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  • Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

    On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

  • The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,107 views

    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

  • The Five Ws Of Worship

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,582 views

    A look at the Who, What, Where, When and Why of worship.

    THE FIVE “W”S OF WORSHIP Sometimes you come across some information that you wish you would have seen before you took a given action, or moved in a certain direction. For instance, it wasn’t until just a few days ago that I came across these “Top Ten Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Churches ...read more

  • Make Your Move Part 2: Let The Pastor Move Over Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message confronts the unbiblical notion that the pastor should do all the ministry in a chur

    Make Your Move Part 2: Let the Pastor Move Over “[Jesus] was interested primarily in having disciples in whom and through whom His ministry would be multiplied many times over.” -James D. Smart The Rebirth of Ministry Key Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16 Key Thought: The responsibility of a church’s ...read more

  • The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 555,826 views

    Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

  • Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,203 views

    This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

    INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

  • Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 558 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

  • 1 Timothy Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,908 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 2 I Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (King James Version) I Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and ...read more

  • How To Study The Bible Like A Pro Class #7a - Foundational Rules Of Bible Interpretation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,986 views

    A class on the Fundamentals of Interpreting the Bible (2 Parts)

    1. The Bible is generally easy to understand. It is not confusing or mystical. This is why it’s OK to study a Bible in our language. Most passages and verses are plain and clear. We understand what is being said easily and right away. But in some verses we can run into difficulty, so we turn to ...read more

  • Conquered At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,443 views

    God has gloriously given us kingdom authority. Even though the first Adam legally lost it, the second Adam, the Son of God, our Lord Jesus Christ righteously regained what was lost by Adam.

    Turn your Bibles Romans 5:15-19 Title: Conquered at the Cross Theme: Grasping Kingdom Authority in the Cross of Christ Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Listen as I read Romans 5:15-19, “But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the ...read more

  • What Your Father Never Knew And Your Mother Never Told You Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,431 views

    Study for most is not fun but what can be learned by real study of Scripture?

    THE IMPORTANCE OF BIBLE STUDY Anyone who claims to be a Christian and bases that claim on a knowledge gained from the Bible will also have a desire to be pleasing to the One Who has provided the salvation promised in the Bible. The desire to be pleasing to our Lord is not only something which we ...read more

  • My Role In The Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011
     | 12,164 views

    Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

    “There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

  • #5 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,816 views

    #5 in the Nehemiah Series. Part 3 on rebuilding the gates symbolizing the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

    The Book of Nehemiah Series #5 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 3 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 By Pastor Jim May Last week we started up the East Wall of the City with Nehemiah as they were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. We have spoken already about the Sheep Gate, the Fish Gate, the ...read more

  • Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,220 views

    PENTECOST 19(C) - Believers fight the good fight of the faith when they flee discontentment and pursue righteousness, godliness...

    FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH 1 Timothy 6:6-16 - October 19, 2003 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-16 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to ...read more

  • Effective Broadcasting – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,534 views

    The Body of Christ that God will use to evangelize the next generation has members who are specialized in different methods of broadcasting the seed of God’s Word in the fields of the world.

    Turn Your Bibles to Acts 6:4 and then verse 7 Title: Effective Broadcasting – Part 1 Theme: Planting the Word of God Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read Acts 6:4 and then verse 7, “But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to ministry of the word.” “And the word of God ...read more