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  • If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,880 views

    In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

    1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

  • Article #9 - Justification, Regneration And Adoption Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,461 views

    Number Nine in a 16-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with those things that occur during our conversion.

    Article of Faith #9 - Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Date: Sunday, July 25, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study on the Ninth Article of Faith this morning, I’d like to take a moment for a very quick review of the first eight articles. We began our study ...read more

  • The Great Harlot

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    This will not be a popular message with the apostate religions of the world as this chapter deals with the great harlot.

    THE HARLOT OF REVELATION 17 Revelation 17:1-18 The great religious harlot is about to be destroyed, along with its political and economic counterparts. This and the next chapter show how God judges a system that had its beginnings way before the New Testament Church was even formed. This ...read more

  • The Great Pretender

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,317 views

    We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

    The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

  • Your Time Matters- To Your Family Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,664 views

    This is the 3rd Message in a series called "Your Family Mattes." This message deals with the importance of the time we give our families.

    “yourtimematters!” Psalm 90:1-12 (Message # 3) The issue before us today is time. Not only does your family matter, but your time with your family also matters! We are a people who live by the clock because time is very important to all of us (stop looking at your watches I just got started!). ...read more

  • Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more

  • An Emotional Awakening To Spiritiual Life In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,650 views

    Ever wonder what a healthy Christian life looks like? Within this message we will discuss what being an emotionally healthy Christian looks like.

    An emotional awakening to spiritiual life in Jesus Christ All we have to do is look at the news in the recent days and weeks and it begs the question, What is going on? Evil seems to be rising more and more in this hour than in any other. With the deadline going on with Iran to cease and desist ...read more

  • Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

    Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

  • Time In The Trenches Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 52 ratings
     | 46,466 views

    What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

    OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

  • "Twenty Dollar Words"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,220 views

    sermon on Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption

    "Twenty Dollar Words" Article of Faith #9 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption May 17, 2009 Last Sunday, I had the chance to sit in on the Sunday school lesson for a little bit. The one who was suppose to teach had another obligation she had to take care of – so the class was faced without ...read more

  • Standing Strong In The Battle

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,200 views

    Christians have the choice as to their approach for the battles they will face. They can either be victorious or defeated.

    May 24, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:1 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Standing Strong in the Battle As we celebrate this Memorial Day, a United Statesfederal holiday, observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and ...read more

  • Welcoming Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,307 views

    People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them so much that he gave his son,

    What makes you weep with anguish or pound on the table with your fist? People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them ...read more

  • The Importance Of Being Seen And Heard

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,961 views

    Spirit filled Christians are light-bearers and grace speakers.

    Title: The Importance of Being Seen and Heard Text: Acts 2:1-13 Thesis: Spirit-filled Christians are light-bearers and love-speakers. Introduction This week I read about a woman who, as a child, often heard her German immigrant great-grandmother repeat: “Kleine Kinder sollten wie Fische am ...read more

  • Growing A Beautiful Mind Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    We need a new way of thinking. We need a new mind. We need to put away the pattern of this world and be renewed in our thinking to see life how God sees it.

    GROWING A BEAUTIFUL MIND Do these words sound familiar to you? “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will” (Rom 12:2). You have heard ...read more

  • How Can I Experience God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 22, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,933 views

    1. Confession 2. Repentence 3. Conversion 4. Faith

    I just spent a horrible week in the Ozarks. Two friends and I planned a canoe trip and had been preparing for months. If you followed the weather two weeks ago, you know there was a line of storms that kept sweeping through the South, one right after the other. Our campground had to be ...read more

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