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  • Diversity. Equity. Inclusion.?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    While we would never encourage a church to be "woke," there is a biblical expectation that we will practise Scriptural diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as demonstrated by Jesus.

    “[Jesus] came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, ‘The Spirit of the Lord ...read more

  • The Danger Of Displacement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,374 views

    Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

    The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

  • How To Be Completely Irreligious (And Completely Pleasing To God) Acts - 24 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    How to be less religious and more spiritual...

    How to be completely irreligious (and completely pleasing to God) Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 24 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 29, 2003 Acts 15:1-35 re•li•gion: ri-’li-j&n, from Latin religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious ...read more

  • Whitewashed Or Washed White

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    The cost of maintaining religious appearances is high.

    Whitewashed or Washed White Matthew 23:25-26, 27-28 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside ...read more

  • Thyatira--The Church Of Toleration And Compromise Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,986 views

    Thyatira was religiously correct and it led to their downfall.

    THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION THYATIRA—THE CHURCH OF TOLERATION AND COMPROMISE TEXT: Revelation 2:18-29 Revelation 2:18-29 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine ...read more

  • How To Handle Conflict Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,140 views

    Being reconciled is more important than being religious.

    How to Handle Conflict Matthew 5:21-25 Rev. Brian Bill 4/19/09 On Monday Megan and I did some errands together. Our first stop was to M&H to drop off our lawnmower blade for its yearly sharpening. When we walked in I held up the blade and Rob immediately told me that I had had it on upside down. ...read more

  • It's A Question Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    Eternal life is not a new concept and how to achieve it.

    It’s A Question Of Faith John 10:27-30 From the most ancient of times man has held fast to the idea of life after death. Cave dwellers in what we refer to as pre-historic times drew pictures on the walls which illustrated their faith. The Egyptians and many ...read more

  • Knowing And Returning To God Jeremiah 24:7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,722 views

    Jeremiah 24:7 reveals God's desire for His people to know Him intimately and return to Him wholeheartedly.

    Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God Jeremiah 24:7 Today, we are diving into a powerful verse from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to the heart of our relationship with God. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Knowing and Returning to God," based on Jeremiah ...read more

  • Living A Life Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 553 views

    Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him.

    LIVING A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 14:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, Isaiah 1:19, James 1:22-25, Genesis 6:22 INTRODUCTION: Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him. From ...read more

  • Trusting God In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 917 views

    To teach us how to handle discouragement by learning from Moses' experience in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of prayer and finding comfort in God's presence.

    Good morning, beloved family! Today we are going to journey together into the story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness and learn from Moses how to tackle discouragement, power up with prayer, and bask in the comfort of God's presence. In the words of the renowned Christian author, A.W. ...read more

  • Seeing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    The story of Mary Magdalene at the tomb of Jesus teaches us many things about when and how Jesus reveals himself to us.

    John 20:1-2, 11-18 “Seeing Jesus” INTRODUCTION For several Sundays, we have been walking with Jesus as he has sent his face toward Jerusalem traveled toward the cross. Our time with Jesus has been a time of learning. While Jesus has not instructed us in things that our society considers ...read more

  • Overcoming Conflict Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009
     | 4,185 views

    Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.

    Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more

  • Naaman (2 Kings 5)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2025
     | 292 views

    Do we demand certain rituals or a simple word from God? Let's look at 2 Kings 5.

    Do we see God in simplicity or do we demand complicated rituals? Do we misuse church funds or are we scrupulously honest? Let’s look at 2 Kings 5. What happened when a Syrian army commander had a skin disease and wanted to be healed? Did Elisha perform a lot of mumbo jumbo, or give a simple ...read more

  • What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,460 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

  • The Model Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    A message on prayer.

    THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more