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  • 2 Bags Of Dirt On 2 Donkeys

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2019
     | 7,589 views

    Naaman the healed leper had a very strange request for a souvenir from the prophet Elisha: he wanted all the dirt that two mules could carry. What did he want dirt for? The answer is quite remarkable and challenges even the most spiritual.

    2 BAGS OF DIRT ON 2 DONKEYS 2 Kgs. 5:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever noticed that things really DO look different from one generation to the next? 2. Janet Krogfus says that since she lives in rural Minnesota (way out in the country), she finds driving in the crowded city of ...read more

  • Happy Surprise At The Judgment

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,796 views

    Most think that when they stand before God in Judgment, it won't be pleasant, because they know their faults, weaknesses, & selfish. What if instead, we receive from God a ringing commendation and a smile of approval?

    HAPPY SURPRISE AT THE JUDGMENT Mt. 25:34-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WRONG IMPRESSIONS 1. Laurie Navin, in Reader’s Digest, told how her beloved family dog “Lucky” passed away. She was trying to explain what had happened to her four-year old son Ian, in terms he might could understand. 2. She ...read more

  • Our Faith-Book Pages Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
     | 4,797 views

    The Bible is, of course, the key to our understanding God and his instructions for our lives. It follows that we follow.

    1. Ignorance and the Bible (S. Shepherd Committed to the Bible; SermonCentral.com) NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least ...read more

  • The Kind Of Religion We Should Lose

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,337 views

    Sometimes we hear people say, “I am about to lose my religion.” Well, there is at least one kind of religion that would be good for people to lose.

    The book of James speaks about such a religion. It is called the religion of DEAD FAITH. James evidently had some in his congregation who should have lost their religion. The book of James is living proof that our circumstances change but mankind never changes. We have evidences of that today ...read more

  • Are You Codependant Or A Coworker?

    Contributed by Paul Andreasen on Mar 4, 2020
     | 4,492 views

    A look at what it means to be a coworker with Christ.

    2 CORINTHIANS 6:1-13 I would like to ask you a question as we begin today. Answer this question. Who are you? When you think about your life, identify the top five adjectives, which would describe who you are. I will give a moment to brainstorm. The title of this sermon is, “Are you a ...read more

  • Letting Go Of Unforgiveness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 11, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    A look at five reasons why we don't want to forgive and four reasons why we must forgive. Unforgiveness blocks our prayers. Even confession is unavailing if we don't forgive.

    LETTING GO OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:24-35 INTRODUCTION A. OPENING STORY 1. In New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was online checking his bank account and found that this particular pack ...read more

  • In Christ #1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,604 views

    Today we are going to begin preaching our way through the book of Ephesians. The title of this series of sermons is “IN CHRIST.”

    As we embark on this study we will see how we who are IN CHRIST have riches the lost world knows nothing about. It is sad enough that sinners know nothing about these “riches,” but sadder still is the fact that even many Christians do not know of the riches they have IN CHRIST. Illus: When I ...read more

  • Quinceanera - Caterpillar To Butterfly

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 17, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    What does it mean to be transformed into the image of Christ? This Quinceanera message addresses more than just a coming of age celebration. It focuses on the butterfly-like change that can take place in God's people.

    (I was honored to preach the sermon at the Quinceanera - pronounced “kin-sin-yarra” - of one of our Hispanic members. I wanted to do this right, so I studied a lot about this event means. I discovered that a Quinceanera is a celebration of the 15th birthday (Quinceanera literally means “15th year). ...read more

  • Shortcut, Short Circuit (October 16, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 13, 2022
     | 1,508 views

    Shortcuts lead to short circuits in our spiritual lives. Today we will talk about repentance, confessing faith and persecution.

    SHORTCUT, SHORT CIRCUIT Text: John 10:1 -2 and Matthew 5:10-12 John 10:1 "Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. Matthew 5:10-12 ...read more

  • The Sword And The Trowel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023
     | 2,858 views

    As we rebuild God's kingdom, we WILL have opposition and have to wage spiritual warfare. But don't fear! We HAVE A CHAMPION who has never lost a battle! Be courageous and fight for your God and His Kingdom!

    THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL NEH. 4:1-17 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Honig from California was helplessly lost in a small town in upstate New York. She flagged down a passing police officer. It turned out the address she was looking for was in the opposite direction. 2. “Is it ok if I ...read more

  • One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023
     | 1,782 views

    Celebrating Worldwide Communion

    As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

  • With Or Without Ice?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 8, 2019
     | 4,072 views

    A study in Psalm 63: 1 – 11

    Psalm 63: 1 – 11 With or without ice? A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah. 1 O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water. 2 So I have looked for You in the sanctuary, to see ...read more

  • Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,333 views

    Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

    NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

  • Discovering Genesis, Part 14 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2011
     | 3,746 views

    Part 14 of this series reveals the covenant God makes with Abram promising to give him more heirs than there are stars in the sky. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you are counted among this group of heirs!

    Discovering Genesis, Part 14 Genesis 15:1-6 Kingdom opportunities: SS Teacher, Evangelism Director -- Job description for Evangelism Director written for all -- Church membership doesn’t get you into Heaven … isn’t required here -- If you want to serve, then you come and serve ...read more

  • When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

    WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more