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  • Joseph's Promotion

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,885 views

    Joseph’s relationship with God took him from shepherd to slave to prisoner to govenor of Egypt.

    Text: “He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his possessions” (Psalm 105:21). Have you ever received a promotion? All of us have gone to school during our lifetime. At the end of each school year we looked forward to moving to the next class in the fall. In other words, we looked to ...read more

  • Salvation Only In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,232 views

    There is only one way to heaven, by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

    SALVATION ONLY IN JESUS Text: Acts 4:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rev. Franklin Graham, son of the late Dr. Billy Graham, recently posted on his Facebook page a troubling article. Here’s what it said: a. 39% of “evangelical” pastors surveyed recently said there is no absolute moral truth ...read more

  • Focus On Feet Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021
     | 2,596 views

    Two of the major commands of Christ were, "Come follow me," and, "Go into all the world." Both of these demand the obedience of the feet.

    Centuries ago the Danes decided to invade Scotland. They very cleverly moved their great army in the night so they could creep up on the Scottish forces and take them by surprise. In order to make this advance as noiseless as possible they came barefooted. As they neared the sleeping Scots, one ...read more

  • Heroes: Abraham Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    This message looks at the faith of a man who was willing to walk on faith alone...

    In Hebrews 11 we have this great list of people who lived by faith. They were just normal people, but because they trusted God with everything they had they became extraordinary! It wasn’t that they were special...it was that their faith was special. What I love about looking at their stories is ...read more

  • Book Of Hebrews Working Fruit Basket

    Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2018
     | 3,942 views

    The ‘Faith Chapter’ in the Bible is found in the 11th chapter of Hebrews. There are 18 fruit manifestations of working faith listed in this chapter. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

    BOOK OF HEBREWS WORKING FRUIT BASKET I. Pleasing God! 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,…… II. Understanding! 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, ….. III. Having a good report. 39 And ...read more

  • Your Work, His Power - Sermon On Philippians 2:12-13 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023
     | 2,939 views

    The commands God gives us are like a foreman telling a worker to move a mountain. A shovel (his own strength) won’t work, but neither will a lawn chair. The power comes from the earth mover, but operating that entails hard work.

    Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act for the sake of his good pleasure. Introduction From ...read more

  • The Mindset Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,513 views

    Humility, A Servant's Heart, Obedience

    Philippians 2:5-8 (p. 819) November 10, 2013 Introduction: The challenge we ended with last week was “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, rather in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of ...read more

  • What Unifies Us? Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,435 views

    We are truly better together.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” o Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. “SERBIAN-CROATIAN CONFLICTS” In 1991, the first of many ...read more

  • Lifting Weights Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    a six part series on building a better chuch body

    BETTER BODY BUILDING Part 6 all my illustrations come from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted. LIFTING WEIGHTS It is almost hard to believe that we are 5 weeks into this year already and at the end of this series of sermons on Building a Better Body. I think it is ...read more

  • Procrastination Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 7, 2014
     | 12,870 views

    What keeps us from doing the things we should be doing? How can we overcome the tendency to procrastinate? These are some of the questions we address in this sermon.

    Introduction: A. If my memory is correct, this is the first time I have ever preached a sermon on the subject of procrastination! I just don’t know why I put if off for so long? B. Let’s start with a few cartoons to get us thinking about our subject. 1. In the 1st cartoon, a man said ...read more

  • The Best Type Of Stress!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,710 views

    (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

  • The Rich Young Ruler

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    FOBO “fear of better options?

    28B I saw a tee-shirt that said “fomo made me do it” (Fear Of Missing Out.). Did the man in our Gospel today have that, or FOBO “fear of better options,” or FODA, 'fear of doing anything?' The man ran up, knelt down, and asked Jesus, “…what must I do to inherit eternal life?" It’s like, “What is ...read more

  • #1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

    Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

  • Abraham: "I'm Too Old" Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,227 views

    God Keeps His Promise, Faith, Obedience

    OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Abraham: “I’m Too Old” Genesis 21:1-7 (p. 13) August 6, 2017 Introduction: Friends are always so loving and helpful, aren’t they? LOL. After I had my heart attack a few weeks ago one of my best friends sent me this email that said, “You Know You’re ...read more

  • The Rights Of Joseph And Mary

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 6, 2024
     | 1,021 views

    What would be the reaction of an announcement of Jesus' birth to a woman in 2024 look like?

    Sermon “The Rights of Joseph and Mary ” Dec 08 2024 The Annunciation What in the world would you think and more importantly what would you do if you were Mary and had a visit from the angel Gabriel and heard these words? The Birth of Jesus Foretold Lk 1: 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s ...read more