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  • Lift Off Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,869 views

    One great thing about family is the way we encourage each other and lift up each other's spirit; this message is about how to do just that.

    “Lift Off” Several weeks ago an American Idol contestant said something like this before facing the judges, “I’m doing this for my best friend who died 4 years ago.” They showed pictures of her and her friend laughing and doing things together. Then, crying she said, ...read more

  • The Sad Fate Of Oprah

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 6, 2012
     | 8,795 views

    Orpah, who was a Moabite woman, a woman that knew not the True and Living God, such was Ruth also, but Orpah was willing to go with Naomi her mother-in-law back to the land of Bethlehem Judah and once there possible could have become a believer in the Tru

    Ruth 1: 1-18 THE SAD FATE OF OPRAH 6-9-12 Ruth 1: 1-18 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two ...read more

  • Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    Four causes of the things that cause us to lose our spiritual zeal!!!

    How to Prevent Spiritual Burnout! ROMANS 12:11-12 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 12 begins with a stern admonition for believers to submit themselves to God by living sacrificially, as living sacrifices, dedicated to serving God and avoiding conformity to the world. Paul encourages the believers in ...read more

  • Mountain Of Despair Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 23, 2011
     | 6,062 views

    Sometimes our own expectations get in the way of us enjoying God’s pleasure in us.

    Last week in our Mountain Moment series, we considered the "Mountain of Choice" as we looked at Elijah’s showdown on Mt. Carmel with the prophets of Baal. One man stood against the darkness of a nation. One man represented God when no one else would. When you look at Elijah’s encounter with the ...read more

  • How To Get Up When You Are Down!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,133 views

    A message dealing with depression. Is it Biblical? Can believers be depressed? What can we do if we become depressed?

    Title: How to get up when you are down! Text: Psalms 42 Intro: Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? You know what I'm talking about,‑when nothing ever goes right. In fact, everything is out of control! Even your dog tells you what to do! Charlie Brown goes to kick the football while ...read more

  • A Problem Of Focus

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

  • Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 38,309 views

    “Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

    Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

  • A Restoring Whisper

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    This message reveals the sources of discouragement and the ways God restores us in times of discouragement.

    We are in a life and death battle against the enemy of the Lord. If you are not on his side he is out to take you down. He can do that a number of ways – through lies and deceit (cults and other religions), through self-centered pleasures (worldliness), through unforgiveness and ...read more

  • Elijah In The Pits Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 7,857 views

    Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

    It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

  • Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,060 views

    Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

    RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

  • Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Feb 10, 2014
     | 8,517 views

    An encouragement for those on the brink of giving up hope.

    TITLE: Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation! 02-10-2014 TEXT: Psalm 121 I survey my life. Nothing but problems –the cares of this world; --sickness in my family; --financial difficulties;--family problems of every stripe; --failure in almost every endeavor; ...read more

  • Is It Worth It?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 39,430 views

    Examining whether the Christian life is really worth living... (yes it is!)

    Is It Worth It? Psalm 73:1-23. Have you ever looked at the Christian life and asked the question “Is It Worth It” o Is it worth the struggles? o Is it worth the sacrifice? o Is it worth the ridicule and persecution? No doubt, each child of God here today has noticed that often the ...read more

  • Waiting For The Whisper

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    Even when we are most discouraged God calls us to get back to work, doing what He has called us to do.

    Waiting For The Whisper July 15, 2012 1 Kings 19:4-15 Intro: What are you doing here? That is a great question. One we could ask each other as we gather as a church. What are you doing here? Why did you come? It is a great question we could ask corporately as this church – what are we ...read more

  • Instant Blockbusters Are No Good!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,039 views

    Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not success! Are you listening?

    Instant blockbusters are no good! Exodus 7:1 “And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.” Just ignore the flakier, crazier sections of people who look for instant blockbusters! Instant coffee may taste good but not ...read more

  • Complainers Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,926 views

    Sermon #1 in the series of Untold Stories of the Old Testament. Text is Numbers 11-12 and deals with complaining by the Israelites in the wilderness and how Moses handled it.

    Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #1 Date: CHCC: May 20, 2012 Title: Complainers Text: Numbers 11-12 INTRODUCTION: 2 Timothy 3:16: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. Today we’re going to get some ...read more