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  • The Passage From A Rock To A Good Place Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    1 of 5 messages on the purpose God has for us in the church and the world. This is a foundational stewardship series of messages.

    Voyage to Eternity Passage from a Rock to a Good Place There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a rude throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to ...read more

  • A Living Hope

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,770 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of our hope, especially in terms of how we face death.

    This week has been an interesting week. We’ve had three people in the hospital, so I’ve been spending time there daily, talking with patients and their families about issues of life and death. The news has been filled with issues of life and death, especially as they’ve pertained to Terri ...read more

  • The Power Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 36,889 views

    The power of hope.

    Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

  • The Trying Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,308 views

    How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

    The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

  • Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

    8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

  • Why Do I Suffer?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,123 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

    Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

  • Can The World Take Me Away? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,624 views

    So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

    Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

  • In This You Greatly Rejoice

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,125 views

    1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

    INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

  • Living In Hope

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    HOPE THAT IS ALIVE.

    LIVING IN HOPE 1 PETER1:3-12 FOCUS: WE HAVE LIVING HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. INTRO: WHAT IS LIVING HOPE? 1: VIBRANT A) ENERGETIC, B) FULL OF LIVELINESS C) ENERGY POINT: LIVING HOPE IS EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS IT IS, IT’S ALIVE IT’S LIVING AND BREATHING, GROWING AND SPREADING. THINK OF IT THIS ...read more

  • Invisible Gold

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    Don’t give into life’s troubles. You may not see in them the rich potential of a strong faith, but it’s there. To have it developed is much more precious than gold! Faith-Testing Times Can Be Faith-Strengthening Times.

    Opening illustration: In the 1980s, Northern Nevada was the site of a gold strike. The discovery would have been beyond the imagination of 19th century prospectors, for the gold in those western hills is virtually invisible. Even after being magnified 1,500 times, most of the particles remain ...read more

  • What Is The Truth About Trials And Temptations? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,886 views

    Today from this passage the Apostle Peter is going to tell us the truth about trials and temptations.

    What is the Truth about Trials and Temptations? Am service July 13th 2008 1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction As I began preparing this message I began to really think deep into the thought the “Truth about Trials and Temptations”, and I thought this about life. Life should come with a list of side ...read more

  • Proof Of Purchase

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Explore the message that the early Christians recieved to give them hope while facing Nero’s insane persecution. Discover the three proofs of faith which can help you truly know if you are developing as a follower of Christ.

    Opening Skit: Stamped For Eternity (available upon request) VIDEO INTRO: PROOF (available upon request) Introduction: We struggle to believe what we cannot see, but we cannot see, because we are not really looking. We all hope for the best most of the time. Even when the odds aren’t quite in our ...read more

  • Through The Eyes Of The Angels

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    viewing salvation from an angel’s point of view

    Intro: according to scripture, the plan of salvation, what man experiences through grace, is something so wondrous that the angels desire to understand the full impact of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to look at passion week, through the eyes of the ...read more

  • Provisions For Survival Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,699 views

    A reminder to the family of God that as God’s elect, God has provided His provisions for survival. 4 Supplies for survival: A Living Hope, An Invaluable Inheritance, A Precious Faith, and An Inexpressible Joy. Provisions to carry us through life’s tria

    Introduction I profess that I DO NOT like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I admit the concept, though with I’m sure some exaggerations, is pretty cool! It seems as 16 people are dumped out in the middle of nowhere with no food or water and have to figure out a way to survive on their own. But ...read more

  • Trial Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,345 views

    LEARNING FROM TRIALS WE FACE.

    TRIAL OF FAITH 1 PETER 1:6-7 INTRO: WHY DO WE HAVE TRIALS? 1: WHAT IS A TRIAL? A) TEST, OR PAINFUL EXPERIENCE, AN INSATNCE OR HARDSHIP; ESPECIALLY ONE THAT TESTS SOMEBODYS ABILITY TO ENDURE. B) TO ENDURE, TO BE FOUND UNTO PRAISE AND HONOUR AND GLORY C) TRIALS ARE THE METHOD OF REFINEMENT ...read more