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  • A Vision For Our Church

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    Presents a vision for our church of being a hospital, a greenhouse, and a festival (presented in the context of a candidating sermon)

    A Vision For Laurier Steve Simala Grant, March 9/10, 2002 Thoughts on Call: We’ve been calling this weekend “Candidating Weekend.” I knew very soon after the search committee asked to present my name to you for your prayers and discernment, that part of what I needed to do was present some ...read more

  • Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,268 views

    Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

    Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

  • Moving Beyond Your Past Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,129 views

    Part three in a series from Joshua, centering on Rahab with the theme Your past does not determine your future

    COURAGEOUS LIVING P.3 Moving Beyond Your Past Joshua 2 Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

  • Joshua’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,431 views

    Joshua’s life reminds us that success in life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your life to become a God Chaser.

    Communion Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to the churches so much that some of us claim to know ...read more

  • The Big Question

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    If the Lord were standing right here today and were to ask you the question, what would you say? This is the watershed question. What you think of Jesus is also a watershed in our lives. The Bible says which side of this question we land on determines

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Big Question Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: Did you hear the one about the chauffer whose job it had been to drive a famous scientist to a series of presentations about a new discovery. After several days, the ...read more

  • Who Do You Fear The Most? Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,810 views

    Do you fear God or people the most? Are you a pleaser of God or people?

    Who Do You Fear MOST? (Fear of the Lord part 2) Fear of the Lord or Fear of Man Pleaser of God or Pleaser of Man Luke 12:1-12 1 Meanwhile, the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and crushing each other. Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast of the ...read more

  • Returning To Our Landmarks

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,217 views

    Our culture tells us to always look for the new and improved; the latest is always the greatest. Pastors are always on the lookout for new methods, new gimmicks, and worst of all, new doctrines. The Bible is full of warnings to God’s people that the popul

    Opening illustration: We who believe that God has absolute moral standards are viewed by some segments of society as intolerant simpletons. We are cautioned not to express our disapproval over certain immoral behavior. Television commentator Andy Rooney once announced his revulsion at the perverse ...read more

  • "we Are Judged By The Company We Keep"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 11, 2021
     | 3,680 views

    A sermon about loving people into the Kingdom.

    “We are Judged by the Company We Keep” Matthew 9:9-13 Imagine, if you will, inviting the most reviled, hated, person in your town or city to hang out with you. Imagine there being a person that all your friends hate—despise—wouldn’t be seen giving the time of day to… …and then imagine that YOU ...read more

  • The Message Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,984 views

    This sermon explores how Christians cannot avoid carrying their crosses.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS Text: Mark 8:31 - 38 Mark 8:31-38  Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.  (32)  He said all this ...read more

  • "the Gift That Keeps On Giving" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
     | 6,196 views

    Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words.

    CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift that Keeps on Giving” John 3:1-16 Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words. In the past month we have taken a closer look at these words: 1. Peace. Some of you know there was a period of time between the ...read more

  • The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025
     | 597 views

    In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

    The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

  • Pete's Challenge Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,252 views

    What to do when it’s gut-check time. Where do you stand?

    A Challenge John 6:66-69 Intro. A challenge: when it gets intense how do you react? when you’re the only one, are you ready to stand alone? In John’s gospel, chap 7 begins with intense opposition building. Jesus’s popularity basically is going downhill. 1. The question: Now that it is no ...read more

  • Got Stuff?

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Great Sunday School lesson on Materialism.

    Got Stuff? Matthew 6:19-21 I. What good is all the stuff we have? a. It makes us happy b. It makes us popular c. It makes us ????????? (What does it make you?) II. What does God say about our Stuff? a. It’s only temporary Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is ...read more

  • Inner Desire Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 3,794 views

    Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

    Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

  • Receiving God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 5,575 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God's Terms And Conditions". What you have to do to receive God's forgiveness.

    Series: God’s Terms And Conditions [#2] RECEIVING GOD’S FORGIVENESS Matthew 6:14-15 Introduction: We began a new series last week called “God’s Terms And Conditions”. There are numerous conditional statements in the Bible. If you do your part then God will do His. ...read more