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  • The Design And Function Of The Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,634 views

    Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

    THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

  • The Old Landmark

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 24,843 views

    Coming home to God, Missions, Witness your Faith

    The Old Landmark How many times have you gone on a trip to somewhere you haven’t been in a very long time and you searched for landmarks along the way to guide you to your destination? How many times have you looked for old landmarks only to discover that they were no longer there? How many ...read more

  • Going With The Spirit

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,184 views

    The Spirit gives us all the gifts we uniquely need to share our faith.

    Introduction: In his commentary, Matthew for Everyone, Tom Wright uses an excellent analogy to explain the baptism of Jesus. He writes: Imagine we are going to a huge concert hall, packed to the doors with eager and excited music-lovers. We all have our programs in hand, waiting for the ...read more

  • Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 12, 2021
     | 3,832 views

    Leadership is a magnet for pain and if pain is handled correctly it leads to spiritual growth and maturity.

    FCA Connect meeting “Lead Pastors” - May 11, 2021 Topic: Leadership pain – the school of personal growth and ministry growth! Introduction: I heard a song a few weeks back listening to IHOP Kansas City and praying and a spontaneous song broke out that said “Pain is the school to growth – growth ...read more

  • It's Not Just How You Start, It's Also How You Finish Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 26,436 views

    Whether our story of starting our life with God is dramatic or ordinary, what truly counts is finishing.

    [Note:  This sermon was preceded by a testimony of a person who had been an atheist and substance abuser who came to Christ through our church].   Isn’t it exciting to hear how God has changed Kevin’s life? But even as we rejoice, I know what some of you are thinking. Some of you are thinking, "I ...read more

  • David, A Pursuing Heart For God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    The third of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

    (1) In the September 11th issue of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Goldstein wrote an article entitled, ‘Five Years Later: Pop Culture of Denial.’ Its subtitle made a very interesting statement, ‘Our fascination with glitz is unabated, and artists remain cautious. We haven’t come to grips with ...read more

  • The Basic Need Of A Spring

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,413 views

    The church must have fervent love if it is to stand.

    The Basic Need of a Spring by Ian Biss 1/20/02 Intro . . . The late Peter Marshall, an eloquent speaker and for several years the chaplain of the US Senate, used to love to tell the story of “the Keeper of the Spring,” a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along ...read more

  • Building Each Other Up

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,713 views

    A call to encourage one another.

    Introductory Considerations 1. As individuals in the church, we each have different gifts and resources to share with each other. God has given these to us for the building up of the church - as Paul says "for the common good". T that is why we should celebrate our differences as gifts from God ...read more

  • Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,882 views

    Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1.

    Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil ...read more

  • The Devil Wouldn't Let Me Do It Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    Sometimes we can become so sophisticated in our theology that we forget some simple but crucial truths.

    The Devil Wouldn’t Let Me Do It (I Thessalonians 2:17-20) 1. One day I came down with the "Sam" bug. 2. I was grazing with my remote, going through the channels. 3. Low and behold, my attention was set upon one of the Christian stations. 4. Three couples were talking about sin and the ...read more

  • How To Build A Resilient Faith

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2020
     | 11,004 views

    Resilience is one of the most important character traits we can develop as a church and as individual Christians.

    HOW TO BUILD A RESILIENT FAITH Introduction As we move through the phases of recovery in Louisiana, there are many things that make us weary, there are so many questions, there are many unknowns. But for all of those mysteries there are some certainties. I want to encourage you today to have a ...read more

  • Comfort For The Weary

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 840 views

    Isaiah 40 is a chapter of comfort, offering hope and strength to those who are weary and burdened.

    COMFORT FOR THE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:31 (KJV) "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-3, ...read more

  • Think On These Things

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024
     | 2,064 views

    Victory over Despair and living in the Joy of the Lord can be yours by walking in these Biblical principles.

    THINK ON THESE THINGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION Many of the battles of life are faced by all of us. We all have to learn the lessons of childhood. We have to get up at a certain time and go to school, regardless of how we feel about it. We have to gradually do more work, just to keep up ...read more

  • Praying Scripture

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    To discuss how we can use the example of Paul and others in Scripture to pray through Scriptures for ourselves and others

    SBC Philippi am 8/1/04, Rev. Jeff Simms Praying the Scriptures Colossians 1:9-12 Primary Purpose: To examine how Paul prayed, so that we might pray according to God’s will for each other. There is a way of taking scripture and personalizing it in your prayers that I want to show you an example ...read more

  • Ten Ways The Holy Spirit Equips Us For Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 90 ratings
     | 25,050 views

    Ask the Lord to help you fight the good fight of faith in overcoming your sinful desires that oppose God’s purposes, plans and priorities.

    Ten Ways the Holy Spirit Equips us For Spiritual Warfare (Eph. 6:10-20) Illustration: Take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day. --Ephesians 6:13 As believers in Jesus Christ, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with unseen wicked forces. To overcome our ...read more