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  • Why Was Christ A Carpenter?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,331 views

    It was not by chance or mere coincidence that Christ was raised in the environment of a carpenter’s shop.

    In Mark 6:3 we read, "Is not this the carpenter?" I believe nothing was left to chance in the life of our Lord. Every day’s experience had been foreseen and planned in the counsels of deity before the Incarnation took place. There were no surprises for Him. He was never caught unaware. He knew the ...read more

  • Know Your Opponent (7) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,015 views

    WE cannot win the battle if we do not know our opponent.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life can be tough at times. It seems like there are times when nothing seems to come easily. It seems in our spiritual walk that we take two steps forward and three back. • I have seen people who would just give up and quit when things got tough for them. I see other ...read more

  • It's Not The Economy, Stupid! Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    The erosion of values always runs downhill.

    I think I need to begin by explaining the title of today’s sermon. Back in 1992 William Jefferson Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” His campaign manager, James Carville, formulated the saying to keep the Clinton campaign focused on an issue that was sure to beat George ...read more

  • Conscience - The Umpire, The Fire Alarm, And The Gatekeeper

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Why do you say the things you say and think the way you think?

    This morning, I want to talk to you about yourself. Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Why do you say the things you say and think the way you think? Sometimes, I think the hardest person in the world for us to understand is ourself. Have you ever felt that way? Well, we’re ...read more

  • A Lesson In Planting Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,957 views

    This sermon looks at lessons in planting. No matter how you live your life you are sowing seeds. Your harvest is determined by what you sow.

    An old farmer was driving home from his annual trip to the city when he saw a couple of blonde tree farmers planting their crop by hand. As he had some extra time on his hands he stopped to watch, but couldn’t believe his eyes as they dug holes and filled them back in without dropping any ...read more

  • 24.12 Who's Your Daddy? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,425 views

    Jesus begins instructions on prayer only make sense when we have a proper understanding of who "Father" is.

    A little boy comes home from Sunday School and tells his mother, “Guess what I learned today? God’s first name.” Intrigued she asked “What was it?” “Harold” came the reply “You know, Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name” Now we all know that Harold isn’t God’s first name, but the ...read more

  • "If You Pray Don't Worry... If You Worry Why Pray”

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 61,216 views

    The power of prayer will overcome all anxiety and worry if we only trust and believe the Lord’s promises.

    Banner of Praises Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “If You Pray Don’t Worry... If You Worry Why Pray” Matthew 6:25-34 25 "I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn’t ...read more

  • Green With Envy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,599 views

    A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Envy – Green w/ Envy Review: We’re in a study of the (7) deadly sins – we’ve looked at laziness, lust, anger, and pride. This AM we’re going to examine the virus of envy. The Bible provides many examples of envy: Cain envied Abel so he ...read more

  • The Ten Commandments – A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – A Matter of Life and Death 1. The VALUE of life. 2. The MEANING of the 6th commandment. 3. The APPLICATION Jesus Made to the 6th commandment.

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

  • A Portrait Of Prudence

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,933 views

    Topical Sermon on Prudence

    A Portrait of Prudence Proverbs 1:4 33-year-old Larry Walters was an ordinary guy who one day decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store in a suburb of Los Angeles CA one morning and bought 45 used weather balloons. That afternoon ...read more

  • Samuel - The Rejected Hero Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 41,094 views

    When the Israelites reject Samuel and cry out for a King, God essentially tells Samuel: it’s not about you. This simple piece of advice made a powerful difference for Samuel, and can do the same for us. Find out why.

    OPEN: Years ago, when a person would use the telephone operator to help make phone calls, a small boy dialed "O" asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she had trouble understanding him and asked him to repeat the number several times. After about the fourth time ...read more

  • El Mejor Don

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,058 views

    Basado en 2 Corintios 9:15 - un excelente mensaje para Navidad

    “El Mejor Don” - “The Greatest Gift” “Gracias a Dios por su don (regalo) inefable” 2 Corintios 9:15 “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift” 2 Corinthians 9:15 Introduccion: Hace mas o menos 15 anos, mientras yo era Pastor de La Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Flagstaff (que es ahora La ...read more

  • The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,507 views

    Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

    OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

  • The Wonder Of It All

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,506 views

    Christmas message

    This week in Columbus Ohio five individuals died in a tragic and senseless manner. I must tell you as I watched the daylong coverage on Fox News and even CNN I found it hard to take seriously the death of someone name after a bag of pot. Dimebag Darrel? His real name was Darrell Abbott; he first ...read more

  • #8 -- Work Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,252 views

    Work is given to us by God, is done in vain apart from Him, and can be a means of worship--because God calls us to trust Him so that we do not find ourselves eating the bread of "anxious toil."

    The reality of work Just imagine—it’s the end of a morning or afternoon or evening of hard work, and you’re very, very tired. But you look around your house, and the floors are swept and clean, the dishes are done, the laundry folded and put away, and even the bathroom fixtures are sparkling; and ...read more