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  • Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 49,500 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

  • Running The Marathon

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,955 views

    The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

    “Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

  • Stilling The Storm Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Jul 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,130 views

    This message parallels the stilling of the storm with the calming of life's crises.

    Stilling The Storm Text: Mark 4: 35-41 Introduction: As we open the pages of our Bible to Mark 4 we find that Jesus continued teaching by means of parables. We have considered the parable of the sower, and the parable of the candle. Later he taight about the seed and also of the mustard seed, but ...read more

  • Why Me? Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?

    Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more

  • No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

  • The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

  • Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

  • God Of The Shakedown

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,557 views

    We will all encounter struggle and pain in our lives, but God is still GOD in these things, and will use them for growth in you and ultimately His glory!

    God of the Shakedown 1 Kings 19 We’ve all had moments where the world seems to fall down around us don’t we? Some of us may be walking through a season like this right now. I want to thank Geri for her message last week again on the victory that we have in our savior. But why is it that as soon as ...read more

  • Facing The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,208 views

    Each of us will face storms in our lives from this story we discover ways to survive those storms.

    Facing the Storms of Life (That video I think was taken off the coast of New Zealand, sometimes on you tube it is identified as being off of Newfoundland or Grand Manan, it’s not.) Have you ever been in a really great storm? I mean a doozy of a storm? Do you remember when Juan swept through in ...read more

  • When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

    When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

  • In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 10,110 views

    In the last days, there will be trouble, but Jesus says that He will be with us and help us overcome them.

    In these last days 2 Timothy 3:14-3:17 Introduction- Please turn to 2 Timothy Chapter 3 We continue in our lessons learned from Apostle Paul series. Apostle Paul gives advice, straightens out our difficult thinking, and today in his word to the church offers us a warning and the chance to be ...read more

  • Weathering The Weather

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,296 views

    In light of the tornadoes of May 20, 2013, this lesson is an attempt to keep us focused on God in the midst of the storms.

    1, It is Well with My Soul "It Is Well with My Soul" is a very influential hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss. This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford¡¯s life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871, shortly followed by the great ...read more

  • # 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012
     | 6,778 views

    Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

    # 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

  • The Chastening Complex

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,362 views

    This message explores the biblical importance of chastisement

    I. "BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO THOU CHASTENEST, O LORD, AND TEACHEST HIM OUT OF THE LAW" A. This is one of the great Bible truths: 1. That the natural man does not relish because it involves unpleasant experiences 2. It matters not who we are and what our claims may be toward God, chastisement comes ...read more

  • David's Cave - Five Keys To Victory 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
     | 13,695 views

    David faced some tough challenges, but through it all he learned how to get victory in every situation.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave – 2 “David’s Cave – Five Keys to Victory – 1” Text: I Samuel 22:1 Last week I started a very powerful series on “How to Behave in a Cave.” I know that many people were touched by the power of the Holy Ghost ...read more