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  • Minions By The Bunch Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 7, 2017
     | 5,420 views

    This message begins our series "Minions: Playing Second Fiddle for God" and looks at the 12 Apostles and how they served and changed the world.

    Minions by the Bunch When you hear the word “Minion” what do you think of? For some, you think of little yellow people in blue pants. For others, you have your own favorite minions from years past. The Disney films we grew up with were filled with Minions, albeit with other names. Snow ...read more

  • Preparing For War Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 29, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    If Christians are called to go to war against the gates of Hell, what role does "going to church" play in the conflict?

    About 20 years ago, a man received a call from his mother while deployed in Iraq. It was the weekend, and she asked if he had to work on Sundays. He replied “Mom, we have to work every day… it’s a war.” (Jeanice Shelley, Reader’s Digest 2/08 p. 50) Last Sunday we talked about the fact that we are ...read more

  • Parents In Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,539 views

    To declare the reality of spiritual warfare, the role believers and parents play in it, and the divine power of God that equips us in this spiritual battle.

    Good morning, church. Today, we are diving deep into a critical topic that tends to be overlooked, but it is prevalent in our lives. We're talking about Spiritual Warfare and the crucial role we as believers, and specifically parents, play in it. We're also going to explore the unmatched power of ...read more

  • Who Is The Holy Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 543 views

    Deepen our understanding and trust in the Holy Spirit and to recognize the integral role He plays in our Christian faith and everyday lives.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to our gathering today where we're going to dive into a subject that's integral to our faith - the Holy Spirit. Now, I'm sure many of us have heard about the Holy Spirit, but do we really know Him? Do we trust Him? And do we understand the power He has in our lives? ...read more

  • Sermon On The Queen's Gambit

    Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 18, 2025
     | 192 views

    Chess is a two-player, ancient board game of challenge and strategy played on an 8x8 checkered board with 64 squares.

    José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera, a Cuban chess player once remarked: "In order to improve your game, you must study the endgame before everything else, for whereas the endings can be studied and mastered by themselves, the middle game and the opening must be studied in relation to ...read more

  • Teamwork In The Vineyard Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 383 views

    God’s work in His vineyard requires unity, cooperation, and faithfulness, as each worker plays a unique role in advancing the Kingdom.

    TEAMWORK IN THE VINEYARD OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 Key Verse: “For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” (1 Corinthians 3:9) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; John 4:36-38; Nehemiah 4:6; Romans ...read more

  • Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

    July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

  • Improving Your Serve Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,372 views

    Playing Tennis is compared to practicing the fundatmentals found in Proverbs 3:5-6 to find God’s purpose and plan for your life.

    Improving Your Serve -Find God’s Plan for Your Life- Proverbs 3:5-6 Playing tennis has a lot in common with finding God’s plan for your life. I first started playing tennis in High School. I enjoyed getting out and hitting the ball as hard as I could with a wood racquet. I would try spinning ...read more

  • Who Do You Trust To Catch You?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    Ever played the game of choosing someone to catch you as you fell backwards. We can put even more trust in God

    Who do you trust to catch you? May have heard the joke about the man who fell off a cliff but managed to grab onto a root jutting out from the cliff face • As he hung there reviewing his options, he started calling out, “Is anyone up there” • He was surprised to hear a voice say to him, “Yes, this ...read more

  • The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 17,840 views

    Barnabas was perfectly willing to take backseat, to play second fiddle, and to stand in the shadows. He is truly one of the unsung heroes of the early church.

    The Unsung Hero Of The Early Church Acts 4:36-37 I never truly appreciated Barnabas, and his contributions to the church, and the cause of Christ until the last week. I am now convinced that Barnabas is the unsung hero of the early church. The first thing that you’ll notice about Barnabas ...read more

  • On Any Given Sunday

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Using the analogy of draft day in the NFL and how a team is put together we see that when the game is played anything can happen.

    “Any Given Sunday.” Hebrews 10:11-18 On any given Sunday is a term familiar to those who enjoy professional football. This term refers to the competition that goes beyond what the so-called experts say about anyone team. This is a term that speaks of intangibles. Things like heart, character and ...read more

  • Entangled Families

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Does decency, or lack thereof, run in families? How strong a role does genetics play in who we are? Is it the only factor?

    1. Review: After the death of Solomon, Israel split into two; the bigger part was the North and retained the name "Israel" (also called Ephraim or Samaria); the Southern part, which contained Jerusalem and followed the line of David, was called Judah). None of the Northern Kings were godly; some of ...read more

  • #2. The Arrow Of Faith And Trust Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    Part 2 of a six part series. It deals with the part that Faith and Trust in the Lord and His word play in our obedience towards God.

    Psalm 127:4 is the foundational verse for this series. A powerfull warrior of God always walk’s in obedience. I Sam. 15:22 says that "to obey is better than sacrifice." (Pastor Gomez used a real bow and arrow and shot it at a target about 40 feet away to demonstrate that there is a process and ...read more

  • Christian Basketball

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,975 views

    We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

    CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

  • Forgetting: The Good And The Bad Of It

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    Often we complain about our forgetfulness but forgetting plays a major part in living a Christian life. Let’s see how.

    FORGETTING: THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF IT Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting ...read more