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  • Run To Get The Prize Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 7, 2024
     | 872 views

    Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training.

    Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 9 Run to Get the Prize October 6, 2024 Paul was using a race metaphor the people of Corinth would immediately understand. Corinth was the home of the Isthmian Games – the city was full of athletes who were training. 1 Corinthians 9:24 NIV “Do you not know that ...read more

  • The Necessity Of Endurance: Holding On To Receive The Promise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025
     | 302 views

    This sermon explains the vital need for perseverance in our present obedience, fueled by the certain hope of receiving God's future promise.

    Introduction: The Unseen Ingredient Good evening, church. Imagine a marathon runner. At the starting line, he is filled with energy and enthusiasm. He has studied the route and knows the course he must run. He begins with a strong pace, his heart set on the goal. But as the kilometers wear on, his ...read more

  • Crossroads

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 21,437 views

    This message of Jeremiah is given in the context of strong accusations and warnings because of the unfaithfulness of the people of God.

    Crossroads Jeremiah 6:16 Jeremiah 6:16… "This is what the LORD says: ’Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.’ But you said, `We will not walk in it.’" This message of Jeremiah is given in ...read more

  • The Christian And Suffering

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020
     | 3,895 views

    Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

    THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

  • A Lesson From Little Menotomy

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    Christians must not stray far from the supply-train ... Jesus Christ.

    A Lesson from Little Menotomy Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 3 0 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ...read more

  • Surviving Busyness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,478 views

    2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

    SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

  • The Challenge

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,762 views

    St. Francis of Assisi once said”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.”

    St. Francis of Assisi once said ”Preach the Gospel to all the world – and if necessary use words.” The way we live is vital if we want to be effective for the Kingdom. Indeed we need to excel in all three of the relationships of John 15 if we want to be true servants of the Lord. These are ...read more

  • But It's My Day Off!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    Describes two type of work ethic prominent in our society today and how each of them tempts us to violate the 4th commandment.

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:8-11 “But It’s My Day Off” It’s a fact of Scripture that we don’t have to observe the Sabbath. The reason we don’t have to is that we are not Hebrew. The Bible says, "The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as ...read more

  • "Seer Wars" Episode Iii: Revenge Of The Sith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    How does God deal with our cries of anguish? He patiently listens and then gives us what we need.

    “Lord, I can’t go on. My life is pointless. Please, just take it from me.” The prayer of someone in the midst of chemotherapy? Perhaps. The cry of an adolescent who doesn’t feel she fits in? Maybe. The plea of God’s champion prophet? Surprisingly. Last week in Episode II of our sermon series “Seer ...read more

  • "Love That Will Not Let Us Go"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,851 views

    A sermon about hope.

    Revelation 1:4b-8 "The Love that will Not Let Us Go" One of the questions which has plagued humankind from the beginning and remains a burden on the back of those who see little meaning to this life is: "Where did we come from, where are we going and why?" There can be no doubt that we live in ...read more

  • The Priorities Of Kingdom Living

    Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,312 views

    The more I understand Kingdom Living under the authority of King Jesus, the more I begin to realize the power available to me to live a life pleasing unto the king.

    What if in the middle of the night, your house caught fire and you had to evacuate quickly and could only save one item. What would that one item be? What is the one thing you cannot live without? What if you were stranded on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, what is the one thing you ...read more

  • Rest God’s Way

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 16, 2011
     | 5,479 views

    The Sabbath reminds us of our need for rest. God gave the Sabbath to Israel and through Jesus God gives us a Sabbath rest as well.

    Richard Swenson wrote a book in the 1990’s entitled, “Margin” in which he describes modern society as so overcommitted and over scheduled that we have no space left for rest. A reviewer writes: Overload is not having time to finish the book you’re reading on stress. Margin is having time to read ...read more

  • Struggling With Stress Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,233 views

    Stress is a common reality in life and learning how to cope with stress is essential to walking with Christ

    Struggling with Stress Luke 8:22-25 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 5, 2013 Morning Service Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing ...read more

  • To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    Are we allowing God to work through us and making sure that what we do is the best we have to offer and that God is getting the glory?

    To God be the Glory 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction- Last several weeks we have looked at parables and passages of Scripture that has had us looking at our lives. We talked about emotional needs, attitudes, and last week we looked at change. No one likes changes because it involves change ...read more

  • People Who Want To Get Rich

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013
     | 1,913 views

    To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to get rich? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the consequences of what will happen if you want to get rich by yourself and not by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:9 (Amplified Bible) 6:9 But those who crave to be rich fall into temptation and a ...read more