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  • Whose Eyes?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    Whose eyes do you look through?

    It is very difficult to be a policeman for many reasons but it is really rough at the scene of a crime or an accident when he has to interview witnesses. Sometimes the testimonies are so divergent and contradictory that you would wonder if some of the people were actually there when the event ...read more

  • I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,634 views

    In John 10 Jesus describes himself as the "good Shepherd" and this sermon explores what our proper response to the good Shepherd should be: 1. Follow me (vs.1-5) 2. Enter through me (vs.6-10) 3. Trust me (vs.11-12) 4. Listen to me (vs.14-16,27-30)

    I AM series #3 Castle Hills Christian Ch. 07-04-04 I AM the Good Shepherd John 10 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’ve been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus. Jesus said “I am the bread of life” in John chapter 6. In Chapter 9 He said “I am the light of the world.” Jesus next “I am…” ...read more

  • Picky Picky Belief Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

    John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

  • A Proper Response To Leadership Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 24,267 views

    #27 in series on Hebrews. How a church member should respond to godly leadership.

    A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 27 “A Proper Response To Leadership” Hebrews 13.7-18 Today’s text is one of those that a pastor comes to with some reluctance. The reason for this reluctance is the fear ...read more

  • From Vision To Action

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    Now we move from that call to the beginning of the action. Moving from vision and dream to walking in the promise is a faith that works. It is that time when energy, passion, excitement, and vision must roll up its sleeves to begin to carry out the miss

    From Vision to Action (Joshua 2 & 3) Last week we talked about Joshua’s call, his courage and the presence of God with him. We saw how the presence and strength of God called him to lead his generation to their call. Now we move from that call to the beginning of the action. Moving from vision ...read more

  • Latter Rain & The Harvest

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 58,810 views

    Challenge to seek a revival of the Holy Spirit to enable us to better reap the harvest of our generation.

    Latter Rain & The Harvest Joel 2:23-32 "Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. And the floors shall be full of ...read more

  • The Spiritual Butterfly Effect

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 30,565 views

    Even the small things we do have a lasting effect on the people in our lives.

    There is a theory in science that has not been widely published. It is called the "Butterfly Effect." The term was made popular recently in a Hollywood Movie. The theory seems farfetched at the outset, but this is how it can be explained; one explanation calls it the SENSITIVE DEPENDENCE ON INITIAL ...read more

  • Purposeful Faith Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 5, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,429 views

    Moms play an important role in the lives of their children by passing on their faith, teaching us wisdom and caring for our needs. Moms are our biggest fans.

    “Purposeful Faith” May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day Intro: Peter Marshall, the Scottish pastor and the Chaplin of the U.S. Senate, told the story of a town situated along a beautiful stream. The stream rose from the ground and produced the most beautiful brook with the freshest, most clear water ...read more

  • Fire Inside Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 234 ratings
     | 71,765 views

    6th and last in series on what Pentecost means. This contrasts Acts 2 with Exodus 19, showing that even though the fire was once only for Moses, it’s for all believers today.

    Acts 2:1-4 – Fire Inside Three ladies had a bible study and were talking about being refined by the fire. They did not understand about being refined in the fire like silver. One volunteered to go to the silversmith and see what that meant. When she went she did not tell the silversmith why ...read more

  • Starting Over Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,905 views

    1st in a potentially very long and thorough series on Joshua. Also a good New Year sermon. This 1st one deals with faith and courage.

    Joshua 1:1-9 – Starting Over Jeffrey Anselmi wrote these words: “I am the new year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. All that you sought and ...read more

  • The Poor Lazaruses

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    To motivate the hearers to use their personal finances to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate in this life) in order to ensure their HEAVENLY destiny hereafter.

    Luke 16: 19-21(KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Church of God in Christ Spring Retreat 2005 Seoul, South Korea BIG IDEA: How we use our finances to care for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Movie: ...read more

  • Mephibosheth-Surprised By Grace Series

    Contributed by Peter Amerman on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 112,890 views

    Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, had every reason to expect that the wrath and judgment of King David would fall upon him. He was the grandson of King Saul, and the nephew of Ishbosheth, both David’s enemies. Instead, he received grace from the king- he

    Mephibosheth- Surprised by Grace 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Continuing our series on Unknown Faces from the Bible, remember that there are unknown characters in the Bible whose names and ...read more

  • Understanding America's Heritage

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    A look at the christian foundations of our nation.

    It is obvious that many of us are unashamedly patriotic. Across the country one could find many church leaders who would quickly say that this kind of nationalistic display is inappropriate for Christians. They argue that it is nothing short of idolatry to pay honor to the nation. The Bible does ...read more

  • Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,833 views

    The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

    Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

  • Raising Spiritual Champions

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    Taken from the Message version. To raise spiritual champions we must Hold Hands, Whisper Encouragement, and Show them step by step how to live well before God

    RAISING SPIRITUAL CHAMPIONS June 12, 2005 Jay Davis Robison 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Popular poem several years ago: If you love something set it free If it comes back to you it is yours If it doesn’t it never was. Always uncomfortable ...read more