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  • "Vanity"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,457 views

    Solomon exposes the insignificance and absurdity of life IF life were nothing more than what is seen “under the sun”. He offers only two options--a life of hopelessness, or trust in God.

    “Vanity” Ecclesiastes 1:2-3 & 2:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Ecclesiastes is perhaps the most puzzling and misunderstood book of the Bible. It’s been called “the mystery book of the Old Testament” (Ray Steadman). Few sermons are preached from ...read more

  • A Word To The Laggards

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    One son says he’ll do the work, and doesn’t. Another says he won’t do the work, and does. Which one best describes us? And is there a third option?

    Growing up, I was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. I still follow them closely, but nothing like when I was younger. I idolized their players, I knew all their stats, I watched their games on TV like it was a life or death struggle. My favorite player when I was in third grade ...read more

  • Heartfelt Happiness Hones Historic Holiday

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,444 views

    Being thankful is not a Biblical option-it is a command. As I look at my situation in life from the past, to the present to the future-I want to obey this command and I have reasons to so do.

    PSALMS 95:2 HEARTFELT HAPPINESS HONES HISTORIC HOLIDAY I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Hardiness. C. Hedges. II. HIATUS: A. Health. B. Happiness. C. Homeland. III. HOPE: A. Heaven. B. Harvesting. C. Hallowedness. “Thanksgiving” is an unique American tradition. While we have ...read more

  • Walk This Way Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 20, 2021
     | 3,723 views

    I exhort, call, invite, encourage, charge, urge, summon, and am a witness to you today that we need to walk in a manner worthy of God. If you are a believer in Jesus, this is not an option. This is a way of life.

    WALK THIS WAY 1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-20 #1Thessalonians2 INTRODUCTION… FAMOUS SONGS MADE FOR ‘WALKING’ (p) To start out this morning, we are going to have some fun and we are going to play a little ‘Name that Tune.’ I have 5 short snippets of the beginning of songs ranging from 10 seconds to 24 ...read more

  • Overcoming Spiritual Immaturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 28, 2025
     | 508 views

    Spiritual maturity is not an option but a necessity for every believer who desires to fulfil God's purpose. Immaturity keeps believers weak and vulnerable, but growth brings strength, wisdom, and divine authority.

    OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 5:12-14 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For ...read more

  • God's Mercy Revealed In Sodom Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 11, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,543 views

    God extends mercy before judgment becomes the only option. It is only after the church turns away and the world rejects mercy that God judges. Sodom reveals the picture of God’s deep mercy.

    God’s Mercy Revealed in Sodom Genesis 18: 17 And the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am doing, ... 20 And the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grave, 21 "I will go down now and see whether they have done altogether ...read more

  • Be Holy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,632 views

    God calls all His children to a life of holy living by His grace, and this call is not optional but imperative. This sermon was originally prepared as my farewell message to the people of Decatur Central United Methodist Church.

    Be Holy --I Peter 1:13-16 Leviticus 20:6-9 Leviticus 20:6 - 9 (NRSV), “If any turn to mediums and wizards, prostituting themselves to them, I will set my face against them, and will cut them off from the people. 7Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy; for I am the LORD your God. 8Keep my ...read more

  • Christmas In A Barn Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Christmas Nativity in a Barn. Animals Optional. Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20

    Christmas in a barn – script, schedule and layout 12/22/2007 – 7:00 pm Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:20-24; Luke 2:1-7; Luke 2:8-15; Luke 2:16-20 Barn is set up with straw bales for seats. At the front are 8 bales creating the alter. In front of the alter is the manger. A ...read more

  • "Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,983 views

    Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

    “Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

  • Better Off Dead? Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual resources, life is pretty tough. Our options are to trust God or trust nothing.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Better Off Dead?” chapter 4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Chapter 4 focuses on two burdens, injustice and alienation, that aptly describe the distress of living without God. Without spiritual ...read more

  • Staying Focused And Finishing Strong

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 7, 2017
     | 8,747 views

    In each trial that we go through, we have the option of learning a life lesson. staying focused is a way that we can finish this race strong and accomplish all that God wants for our lives.

    Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Staying focused and finishing strong Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction- We continue in the series called Life’s Pitfall and Discoveries. Week one, we looked at the problem of un-forgiveness and the positive discovery of what forgiveness does in our lives. Week two ...read more

  • Free Will Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,819 views

    What is the purpose of our freewill? The purpose of our freewill is to give us the option to have a real personal relationship God and for Him to know our hearts. We are free to pursue and know the God of the universe.

    AT THE MOVIES 2020: “Free Will” Psalm 139:1-24 ANNOUNCEMENT Welcome back church! We are still getting into the swing of things from COVID19 and all the isolation we went through. Next week is Father’s Day and we will have a drive-in service at 10:30am so as many people as possible can join us ...read more

  • The Fall Of Man Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 21, 2022
     | 4,785 views

    God made Adam and Eve with a will to make a choice. They had the option of obeying God and his command or disobeying. The pull or lure to disobey is temptation. The temptation and the fall began with the serpent luring Eve to disobey God.

    The Bible records that the original couple Adam and Eve were deceived by Satan and sin marred God’s creation including mankind. The fall of man tells the story that is basic for the rest of the Bible. God’s plan to redeem fallen man. To save humanity lost in the fall. We are looking at the ...read more

  • Which Way? Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,271 views

    There's only two options open to us...the narrow way which leads to eternal life, or the wide way which leads to eternal death. Heaven or hell. Which will it be?

    Mat 7:13-14 Do you know what any good preacher does when he begins to wind down his sermon? He tries to pull together everything he has already said and guide his audience to his ultimate goal of bringing them to a decision. For the Christian preacher, the decision he is leading his audience ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be Born Again

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,157 views

    TODAY I WISH TO TALK WITH YOU ABOUT WHAT I CONSIDER TO BE THE CRUCIAL BIBLICAL TEACHING FOR PEOPLE TODAY. THIS IS AN AREA WHERE THERE ARE NO OPTIONS. TODAY, WE TALK ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BORN AGAIN.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BORN AGAIN JOHN 3:1-18 WE HAVE BEEN TAKING TIME TO LOOK AT SOME OF THE BASIC THEOLOGICAL BELIEFS THAT WE FOLLOW AS CHRISTIANS. I WANT TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT THESE ARE DENOMINATIONAL BELIEFS AS WELL, BUT FIRST AND FOREMOST THEY ARE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS, FORMED ON THE SECURE ...read more