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  • Reason To Believe Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    We won’t answer all your questions today, but hopefully I can present reasons to believe, and help you to feel confident in sharing your faith in this present world.

    Today’s message is frequently sourced in the work of Lee Strobel. Lee was an award-winning journalist with the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Believer and disturbed his world which had no room for Christianity. Lee writes, “Leslie stunned me in the autumn of 1979 by announcing that she ...read more

  • The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 31,976 views

    Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

    OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

  • It's Not About You

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    An overview of Ephesians teaching that believers live for and by the power of Christ.

    It’s Not About You Ephesians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind and your happiness.” That’s how Rick Warren begins his ...read more

  • Going Out On A Limb

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 2, 2020
     | 13,174 views

    God is looking for someone who will act in Faith someone who is willing to go out on a limb. Someone who won’t question what, where or how God is leading you all you need to do is obey.

    Going Out On A Limb    SCRIPTURE: "Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth." Jeremiah 23:5; "And, behold, there was a man named ...read more

  • Characteristics Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 40,644 views

    God can use people with or without natural ability and proper background. God often chooses to work with raw material. He prepares and empowers those He chooses to do His work. He does not need to use people who took the part or who are already popular.

    Introduction: ‘We are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.’ (Ephesians 2: 10) God can use people with or without the natural ability and proper background. God can, and often chooses to, work with raw material. God prepares and ...read more

  • There'll Always Be An Egypt

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    We are either dreamers or detractors, but God will use both. Whatever is worth doing begins as a dream; and the dreamers redeem the detractors. There will always be ministry to do.

    The world is made up of two kinds of people. The dreamers and the detractors. Dreamers and detractors. Dreamers look at the world as it is, and see new possibilities. Detractors look at the world and see nothing but disaster. Dreamers look at the world as it is and know it can be better. ...read more

  • True Treasure

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 7,225 views

    If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

    Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

  • If You Are Willing Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
     | 13,581 views

    Can you imagine what the scene was like? Every one was following Jesus when suddenly a leper had the audacity to approach Jesus

    Introduction A. Somewhat skeptical of his son's new found determination to become Charles Atlas, the father nevertheless followed the teenager over to the weight-lifting department, admiring a set of weights. "Please, Dad," pleaded the boy, "I promise I'll use 'em every day." "I don't know, ...read more

  • Relationship Or A Religion

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,756 views

    Is our religion just that, or do we each have a relationship with our God?

    Relationship or Just a Religion Joh 3:1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Joh 3:2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with ...read more

  • Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    God desires to see His children become like Him in the way they make decisions, the way they speak to each other, the way they act when no one is around, and the way they share His Word.

    Imitating God Without Insulting Him (Part 4, The Call) Illustration of last night’s water heater fiasco and no towels. Okay, so it’s about 8:00 and I’m working on some homework, getting gall the things down that I needed for today, checking everything twice. Checking my sermon notes, thinking, ...read more

  • The Trouble With Squirrels Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 9, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 16,372 views

    Sometimes playing it safe is dangerous

    Introduction Are you a Risk-taker or a safety-seeker? Responding to the increasing destructiveness of high winds in the Midwest, one developer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offered an optional tornado-safe room in the new homes he was selling. It cost an additional $2,500 for the room—which can also be ...read more

  • Be Strong Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,861 views

    Living on another level requires us to recognize that what we see is not the only reality. We must recognize that there is not only the natural, but the supernatural, and we survive in both realms by being strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.

    Be Strong! Ephesians 6:10-20 Pastor Jim Luthy I received an e-mail the other day with the subject reading "How did we ever survive?" I don’t know who authored it. Looking back, it’s hard to believe that we have lived as long as we have. As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or ...read more

  • Little Church, Big Impact Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,179 views

    A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

    As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

  • Waking The Dead

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 11, 2009
     | 4,241 views

    A resurrected Christ changes everything

    Here we are gathered together on another Easter Sunday and a question arises in my mind: “Do we really get it?” A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the ...read more

  • It's Alive! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    Purposefully practice love and grace.

    IT’S ALIVE! WE ARE NOW THE CHURCH Acts 4.32-35 S: Community C: Unity Th: Never the Same Again Pr: PURPOSEFULLY PRACTICE LOVE AND GRACE. ?: How? How do we get it done? KW: Practice TS: We will find in our study of Acts 4 four practices that enable us to show love and grace in our community. ...read more

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