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  • Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 24,717 views

    We have all asked at one time or another whether it is worth the sacrifice to serve God. May I tell you the answer is yes!

    Does It Really Pay To Serve The Lord? Matthew 19:27 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with the time when Jesus had told the rich young ruler to sell out the god of riches in his life and follow Jesus, if he chose to go to heaven. He had told the disciples that it would be extremely difficult ...read more

  • The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    A Sermon about the nature of the blessed church.

    THE CHURCH THAT JESUS BUILT MATT 16:13-18 Jesus said, “I will build my church”(Greek. Ecclesia). The word in the New Testament is used to designate any assembly, whether it be political (Acts 19:39), Christian (Ephesians 1:22-23), or national (Acts 7:38). It means a “called-out assembly” or ...read more

  • I've Been Hearing Voices

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on May 5, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,653 views

    There are many voices crying out for our attention in this hectic and fast-paced world in which we live. We must learn to discern which voice is important and which ones are not.

    "There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification." Introduction: Psychologists diagnose mental disorders with the help of a book called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. They interview and observe their patient, making ...read more

  • Being On Jesus' World Series Team

    Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

  • Father's Importance

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,893 views

    Some fathering advocates would say that almost every social ill faced by America’s children is related to fatherlessness. The data supports the fact that from fatherless homes children are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse

    History: The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of this idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Say sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, William Jackson smart, after ...read more

  • Truth Fallen In The Street

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    A message depicting what the truth is, why it is fallen, the results of the fall, and a call back to the truth of God.

    Read with me in Isa. 59:7-15. It may be best if you read from a translation you understand. “Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths. The way of peace they know not; and there is no ...read more

  • God Wants Us To Be Restored

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 14,747 views

    In this text we see several challenges made to Peter, however, I want you to notice the specific “challenges” that Jesus made. I. Jesus tested Peter (1-14) II. Jesus examined Peter (15-19) III. Jesus challenged Peter (20-25)

    God wants us to be restored John 21:1-25 (read-15-19) Introduction: God understands each of us as individuals. He is quite aware of our mindsets and moodswings. He knows what we are going through and he is ready to help us in times of trouble. Especially when we start drifting or backsliding away ...read more

  • Faith

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

    James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

  • Saul The Disobedient

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006
     | 6,459 views

    Disobedience brings disastrous results

    - When the pressure is on We have a tendency to crack - Once an egg is broken you can’t put it back together again - Humpty Dumpty ❶ His Kingdom Established - 11:14-15 Saul made King - Ch 12 - Samuel reviews past - 12:14-15 God’s promise - 12:16-19 God’s witness - Samuel’s ...read more

  • "Storming The Gates Of Hell"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,969 views

    when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

    Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

  • No More Tears

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,008 views

    A sermon designed to show how much Jesus identifies with our suffering.

    NO MORE TEARS Revelation 21:4/ John 11:17-34 Introduction: Remember when you were child and you had to have your hair washed? When I was little, I hated to get my hair washed. I knew ...read more

  • The Awful Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,992 views

    Lamentation means wailing, great mourning, and weeping. Let our text today be a strong warning for all of us that if we live in sin and allow sin, to have dominion over us, then we will experience those awful consequences of sin, for it is the just a

    Title: AWFUL CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Text : Lamentations 1:1- 5;8 v5 ( Jerusalem ) Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the LORD hath afflicted Jerusalem for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy…v8 Jerusalem hath ...read more

  • What's The Bright Idea?

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
     | 2,585 views

    The Wisemen sought after the Word Incarnate. We should learn from their example and seek Jesus through the Word made Script.

    What’s the Bright Idea? I. My 1st view of the magi a. 1st or 2nd grade b. Thee Wise-guys! Moe, Larry, and Curly c. My Epiphany! i. Can you say that word in Church? ii. Definition: a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something; an intuitive grasp of ...read more

  • The Test Of Love {discrimination}

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,473 views

    This sermon deals with a test of our Love for other in the way of discrimination, and what we can learn from it.

    THE TEST OF LOVE {DISCRIMINATION} James 2:1-13 Lets read our Text 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with ...read more

  • The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,005 views

    Thoughts for the Lord’s Supper

    The Lord’s Supper I Corinthians 11:23-34 Prayer is the occupation of the would with its needs. Praise is the occupation of the soul with its blessings. Worship is the occupation of the soul with God Himself. True worship is the occupation of the heart, not with its needs, or even its blessings, ...read more