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  • Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,241 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

    Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

  • More Genuineness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,028 views

    Hypocrisy is dangerous. Motives matter.

    GENUINENESS 6:1 Any atheists with us this morning? You’d be surprised. We might all say that we are believers, but really the proof is in the pudding; and in this case the pudding is not what we say, but what we do; how we live. In my 40 years of attempting to be an ...read more

  • Trust Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 8,056 views

    Trusting in the temporal externally, brings anxiety internally.

    Story of value loss of market in 2008/09 When you read the Wall Street Journal or listened to MSNBC, the word you heard most often during that period was ‘panic.’ Now, let me ask you, why would there be panic? If my son got SHOT IN THE HEAD WITH A SPEAR (PIC), I could see panic. ...read more

  • Song Of Faithfullness Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
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     | 5,961 views

    In every relationship, particularly marriage, there are times when the believer must be faithful, regardless of the challenge.

    Allan Petersen, in The Myth of the Greener Grass, tells the story of a group of a dozen married women having lunch together. One woman asked, "How many of you have been faithful to your husbands throughout your marriage?" Only one woman out of the twelve raised her hand. At home that evening, one ...read more

  • The Song Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,128 views

    Relationships, particularly marriage, can survive only with large amounts of grace.

    Love this song. When I told Sue we were doing this series she said, “Oh, you’ve got to use this song” and played it for me. WE WENT DANCING IN THE MINEFIELDS WE WENT SAILING IN THE STORMS AND IT WAS HARDER THAN WE DREAMED BUT I BELIEVE THAT’S WHAT THE PROMISE ...read more

  • How Did We Get It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,706 views

    To show how God gave us the Bible

    Opening Illustration. Turn to 2 Peter 1:20-21 If you were here last week, you know we began this 4 part series entitled ‘Text’ (touch series logo, video runs with books/texting from last week). And last week we discussed why (touch Why? logo from last week that gives way to the ...read more

  • How Do We Understand It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,433 views

    The Bible is intended to be easily understood by the reader.

    Story about understanding the Bible Turn to 2 Timothy 2:15 This morning we continue our series on the Bible. We used the term text (ICON/VIDEO) because it speaks of the ancient text while at the same time speaking of our contemporary times. In week 1, we discussed the Why? (ICON/3 IMAGES). ...read more

  • How Can We Trust It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,070 views

    The bible is absolutely reliable and trustworthy

    Story about someone who relied on another person’s word and the person was wrong. Turn with me to 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD-BREATHED AND IS USEFUL FOR TEACHING, REBUKING, CORRECTING AND TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS, SO THAT THE MAN OF GOD MAY BE THOROUGHLY EQUIPPED FOR ...read more

  • Saved By Grace! Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 26, 2015
     | 12,471 views

    We are saved by grace.

    August 23, 2015 Church Planting Saved by Grace! Acts 15:1-11 Opening words: I love this story. A young Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, when he was pulled over by a policeman and charged with speeding. Graham admitted his guilt, but was told by the officer that he would ...read more

  • The Decision For A New Life Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015
     | 8,110 views

    The choice is ours. Are we going to live making ourselves the center of our universe or are we going to live for God?

    September 20, 2015 6 Choices The Decision for a New Life John 3:1-15 Opening words: According to some, the average person makes more than 35,000 decisions in a single day. Most of them are rather simple: where to sit, what to eat at the next meal, what lane to drive in, should I have another cup ...read more

  • Ward Cleaver's Curse Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 24, 2015
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     | 8,831 views

    There are no perfect fathers.

    June 21, 2015 Father’s Day 2015 Genesis 37:1-4 Ward Cleaver’s Curse Opening words: Last month I told you Mother’s Day was big business. According to the Chicago Tribune, the average American spent $172.63 on their mother this year. That is up $10 from last year. That means ...read more

  • Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 8,184 views

    The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

    June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

  • Land Of The Free Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 8, 2015
     | 6,960 views

    In America we have freedom of choice, speech and religion

    July 5, 2015 Independence Day 2015 Land of the Free Galatians 5:1-6 Opening words: This is the history of Independence Day. In June of 1776, a Virginian by the name of Richard Henry Lee proposed an American independence from England. The idea kept gaining support until the Second Continental ...read more

  • My Addiction Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 21, 2015
     | 5,560 views

    Preaching has taken over my life!

    July 12, 2015 Church Planting My Addiction Acts 13:13-15 Opening words: I love this story. There was a pastor who never prepared his sermons in advance. His name was Ralph. Every Sunday morning he'd sit on the platform while the church was singing the hymns, desperately praying, "Lord, give me ...read more

  • Follow Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 6,323 views

    The essence of the Christian life is following Jesus and results in a kingdom focus

    August 18 Follow Acts 1:6-8 Fan: enthusiastic admirer Luke 9:57-62 A fan will follow when it’s comfortable A fan will follow when it’s convenient A fan will follow if it doesn’t cost much A true follower: 1. Is empowered by the Spirit. Acts 1:8a Titus 3:5; ...read more