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  • I Need You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,767 views

    EVERY RELATIONSHIP ENDS UP SOMEWHERE, FEW RELATIONSHIPS END UP SOMEWHERE ON PURPOSE The desire of our church is to build purposeful relationships with one another. The kind relationships, which will enrich our fellowship with others and deepen our relatio

    Introduction: Play Video Clip #1 You and I were meant to live in community. God has designed us to be together in community. Go back to the creation account in Genesis In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. Over the course of the next 48 verses in the Bible, God completes his ...read more

  • Game Over: When It All Goes Back In The Box Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,032 views

    Sometimes we get so intent on winning the game that we forget what the point is anyway. You see the point of the board game, The Game of Life, is not to have more paper money at the end but to have fun with the people you’re playing with. And that’s the w

    Game Over: When It All Goes Back in the Box Seven Simple Truths About LIFE Ecclesiastes 2:9-11, Matthew 16: 24-27, Matthew 5:3 In December 1994 syndicated columnist Bob Greene told the inspiring story of Rob Mouw. Rob played on the soccer team in his senior year at Wheaton Christian High School. In ...read more

  • When God Seems Silent Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,202 views

    I doubt there’s a person here who hasn't had a dark night experience when God didn’t seem to hear your desperate cry for help or answers. Worse than that it seemed he broke contact with you and you felt dreadfully alone.

    “When God Seems Silent” Exodus 32:1-7 (The Message) The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on ...read more

  • The Practice Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.

    We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more

  • The Inspiration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is important to the life and growth of the church

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He examined the car and informed her that it ...read more

  • "Being Human Together"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    A sermon about healing in the community of faith.

    “Being Human Together” James 5:13-20 In Darkness Is My Only Companion: A Christian Response to Mental Illness, the author describes her tortured journey through ten years of extreme depression and bipolar disorder. Concerning the importance of Christian fellowship while in recovery, ...read more

  • Parents: Train Your Children Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    Sermon 4 of 6 in the 2003 Calvary Family Series. We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? Let’s look in the Bible for timeless advice.

    PARENTS Calvary Baptist Church June 1, 2003 We hear government or school officials say, "It all begins at home." We hear pastors say, "It all begins at home." But where do parents begin at home? We need men and women, but God only gives us boys and girls.Let’s look in the Bible for timeless ...read more

  • Hope Waits Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,859 views

    When Jesus died the disciples had to wait for the promise of the Father. None of us like to wait. If we are willing to wait we will discover hope waits in order to develop us!

    Intro: How many of you like to wait? I will just be honest I don’t like it at all. In fact I do everything I can to keep from waiting. I try to calculate in my non-mathematical head which Wal-Mart line will be the quickest and in my hurry I end up choosing the wrong one. I don’t ...read more

  • The Life Of A Lifetime Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    Jesus is the way, truth and LIFE. What is involved in that life and how we incorporate it are significant.

    1. Benjamin Franklin’s List: In his autobiography, Benjamin Franklin listed the names of thirteen virtues to ultimately achieve a perfectly moral bearing in his life. He was obsessed with obtaining perfection at this time of his life. Virtues such as temperance, silence, order, frugality, ...read more

  • Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (1) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 30, 2021
     | 4,279 views

    Using spiritual disciplines to help us grow in Christ. Looking at Prayer as one means.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 2, 2021 Prayer There’s a story about a small town that had been historically “dry,” it was alcohol free. A bar was going to open on Main Street and upon hearing the news, the only church in town organized an all-night prayer meeting, asking God to intervene. ...read more

  • Sloth Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021
     | 2,793 views

    Sloth is a sluggishness of soul or boredom because of the exertion necessary for the performance of a good work. Are we guilty of it?

    In the rain forests of Central and South America dwells a small ugly looking mammal called a sloth. This little creature is so sedentary that algae grows on its furry coat. When it moves—which is rarely, since it spends 20 hours a day sleeping—it travels at a top speed of 0.15 mph. When we think ...read more

  • Hope For The Heavy Hearted

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022
     | 3,265 views

    Hope and help for those who are burdened.

    “Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

  • How To Overcome Worry

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,497 views

    With all that is going on in the world there are many things for people to worry about.

    Some of these things are the usual things we face daily. They deal with... • Relationships. • The economy. • Health. • Schools. • Neighborhood crime. • Job security, etc. There are so many things we can worry about today if we choose to do so. Illus: This reminds me of the story of the man who ...read more

  • Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,712 views

    In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

    "Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

  • Reducing Conflict - God's Family Values Series

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,201 views

    Every organization, every club, every church, every business, every nation, every family has conflict…but not everyone resolves it positively. It’s by putting these values into practice in our lives that we can reduce the overall conflict we experience in relationships.

    A man was stranded all alone on the desert island for years before he was finally rescued. His rescuers asked him what the 3 huts were that he had built on the island. It’s perplexing for one man to have 3 structures. He said one was his house, one was his church, and one was where he used to go to ...read more