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  • Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 19, 2022
     | 3,129 views

    In Part 2 of this series we focus on Jesus' parable about the sower, specifically about how the seeds of His Word are snatched from us because we do not take the time to care for them.

    Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8; Isaiah 40:29-31; 55:11; Matthew 13:4-8 This morning we’re going to complete the message that I began last week titled “Your Harvest is Coming.” Last week the focus of that message was to show us how important it is for us to purposefully ...read more

  • The Perfect Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    Last in the Series - God has given us gifts that are perfectly fitted to us - to be used to advance His kingdom.

    Christmas in Narnia THE PERFECT GIFTS I Corinthians 12:4-11 / Ephesians 4:7ff “So, wadya get for Christmas?” [Solicit responses from the children] That’s a question that has been asked more over the last week than any other. Kids ask their friends. Grandparents, uncles, cousins and friends ...read more

  • Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

    1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

  • Squandering The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,023 views

    WASTING GOD’S BLESSINGS STUNTS CHRISTIAN GROWTH. Here are three Facts regarding Christian growth.

    SQUANDERING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD Hebrews 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning the bananas in the fruit bowl were just ripe-right for making bread. Tomorrow they’d have been too soft. So I took the time to sift and stir, and now a special fragrance fills the air. Soon I’ll take from the oven ...read more

  • The Gift Of Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,170 views

    This sermon is the sixth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Exhortation in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    This year LifeWay Christian Resources of the SBC released through Holman Bible Publishers the inaugural edition of the Holman Christian Standard Bible from which I read Romans 12:4-8 today . . . There are 7 heart Motive gifts listed here. That’s who you are! There are many Ministries, that’s what ...read more

  • Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
     | 4,661 views

    Patience the fruit of the spirit

    Patience - Fruit of the Spirit July 20, 2003 AM, - Danny L. Williams Gal. 5:22 - Are you a patient person? Maybe we should ask your wife, or your husband or children, are you a patient person? I really believed I was a patient person, up until this week, I guess I got tested early, My ...read more

  • How To Overcome Debilitating Guilt

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church b

    Pastor Dave felt terrible guilt over not being able to meet all of the needs of his parishioners. When he took time off for golf he felt so guilty that he never really enjoyed himself. Pastor Dave struggles to earn the approval of everyone in the church because he doesn’t want a group of ...read more

  • No Rubber Crutch

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,371 views

    The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

    No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

  • Rooted In Love

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 26, 2021
     | 1,885 views

    What's the organizing principle of the Christian's life? Paul explains in Eph. 3.

    Rooted in Love 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 3:14–21   • Road trip, packing. So “dad proud” of the initial packing job in the Tahoe. • Less proud after 1st night’s stop. Not nearly so compact and efficient. • Trip home - tired, more junk we picked up while away. Nothing fit like it was ...read more

  • The Goal Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

    We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

  • Justification

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    In this passage Paul lists three great blessing of our justification: Peace with God, Access to God, and Glorious Hope of being with God.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Recently I read the biography of Norman Grubb, a missionary in Africa, and the leader of his mission for 30 years. I was struck by what he wrote: "At conversion we learned that we had not done what we should, but then we soon learn that of ourselves we cannot do what we ...read more

  • Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    A "How To Overcome Temptation" sermon. Practical insights for deaing with temptation. 1. Be REALISTIC 2. Be RESPONSIBLE 3. Be READY 4. Get REFOCUSED

    Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation (How To Overcome Temptation) Today we are continuing an in depth study on the book of James. We have looked at how you can have power over your problems. We have discovered that God wants you to make wise decisions. Today we are going to see how you can be ...read more

  • Dad's Divine Duty

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 14,659 views

    As God’s representatives in the home, fathers have a duty to set the standard of godliness, as well as providing for its physical well-being.

    DAD’S DIVINE DUTY Text: Ps.128: 1-6 Intro: When we think of the word “duty” we think of “responsibility” or “obligation;” something that is a requirement, not merely an option. That which is our duty to do is usually taken very seriously; that is if one is mature enough to realize the ...read more

  • "It's Hard To Be Humble" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 27,324 views

    A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3)

    “It’s hard to be humble” -Psalm 131, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Humility (vs 1); B. Contentment (vs 2); C. Trust (vs 3) Introduction…some Country/Western theology I want to share a story I heard last week in our adult Sunday School ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Sower. The Seed In Your Life, Where Is It Falling? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    Last of a serires of three on Jesus, parables

    Sermon 090709. The parable of the sower. The Salvation Army’s first doctrine is, “We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.” (General discussion ...read more