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  • A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 47,878 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

  • Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,959 views

    This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

    (PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

  • How It All Begins Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,197 views

    The topic, prelude, context, and focus of Mark’s story about Jesus.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with scenes 1 and 2 of "Traveling Light," a full length play based on the Gospel of Mark from Lillenas). When you start something new, it’s always good to start at the beginning. Have you ever gone someplace and felt like you walked in on the middle of something ...read more

  • Is God's Provision Enough For You

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 23,287 views

    Will you continue to complain and cry about the things you don’t have in your life or will God’s provision in your life be enough.

    Is God’s Provision Enough for You? Minister Cedric A. Portis 10/20/02 Numbers 11:1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. ...read more

  • Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,143 views

    Labor Day sermon.

    Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

  • Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

    Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

  • Living The Life In 07

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    How can you and I make sure that in 2007 we live The Life like never before. I will try to answer in the few minutes that we have remaining by pulling 5 objects out of this bag and letting them teach us about how we can live our dash well in 07.

    Living ‘The’ Life In 07’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

  • Christian Character

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,370 views

    Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

    WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

  • Jesus Returns Home One Last Time Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,778 views

    They say, “You can never go back.” “They” are right for the most part – and there really is no need to, except to allow where and who we have been to give us a proper perspective on who we have become. I cannot help but wonder how much of that Jesus felt

    Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, gives this illustration: "George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office, plop down on a chair and declare, ’I don’t believe in God.’ Buttrick would give this disarming reply: ’Sit down and tell me ...read more

  • Worshipping In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,439 views

    SO THEREFORE,MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS,BY THE MERCIES OF GOD,THAT YOU PRESENT YOUR BODIES A LIVING SACRIFICE,HOLY,ACCEPTABLE UNTO GOD,WHICH IS YOUR REASONABLE SERVICE.AND BE NOT CONFORMED TO THIS WORLD,BUT BE YE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND,T

    WORSHIPING IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH John 4:19-24 At this very moment, there are people all over the world in hot pursuit of the ultimate experience. People who will do anything in order to feel truly fulfilled, truly exhilarated, truly satisfied, truly alive; who will try anything in order to chase ...read more

  • 2 Big Questions

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    Encouragement for those times when God seems silent.

    Two Big Questions John 11 This story in our text is probably one of the most familiar stories in the New Testament. It is the story of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, and we’re all familiar with that ... how Jesus called Lazarus back from the dead. But I want you to look at perhaps an ...read more

  • Watch Out!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    We need to live carefully.

    WATCH OUT! I Timothy 4.16 S: Spiritual Growth C: Living deliberately Pr: WE NEED TO LIVE CAREFULLY. ?: What? What do we need to be careful about? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, beginning with I Timothy 4.16, two subjects to which we must give specific ...read more

  • Take A Load Off: Rest For The Weary Soul Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,587 views

    Our part in receiving God’s promised Rest

    Intro: Have you ever just had one of those days or weeks where everything seems to be falling apart around us or the pace of life seems overwhelming and we’re not sure how much more we can handle? A while back, I found a newspaper article online from Tacoma, Washington. It was the story of a ...read more

  • Becoming Exceptional Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    What is there to holiness that is so special?

    “Becoming Exceptional” I. Introduction a. Quiz: i. I wonder if I can conduct a quick quiz this morning. Can everyone grab a pencil or pen and jot down on the top line on your sermon guide, three or four things that are distinctive about yourself. 1. What words would others use to describe ...read more

  • Seeing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,570 views

    Seeing is believing, but believing is also seeing; when we admit our spiritual blindness and believe in Jesus, He gives us the gift of sight.

    Seeing Is Believing John 9:1-38 Pastor Daryl’s youngest daughter Mandi, who just turned four, sometimes comes into my office during the week. One of her favorite games to play when she visits is Hide-and-Seek. But being so young, she plays it a little bit differently than older kids do. ...read more