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  • The Test Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 239 ratings
     | 29,162 views

    The greatest test of any spiritual leader is the test of temptation. In this final message of the eight part series this sermon examines the keys to overcoming temptation.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART EIGHT “THE TEST OF LEADERSHIP” Matthew 4:1-11 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. [2] After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. [3] The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the ...read more

  • An Explosion Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,805 views

    Christ’s glory was hidden in his humanity, affirmed by the Father, and revealed most fully in his suffering.

    On Monday we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day. Schools are closed, our church office is closed, some of you have the day off, all to commemorate the life work of Rev. Martin Luther King. The day before Rev. King was assassinated he delivered his final sermon in support of sanitation workers on ...read more

  • Tune In To God Don't Tune Out!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,442 views

    We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out.

    Tune in to God! Don’t Tune Out! Thesis: We need to make sure our radio is tuned to God. Samuel tuned into God while Eli tuned God out. Opening Visual Illustration: Tuning In – Video Clip – Visual Edge, Group. Illustration: There is one interview with a pro football player that stands out in my ...read more

  • Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,876 views

    If we want to be truly great, we must be sincere servants. Let’s focus on serving one another as we anticipate what God will do in the next 35 years at PBC!

    Serve One Another This Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Pontiac Bible Church! As we celebrate three and a half decades of servanthood, I’d like to read from an early church document entitled, “Progress Report.” “The desire to see the Word of God presented as a positive solution to the needs ...read more

  • Carry Each Other's Burdens Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 28,883 views

    When we walk alongside those who are weary or wiped out, we’re acting like Jesus did. If we truly care for others, we’ll care enough to confront sin and carry burdens.

    Carry Each Other’s Burdens I’ve not watched a lot of the American Idol TV show, but I’ve seen enough to know that Simon Cowell, one of the talent judges, enjoys tearing down the talentless. Here are some of his cutting comments: “If you lived 2,000 years ago and sang like that, they would have ...read more

  • God's Global Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,703 views

    David could have questioned God, but instead he went on a quest to find God. Instead of wondering, He chose to worship. We can do the same thing as we follow the progression of his faith, from deep inside the cave, to the entrance, and then to the world

    God’s Global Glory Pastors get asked questions all the time. Here are a few actual letters that kids have sent to ministers: Dear Pastor, does God like everybody? If so, He never met my sister. (Arnold, age 9) Dear Pastor, do you think my father should be a minister? Every day he gives us a ...read more

  • A Day Of Cheers And Tears Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 39,837 views

    When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.

    A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more

  • Ten Habits Of Highly Successful Families Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 309 ratings
     | 120,861 views

    Twenty church families from different backgrounds and situations were surveyed to discover their secrets of familial success.

    Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Joshua 24:15 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Families are certainly different today than they were 25 years ago. I heard the funny story about a man who rushed into a toy store late one evening to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter who had a birthday the ...read more

  • Are You Fired Up For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 66,165 views

    Jesus desired to bring a burning, exciting, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God’s fire is dazzling and powerful and can work wonders in your life.

    Are You Fired Up for Jesus? Luke 12:49-50 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Sometimes sermons can be too long. A bishop spoke in Chapel at Yale University. He spoke for 15 minutes on how the Y in Yale stood for “Youth” then for another 15 minutes about how A stood for “Ambition,” the L stood for ...read more

  • I Pray For You

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

    March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

  • The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,357 views

    One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

    But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

  • The Stones Will Cry Out Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,373 views

    Easter Reflection series: How Palm Sunday informs us of our response to God and to the world

    The Stones Will Cry Out Easter Reflection series Lk. 19:28-40 What a celebration! Crowds were excited! Jesus was thrilled to see the response of worship. But some party-poopers were there (v.39). I love Jesus¡¦ response, don¡¦t u just love it. Let them celebrate, don¡¦t¡¦ shush them. If they ...read more

  • Teaching Our Children Respect For God - Part One Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,381 views

    Lack of respect for God is epidemic. How can we change that? Part One of a three-part series focusing on teaching respect for God, others, self and leaders.

    April 7, 2002 Recently the leaders of our children and youth programs met to brainstorm ways of helping the young people of our church become better examples of “salt and light” in our community. We talked about many things, and there was some exciting and very promising dialogue. One of those ...read more

  • Persecution And Trouble Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

    Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

  • Grace-Full Living

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,179 views

    We are to be full of grace (and thus, givers).

    GRACE-FULL LIVING II Corinthians 9:6-15 S: Money Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO BE FULL OF GRACE. ?: How? How do we be full of grace? How do we give? by following… KW: Principles (of grace, giving) TS: We will find in our study two principles of giving that show how we can be full of ...read more