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  • Joy In Jesus Despite Suffering PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 575 views

    This sermon encourages believers to find joy and strength in God amidst trials, knowing that personal suffering can advance the Gospel and draw us closer to Christ.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in a world that often seems to be spinning out of control. We face trials and tribulations, heartaches and hardships, and sometimes, it feels like there’s no end in sight. But, my dear brothers and sisters, I want to remind you ...read more

  • The Grinch Who Tried To Steal Christ

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 179 ratings
     | 14,218 views

    5 signs that will enable you to identify the grinches in your life

    Dec. 17, 2000 Matthew 2:1-18 “The Grinch who tried to steal Christ” INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become the most popular Christmas movie of this ...read more

  • Prayer Is Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 31,286 views

    Satan and his organized legions constantly work to obstruct God’s plan. As believers, our greatest weapon is prayer. We can expect our greatest opposition when we are on our knees. So we must be persistent–praying until the answer is received.

    INTRODUCTION Christian humorist, Dennis Swanburg, loves to tell the story of an unforgettable baptism that took place in a little West Texas church. They were building a new sanctuary and it was almost finished. The new baptistry was functional even though changing rooms were not yet available. ...read more

  • Act Like Men: Honour

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,354 views

    Exploring what is meant by the concept of honouring Christ with our body.

    “In every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. “Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at ...read more

  • Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,720 views

    What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

    What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

  • Turning Religious Reluctance-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 21, 2018
     | 1,811 views

    7 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VII—John 4:1-26+ Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! ?The new tools in Weight Watchers’ weight loss arsenal(not really) are a knife & fork with wooden handles made of the thorny part of rose bush stems! The ...read more

  • Joy In Perspective

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,608 views

    No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

    A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

  • Shameless

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 13, 2019
     | 3,491 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 3: 1 – 25

    Jeremiah 3: 1 – 25 Shameless 1 “They say, ‘If a man divorces his wife, and she goes from him and becomes another man’s, may he return to her again?’ Would not that land be greatly polluted? But you have played the harlot with many lovers; Yet return to Me,” says the LORD. 2 “Lift up your eyes to ...read more

  • Gaslighting God

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

    Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

  • Duck, Duck Goose

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

    This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

  • My Heart Christ's Home Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,049 views

    This morning I want us to compare our hearts to the rooms in our houses and see how Jesus would view each room. (Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home)

    Sermon for 8/11/2003 My Heart, Christ’s Home Idea and portions adapted from Robert Boyd Munger’s My Heart Christ’s Home Introduction: A. Wanted: Fishers of Men. You catch them and the Lord cleans them. B. Cleaning fish or getting them ready to eat is a disgusting job. C. Took the boys fishing ...read more

  • Spirit Of Infirmity

    Contributed by Martin Scarce on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 61,270 views

    What hinders God’s church and God’s people from serving God? In Luke 13:10-17 we will consider the Proper Interpretation, the Prophetic Interpretation and the Personal Interpretation.

    The Spirit of Infirmity Introduction – Luke 13:10-17 This passage can be interpreted three ways: 1) The Proper Interpretation 2) The Prophetic Interpretation 3) The Personal Interpretation I. The Proper Interpretation By the proper interpretation I am referring to what really happened in this ...read more

  • To Build A Fire

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    like Jesus, we need to not only look, but to really see men, that is, perceive and understand the deep longings in men who are without God … in short … “what are they seeking?”

    To Build a Fire September 2, 2001 Read John 1:35-39a and 2 Tim. 4:5 I want to bring an exhortation on evangelism today, but rather than stress our responsibility to evangelize, I want to do it by thinking deeply about the nature of man. When it comes down to “doing the work of an evangelist” I ...read more

  • Preach The Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

    This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

  • Let The House Be Built

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,858 views

    Fasting and prayer is imperative to receiving God’s will in our lives.

    September 7, 2003 Morning Service Text: Ezra 8:21-23; 6:3 Subject: Prayer and Fasting Title: Let the House Be Built I love to read stories about how children perceive God. Most of the time, they are so innocent. Jesus said concerning children, “”whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a ...read more

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