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  • Land Of The Free Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 8, 2015
     | 6,889 views

    In America we have freedom of choice, speech and religion

    July 5, 2015 Independence Day 2015 Land of the Free Galatians 5:1-6 Opening words: This is the history of Independence Day. In June of 1776, a Virginian by the name of Richard Henry Lee proposed an American independence from England. The idea kept gaining support until the Second Continental ...read more

  • Unify- Forgiveness Over Blame Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 25, 2015
     | 4,755 views

    A unified church can be a powerful influence in the community so naturally our enemy love to create offenses to cause division. Forgiveness as Christ forgave us is a powerful defense against those schemes.

    Walgreen’s – (life doesn’t give you lemons but there is still lemonade) Since we don’t live in perfect, there’s Walgreens… The truth is there was a time we lived in perfect and will one day be returned there but it is hard to find here on earth. Many people ...read more

  • The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,420 views

    Happiness is not in the amount of things you have but rather it is a condition of ones heart and soul. How full is your life?

    "ABUNDANT LIFE!" John 10:1-10 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear ...read more

  • "Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,451 views

    A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

    “Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

  • Testing, Testing, 123

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,256 views

    Nations and individuals go through tests throughout life, and these tests are often given by the Lord Himself. In this sermon we look at this, and we discuss how we might learn the lessons required in order to "pass the test"

    Testing, Testing, 123 Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Once again; I want to thank you all for the privilege of sharing God’s Word with you this morning. I’m grateful for the opportunity. Let’s go ahead and open with a word of prayer. (PRAYER) I’m taking some graduate courses over at Northwestern right now, ...read more

  • "it's Not Our Job To Judge The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,368 views

    A sermon about loving people into the kingdom.

    “It’s Not Our Job to Judge the World” Matthew 7:1-6 Mission Insight is a program that our Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church pays for and makes available to local churches such as ourselves so that we can find out about our community. The information comes from the census, a ...read more

  • Of Vines And Branches - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2024
     | 424 views

    The world will hate Christians because it hates Jesus. But we are called to love as He loved.

    Of Vines and Branches (Part Four) Text: John 15:18-27 Imagine for a moment that you had to spend the day in Norman… You had to shop at Walmart, you had to go to a restaurant, and you had to go to the OU campus and speak at a presentation… not such a bad thing right? But imagine that you had to do ...read more

  • The Blessing Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 17, 2023
     | 2,769 views

    The blessed and steadfast follower of God delights in God’s Word.

    INTRODUCTION • TODAY AS WE DIVE INTO THE SECOND MESSAGE IN OUR SERIES, “THE BIBLE: PRIORITIZING GOD’S WORD IN OUR LIVES,” WE WILL FOCUS ON THE BLESSING OF THE WORD. • LIFE OFFERS SO MANY OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES. • WE HAVE TO EVALUATE WHAT WE WILL RECEIVE BACK WHEN WE INVEST OUR TIME, TALENTS, AND ...read more

  • Set Free

    Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,212 views

    Set Free

    HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

  • Cutting Through The Fog

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,017 views

    How important is it that we believe that Jesus Christ was incarnated? Why?

    This week in Phoenix, on Wednesday night, after I got home from AWANA, I turned on the news and there were people lined up for gas. Anybody see that? They were lined up for gas in a couple different places in Phoenix, lined up onto the street just like earlier this summer. And they were out ...read more

  • Getting Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    I talk about the reality of a great harvest of lost people coming to Christ--but it will take some effort on our part.

    Getting Ready for the Harvest August 10, 2002 As we approach our two-year anniversary I couldn’t help but praise God for what he has been doing here at NCC. I looked back through our records and was reminded about how lives have been touched here. Did you know since September 2000 to now we have ...read more

  • Turning On Your Bulldust Filters

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    The smartest of us sometimes forget to question things we hear when they come from a source of apparent authority. It is the duty of all people to turn on our bulldust filters, especially when we are listening to our Christian leaders.

    Introduction Time for a quiz! 1. The cells which make up the antlers of a moose are the fastest growing animal cells in nature. (True) 2. The planet closest to the sun is Mercury (True 3. Pi to three decimal places is 3.142 (True. Not 3.141—this is a rounding error) 4. The second General of the ...read more

  • The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 6, 2008
     | 8,045 views

    In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity.

    The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Griffith Baptist Church – 3/9/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Key verse: The Introduction In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity. Thomas Edison had a unique way of ...read more

  • Result Of Action

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    The cross of Christ can cure the condemnation of Adam’s choice. Through Jesus Christ we have received abundant grace and gift of righteousness. This grace does not give us license to sin, but grants us the freedom to live and grow in Godliness.

    Opening illustration: On November 24, 1971, a man known today as D. B. Cooper hijacked a commercial flight between Portland and Seattle by threatening to blow up the plane unless he received $200,000. After landing to receive a ransom, he ordered the plane back into the air. Then the rear stairs of ...read more

  • First Love Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,740 views

    To have revival in our lives means we must have a ’our first love’ in perspective. Credit where it is due; Many years ago I heard a message by Ron Phillips which inspired this message.

    First Love Revelation 2:1-7 * It’s an old story, I’ve told it before, you’ve heard it before, but here it is again; Couple was married for 50 years! Problem was, all they did was fuss. About everything!! For their 50th anniversary their kids chipped in to give them their most needed gift; a trip ...read more