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  • Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,677 views

    1. History of Smyrna (Modern day Izmir) 2. The Trials/Tribulations they faced. 3. Worsening Persecution 4. Their reward

    September 21, 2003 Title: 7 Churches of Revelation: Smyrna Text: Rev. 2:8-11 Introduction 1. During this series on the 7 Churches of Revelation, there are several things that we want to happen. A. We want to understand that Jesus is walking amongst the lampstands... He is walking amongst ...read more

  • Operation Andrew Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 170 ratings
     | 47,246 views

    A sermon on the Apostle Andrew!

    Operation Andrew The Story of the Apostle Andrew John 1, 6, 12- Selected passages Sermon for 3/5/2000 Introduction: A. The story of Edward Kimball. Many of us have never heard of Edward Kimball, a Sunday school teacher. B. He won a young fellow to the Lord, he was a Boston shoe salesman, and got ...read more

  • Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,496 views

    Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

    Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

  • The Fish And The Loaves

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 30,496 views

    A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Jesus and the loaves and fish

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 Matthew 14: 13-21 "The Fish and the Loaves" 13* ¶ Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14* As he went ashore he saw a great throng; and he ...read more

  • Partners In Pulling Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 19,211 views

    Priscilla and Aquila had the most magical of marriages. It was a rare quality that all Christians couples should strive for. What was it?

    OPEN: A traveler was driving along one day and had an accident. He drove his car into a ditch in a desolate area. Luckily, a local farmer came by to help with his horse named Buddy. Well, the farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Once more the ...read more

  • The Crown Of Thorns

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,270 views

    A sermon on how we place the crown of thorns deeper into Christ’s brow (Adapted from Ross Fransisco; I believe he got his ideas from Ivan Hagedorn)

    Sermon for 4/2/2006 The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:29 Introduction: The city was Jerusalem. The time was long ago. The people called him Jesus. His crime was just the love he showed. I’m the one to blame for I caused all his pain. He gave himself the day he wore my crown. WBTU: A. From the ...read more

  • Rebuilding A Bad Love Report Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 27, 2007
     | 2,369 views

    Believers are to deliberately interact with each other with the loving qualities described in chapter 13.

    Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 3 of 4) Rebuilding a Bad Love Report Part 2 1 Cor. 13:4-8a Feb. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Consider the following love letter: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great ...read more

  • I Will Be A Good Witness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    Committing to be a good witness not just as a new year approaches, but for life!

    I Will Be…A Good Witness Introduction: All across the world people have set all sorts of resolutions for the New Year. People have resolved to be better people and to live better lives and have better habits. What type of year can we expect to have in 2007? A lot of that depends on what we as ...read more

  • Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 26,329 views

    Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

    Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

  • Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,035 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

    "Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

  • Don't Look Now, But There's A Lion Among Us.

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,252 views

    Christ, the Lion of Judah is with His Church to cover, comfort, & conquer.

    Don’t look now, but there’s a Lion in our midst. Rev 5:1-6 5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose ...read more

  • Diggin' Holes

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    This message talks about how to get out of the many ditches we find ourselves in. Unstuck yourself and get back on track!

    Diggin’ Holes How to Get Out of the Ditch 03.04.06 I. Introduction Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you’ve been stuck in a conversation with someone that you couldn’t get out of. Maybe you’ve been stuck in the same grade for a couple of years. Maybe you’ve been stuck in a mundane, ordinary job ...read more

  • What Is A Deacon?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,172 views

    Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

    Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

  • Doing Church Together

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    At its best, the church is communal, creedal, charismatic, and caring.

    Doing Church Together Ephesians 4:1-16 August 6, 2006 One of the things that I have learned through the years as I have taken scores of psychological tests for ordination and continuing education is that I am terribly introverted. I am so introverted that I am almost off the scale. Extraverted ...read more

  • Come And See Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    This is about Jesus’ call to His first disciples - Peter, Andrew, Philip, and Nathanael. It’s about Jesus calling us to come and see what He sees.

    John 1:35-51 – Come and See Let’s read our passage tonight. I’ve been told about a grand convention of lawyers, held in a huge stadium. The host of the show in the stadium says "We are all here today to prove to the world that lawyers are not stupid. Can I have a volunteer?" One lawyer ...read more