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  • The Conversion Of The Apostle Paul

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,200 views

    If there is hope for the greatest of sinners, then there is hope for every one of us.

    THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. Acts 9:1-22. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew from the city of Tarsus in Syria. This was a Roman garrison city, and as a tent-maker Saul had a good market for his trade. Quite possibly Saul’s father had been a tent-maker too, and Saul is known to have been born into ...read more

  • The Buts Of I Corinthians 15 Series

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 5, 2015
     | 8,131 views

    A look at the usage of the word "BUT" in I Corinthians 15

    Read Romans 5:1-9 (Prayer) I. Introduction a. The word “but”. i. We are not talking about a person or thing that is an object of ridicule or sarcasm. ii. We are not talking about a wall of earth – used for defense (buttress) iii. We are not talking ...read more

  • Bear Down

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2015
     | 3,313 views

    We lift up our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, for he alone saves us.

    BEAR DOWN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 16, 2015) “And Cain said unto the LORD, my punishment is greater than I can bear” (Genesis 4:13, King James Version [Cain could not bear the punishment])...And the ...read more

  • The Faith Of A Doubter

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 28, 2014
     | 5,938 views

    Thomas is called the doubter, but he is also the confessor, who made a remarkable confession like no other and did a marvelous work as far east as India.

    Intro When Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection what happened and what did he say? Goal I hope that we can learn that doubt is a normal and natural part of a life of faith. Plan We will look at Jesus’ appearance to ten of the eleven remaining disciples and then to ...read more

  • "Return From The Dead" Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2016
     | 4,499 views

    Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our lives like nothing else can.

    "Return from the Dead" (John 20:19-29) [note: this is a revised sermon from my 2003 sermon, "Back from the Dead."] 1. For a lot of kids, Easter is about eater eggs and candy. Boy 1: "How did you get that bruise on your arm?"
Boy 2: "I ate some Easter candy." Boy 1: "Eating Easter candy ...read more

  • Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
     | 7,685 views

    A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Matthew 5:38-47 In Duncan Hamilton’s biography For the Glory, we learn that Scotsman Eric Liddell’s greatest challenge came, not when his convictions about racing on Sunday during the 1924 Olympics were tested, but when he served as a missionary in China amid the Japanese ...read more

  • A Mind Stayed On Him Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016
     | 7,182 views

    Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

    A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

  • The Power Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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     | 11,217 views

    Christians owe a lot to Barnabas. We owe Paul to him who went on to write 14 epistles. We also owe Mark to him who wrote the Gospel According to Mark. Thus, in a sense, we owe almost half of the New Testament to Barnabas, even if he did not write a singl

    Intro: At the time of the writing of Hebrews, there was a great persecution. Our natural tendency during trials is to save our own skin or act to each his own. But Hebrews exhorts us to encourage one another. Encouragement is an act that helps someone be a better believer, even when life is rough ...read more

  • God In Trials

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
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     | 4,015 views

    These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

    Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

  • Church History A.d. 201 – A.d. 300 Series

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    3rd century history of Christianity

    Church History A.D. 201 – A.D. 300 I’m going to use a bit of artistic license today. So that it’s easier to get into the picture of what Christianity was like in the 3rd century A.D, I am going to attempt to go back in time using a time machine. I am only 22 years old so ...read more

  • 10 Ways To Best Serve Christ

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    Look at our service and judge it.

    10 WAYS TO BEST SERVE CHRIST John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 ...read more

  • I Surrender All

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 33,543 views

    Let us make a choice to surrender all to Jesus Christ.

    I Surrender All Matthew 16: 24-25 Pastor Ken Crow 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. God ...read more

  • God's Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,429 views

    Romans 8 gives us a great picture of God's love both "in us" and "for us."

    God's Gift of Love Romans 8:31-39 * James 1:17 says, “Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.” Think about those two things, “generous acts & perfect gifts.” ...read more

  • The Coming World Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 6, 2012
     | 4,115 views

    The Tribulation culminates the era of mankind defying God as God vindicates himself in awesome judgment.

    The Coming World Tribulation (topical) 1. We had a great time visiting Hannah in Reston, VA. Lots of relaxing, cooking, eating, and socializing with friends. 2. This trip’s highlights included a trip to an Ethiopian restaurant. 3. Ethiopian bread is thin like a pancake, gray in color, and ...read more

  • When Your Faith Is Tested Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
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     | 9,885 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". What do you do when your faith is tested?

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#9] WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction: We have been studying 1 Peter for 9 weeks and I want to remind you of the things that were happening to the Christians when Peter wrote them this letter. Christians were being dragged out of their ...read more