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  • Heaven – It Is Not What Most People Think

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 15, 2011
     | 11,151 views

    Probably one of the most messed up Christian concepts is that of heaven, our final destination, which is nothing like the pictures created by our church traditions!

    Heaven – it is not what most people think Illustration The two professors stood nose to nose as they shouted at one another. “The craters on the moon are the result of volcanism,” cried one. “You are an idiot,” screamed the other, “the craters on the moon are ...read more

  • A Common Approach To The Bible That Yields Terrible Results

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2013
     | 1,816 views

    At look at what happens when we come to the Bible with a preconceived agenda.

    [Drama: Having a big cardboard jigsaw puzzle, with a piece missing. The piece that fits is “sacrifice.” But what you want to fit is “comfort.” So they tear away at “comfort” a little to make the piece “fit” into the puzzle.] A COMMON APPROACH TO ...read more

  • Gloria! Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    An in-depth look at the angels who proclaimed Christ’s birth.

    The Songs of Christmas: Gloria Luke 2:8-14 As we approach this third message in our series of “songs” from Luke’s gospel, I must begin today by confessing some of the discoveries made in preparation for today. A lot of my preconceived notions have been shaken, and my opinions have had to take a ...read more

  • Christianity For The Real World Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    What is Life in the Spirit?

    Christianity for the Real World Part 1 Romans 8:1-16 Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 10, 1999 A billboard attracted my attention. College for the Real World; The ad says I can get an education for the real world. Those who respond will have skills they can draw on as they go out to apply ...read more

  • The Workings Of The Lord

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    God never works the same way twice. There is a lot of Scripture reading in this sermon. This was a sermon I preached as we were getting ready to move our building.

    There is a lot going on in our lives right now. I am sure that our dinner table is a lot like yours and the conversation’s have been a lot alike. What if we don’t find land? What if we build a building and we can’t pay for it? What if more people stop giving and we can’t afford to pay our ...read more

  • Revival - God's Way

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 4, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,619 views

    Revival begins at the altar.

    May 6, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 Subject: What happens around the altar Title: Revival – God’s Way I like to start sermons of with a joke or a funny story. Not today! Today I want to share my heart with you. As I look back at the last 5½ years here I have to stop and ask ...read more

  • Gensis 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008
     | 5,741 views

    Genesis verse-by-verse

    Genesis 1 Here are some opening lines to books or poems. See if you recognize them. "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" -A Tale of Two Cities- Charles Dickens "Call me Ishmael" -Moby Dick – Herman Melville "Tell me, O Muse, of the man of many devices, who wandered full many ...read more

  • Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,340 views

    The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

  • "Were Not Our Hearts Burning?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    Easter message based on the conversation between Jesus and two men on the road to Emmaus.

    “Were Not Our Hearts Burning?” Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 We come here each Sunday and we sing about Jesus, we pray to Him, we read about Him and listen to sermons about Him, and I hope we go out of here loving Him a bit more. But for the average person in the seats, does it ...read more

  • Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

    Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

  • What Is Our Mission?

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

    Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

  • Following The Heart Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,213 views

    Ruth goes out into the fields to glean, and winds up in the middle of God’s will by her humility and obedience. We can learn from Ruth’s example.

    Introduction I want to pick up with the though we ended with last time: Lastly, a prayer (paraphrased from Tommy Tenny in the “God Chasers” : Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and ...read more

  • Looking For Love In All The Right Places Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 29, 2010
     | 4,442 views

    In this lesson from the life of Ruth, we see Naomi setting the scene for Ruth to marry Boaz. Learn the responsibility of the Christian in helping others and we introduce the kinsman-redeemer.

    Introduction Ruth the love story takes a dramatic turn this week, but we need to remember the prayer we have been praying for the last two weeks: Lord, break out of the box we try to put you in and destroy everything in our lives that is not of You. Mess up our schedules, plans, and preconceived ...read more

  • Bogged Down And Out

    Contributed by Dave Clark on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    When we get stuck in life, God helps us (often through others).

    Bogged Down and Out Psalm 40:1-11 Rev. David J. Clark The Psalm talks about getting stuck. “I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” I ...read more

  • Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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