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  • Tour Of A Greenhouse

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 2,835 views

    In pursuit of a vision of discipleship, this sermon explores the picture of the church like a greenhouse: growing, nurturing, and transplanting. Concluding with a call to examine the soil of our soul.

    Becoming a Greenhouse pt 2: Tour of a Greenhouse Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23): “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have ...read more

  • Peace: The Virtue Of Stability (4 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    We long for peace in our world, in our communities, in our families, and even in our churches. Real peace is a condition of the soul, not our outward circumstances.

    We long for peace. We want peace in the Middle East, Europe, and in Korea. We want peace in our land. We are troubled by scenes of people buying gas masks, duct tape, and plastic. We are even more troubled at the sight of a toddler taking out her pacifier to put on a gas mask. We long for peace in ...read more

  • You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,238 views

    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

  • False Assumptions

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,846 views

    We make assumptions and form opinions about things every day. From these assumptions we take action and make decisions. But - what if our assumptions are wrong?

    "FALSE ASSUMPTIONS" (Text: Gen. 20:1-18) 10/15/1995 By: Larry L. Schoonover) INTRODUCTION: We all make assumptions and form opinions about things each day - and from these assumptions we take action and make decisions. Have you ever made an assumption about something that proved to be false? ...read more

  • The Sell Out

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    "As the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee." (2 Kings 2:2)

    The Sell Out - John 15:13 by Eric Aschendorf John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Elijah and Elisha were at Gilgal, the place of the circle. This is the place where Israel left their life in the Wilderness of Sin. Here they started to be ...read more

  • God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study looks at God’s over all purpose being fulfilled.

    GOD’S PURPOSE Ruth 4:13-22 Through my years of school, I have taken many history classes. One of the things that always interested me was in trying to figure out if any of those famous people were in my family line. I remember one day talking to my Mamma, my dad’s mother, about her parents ...read more

  • An Ancient Letter

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,573 views

    Sermon on book of Phil.

    AN ANCIENT LETTER PHIL. 1:1-2 10/06/94 I think that most of us today take the postal system here in American for granted. I am sure that Bob being a postal worker would agree with me. All we have to do is but a little piece of paper, with the number 29 on it, lick the back, stick it on an ...read more

  • Where Is God?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,649 views

    Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

    Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

  • Going Back To Moab

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    The Book of Ruth gives us a picture of what could happen when a child of God turns back to the world of sin.

    GOING BACK TO MOAB During a tour of a large manufacturing plant, a visitor noticed a man using a torch to cut through some sheets of steel. His pattern was carefully marked on the steel plate and he was very carefully following those lines so that his work would not be in vain. There was a ...read more

  • Kingdom Building 101: Get Real/ The Plan

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,188 views

    BUILDING THE KINGDOM WILL DEMAND OUR HONESTY BEFORE GOD AND OTHERS AS WE FULFILL HIS PLAN!

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: GET REAL/ THE PLAN NEHEMIAH 2: 1-10 JANUARY 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TO PROMISE KEEPER IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING JOE WHITE WOULD SHARE: I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. ...read more

  • Thanksgiving Activities

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 9,306 views

    Instructions from the Prophet Isaiah, teamed with some historical tidbits from the life of John Adams and some recollections and activities from my boyhood--that should help us have a more blessed Thanksgiving

    Isaiah 12 “THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES” (You will want to substitute your own introduction--In place of my introduction, which is much longer and more personal than I would usually use.) INTRODUCTION When I was a child, my family would alternate Thanksgiving Day feasts and activities between the ...read more

  • Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

  • A Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    A Successful Failure I. In Our Lives II. In The Church

    Easter 5 Acts 13:44-52 In the 1930s, there was a woman who was baking cookies. She was using a recipe that dated back to colonial times for butter cookies, but she wanted to do a twist on the recipe. Wanting to make chocolate-flavored cookies, she cut up a Nestlé chocolate bar and put the chunks ...read more

  • Remeber The Dedication

    Contributed by Steven Green on May 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,598 views

    A reminder to young people about their dedication and their value to God.

    Remember the Dedication NLT The Dedication 1 Chronicles 22:14-16 14 "I have worked hard to provide materials for building the Temple of the LORD ¡X nearly four thousand tons of gold, nearly forty thousand tons of silver, and so much iron and bronze that it cannot be weighed. I have also gathered ...read more

  • Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 5 PART 5

    Revelation Chapter 5 There should be no break between chapters four and five. The same scene of God’s throne is being covered. God is seen sitting upon His throne and holding a sealed book in His right hand. The book is sealed. It has never been opened. The importance of the sealed book cannot ...read more