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  • Test & Trials, Why God Allows Them Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,624 views

    As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. Many times we go through afflictions because we

    Introduction • As we discussed last week, God will allow us to go through test and trials in order to perfect Christ’s character in us. • When we are tempted, God has already determined we are able to resist the temptation. • Many times we go through afflictions because we are disobedient to ...read more

  • It's Time For Revival!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,205 views

    I believe we as individuals need a personal revival – and together as the church we need one! BUT - what IS revival, and how do we get one?

    IT’S TIME FOR REVIVAL! OPENING TEXT: “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ’These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because ...read more

  • The Complacent Church - #7 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? THE COMPLACENT CHURCH Revelation 3:14-20 * Please take your Bible and turn with me to Revelation 3. We’ll read verses 14-19 which is the last church Jesus addresses in this way. * (READ) For the Bible student, the name Laodicea conjures up images of a church in trouble. ...read more

  • Do You Love Me?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 24,428 views

    Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

    Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

  • A True Biblical Prayer Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    We need to pray for one another the way that Paul prayed for the Philippians.

    Philippians 1:7-11 Sunday, January 20, 2002 I fell bad this morning - last Sunday I said that it would be worth experiencing trials in order to learn the kind of joy that Paul speaks of in Philippians. I just never thought that the trial would happen to my wife. . . (she broke her arm ...read more

  • Sunday School - What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,130 views

    A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

    Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

  • The Soldiers Shoes Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    The forth message in a series on The Whole Armour of God.

    THE SOLDIER’S SHOES Eph. 6: 10-20 Number 4 in series Intro. The Negro Spiritual says, "All God’s Children got shoes." The question is, what kind of shoes? Some Christians walk about in hob - nailed boots---- they make their presence felt, because they enjoy creating pain for those upon ...read more

  • Prevailing In Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,451 views

    This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Righteousness

    “I WILL PREVAIL” Spiritual Warfare Series, Part 2. Spiritual Warfare: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus. Ephesians 6:10-18 Review: A life that is right with God is what threatens the enemy the most. When you are right with God, God is right in you! A prevailing person is ...read more

  • A Safe Place

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    Life often shakes us to the core; but, in the presence of God we stand secure.

    Psalm 46 / A Safe Place Intro: Do you remember a few weeks ago when we had a minor earthquake here in Kentucky? That set me to thinking about earthquakes. The problem with an earthquake is there is nowhere to go to get away from it once it has started. The biggest earthquake on record hit Chile ...read more

  • The Blessings And Benefits Of Problems (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,595 views

    There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

    The Blessings and Benefits of Problems (Part 4) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. We have learned that problems are a part of life. Because of the curse of sin on this earth, problems are woven into the fabric of everyday life. 2. There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. ...read more

  • Turn From Your Selfish Ways

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,368 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Tra

    I. EXORDIUM: Anyone can easily deny CHRIST, but is it also true in denying ourselves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show denying ourselves is to prepare us for better rewards. IV. TEXT: Luke 9:23 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then he said to the crowd, ...read more

  • A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,113 views

    The contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion: its inferences and implications in our life.

    A KINGDOM THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN. Hebrews 12:18-29. I. A BOOK OF CONTRASTS. The letter to the Hebrews is full of contrasts - too many to innumerate in a short space. Here the author shows the difference between the covenant at Sinai (Hebrews 12:18-21), and the covenant of Christianity (Hebrews ...read more

  • Salt And Light

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,591 views

    We as Christians have to understand that blessings go responsibilities. Those in the kingdom have a responsibility to function as salt and light to the world. The purpose of discipleship is to bring stability, wholeness, and the knowledge of God to al

    Teaching about Salt and Light Mt 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Mt 5:14 You are the light of the world—like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night ...read more

  • Planning - Our Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Roch on Nov 15, 2009
     | 3,742 views

    Being led by the Spirit is good. Does this mead we do not plan?

    David & Phyllis Roch - Heart to Change the World droch@pris.ca 250-782-0150 As we begin a new year It’s a good time to talk about planning you know the Bible talks a lot about planning. He told Moses the plan to get them out of Egypt. Then the temple. Just look at the Old Testament and see the ...read more

  • Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,150 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more