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  • We The People, Breaking Bondages Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,967 views

    God does not want merely personal religion; He desires our investment in breaking the bondages that imprison others. America post-Vietnam is strikingly similar to Judah post-Exile. Neither can afford to retreat into comfortable religion.

    A great nation had been humiliated by something they had never supposed could happen. Because they saw themselves as the people of God, chosen by him for a special role in the world's history, they had imagined themselves invulnerable. God would never desert his people, they believed. God would not ...read more

  • Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,811 views

    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

  • Truth Vs. Tradition

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,114 views

    Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

    Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

  • Ignorance Is Bliss -- Not!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,615 views

    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD: We avoid too much information because we know we will have to respond. Some escape into private piety; some escape from knowing themselves. But true bliss comes from knowing how to invest in Kingdom concerns.

    You can buy it anywhere in Pennsylvania Dutch country – a banner, an apron, a towel, anything really – and it proclaims, in pidgin German, “Ve get too soon oldt und too late schmart”. Your preacher this morning is a walking example of that ancient truth. Too soon oldt und too late schmart. The ...read more

  • Seeing God In 3d Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 16, 2012
     | 4,908 views

    God clearly reveals Himself. We as those called to seek Him with all our hearts need to look for His clear revelation not our own personal opinion as to how He is revealed. Our biblical heart is made up of our intellect, emotions, and our will. We were

    Intro: One of the greatest things about the Bible is that it never argues God. It clearly communicates and reveals the God of History. This God who is revealed in the Bible is bigger, more intelligent, more powerful, and definitely a lot better than we are. Augustine of Hippo said in his ...read more

  • Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 3,733 views

    It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

    Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

  • The Now Condition

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2013
     | 4,352 views

    Once we are saved we have laid down the old and and put on a new person. The sermon shares how are now condition is different from its formal condition.

    Our Now Condition 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 WE are saved redeemed, forgiven, justified, fixed for entrance into the kingdom, Reconciled, the old account is settled, God is content with are now condition. If we have accepted Jesus we have what I call a Now Condition: 1. ...read more

  • The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 8,146 views

    A sermon on Psalm 139:13-24 on God's omnipotence (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 102- 106; Also from Sermon Central's Matthew Kratz at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=124757)

    HoHum: I have a very good friend who recently shared with me that on one occasion she, out of sincere concern over sin and desire to be what God wanted her to be, she prayed, "God, show me the sin in my life. Show me what I really am." She said that in a couple of weeks she began to pray, "Lord, ...read more

  • One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

  • Praise The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richelle Smith on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,781 views

    Encouragement of a closer walk in Christ

    There is nothing more refreshing and invigorating than taking a plunge into the realm of praise and worship, lifting up the name of Jesus. When you love someone, you should tell them. That's a part of praise. When you love someone, you want to be close to them. It shows you value them. When you ...read more

  • How To Impact Our Culture

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 5, 2016
     | 5,787 views

    Thesis: Preaching the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit will affect our culture more than preaching against sins.

    Introduction: There is no doubt that our culture is in danger. I'm not speaking of just Anglo or Hispanic. I mean that our culture is becoming more chaotic and dangerous. Leaders disagree as to the best way to preserve society. The world's answer is to pass more laws, build more prisons, and ...read more

  • Finding Family Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,995 views

    Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God's people. "Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, your God will be my God.

    Ruth 1:1-17 “Finding Family” INTRODUCTION Stories are a powerful force in our lives. They do more than merely entertain. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a powerful, gripping anti-slavery novel that was first published in 1852. It solidified the abolitionist movement. When President ...read more

  • El Informe De La Mayoria

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,176 views

    No se preocupe por ser parte de la minoría. Dios tiene un remanente. Procure ser parte de ello.

    El Informe de la Mayoria Nú. 13:30,31 Entonces Caleb hizo callar al pueblo delante de Moisés, y dijo: Subamos luego, y poseámosla; que más podremos que ella. 31 Mas los varones que subieron con él, dijeron: No podremos subir contra aquel pueblo; porque es más fuerte que nosotros. Dios ya había ...read more

  • Do You Want Survival Or Revival?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,249 views

    In this troubled world, if we have ever felt like David (weary and exhausted), we can take his example from this Psalm and pray, meditate on God's works, and thirst after Him; and in turn God will lift us up and restore our souls. This is true revival!

    Do you want Survival, or Revival? Psalm 143:1-12 If you have not noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the ...read more

  • Grade Yourself

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016
     | 4,784 views

    In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

    Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

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