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  • A God’s-Eye View Of An Unbeliever’s Mind Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 28, 2016
     | 2,995 views

    Paul describes the horrible effects of sin and urges us to live according to our new self.

    Have any of you seen this ad from the 80’s produced by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America? An actor held up an egg and said, “This is your brain.” He then cracked the egg into a hot frying pan where the egg sizzled, bubbled, and turned brown at the edges before the actor ...read more

  • Alive - But Not Productive

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,970 views

    This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

  • How To Possess Your Vessel In Holiness And Honor

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,337 views

    This message explores the great need for discipline in the lives of all believers.

    HOW TO POSSESS YOUR VESSEL IN HOLINESS AND HONOR TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 1 Thessalonians 4:1-4 KJV Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. [2] For ...read more

  • Finding Our Worth In Christ

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,360 views

    In a culture obsessed with self-image, how do we find our self-worth and redefine ourselves in the image of Christ?

    American Individualism I want you to take a moment, as we reflect on this verse, to think about the culture we find ourselves in today. At its heart, it is a very individualistic, self-centered and image obsessed culture. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love this country and the people in it. But we ...read more

  • The Danger Of Doing What Is Right In Your Own Sight

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 6, 2023
     | 5,213 views

    The church has had far too much in common with the children of Israel back in the days when there was no king. We must cry out against the Spiritual, Moral, and Ethical Depravity that is being allowed to happen in the churches today.

    The Danger of Doing What is Right in Your Own Eyes By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: SCRIPTURES: - Judges 17 – 21 Deuteronomy 12:8 says, “You shall not do as we are doing here today, everyone doing what is right in his own eyes”. That is not a request that is a command. Judges 17:6 ...read more

  • Never Steal God's Credit. Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,202 views

    As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes.

    1 Corinthians 4:7, Psalm 100:5 As humans, we often struggle with the desire to take credit for our accomplishments and successes. However, as Christians, we must remember that everything we have and everything we achieve is a gift from God. When we take credit for what God has done, we risk ...read more

  • Thou Shalt Not Murder. (Part 5 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,229 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not murder. The last five commandments are all directly related to how we should treat each other. Our social culture is held together by God’s moral laws and these are all fulfilled through one commandment – love your neighbor as yourself. Romans 13:9-10 explains: 9 For the ...read more

  • Coming To God In Humility PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 229 views

    True peace and acceptance come not from self-righteousness, but from humble, honest confession and receiving God’s mercy through Jesus Christ.

    Some of us came in today with a smile that hides a sigh. Calendars are crammed, minds are noisy, and hearts carry the kind of weariness you can’t quite name. You’ve been faithful, you’ve been trying, and you’re hoping heaven hears. Others of us slipped in quietly, feeling a little out of place, ...read more

  • Schooling Grace

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013
     | 4,406 views

    A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

    "Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

  • The New Year The New Me But The Same God.

    Contributed by Brandon Ogden on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 24,530 views

    Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

    The New Year, the New Me, But the Same God Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. With the New Year rapidly approaching and people prepare themselves for their New Year resolutions. Some ...read more

  • Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 19, 2019
     | 5,025 views

    How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through the eyes of Jesus.

    LUKE 7:24-50 INTRODUCTION: How many times have we missed the obvious because we had tunnel vision? This message today will focus on us asking God to help us see things through His eyes. I. JESUS DISRUPTS THE PHARISEES OPPOSITION A. Jesus vindicates John the Baptist, His cousin. 1. Jesus begins ...read more

  • Full Of New Wine? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 7, 2015
     | 5,339 views

    How do we defend our faith in Christ?

    Full of New Wine Acts 2:12-21 We have seen in our study of Pentecost so far, one of the major purposes for the gift of tongues was to bypass the language barrier so that everyone at the feast in Jerusalem could understand the wonderful works of God in their own language. In other words, God wanted ...read more

  • Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C- Mote And Beam

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2025
     | 434 views

    We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away

    Doctor Jesus is like an ophthalmologist and a psychologist in our Gospel today. He is speaking about projection. We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.1 We are aware of all the mitigating factors that go into our own mistakes but not those ...read more

  • The God Who Defends His Covenant People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2026
     | 74 views

    This message reveals God’s unwavering protection, intervention, and vindication for those who are in covenant relationship with Him.

    THE GOD WHO DEFENDS HIS COVENANT PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-31; Psalm 35:1-3 Key Verse: “The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” — Exodus 14:14 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 33:29; Isaiah 54:17; 2 Chronicles 20:15; Psalm 91:14-16; Romans ...read more

  • The God Who Builds A Hedge Around You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2026
     | 59 views

    Description: This message affirms God’s divine protection over His people and how He surrounds them with supernatural security.

    THE GOD WHO BUILDS A HEDGE AROUND YOU By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 1:8-10; Psalm 91:1-7; Zechariah 2:5 Key Verse: “Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side?” — Job 1:10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Psalm 34:7; 2 Kings ...read more