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  • Paul In Rome (Acts 28)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 21, 2025
     | 304 views

    Would we have courage to tell the Emperor about Jesus?

    Was Paul released, but later possibly rearrested and executed? Despite opposition, did Paul preach to both Jews and Gentiles in Rome? Are we willing? Let’s look at Acts 28. Where was Paul shipwrecked? Did a snakebite harm him? When we came ashore, we learned that the island was called Malta. The ...read more

  • The Sixth Commandment Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
     | 166 views

    Murder cuts off worship.

    SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). You knew it has been said, you must not murderer. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment. But I say to you, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to punishment” (Matthew 5:21-22). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? I ...read more

  • Breaking The Barrier Of Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026
     | 152 views

    Prayerlessness is a silent barrier that weakens faith and limits spiritual authority, but persistent prayer breaks resistance and releases divine intervention.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF PRAYERLESSNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Key Verse:  “And He spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” (Luke 18:1) Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:41; James 5:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Colossians 4:2; ...read more

  • Good Friday Reflection - Full Script

    Contributed by Steve Pearman on Feb 17, 2026
     | 62 views

    This is written for a 30-40 minute reflective service on Good Friday

    Good Friday Reflective Service – 35-Minute Script Highfield Community ________________________________________ 1. Arrival (before start – silence or quiet music) (People arrive in silence or with very gentle instrumental music. Cross visible at the front. Lights slightly dimmed.) VIDEO: Good Friday ...read more

  • Standing Strong Amidst Trials SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,381 views

    Paul faced numerous challenges and spiritual battles. Despite the relentless attacks from hell, he remained steadfast, tearing down strongholds and liberating the oppressed. His story is a testament to enduring faith and resilience, reminding us that we too can stand strong amidst trials.

    One of the things I really love about the Bible is when it gives us a deep look into the lives of its characters. One person who captures my attention is the Apostle Paul. Today, we will take a peek into his life and discover some valuable lessons. In this passage, Paul is on a ship as a prisoner, ...read more

  • How Happy His People Must Be! - Mark 11:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 4, 2024
     | 1,332 views

    When the craziness of this world has you worried or upset, this message will help restore your joy.

    Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it ...read more

  • How To Be A Timothy - Philippians 2:22-24 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2024
     | 1,394 views

    The preaching of the Word won’t have an effect on the hard, rocky, or weedy soil until someone gets down on the ground of that person’s heart and does some gardening.

    Philippians 2:19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare. 21 For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know ...read more

  • It's Not Always Easy!

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,249 views

    A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

    It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

  • Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

    (Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

  • Closing The Generation Gap Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,541 views

    A principle for how to close the generation gap and application of that principle to one specific group in the church.

    Every generation throughout human history has struggled with its own version of the generation gap between the young and the old. I can picture Adam and Eve complaining about the next generation, predicting the demise of the human race because of the values of their children and grandchildren. I ...read more

  • Prisoners Of Hope

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

    Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

  • Mary: A Model Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon - 2006

    Mother’s Day 2006 MARY: A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD JOHN 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: {Video Clip: Gospel of John - Chp. 3:12:50 - 16:08 - 3:18} A wedding took place at Cana, in Galilee. Now, weddings are almost always times of great joy, but sometimes, even with the best of planning, things go wrong. So ...read more

  • How Much Does It Cost

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    The sermon deals with the cost of following Jesus. See it or download it to your computer or mp3 player at www.glenvillenewlife.com

    How Much Does It Cost 11/5/2006 Ruth 4:1-6 Luke 14:25-35 How many of you went shopping this week. How many of you were able to find some good bargains? How many of you put something back on the shelf because of the price tag on it? I have a theory that there are three basic kind of ...read more

  • What Only A Mother Can Do

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon that examines the qualities of an unnamed mother in Mt 15 and Mk 7

    1. Title: What Only A Mother Can Do 2. Text: Matthew 15:1-18; Mark 7:24-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 14, 2006, Mother’s Day. Objectives: -for the people to understand the qualities of the unnamed woman that speak of her outstanding faith; for them to appreciate ...read more

  • To Thine Own Self Be True Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 55,360 views

    The dangerous implications of taking “To thine own self be true” literally.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible.” Since I’ve started this series, I’ve encountered several other “sayings” often mistakenly quoted as coming from the Bible. Here are some other sayings that aren’t in the Bible: Charity begins at home; This too ...read more