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  • God Pours Out His Spirit

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,409 views

    On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

    [Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

  • Tabernacle (The Offerings)

    Contributed by Wade Biggs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    All material is not original, references include Soltau, The Tabernacle, Dean Weaver, The Testimony of Typology in the Tabernacle, Pink, Gleanings in Exodus This evening we will begin our study on the Tabernacle, last week as you might remember we gave an introduction to the Tabernacle (dwelling

    All material is not original, references include Soltau, The Tabernacle, Dean Weaver, The Testimony of Typology in the Tabernacle, Pink, Gleanings in Exodus This evening we will begin our study on the Tabernacle, last week as you might remember we gave an introduction to the Tabernacle (dwelling ...read more

  • Status Or Substance? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    We cannot go far in the Kingdom of God until we get the lust for status under control. This is true in the material realm, as we shall see in a message planned for next week, and it is true in the religious realm as well, as we shall see this week.

    Status or Substance? (Matt. 6:1-15) Note: here is my bulletin insert I wrote up along with the sermon. Sermon follows. Giving, Prayer, and Fasting (notes for Matt. 6:1-15) Since modern Judaism no longer has the Temple (in the Biblical sense) many Rabbis teach that charity, prayer, and fasting ...read more

  • On Fire Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,131 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:29, "Our God is a Consuming Fire" (Outline and material adapted from F.B. Meyer at http://www.ccel.org/ccel/meyer/into_holiest.i.xxxiii.html#i.xxxiii-p0.1)

    HoHum: The Northside Church of Christ in Newport News, Virginia, lost their church building to a fire caused by a lightning strike on July 1999. Their response to the fire was seen on their church sign a few days later: “We’re still on fire.” May that be true of us! WBTU: ...read more

  • Dual Citizenship

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2015
     | 7,753 views

    3 important truths about being a citizen of heaven (Seed thought from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is, pgs. 109-112; outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's John Stensrud under title: Characteristics of Christian Citizenship)

    HoHum: Young children, a sister and a brother, in a patriotic family were playing church together. The boy recited at the end of the mock church service, “In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.” The girl continued in a strong voice, “and the republic for which ...read more

  • Faithfulness Vs. Fruitfulness

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 10,565 views

    Examinations for times of unfruitfulness (Material adapted from MATT PERMAN at: http://whatsbestnext.com/2011/08/does-god-require-faithfulness-or-fruitfulness/; and Jimmy Larche at: http://www.jimmylarche.com/fruitfulness-abiding-in-christ/)

    HoHum: Struggling church- “God has not called us to be successful. He has just called us to be faithful.” This one is in the same vein: “God wants faithfulness, not fruitfulness.” WBTU: These statements are half true. There is a Yiddish proverb that says: “A ...read more

  • Our Childhood Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014
     | 4,292 views

    To persevere during trying times we need to remember our childhood (sonship) in Christ (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs 358-363)

    HoHum: Fred Craddock, while lecturing at Yale University told of going back one summer to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to take a short vacation with his wife. One night they found a quiet little restaurant where they looked forward to a private meal - just the two of them. While they were waiting for ...read more

  • The Present Heaven Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
     | 5,411 views

    How and where do believes exist between their deaths and Jesus' Second Coming? (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Has to Say About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 15 Eternally Worshiping, pgs. 386- 390)

    HoHum: Begin by reading Luke 16:19-31 From Rick Kallstrom- A few years ago I preached a message on hell. After the service I walked to the back of the church to shake hands with members of the congregation as they left the church. One individual said to me, “Preacher, I never knew what hell ...read more

  • The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,985 views

    A sermon leading up to Easter on the title "the Son of Man" (Material adapted from Dr. Johnny Pressley's Christology class; conclusion from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite sermon title: Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus)

    Introduction: This Wednesday begins the Lent season leading up to Easter. For Lent supposed to give up something. This year let’s give up cold weather and snow. There are some who believe that the cross was not the original plan of God. The original plan was to have the Jews accept ...read more

  • A Spirit Filled Life

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 3,729 views

    Today our generation and the one that is on our coattails is under attack from Satan himself. All around us Satan is pulling at our senses, we live in such a materialistic age in which our curse is the abundance of material possessions and wealth we poss

    “A Spirit Filled Life” 1/28/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Thess 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” “Y el Dios de paz os santifique en ...read more

  • Three Fold Sin

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011
     | 4,566 views

    A sermon on Romans 1:18-32 and how this relates to our society today (Material adapted from Harold Vaughan "The Three Fold Sin of Society" from Herald of His Coming [http://www.heraldofhiscoming.com/] September 2003 issue)

    Introduction: God is a Being of Moral Perfection and His Character is the law of the universe. How unlike the gods of Greek mythology who lived on Mt. Olympus. The Greek gods were even more immoral than the people. Xenophanes, a 6th century BC Greek philosopher, complained about the immorality ...read more

  • Spiritual Life Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,633 views

    Spiritual life means nurturing our connection with the divine and finding meaning in our existence beyond material possessions and worldly pursuits. It involves practicing the idea that our purpose extends beyond the physical realm and embracing the idea that a higher power is guiding us.

    SPIRITUAL LIFE Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, July 12, 2023 "For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit." Romans 8:5 INTRODUCTION The significance of ...read more

  • Wait, Watch And Work

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2024
     | 1,630 views

    Since the Lord's Return is imminent, what should we do? (Material adapted from Rick Breidenbaugh at: https://www.gospel-defender.org/post/what-are-we-to-do-in-the-new-year)

    HoHum: The famous reformer Martin Luther was asked what he would do if he knew for certain the world was going to end tomorrow. Without hesitation he replied, “I would plant an apple tree this afternoon.” What? Luther was not given to speculation about the ending of the world. He focused rather ...read more

  • Honoring Mary

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2022
     | 2,918 views

    What are the qualities for which she (Mary) should be honored? (Material adapted from a chapter in Leslie Flynn's book called "Christmas Messages." Chapter is called "Let Us Honor Mary," pg. 19)

    HoHum: “The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:27, 28, NIV. What exalted names some have placed on Mary- Most Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God, Mother of the Word Incarnate, Mother of Mercy, Advocate of Sinners, Dispenser of Divine Grace, Door of Heaven and Intercessor, Queen of Heaven? Heaven ...read more

  • Christmas Stuff Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021
     | 2,071 views

    Jesus created all of the stuff of this material universe, and in His Incarnation He became personally involved with the animal, mineral, and vegetable kingdom. His goal is to redeem all of His creation from the effects of the fall, so that even stuff is a part of the plan of salvation.

    Back in October of 1948, a young pastor and his wife took on the challenge of repairing and restoring an old church. Their goal was to have it done by Christmas Eve. But just two days before Christmas a storm dumped over an inch of rain, and the roof leaked, and right in front of the church the ...read more