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  • How Jesus Measured Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

    Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

  • Importance Of The Incarnation:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
     | 5,914 views

    “INCARNATION” — is a theological term for the coming of God’s Son into the world as a human being.

    The Importance of the Incarnation: How many messages have you ever heard on the “incarnation”? I hope you will pay close attention today as ...read more

  • Christian Character

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,974 views

    A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

    1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

  • Binding And Loosening Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013
     | 6,012 views

    A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

    Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

  • The Gospel Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,743 views

    The gospel is presented in this text in its simplest terms - the life and work of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction We are nearing the end of 1 Corinthians. Just two chapters to go. And best of all, this chapter, which is the longest, contains some of the most inspiring, joyful passages in the Bible. And we get to start off with the very gospel itself. Text Now I would remind you, brothers, ...read more

  • Fasting To Know And Worship God Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2021
     | 2,096 views

    Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term).

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS WORSHIP? 1. Worship is giving the “worthship” to God that belongs to Him only (old Scottish term). 2. Definition: “Worship is a face-to-face encounter with the living God based on a regeneration experience, prompted by the Holy Spirit, and resulting in the exaltation of ...read more

  • Related By Creation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    All mankind is related to God and therefore are subject to the terms of the relationship He established with us.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We continue today to examine our relationship with God. I ask you "With whom does God have a relationship?" We all agree that as believers we have a relationship with Him, but what about that neighbour who is not a believer - who says there is no God and who lives ...read more

  • Who Gave The Church The Order To Stand Down?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    The term "Stand Down" has been used recently in light of the Benghazi attack, it is a military term meaning a cessation of offensive actions; a cease fire; a truce. Are we guilty of "Standing Down" concerning the sins that are prevalent in our society?

    When reporting on current events such as "fast and furious" and the Benghazi attack on our American Embassy, reporters are using the term "Stand Down" when asking who gave the orders to do nothing to help those in peril. Stand Down is a military term meaning, (a) A suspension or relaxation from an ...read more

  • A Living Hope

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,798 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

  • "Plans For The Penitent"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    Long before the sin, long before the discipline, God has already made plans for the restoration of the repentant. A future and a hope.

    “For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” This is the first sermon I have ever co-authored. The process was a pleasure as it turns out, because my partner in it was Jacquelynn Tanner. Her favorite ...read more

  • Spiritual Heartburn

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,678 views

    Spiritual Heartburn--when your heart burns within you because of the presence of the Risen Christ! Unlike physical heartburn which brings misery, spiritual heartburn brings unspeakable joy!

    If you’ve ever had heartburn, let me see your hand? Not pleasant, is it? The serious kind is “acid reflux.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack. But praise God, there is relief available through medication. I want to speak to you today for a few moments about spiritual heartburn—when ...read more

  • The Return Of The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,509 views

    As Christians we long and wait for the day that the King returns.

    The Return of the King Matthew 25:31-46 January 23, 2005 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite movies has to be the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Return of the King. The major portion of the movie takes place in the land of Gondor. Gondor is a land without hope and ...read more

  • The Death Of Saul And The Life Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,903 views

    In the short term Saul’s reign was a failure. But in the longer term God had a king in mind for Israel, who, through his death and resurrection, would bring the salvation, the leadership, the rule that the nation needed and who, in fact, would extend that

    Well, today we come to the end of the history of Saul, Israel’s first king. The question that faces us as we think about the life of Saul, is just how much of a failure was it? And what’s more, did God make a mistake in making him king? In fact, should God have refused the Israelites request for a ...read more

  • How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

  • The Pouting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 3, 2019
     | 8,273 views

    It is sad when someone gets to a place in life where the misery of others brings satisfaction. Rather than desiring repentance and restoration, a desire to see judgment can outweigh compassion.

    The Pouting Prophet Jonah 4: 1-11 We have discovered an interesting journey while studying the book of Jonah. The prophet’s life was filled with several twists and turns after hearing the call to go to Nineveh. Initially making the decision to flee from God, Jonah soon discovered such an endeavor ...read more