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  • Be All You Can Be

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 12, 2011
     | 4,939 views

    Gifts from God must be developed to the maximum as we reject minimalism.

    Parable of the Talents Becoming a Maximum Christian All Gods gifts, indeed all goodness and love we receive, are for us to develop to the maximum and so provide for increase in God’s Kingdom. That’s the message I would leave with you today. Become a “maximalist,” not a minimalist to prepare ...read more

  • Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,206 views

    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

  • What Else Can I Do?

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 17, 2011
     | 3,074 views

    Christians can discover what more they can do for Christ by asking themselves "What else, What more, When else, and Why else?"so as to be numbered among the sheep rather than the goats.

    What More Can I Do? The Parable of the Talents dealt with the obligation of people who have received special gifts to increase them, add “interest" by applying and developing them. Today in the Judgment of the Nations referring to ordinary Christians rather than just the leadership, there ...read more

  • Hope In The Middle Of Despair

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,521 views

    This message focuses on Lamentations chapter 3, especially where Jeremiah pivots from all his sorrow and introduces hope in God's mercies and faithfulness.

    Hope in the Middle of Despair Lamentations 3:19-58 CHCC – November 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The picture on the screen is a 1630 Rembrandt oil painting titled Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem. If you look in the background you see people fleeing a city that is in flames. ...read more

  • Global Warping

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2011
     | 3,585 views

    Global Warping 1) Are you part of the problem? 2) Will you survive God's solution?

    Many scientists continue to be concerned about global warming. The National Geographic website proclaims: “…the face of the Earth as we know it—coasts, forests, farms, and snowcapped mountains—hangs in the balance.” That sounds serious, and I suppose I should be moved ...read more

  • Wisdom's Noble Call Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,991 views

    Wisdom leaves no doubt about the importance and meaning of her call. She comes near to mankind & seeks to win them by her noble & uplifting gifts. May we heed the call & follow heavenly wisdom's guidance.

    PROVERBS 8: 1-11 WISDOM'S NOBLE CALL Speaking without wisdom is of little value and wisdom without a voice is of little use. So here we have wisdom taking voice and speaking. The Word of God and wisdom go hand-in-hand crying out to be heard. Wisdom's inviting call here in chapter eight ...read more

  • Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011
     | 4,702 views

    We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

  • And America Thinks The Energizer Bunny Is Something! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 4,404 views

    God is the real source of all energy.

    Intro: THE REAL SOURCE OF ENERGY! 1. The scientists were all excited about what is called "dark engergy" but lately articles have brought the idea into doubt. One such article notes: "It was only a few years ago that astronomers shook up current models of the Universe with the theory of dark ...read more

  • Too Big Not To Fall

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
     | 2,780 views

    Rom 12:3-8

    TOO BIG NOT TO FALL (ROMANS 12;3-8) What is a church? The church is not a place but a people, an organism and not an organization, a community and not a club, a body and not a building. It’s more “who” than “what” or “where.” It’s been said: “I ...read more

  • "Who Am I?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    A sermon about the love of God for humanity.

    Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 “Who Am I?” Recently, I was speaking with a man who is now reaching his late 80’s. He said an interesting thing, “When I was young, I didn’t know much about life or the meaning of life. And now that my life is coming to an end I really ...read more

  • What Are You Doing? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

    A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

  • Marriage: Whose Idea? Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 3, 2012
     | 4,039 views

    God instituted marriage and designed it to reflect his love for us in Jesus Christ.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 5, 2012 MARRIAGE: WHOSE IDEA? Of Horses and Carriages: Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Genesis 2:15, 18-24 (NIV) 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it…. 18 The LORD God said, ...read more

  • Quality Time With The One You Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,837 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 35 through 39

    Mark 1: 35 – 39 Quality Time With The One You Love 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, ...read more

  • Marriage: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 17, 2012
     | 4,876 views

    Marriage is to be a window through which the world can see the nature of Christ’s love for the people of God

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 19, 2012 MARRIAGE: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Of Horses and Carriages – Part 3 Isaac Butterworth Ephesians 5:25-33 (NIV) When Jan and I had been dating for some time, and it was clear to us that we were getting serious ...read more

  • Luke And Compassionate Christ Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,749 views

    To remind people that Christ had a heart for those outside the religious ones.

    [S] If someone asked you to tell them about the Jesus you know, what would you tell them? And would what you tell them resemble the Jesus revealed in the gospels or would Jesus resemble someone else? We’re in the third week of a series entitled “Jesus as They Knew Him.” A ...read more