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  • The Ghost Of Christmas Past Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 8,841 views

    For many Christmas isn't easy. This message reminds us of three truths. First, life is hard. Second, sometimes we need others. Third, we always need God.

    December 14, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Past Luke 1:26-43 Opening words: It was Christmas Eve 1969. I was twelve years old and I can remember returning home from the midnight candlelight service at my home church. The family car was filled with my loved ones. ...read more

  • The Ghost Of Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 7,343 views

    Mary challenges us to completely God.

    December 21, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens The Ghost of Christmas Present Luke 1:46-56 Opening words: You know the story. Everybody knows the story. Miserly old business man Ebenezer Scrooge lived for nothing but money. The problem was his money wasn’t making him happier, it was ...read more

  • Who Was He Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,034 views

    Jesus is central to the Christian faith

    April 20 Easter Why did Jesus come? Colossians 2:13-14 Redemption: the action of gaining or regaining possession of something in exchange for payment, or clearing a debt. To shorten the discussion, let’s agree to three assumptions: Assumption #1: Jesus is eternal. John 8:58; ...read more

  • What Did He Say? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 4,428 views

    Jesus made radical claims about himself

    What did He say? John 8:58 Radical: extreme or drastic; especially in regards to what has been accepted or tradition ἐγώ εἰμι: absolute, timeless existence; I am Jesus said He is: 1. The bread of life John 6:35 He is our Sustenance 2. The ...read more

  • Where Is He Now? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 3,298 views

    Jesus is with God in heaven preparing for his final return

    Where is He now? John 14:1-3(mother’s day) Where is Jesus now? He’s seated at the right hand of the Father. Mark 16:19; Colossians 3:1 His redemptive work is done. John 19:30 His authority is supreme. Colossians 1:16-17, 18 What is Jesus doing? He is ...read more

  • Storms Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
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     | 16,140 views

    Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

    Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 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 permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

  • Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 3,557 views

    God offers hope for those who have been betrayed. The circumstances in life will bring hurt, but God offers hope for the believer.

    Betrayed Genesis 37-50 The Lord may not have intended this to overtake me, but He has most certainly allowed it. Therefore, even though it is an attack from the enemy, it has passed through His loving care, and therefore all is well. 1. Get real v.19 2. Get perspective v.20 The ...read more

  • Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 15,237 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

    Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

  • Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,259 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
     | 4,031 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
     | 8,064 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
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,970 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
     | 4,136 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
     | 3,710 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
     | 4,436 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