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  • The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 19,119 views

    In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

    "The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

  • Becoming A Festival, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 2,800 views

    A vision of worship. In the OT, God was untouchable. Now we are invited into His City. The result is thankfulness, awe, and reverence.

    Becoming A Festival, pt. 1 February 8/9, 2003 Intro: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 1: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever. The question and answer get to the heart of why we were created – we were created to worship God – ...read more

  • I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    I want the Church to Grow because God wants it to, but do want people who are an inconvience?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Luke 10:29-32 Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who went to see a psychiatrist because he was extremely depressed. After an hour together that the psychiatrist was struggling to get ...read more

  • The Virtue Of Patience (5 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,933 views

    Patience is more than the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is much deeper than waiting in the doctor’s office without getting irritated. Patience is an active endurance of opposition, not a passive resignation.

    A man’s car stalled in the heavy traffic as the light turned green. All his efforts to start the engine failed, and a chorus of honking behind him made matters worse. He finally got out of his car and walked back to the first driver and said, "I’m sorry, but I can’t seem to get my car started. If ...read more

  • Whose Line Is It Anyway

    Contributed by Susan Greene on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,514 views

    We are built God tough. We are built on a firm foundation and Jesus is that foundation. Today if God were to hold the plumb line up to measure your life, how would you line up with the plumb line of the perfect life of Jesus Christ how would we hold up?

    Whose Line is it Anyway? There are many times in our lives when we must make decisions/choices. We choose what type of friend we are going to hang around, and we choose the type of food we are going to eat. We make decisions about daycare and schools and jobs. We choose what to wear each day ...read more

  • Guilty Of Innocent Blood (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    Was Judas a good man or bad? What can his actions warn us of in our own walk with God?

    OPEN: When a couple caught an intruder in their bedroom, the thief pulled a gun and announced, "Now that you’ve seen me, I’m going to have to shoot you." He pointed his gun at the woman and said, "I like to know the names of my victims. What’s your name?" "Elizabeth," the woman replied. The ...read more

  • Rua Follower

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    What is it that Jesus would have me do? The answer is in Mark 8:31-38.

    Unless noted otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - Are you a follower? I’ve pretty much given up on asking people if they are Christians. I mean, I don’t want to give the word up – Christian is a very good word to describe who we ...read more

  • Giving God Your Best In Worship

    Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 64,500 views

    Just as the Israelites in Malachi’s day offered second rate worship to God, it is possible that we are doing the same. Nine practical suggestions to insure that you are giving God your best in worship.

    GIVING YOUR BEST IN WORSHIP (Malachi 1:6-14) 1. We talk a lot about giving our best… a. Whether it is on the job, or in school, or on the athletic field…we emphasize giving our best b. Did you know that when it comes to worship, God wants you to give your best? 2. Open Bible to Malachi 1:6-14 - in ...read more

  • "Go In The Strength You Have" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 22,216 views

    God equips us with the power to do the jobs he has called us to do.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 23, 2002 “Go in the Strength You Have” Judges 6:12-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon lived during a terror-filled time when the Midionites did everything they could to steal or to destroy the crops and the animals of the Israelites. the Midianites were Bedouin who ...read more

  • Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 315 ratings
     | 23,992 views

    What is Intercessory Prayer, and why is it necessary for our church, our community and our nation?

    This morning we want to prepare for the coming New Year with the most important topic a Christian church can entertain – the ministry of Intercessory Prayer. What I want to place before you this morning is based upon Scripture and has formed the most firm belief inside me that the most important ...read more

  • King Of My Life

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    This is a Good Friday service emphasizing why Christ really is our King despite how bad it appears to have a king crucified.

    Good Friday King of My Life March 29, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] In the opening scenes of the musical Camelot, we see King Arthur standing in a field dressed in the clothes of a common peasant. To look at him you would have no idea he was king. In fact, when Guinevere first met Arthur, she ...read more

  • The Resurrection Through Peter's Eyes

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,556 views

    Jesus forgives Peter’s denial and reinstates him to his place of leadership. There is nothing that God will not forgive.

    Easter Through Peter’s Eyes John 13:31-38,18:15-18,25-27,20 & 21:15-19 I was listening to a radio program about how the tragedy of September 11th had affected people’s behavior. They interviewed one woman who’s husband worked in the World Trade Towers. He was at a meeting in another site when ...read more

  • Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart Of God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    People go to church to get connected to the heart of God. This message revels a few important points that occur when we make this connection.

    Worship: Drawing Close To The Heart of God Acts 9:42-47 Intro: Back in 1992 when the Dallas Cowboys were preparing to play the San Francisco 49rs for the NFC Championship in San Francisco the Cowboys had a pep-rally at Texas Stadium. The audience cheered wildly for each player when he was ...read more

  • Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,259 views

    Many people view Christianity as dry and lifeless. It doesn’t have to be that way it is a life changing experience and should be viewed with zest and exuberance because we have that assurance of Eternal Life.

    “Salvation and Assurance” Ephesians 2:1-9 There was a man named Thomas Johnson. During a week of meetings at his corps in St. Joseph, MO, he was the center of attention, laughing, smiling, joking, never a serious moment. After the final meeting given by the speaker, Major David Thomas, he gripped ...read more

  • This Is The Lord, We Trusted In Him

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,467 views

    EASTER SUNDAY(B)- March 31, 2002 - Believers are never put to shame by their trust in the resurrected Lord

    THIS IS THE LORD, WE TRUSTED IN HIM Isaiah 25-6-9 - Easter, March 31, 2002 6On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine-- the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all ...read more