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  • "Anything-Love=nothing!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    We can do a lot of things for a lot of reasons...but if what we do is not "seasoned" with a measure of love, genuine love, it is for nothing.

    1 Cor. 13:1-3 ?If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but do not have love, I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. [2] And if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am ...read more

  • Credentials Of A Committed Christian

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 190 ratings
     | 13,134 views

    Your life says something about your commitment to Christ or lack of commitment.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to try out for the church in Iberia, MO, elder Ralph ...read more

  • Chosen Yet Free 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 19, 2010
     | 3,251 views

    Has God predetermined all the wickedness, pain, and destruction we see all around the world every day? If God waits on the choices of men in order to have relationship; does that deny His sovereignty?

    Dakota Community Church September 19, 2010 Chosen Yet Free 2 Let’s begin by standing for the reading of God’s Word! Ephesians 1:1-14 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the ...read more

  • Genuine Servants Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    In order to be effective servants helping the church be all that God called it to be, we must be genuine servants. That is to say, we must be serious, sincere, sober and straightforward in our service for Christ.

    Just a few years ago, Larknews.com carried the following fictional piece of satire on its website. In the form of a news release, it reported: Julie and Bob Clark were stunned to receive a letter from their church in July asking them to “participate in the life of the church” ...read more

  • Fellowship

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,405 views

    Some important characteristics of great and effective relationships in the Church.

    Fellowship Some Important Characteristics of Great and Effective Relationships in the Church Hebrews 10:23-25 July 11, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Over these next few months we’re going to take a Sunday once in a while and ...read more

  • The Virtuous Kingdom: The Virtue Of Lordship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 17, 2008
     | 3,745 views

    A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority.

    The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Lordship Mark 11:27-33 Sermon Objective: A surrendered heart stands in contrast to one that is stiffnecked and resistant to Divine authority. Supporting Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6; Matthew 25:31-46; Philippians ...read more

  • Jesus Likes Kids!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    Message about Jesus’ attitude toward children and the child-like.

    Jesus Likes Kids! Matthew 19:13-15 January 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You know, I kinda like kids. In fact, I love kids – at least certain ones. I think kids are a good idea – especially ...read more

  • How To Climb Out Of Debt Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,180 views

    When you run in debt, you give to another power over your liberty. But God can help you climb out of debt.

    How to CLIMB Out of Debt Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 2 Psalm 37:3-26 We continue our series on Financial Freedom today. Last week, we talked about the importance of giving to God. We talked about how giving first to Him, and giving it regularly will bring financial freedom in your ...read more

  • When Christians Disagree - Part Two Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,290 views

    Part One concerned disagreement over doctrinal issues. Part Two deals with disagreement over personal issues.

    TEXT: ACTS 15:36-41 TITLE: “WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE: Part Two” OPEN: A. Last week, we talked about conflicts that arise over doctrinal differences 1. Tonight, we want to look at conflicts that arise over personal conflicts 2. David Eubanks, former ...read more

  • Extravagant Outflow

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,075 views

    Luke 6:37-38 Jesus talks about living a lifestyle of extravagance. Jesus calls us to be extravagant in your surrender, extravagant in your compassion and extravagant in your giving.

    Extravagant Outflow Luke 6:37-38 Have you in recent years done anything that you would say was “Extravagant?” I had three tennis racquets given to my by family and friends, yet I spent over a hundred dollars on a new fourth tennis racquet that I don’t use because I have an older Prince racquet ...read more

  • Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    This sermon looks at the Virgin Birth of Jesus by examining the biblical statements, our Confessional Statement, the attacks, and the importance of the Virgin Birth of Jesus.

    Today is the third Sunday of Advent. This is the third in a series of Advent messages on “The Marvel of Christmas.” My sermon is titled “Born of the Virgin Mary.” Let us read Matthew 1:18-25: "18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to ...read more

  • The Two Foundations In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 45,332 views

    All men are building, all builders choose a foundation. All foundations will be tried. Only one foundation will stand the storm of judgment.

    MATTHEW 7: 24-29 THE TWO FOUNDATIONS IN LIFE [Psalms 89:20-29] Here is the familiar story of two men building their homes (lives). Both men had access to the same materials. Both had choices as to where and how to build their homes (lives). But one man’s house stood while the other ...read more

  • Live A Life Worthy Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,223 views

    Paul encourages the Ephesians, and us, to live a life worthy of the calling we have in Christ because of the blessings we have been given. How do we do that and what does it look like?

    Live a Life Worthy! Ephesians 4:1-16 To live a life worthy depends on Character (vv.1-2) humility Gentleness Patience Love To live a life worthy requires Unity (vv. 3-6) To live a life worthy requires serving (vv. 7-12) Living a life worthy leads to Maturity (vv.13-16) Intro Slide How ...read more

  • Marks Of The Faithful Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,828 views

    With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

    Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

  • Pass It On-Evangelism

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 20, 2018
     | 6,782 views

    To live for him we must serve his mission to evangelize.

    Title: PASS IT ON-Evangelism Date: 6/29/14 Place: BLCC Text: 2 Kings 5.1-15 CT: To live for him we must serve his mission to evangelize. FAS: There's a scene in Herman Melville's (author of Moby Dick) novel White Jacket that focuses on the ship's chief surgeon, Cadwallader Cuticle, M.D. The ...read more