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  • Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

  • Rising Above Petty Rivalry Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    God prepares us for conflict so we will rejoice in the gospel rather than resent petty rivalry.

    Scripture Introduction Nostalgia means “sentimental reflection,” mixed feelings of happiness, sadness, and longing when recalling the past. Nostalgia can create more than warm feelings, however; it can determine our expectations. Probably all of us have either thought it ourselves, or heard others ...read more

  • Why Does God Let His People Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    God “redeems” suffering through faith in his goodness and control.

    Scripture Introduction A guy from New York rented a car after landing at the Dallas airport and set out across Texas to a meeting. Suddenly a truck pulling a horse trailer swerved and collided with him. He waited over a month before trying to collect damages from his insurance company. When he did ...read more

  • Why Do I Need More Love?

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,158 views

    God delights those who love his glory.

    Scripture Introduction Psalm 105.3: “Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!” My hope is that you all be completely happy because you are fully satisfied with all that God is for you in Jesus Christ. To get there you must abound in love, for love is the fulfilling of the law, and the ...read more

  • I Need More Love! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    God fills us with love for what is good and glorious so we will choose the best.

    Scripture Introduction A Biblical study of ethics usually considers four topics: the 1) standard, 2) dynamic, 3) motive, and 4) goal of the Christian life. In three short verses, the Apostle Paul touches on each of those as he prays for his friends in Philippi. The forty-three word sentence is ...read more

  • Can We Enjoy One Another? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    God’s Spirit working in us enables us to enjoy other members of God’s family.

    Scripture Introduction Lucian was a Greek satirist of the second century A.D. His ridicule of Greek mythology and of Christianity earned him the nickname, “the Blasphemer.” Even so, God caused him to leave something edifying for us. He said of the Christians in his day: “It is incredible to see ...read more

  • Is There Hope For Me? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    God continues and completes what he starts.

    Scripture Introduction Today’s text is a “plaque verse,” you find it inscribed on plaques, “calligraphy-ed” on cards, and on lists of verses Christians memorize. A couple of weeks ago, Kevin sent me a link to Steve Green singing it. In my previous pastorates, we sang, “He Who Began a Good Work in ...read more

  • Sharing In The Most Important Work Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    God offers every Christian the privilege of partnering in the advancement of the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction In our church structure, when we give a man authority to preach and lead a congregation we ordain him as a “minister of the Gospel of Christ.” Though I appreciate the honor of that title, I think God offers every Christian the privilege of sharing in this work; I do not ...read more

  • Great Greetings! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    God offers his church the grace to rejoice.

    Scripture Introduction Last year I had heated arguments with The Berry Company over the church’s Yellow Pages advertising. They confirmed, in writing, that our contract ended in June. But the small print allowed them to continue billing us if they were late publishing the new phone books. When ...read more

  • Living With No Regrets At The End Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    God enables us to live so as to have no regrets at our last day.

    Scripture Introduction Frank Sinatra sings with bravado: And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…. I’ve lived a life that’s full; I traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets I’ve had a few, but then ...read more

  • Dying For Gain Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,616 views

    God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

    Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

  • Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 41 ratings
     | 56,172 views

    We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

    Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

  • How Grace Changes Lives Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    God changes us more and more as we believe the gospel more and more deeply and personally.

    Scripture Introduction One of my seminary professors illustrated the challenge of believing and living Biblical truth by saying that we work out our theology and practice on a razor’s edge. The faithful Christian does not walk the fine edge so much as she is always moves back toward ...read more

  • How Suffering Can Be A Gift Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    God stacks up treasures for his people through our suffering for his sake.

    Scripture Introduction Jesus calls us blessed when reviled and persecuted on his account. We hear that and probably grit our teeth and determine to bear it should the need arise. The possibility of suffering frightens, and the culture of comfort surrounding us suggests we avoid situations where ...read more

  • Perspective From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    Exposition of Philippians 1:12-14 in light of Acts 28:30 about Paul’s experience in prison in Rome and God’s redemption of the situation

    Text: Acts 28:30, Philippians 1:12-14, Title: Perspectives on Prison, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/8/09, AM A. Opening ill: talk about the movie The Apostle, about the closing moments singing in prison, Dave Ramsey B. Background to passage: Our text tells us that Paul spent another two years in a Roman ...read more