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  • What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
     | 8,551 views

    In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

    How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

  • "What I Have Learned"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 1, 2016
     | 5,230 views

    Paul share in the text what he has learned: he learned astonishing things, he learned he was called by grace, he learned he was called to proclaim, he learned though life was rough still praise God, and he learned after I knew Christ others praised God.

    “What I have Learned” Galatians 1:11-24 1. Before I knew Christ Paul says • My Faith was in Judaism 13For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism • I persecuted the followers of the Way. 13,I persecuted the church of God ...read more

  • John Series Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 26, 2021
     | 2,092 views

    there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a dynamic example for every believer. The purpose of the believer is to bear the same witness as John

    Jesus the Light of the World: The Special Witness of John the Baptist, 1:6–8 (1:6–8) Introduction: there was one person who was a very special witness to Christ, John the Baptist. John’s sole purpose on earth was to witness and to bear testimony to the Light of the world. His purpose stands as a ...read more

  • Is Your Church A Cruise-Ship Or A Battleship?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,957 views

    Which image better describes a church? Your church? I know, it’s a metaphor. All metaphors break down at some point. When making a choice, our natural inclination is to choose the cruise ship over the battleship any day.

    Opening illustration: watch an illustrative audio-video clip Introduction: On the surface we would believe that the early church in Acts was blessed with outstanding growth due to the anointed preaching of the apostles; their balanced practices that would evolve into much of our church programming ...read more

  • And Still, She Gives: Mark 12:41-44

    Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jul 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 407 views

    Jesus praises the widow not to excuse injustice—but to highlight sacrificial giving and inspire resilient faithfulness in a world that desperately needs it.

    A poor widow stands in the temple, clutching two small coins in her hand. The coins amount to only a quarter of a day’s wage, and though they are all she has, she still intends to give them as her offering. She may feel exposed—perhaps even small—surrounded by others with far greater wealth to ...read more

  • Chosen By God - I Am Chosen I Am Prepared For Eternity

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Dec 16, 2021
     | 4,750 views

    What was the reason why God chose us, for what purpose? On this exhortation, we will find out the real reason why God chose us to show us His plans and purpose over us.

    Chosen By God Intro: This is the last day of our 7-Day Dawn Watch in December and we have heard many exhortations pertaining to our theme this month “I Am Chosen, I Am Prepared for Eternity. However, I was asking God what is His intention in choosing us? Among all the creations He created, why ...read more

  • How To Develop A Devotional Message

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,589 views

    To personalize the interpretation and application of any scripture use the following acrostic: S-P-A-C-E-P-E-T-S (Sin to Confess - Promise to Claim - Attitude to Change - Command to Obey - Example to Follow - Person to Imitate - Error to Avoid - Truth t

    How to Develop a Devotional Message (2 Tim 2:15) "Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial) a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing (rightly handling and skillfully teaching) the Word of Truth." (2 ...read more

  • Do We Really Worship?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    An exhortation to worship in truth.

    Do We Really Worship? Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all ...read more

  • Magnify The Lord

    Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,750 views

    Our vision of God may be small, blurred, blind or magnified.

    Magnify the Lord JCC 01.10.09 am PP Illustration slide 1: Telescopes, key-hole surgery, binoculars, reading glasses, microscope and the human eye Object: a magnifying glass and tiny pictures Activity: Children to use magnifying glass to find out what’s on the paper A lens brings the object ...read more

  • Mute

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,408 views

    A sermon on Zechariah from Luke 1

    Sermon for 8/8/2010 Mute HoHum: Last weekend Crystal and I went to my family’s reunion in Indiana. I saw relatives there I haven’t seen for years, cousins, aunts and uncles. Lee, my brother, and I played horseshoes. Lee scored all of our points and we got beat soundly. We got there ...read more

  • Taste And See Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,629 views

    How many times were you told as a little kid to taste something and see if you like it? Well, here is an invitation from God to give Him a test of His goodness, and He never fails to satisfy.

    Taste and See Griffith Baptist Church – 6/22/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 34 Main Verse: Psalms 34:8 - O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. The Introduction How many times were you told as a little kid to taste something and see if you like ...read more

  • Claiming To Have Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 23, 2012
    based on 287 ratings
     | 61,444 views

    What God is telling us about true faith versus claiming to have faith. 1- Faith demonstrates good 2- Faith believes in God 3- Faith produces righteousness

    INTRO.- ILL.- A guy was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

  • Showboat Religion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,773 views

    Jesus teaches about the proper way to give, to pray, and to fast. He condemns public displays of religious acts where the intent is to garner praise from people who are watching.

    SHOWBOAT RELIGION MATTHEW 6:1-8, 16-18 A "showboat" is someone who tries to draw all the attention to himself. They want all the glory, all the praise. You see it on the football field and other places where people compete. The touchdown or big play antics are performed to draw attention. Many ...read more

  • Song Of Elizabeth To Mary Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 7, 2017
     | 9,154 views

    When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed; “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!....

    Harmony of the Gospels -5 BC- Hill Country of Judea (3 & 4) Song of Elizabeth to Mary and Mary’s Song of Praise (Psalms 3:17) Luke 1:39-56 Luke 1:39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. ...read more

  • What Is, "The Right Way To Fight?"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 1, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    The greatest weapon that we have in the war against the enemy is God himself and when we unite our faith with His Love for us, everything becomes subject to what God wants to do for and in our lives!

    Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before ...read more