It's a joy to be here with you, standing on the solid ground of God's truth, ready to open His Word together. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. And we are not here to hear the words of a man, but to hear from the God who fashioned ...read more

  • Why Am I Angry? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,322 views

    A series looking at the powerful words of James.

    No Spin Zone: Anger James 4 October 6, 2024 Have any of you ever gotten angry when you’re driving? Not at the back seat driver or passenger, but at the situation on the roads. You know, it’s called ROAD-RAGE!! One website stated - - - 70% of Americans admit they will tailgate, trying to get ...read more

  • Sorry/Not Sorry

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2024
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     | 1,098 views

    Repentance is not a one-time one-action in the Bible but is a spiritual process that involves turning away from sin and turning or returning to God.

    SORRY/NOT SORRY ACTS 3:19-20 #repentance INTRODUCTION… Background of “Sorry not Sorry” The phrase “sorry/not sorry” is a sarcastic way of acknowledging that someone might not like whatever you are saying or doing … but you don’t really care. “Sorry not sorry” is a new take on a time-honored ...read more

  • A Church Built On Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,444 views

    Just what is it that makes a church authentic? The greatest challenge that we find as we try to follow Jesus is dedicating ourselves to the truth of the Scripture in a culture that tends to base their lives on their own opinions instead of on the truth of God's word.

    I don't think I need to tell any of you that our church is going through a new phase. We are about to enter into a new stage of growth for this church beginning in January. I have asked God what words can I bring to the church that would make this transition a lot easier so that we can remain ...read more

  • The Birth Pains Are Worth It

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2024
     | 1,092 views

    Be careful! Be on guard against false teachings and teachers. These are warnings Jesus makes as we wait for Him to come again. Luther fought against the false teachings of his time, and we must within ours as well.

    10.27.24 Mark 13:5–11 (EHV) 5 Jesus began by telling them, “Be careful that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. . . . These are the beginning of birth pains. 9 But be on your guard! People will hand you over to councils, and you will be ...read more

  • Greatness Through Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,287 views

    The Bible talks less about what makes a great leader than it does about what makes a great servant. What is it about God's leaders that requires them to be servants of others?

    Today we are putting a man's name into consideration as a future Elder. I hadn't actually planned a sermon on Eldership (the sermon series I'm preaching through is something I'm working with other preachers on) but the text seemed to be a good groundwork for understanding what ...read more

  • 8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024
     | 1,980 views

    This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

    8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

  • Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024
     | 546 views

    We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

    A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

  • Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 13, 2025
     | 194 views

    God speaks and provides. Abraham trusted His voice and points us to Jesus, the true Lamb.

    Hearing God’s Voice Genesis 22:1–19 --- Opening – Recognizing a Voice in a World of Noise Have you noticed how loud life has become? Before I even finish my first cup of tea, a dozen sounds compete for attention—phone notifications, breaking news, podcasts, and opinions flying in from every ...read more

  • Sermon 2 - An Excellent Reputation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2025
     | 511 views

    As Paul gives thanks for the Christians in the Colossian church, he reviews the important stages of the Christian life and points out important areas of Christian growth.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, one of the powerful figures on Wall Street fell in love with an actress. 1. For many months he was seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles around town. 2. Before he married her, he decided to hire a private investigator to look into her former dealings ...read more

  • Pharaoh’s Frogs Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
     | 124 views

    When chaos floods our lives, God still reigns—turning confusion into calm as we trust Him to fight our battles.

    When the phone rings at midnight and all you hear is running water instead of a voice—that’s chaos. A friend told me once, “I woke up to the sound of my house drowning.” A pipe had burst under the sink. Water was gushing across the kitchen floor, soaking into the cabinets, pouring toward the ...read more

  • The Heartbeat Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025
     | 131 views

    Prayer is the living heartbeat of discipleship — not changing God’s will, but drawing our will into His presence until we see and live as He does.

    (A Check Up on Prayer) Introduction – The Spiritual Health Exam If you’ve ever gone in for a regular checkup, you know how it goes. The nurse checks your blood pressure, your pulse, your breathing, and maybe draws some blood. The idea isn’t that anything’s wrong — it’s simply wise to know how ...read more

  • Transitioning To Retirement Series

    Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 402 views

    Rev. John Duah, after a successful but all-consuming career in ministry, optimistically embraces retirement as a liberating new chapter focused on personal pursuits and family.

    PRESENTED TO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- EXPOSITORY PREACHING BY ST. PS. FELIX NANA BOAKYE TEXT: NUMBERS 8:22-26 SUBJECT: RETIREMENT THEME: TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT I.EVERY MINISTER SHOULD TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT BECAUSE IT ALIGNS WITH GOD'S COMMAND (V.22–25). ...read more

  • Your Past Defines You Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 8, 2025
     | 624 views

    The world says your past defines you—but God says in Christ, you are a new creation. Your identity is not rooted in what you’ve done, but in who He declares you to be.

    ### **Introduction: The Lie We Believe** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 Last week, we began a new series “Lies the World Tells”, where we are for the next several weeks exposing the lies the world wants us to believe, how those lies impact our lives, and the truth we can accept in our hearts. We ...read more