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  • Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,059 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

  • The Purpose And Proof Of The Resurrection - Easter Sermon

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 115 ratings
     | 20,885 views

    Just like the end of the world is actually only the beginning, this was not the end for Jesus. He Who was is ’the Beginning’ is just getting started! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Purpose and Proof of the Resurrection Matthew 27:50-28:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PurposeProof.html After 6 hours on the cross Jesus cried aloud, “It is finished!” And then He died. Is this the end of He Who was in the beginning? Will Christianity die out in a short lived puff of ...read more

  • Be A Miracle For The Hurting--Hands Full On Purpose

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2015
     | 6,050 views

    Naomi and her family left home because of a drought. They were hurting. In Moab things got worse. Her support structure was gone. She came to Moab, beautiful, lovely and blessed. She left bitter and heart broken. One person stood in thE GAP.

    BE A MIRACLE FOR HURTING PERSON ... HANDS FULL ON PURPOSE TURNS INTO A MIRACLE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There was a circle of young boys gathered around a cute little puppy dog. One by one they were talking. The deal was whoever could tell the biggest lie won the ...read more

  • Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,323 views

    Our Actions matter---when God leads the way and we follow

    Esther 8-10 15th Nov 2020 Welcome back to the final teaching on the Book of Estherfrom Calvary Reformed Church…I'm Pastor Greg and we've spent about five weeks on the Book of Esther. It's been a wonderful study if you've watched them all with us. I trust you've learned a lot; I ...read more

  • Abstaining For God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,551 views

    Fasting is appropriate in the believer's life when mourning over sin or seeking clear direction from God.

    Abstaining For God Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION A. Story of a financially depressed American couple in Switzerland. 1. Involved in program of study that lasted three years. 2. No grants or scholarships to fall back on if they ran out of money. 3. Learned of an Asian student in the theological ...read more

  • For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 1, 2019
     | 7,522 views

    A story of drama, intrigue, romance, plots and subplots. The story of Esther and God's timing.

    For Such a Times as This Theme: Text: Esther 4:10 Esther 4:13 Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not to yourself that you shall escape in the king's house, more than all the Jews. 14 For if you altogether hold your peace at this time, then there shall be an enlargement and ...read more

  • Validating Our Christian Identity

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2025
     | 195 views

    Lent is a time in which we engage our interior self with its brokenness, weakness and intentional wrongdoing. We are all sinners, but we are sinners endeavoring to become saints, by our faith and practice.

    Friday after Ash Wednesday 2025 A priest of my acquaintance many years ago was in conversation with a Lutheran minister. He asked the minister if he believed that Martin Luther had made any big mistakes setting up a parallel Christian church. The minister candidly admitted that he thought Luther ...read more

  • The Presentation Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,721 views

    Lessons for Ladies and Gentlemen through Anna and Simeon

    I have something for you, ladies and gentlemen-- For the ladies, Anna fasted and prayed. Fasting brings a change in consciousness. Internal dialogue slows down; the mind quiets; deeper longings can be heard. Anna prayed for her nation, testifying to Jesus to Israel “to all who were awaiting the ...read more

  • What You Don't Know Can Kill You! Perils Of Fasting?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2015
     | 5,803 views

    Fasting and prayers are great toolds, but dangerous toys. I study 12 Biblical perils of wrongrul Prayer and fasting. We can almost make FASTING a circus like atmosphere. God give us wisdom. Fasting is not a SHOWOFF TOY.

    WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN KILL YOU! A STUDY ON THE PERILS OF FASTING --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER AS WE START OUR STUDY ON FASTING AND PRAYER --- LET US REALIZE TRUE FASTING AND PRAYER IS UNDER GREAT ATTACK DUE TO FALSE TEACHINGS, FALSE PRACTICES AND A LACK OF KNOWING ...read more

  • Ash Wednesday - A Blessed Path To Restoration

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022
     | 3,269 views

    As you begin your Lenten journey, I pray that God would pour out his Holy Spirit upon you, empowering you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I pray that both the strength and the boldness of Jesus would be yours as others look at you, and see a disciple of Jesus, following by His side.

    The Blessed Path to Restoration Lamentation 3:37-42; 55-58 NLT “Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us test and examine our ways. ...read more

  • Running With God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 4,848 views

    Message 4 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores the recommissioning of Jonah after his repentance.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #4 “God Recommissioned Jonah” “Running With God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

  • Jesus' Negligent Disciples Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 24, 2012
     | 6,018 views

    This passage presents the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant religion.

    Introduction We’ve noticed that, while Jesus has gotten off to a great start amazing everyone with his teaching, healing and exorcising of demons, he has also started to create controversy. He first seems like he has all the markings of a special man of God – maybe a prophet, ...read more

  • Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025
     | 297 views

    Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

    ### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

  • Pilate's Politics Served A Good Purpose Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,677 views

    This sermon reflects on what motivated Pilate to do what he did, and how it affected what happened to Jesus.

    March 9, 2005 Pilate’s Politics When you put people into your car to ride with you, you are putting their lives into your hands. One wrong turn or one moment of indecision could lead you into a quick and fiery death of the most painful kind. Imagine, for instance, that as you were driving ...read more

  • Living According To God’s Purposes

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,611 views

    This sermon is part of our "Living as a Christian" series as it looks at living life on purpose for God.It deals with how we are to live our lives according to God's purposes, and the tragic consequences when we don't. (This sermon has recently been updated)

    Living Purposely (Turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-15) Last week in our “Living as a Christian” series, we looked at “Living Opportunistically” as we seize the opportunities God places in our lives. To follow up on that teaching, today I’d like to look at “Living Purposely,” or better yet, living our ...read more