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  • Grace - The Unmerited Favor That Redefines Existence

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Nov 19, 2023
     | 1,105 views

    Ever wondered why the Gospel emphasizes salvation as a gift? Why is it unearned and freely bestowed? As we explore the truths of God's grace, anchored in Ephesians 2:8-9, we discover a profound answer.

    In the next moments, we'll explore the vastness of God's grace as revealed to us in Ephesians 2-8-9. This scripture reminds us that our salvation isn't a trophy of our deeds, but a testament to God's deep and philosophical love and mercy. It challenges our understanding of merit and ...read more

  • Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,542 views

    2nd in the Series on Spiritual Transformation

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 1 – Conversion John 3: 1-10a; 16-17 As you may recall, I began last week’s message with a Poem entitled “Metamorphosis.” I would like to use a portion of the opening, as well as the closing stanzas of that poem again this week as both a reminder of some of the ...read more

  • Three Dangers With Reference To The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 10,953 views

    Examines three danges that we as Christians need to avoid in our thinking about the Second Coming.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 47 “Three Dangers with Reference to the Second Coming” Luke 17:20-36 Whenever something climatic occurs in our world; whether it be “The Persian Gulf War” in 1990, or the September 11 Terrorist Attack in ...read more

  • Zeal For Our Father's House PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 717 views

    This sermon explores the power of belief, the significance of Jesus' words, and the importance of maintaining balance in accordance with divine order.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united by the common thread of faith, hope, and love. We are here, not by happenstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather under the canopy of God’s grace, let us remember the words of the great Charles Spurgeon: “Nobody ever ...read more

  • The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
     | 8,377 views

    Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

    "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

  • Using Communication Concepts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,734 views

    Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches- Communication Guidelines For Evangelism

    Using Communication Concepts in Growing & Planting Churches Communication Guidelines For Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will list five principles of communication for evangelism and church planting purposes. 2. The students will explain what types of questions are useful in ...read more

  • Receiving Miracles

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

    How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

  • Stay In The Father's Presence

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,860 views

    This sermon analyzes the perils that can be unnecessarily experienced when we choose to stray away from the Provision of GOD to go after what we want out of life!

    “Stay In The Father’s Presence!!!” Luke 15:11-24 11. And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

  • Bigger Ain't Always Better

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    This sermon helps us realize that God’s way is not always the way we think it should be.

    Turn with me to II Kings 5. This is a familiar story to many. It is one of those stories I remember from Sunday school when I was a kid. I always thought this was a story of healing, and it is to a degree, but it is more a story of faith and obedience. It’s a story about relying on God and his ...read more

  • Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,418 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

  • Good And Faithful Servants Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,712 views

    “What does it take to be a good and faithful servant of God?” I believe every true believer wants God to find and commend them the same way the Master in this parable found and commended the first two servants who were doing the task given to them.

    Good & Faithful Servant of the Lord Matthew 25: 14-30 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral. com Introduction The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax-collector which we have examined last Sunday teaches us how to approach God in a way that is acceptable to Him. The ...read more

  • Going Through The Big D Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:1-12 regarding Jesus’ statements on marriage and divorce

    Text: Mark 10:1-12, Title: Going Through the Big “D,” Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Preview with pastoral warning and assurance of care and openness to hearing differing viewpoints, Snapshot of marriage in America, from Covenant Marriage by Fred Lowry, p. 18, Why is it that ...read more

  • Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

  • The Blessing Of The Ascension Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,737 views

    Why did Jesus bear the burden of the cross, why the resurrection the breakthrough? So that we coud experience the blessing of God. The best definition of the Holy Spirit is Christ in us. Easter is over but the word and work of Jesus are still ongoing.

    Intro: Thus far we have examined the burden of the cross, the breakthrough of the resurrection, now we come to the blessing of the ascension. How can it be that I would say that Jesus, the embodiment of God leaving this planet would be a blessing? Because the bodily incarnation of God cannot ...read more

  • How Do We Understand It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,195 views

    The Bible is intended to be easily understood by the reader.

    Story about understanding the Bible Turn to 2 Timothy 2:15 This morning we continue our series on the Bible. We used the term text (ICON/VIDEO) because it speaks of the ancient text while at the same time speaking of our contemporary times. In week 1, we discussed the Why? (ICON/3 IMAGES). ...read more