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  • Introduction To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024
     | 741 views

    First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

    James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

  • Transcending The World's Limits

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,954 views

    God has a plan for each person’s life, He desires that we be molded into His image, not by the world’s standards. Here are three steps to being what God desires for you to be.

    Let me start this morning by asking a question. How many times have you heard someone say, “I going to do my own thing.” I don’t want any part of church, I don’t want any part of Christianity, and I don’t want any part of Christ, because I want to live my life the way that I want to. So many ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led David

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. David has good news for you. There is hope! There is a positive way to look at life.

    Let the Holy Spirit Lead You as He Led David Illustration: As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. Crime, lawlessness, and disrespect all seem to be growing. If that’s the way you’ve been looking at things ...read more

  • Picky Picky Belief Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

    John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

  • Spiritual Unity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,273 views

    The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cau

    Intro. The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cause disruption, weakening and even ...read more

  • In His Steps

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,772 views

    Expository sermon based on 1 Peter 2:21-25. Offers three portraits of Jesus: our standard, our substitute, and our shepherd. PowerPoint avialble if you e-mail me.

    In His Steps Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel—In His Steps. In this book, Sheldon retells one of the serial sermon stories he ...read more

  • Foolish Burdens

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,206 views

    Legalism leads to ineffective servants. Too many people quit "going to church" or even quit following God because they didn’t live up to the standards imposed, not by God, but by His people.

    Foolish Burdens April 24, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Legalism leads to ineffective servants. Focus Passage: I Samuel 14:24-30, 36-46 Supplemental Passage: saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses; ...read more

  • Immersed In God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 19, 2015
     | 4,692 views

    Jesus submits to the Father in baptism, although as John pointed out, he had no need to be baptized (he was without sin). However, Jesus is righteous by doing what is "right" and sets the example and standard for us.

    1. [Cannonball Baptism on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CDhJZSKmY 2. Baptism is a hot topic in Christian circles a. [There is a story of an early Restoration preacher who would ride the train to many of his appointments. Whenever possible, he would seek out a Methodist preacher and a ...read more

  • The First Commandment Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021
     | 2,132 views

    God must win our obedience to the first commandment or the rest of them become meaningless. If we are not absolutely loyal to Him and Him alone, we will not be concerned about being loyal to His standard of morality.

    And God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me. In the book, The Doctor Of Crows Nest, and old doctor Ferguson fell in love with the hands of young Barney Boyle. "You must be a surgeon, ...read more

  • Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2019
     | 4,311 views

    In verses 19 and 20 Paul warns the Thessalonians not to despise spiritual gifts. Verses 21 and 22 describe the constant duty of the Christian. He must use Christ as the standard by which to test all things.

    1/10/19 Tom Lowe Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either (1Thessalonians 5:19-22) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NIV) 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21but test them all; hold on to what is ...read more

  • The Choices God Makes

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2022
     | 2,006 views

    Scripture uses the term “the elect” to describe Christians. That word (eklogç) has the meaning of picking or choosing. Christians are the chosen ones of God. He made the choice, and He set the standard for the choice.

    Alba 3-13-2022 THE CHOICES GOD MAKES Romans 9:6-33 It's not fair! That is a cry from many people about situations that don’t go their way! Today in our society there are many who have taken this to a new level! Someone will say, “It’s not fair that little Johnny’s team has to lose, so let’s ...read more

  • Love And Zeal: A Tall Order Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2021
     | 1,948 views

    God sets a high standard for His children, and He expects us to be diligent, but in the right direction. We therefore need to understand what it means to practice brotherly love and to be properly zealous in our devotion.

    Love and Zeal: A Tall Order (Romans 12:9-13) 1. The wise man said, “It doesn’t matter if you’re tall, short, fat, thin, rich, poor, at the end of the day....It’s night.” 2. Short people rule the world – most powerful dictators or emperors were short – Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, ...read more

  • The Power Of Love

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024
     | 1,765 views

    Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

    The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

  • Worthy Of Honor

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Dec 17, 2024
     | 323 views

    Paul is teaching Timothy how to be a caretaker of people. That’s essentially what leaders are. Good leaders must know how to treat others. How to empower others. And how to uphold standards.

    Worthy of Honor 1 Timothy 5 What is the single most valuable thing in this room? In your car, house, at the restaurant, on a plane, in the office? You and the people who matter in your life. Family is a sacred entity to God. He designed it. He blessed it. And He keeps an album of it. The ...read more

  • A Regenerate Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2011
     | 6,007 views

    The doctrine of the church reflects our view of Christ and His Word.

    “Many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and ...read more