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  • Restructuring The Church For Expansion During A Pandemic Of Presecution

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    Rapid growth, constant persecution and limited resources made the Apostles rethink their future and the future of the church. They reorganized their ministry team to maximze their efficiency and effectiveness. Let;s see how!

    Sermon Restructuring The Church For Expansion Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were scattered through the ...read more

  • Lessons Learned By Veteran

    Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,986 views

    My first combat was only a few days after I arrived in Vietnam. The invincibility of my youth left me swiftly. I wrote each letter home with care, for I suddenly knew that each letter might be the last words. Luke records some of Christ last words.

    Lessons Learned by Veteran: For Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day Scripture: Luke 23:34 This sermon is adapted from my book, An Enlisted Man’s Point of View: Lessons Learned in the 199th 1966-1967. It is nonfiction, a memoir of combat and its result, PTSD. Pastor Lee Houston My first combat was ...read more

  • We Do Not Well

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    1) There are Desperate Times a. Desperate Mothers = (Cab)2 quarts of lentils (doves dung) The Maternal love was gone Moral Decline

    (1) There are Desperate Times a. Desperate Mothers Cab = doves dung 2 quarts of lentils The Maternal love was gone Moral Decline 2 Kings 6:25 And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, ...read more

  • Heal Our Land

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,940 views

    Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

    HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

  • Point Them To Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020
     | 2,593 views

    Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

    Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

  • Called But Not Chosen

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,575 views

    When we consider our response to God’s invitation and the calling of others to respond, some important factors must be considered as to the nature of the invitation and the results of declining such. Presented in the form of a parable of a wedding banquet

    Once thing that characterizes this time of year are all the invitations to Christmas related events. From clubs, community gathering, work parties, to family gatherings, it can be difficult to manage which to go. There are different ways you can deal with all the obligations. You can ignore the ...read more

  • Is The Church Still Needed

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,166 views

    With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

    Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

  • The Legacy Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,519 views

    Jonadab provides an example of a father who left a spiritual legacy that lasted generations, even though he lived in times of political and spiritual decline.

    It happened somewhere between my 40th birthday and the birth of our first grandchild. I started thinking about our family’s legacy. What can we do to ensure that the next generation continues in the faith? What can we do to build a strong legacy of Christian commitment? We have been ...read more

  • Fire On The Mountain: A Showdown Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 28, 2024
     | 940 views

    In the pages of Scripture, we encounter the prophet Elijah, a fearless champion of God in a time of spiritual crisis. The stage is set against a backdrop of moral decline.

    Introduction: Welcome and Greetings Briefly introduce the theme: The dramatic confrontation between Elijah and the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 18:20-40 I. Setting the Stage (1 Kings 18:20-24) Describe the context: Israel's spiritual decline, Ahab's ...read more

  • Peter: A Case Study On Backsliding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
     | 289 views

    Through Peter’s story, we will examine the causes of backsliding, the dangers it poses, and the pathway to restoration. His journey teaches us that anyone can fall but also that God’s mercy is available for restoration.

    PETER: A CASE STUDY ON BACKSLIDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:54-62 Supporting Texts: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-17, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Hebrews 10:38, 2 Peter 3:17 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where a believer moves away from their faith, devotion, and ...read more

  • Behold, I Come Quickly

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 822 views

    The message of “Behold, I come quickly” is a wake-up call to every believer. Jesus’ return is not only certain but also imminent, and it will bring both reward and judgment. We must be watchful, live holy lives, and keep our hearts focused on Christ, ready to meet Him at any moment.

    Title: BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 22:12 "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be." Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:42-44 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 2 Peter 3:10-11 Luke 12:35-40 1 ...read more

  • God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,112 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

  • What Happened To Volunteerism In Church?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,895 views

    Volunteerism has been on the decline in the church. The need for recognition has become important to the few who do volunteer. We should volunteer to serve Christ

    What happened to volunteerism in church? Mark 12:38-40 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:38 In His teaching He was saying: “Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, 39 and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor ...read more

  • Prophet Enoch Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2024
     | 902 views

    Enoch walked with God in a declining culture. He had a very close relationship with God in a world and at a time that was becoming very wicked. He was a powerful preacher.

    Text: Genesis 5:21-24, & Jude 1:14-15 Theme: Prophet Enoch Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The prophetic ministry is one of the five-fold ministry in the church. Ephesians 4:11: "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to ...read more

  • Commitment: A Disappearing Animal

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 12, 2015
     | 6,457 views

    The thing about church is quite often people do not sacrifice much at all for it and then they get frustrated thinking it is the pastor or somebody’s fault when something is lacking or the problems appear but the reality they may be the problem!

    Commitment: A Disappearing Animal Kelly Durant 2 Samuel 24:24 And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the Lord my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought ...read more