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  • You Have To Be Kidding

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,032 views

    James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

    YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

  • Choosing The Fire Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    In our culture of non-committal this message encourages us to look trouble, trials, difficulties in the face and not compromise or be moved from the will of God for our lives. Instead of running from trouble, we run to Jesus and find His strength and grac

    Determining the will of God (3) (Choosing the Fire) 11/03/2002 I. Review of last 2 messages on determining the will of God A. We saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. Last week we ...read more

  • An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022
     | 1,577 views

    This is the final PART of the Rapture series. It examines the Thessalonians passage, the twinkling of an eye, the fact that the Church won't enter the Tribulation, and closes with some overall thoughts about the current world before the Rapture.

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 4 OF 4 This will be the final PART in this series we have been considering about the blessed hope that we know as The Rapture. In the last message we were looking at the two major New Testament passages about the Rapture. We did the Corinthians ...read more

  • Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,061 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

    Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

  • I See A Boiling Pot

    Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 26, 2024
     | 696 views

    The Lord asks “Jeremiah, what do you see?” twice. These two visions are concerning the same season. When the Lord asks “Jeremiah, what do you see?” – He sees an almond tree. Almond tree is the first tree to blossom in Israel. The very first tree to announce the arrival of spring

    Then the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see, Jeremiah?”. I replied, “I see a branch of an almond tree.” The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it.” Again the word of the LORD came to me inquiring, “What do you see?” And I replied, “I ...read more

  • Living In Harmony And Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 455 views

    The words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 13:11 are not merely a farewell but a directive for living a life transformed by the truth of the Gospel.

    Transformed by Truth: Living in Harmony and Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

  • New Year Sermons : Embracing The Seasons Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jan 9, 2025
     | 19 views

    Beloved, seasons are inevitable, but they are also a gift. Just as the farmer cannot skip the preparation or growth stages and expect a harvest, we must embrace every season God places us in.

    Embracing the Seasons of Our Lives Introduction Greetings, beloved! Today, I want us to reflect on the seasons of our lives. Just as the natural world moves through seasons of planting, growing, and harvest, so do our lives. Each season has its purpose, and God works through every moment to ...read more

  • I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit? We can only bear fruit if we are attached to the Vine.

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown ...read more

  • I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 15,792 views

    Are we growing, producing fruit? Maybe its time to check our connection to the VINE

    I am the Vine John 15:1-8 JN 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, ...read more

  • Be Led By The Spirit

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
     | 3,664 views

    We need to be open to the leading of God’s Spirit. We can so easily be bound by religion and follow rules that are either man-made or man-interpreted.

    Be led by the Spirit Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Peter was bound by religion and in order for him to be open to change, God showed him a vision of unclean animals that descended from heaven. God told Peter to eat the unclean animals, but ...read more

  • Humility, Suffering, Glory Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,257 views

    We only see God's greatest work through us when we embrace humility & suffering. Only then we'll see His glory.

    Ephesians 3:7 I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power. 8 Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ, 9 and to make plain to ...read more

  • Wail Now Or Wail Then Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    Why would people be unhappy to see Jesus? He taught love for all people, forgiveness of enemies, kindness, gentleness, and meekness. He suffered and submitted himself to punishment. There may be two reasons, and probably many more.

    Look! He is coming with the clouds, and all eyes will see him, even those who pierced Him, and will all the tribes of the earth wail because of him. Even so, Amen. “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord God, who was and is and is coming, the Almighty.” -Revelation ...read more

  • Are You Fired Up For Jesus? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 63,840 views

    Jesus desired to bring a burning, exciting, dynamic presence of God in the lives of people. God’s fire is dazzling and powerful and can work wonders in your life.

    Are You Fired Up for Jesus? Luke 12:49-50 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Sometimes sermons can be too long. A bishop spoke in Chapel at Yale University. He spoke for 15 minutes on how the Y in Yale stood for “Youth” then for another 15 minutes about how A stood for “Ambition,” the L stood for ...read more

  • He Will Finish What He's Started

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 27, 2023
     | 3,232 views

    Based on Philippians 1:3-11 - Sermon encourages hearers to keep pressing on after mountaintop revival experiences

    “HE WILL FINISH WHAT HE’S STARTED” Phil. 1:3-11 FBCF – 2/26/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Philippians 1:3-11 How many of you have been to the mountains? Rockies? Smokies? Nothing like view from the top. - Mt. Mitchell NC - Top of ski run in CO - Sunrise at scenic overlook at Ridgecrest, NC - Early ...read more

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