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  • Seeds

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    The facts about the seeds we sow

    The Seeds Introduction Last week we talked about sowing – how we are sowing seeds every day. Whether we want to or not, those seeds are going out. We looked at the Scripture in Galatians and Matthew – remember Galatians said, “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked, whatever a man sows, this he ...read more

  • Jesus Died Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2012
     | 5,710 views

    Jesus died we need to have no doubt about that. Without Jesus’ death we would have no resurrection. Without the resurrection, we would have a worthless faith.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of my favorite innovations is the DVR. I LOVE the DVR because even when I am watching “live TV”, if there is something I want to see again or if I missed what someone said, I can rewind the program a little bit in order to see what I missed. • I catch myself rewinding ...read more

  • A Gift Worth Giving Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
     | 5,476 views

    Changing Our View of Gift Giving at Christmas to Gifts of Grace

    The Gift A Gift Worth Giving Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Please turn with me to Matthew, Chapter 2 for the reading of the story. It’s one that we’ve read and heard hundreds of time. And yet, true to the, not only to the story of the spirit of Christmas, but to the tradition that I ...read more

  • Worried Sick Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,485 views

    Researchers estimate that 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for complaints that are, in some way, stress related. Every week 112 million people in the U.S. take some form of medication for stress related symptoms. Our society is worrie

    “Worried Sick” Matthew 6: 25-34 I read this week of another pastor who very early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. He received one compliment after another; that is ...read more

  • Luke 5:1-11 Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 95,283 views

    In this message from the Gospel of Luke I focus on Jesus preaching from Peter's boat. The 3 main focal points are that Jesus ministers to both the crowd & the individual, Jesus was driving Peter to a deeper experience, & Jesus gave Peter what he needed t

    As is typical of my messages I do not have a written closing. Your crowd differs from my crowd so therefore the closing would probably need to be different anyway. Be blessed! Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means ...read more

  • Waiting For Jesus: Herod Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011
     | 5,122 views

    Herod the Great waited for Jesus with fear and hatred.

    Good morning from the Mediterranean News Network! I’m Aristarchus Vero, bureau chief for Judea, Decapolis, and all the other provinces of Roman Palestine Or, I should say, former bureau chief. My nephew Nikophoros took over a ten-day ago. It was about time, I suppose, I’ve been ...read more

  • Powerful Persuasion

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,497 views

    In any non-profit organization, especially like a church, you have to persuade people, either to invest time in the church or to do something that is right, or change an area that they might have chosen. How do you persuade people? Paul gives a beautiful

    Philemon ILLUSTRATION: Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The ...read more

  • "Tripping Over The Furniture" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    A sermon within a series which faces the question which has plagued humankind more than any other.

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?:Tripping Over the Furniture” What gives life meaning? This is the question which has plagued humankind more than any other question. Is it consumer goods? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of stuff? Is it ease? Is it ...read more

  • Jesus: The Master Teacher Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,677 views

    During this series we honored people in the world who make a difference. This sermon honors teachers, especially the Master Teacher, Jesus.

    Illus. Teacher’s Appreciation day. Daughter of Florist. Son of Candy Store. Son of owner of Liquor Store. “Is it wine?” “Champagne?” I give up you’ll have to tell me.” “It’s a puppy!” How many of you remember a teacher who was deserving of that kind of gift? A Teacher who impacted your life ...read more

  • Something No Thief Can Steal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

    The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

  • Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    Here is something to want for Christmas that is good for you!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is December; Christmas is going to be here in a few short days. Have you been buying all your gifts? • How many of you love electronic stuff? • I LOVE the latest techie gadgets. If I had an unlimited income, I would have everything electronic thing known to man. • I ...read more

  • Jesus: Master Over Death Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    Jesus is Master of not only Demons and Disease but also Death. Here we find ANXIETY, ACTIVITY and AUTHORITY.

    Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jesus: Master Over Death Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him ...read more

  • I Do Part 1 - The First Date Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,768 views

    It is SO hard to find "the one" out in the dating world. Likewise... we try so hard to find "the one" thing in this world that will fill us. It's time to meet "the one" who can truly fill us!

    John 1:45-49 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote-- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 "Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?" Nathanael asked. "Come and see," said Philip. 47 When Jesus ...read more

  • Running The Marathon

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

    “Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

  • Good To Go

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,929 views

    Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

    I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more