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  • Why We All (Especially The Elders) Need Deacons Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    God loves us by equipping and calling deacons to serve us.

    Scripture Introduction A guy dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums harassing a ...read more

  • A Total Loss Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
     | 3,800 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re exhorted to pursue Christ, no matter what.

    Illus. I was raised in low income family; learned to make sacrifices; learned value of dollar. •At 13, I needed a new bicycle; $110. I worked all winter and spring. •I sacrificed a lot, but I never complained; it was worth it; 14th birthday, bought it. •Some things are simply worth sacrificing ...read more

  • Christian Meditation Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

    Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

  • No Short Cuts To Glory Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    An examination of the real path to spiritual victory (in Christ)rather than promised short cuts.

    True Spirituality Series No Shortcuts to Glory Colossians 2:6-23 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I start with some assumptions today. Number one: every one of you wants to know and experience the reality of God in your life. You don’t just want to ...read more

  • Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Anger Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    Moses allowed his anger to lead him and as a result he forfeited leading the people to the promised land.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Anger Numbers 20:1-13 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The past week we began a series entitled "Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs". We looked at the three ways of learning: formal education, the school of hard knocks, and others ...read more

  • It's Just Food. . .or Is It

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    This message explores the spiritual discipline of fasting from the perspective of overcoming the stronghold of food. Extensive inspiration for this message taken from Mike Bickle’s "The Rewards of Fasting."

    Okay, repeat after me. “This Morning. . .I will be. . .truly honest with myself. I will not hide. I will not deny. I will not lie. I will listen for God’s voice. And apply it to my life.” So now this isn’t between you and me. This is between you and God. And just between you and God, I ...read more

  • How To Give Encouragement Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,172 views

    Paul not only challenges us to be faithful to Christ, he shows us HOW to do that. How long has it been since you went out of your way to encourage another believer?

    How To Give Encouragement Part II II Timothy 4:21a,22 Purpose: To show how believers can show encouragement to each other. Aim: I want the believer to look for ways to encourage others no matter how difficult. INTRODUCTION: What can Christians do to help change the world? Why have so few of ...read more

  • Being Rooted In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 35,722 views

    We are to extend our roots in Christ, growing in faith so that we may conform into the image of Christ.

    This week I was listening to the Christian music station and a familiar song came on the radio by a band named Switchfoot called “This is your life,” and the lyrics of the song say, “This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be ...read more

  • Watch Your Step

    Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 25,825 views

    We must be careful to walk according to obedience.

    Watch Your Step By Pastor Jim May One of the most terrifying weapons that man has ever created is the land mine. It can come in all shapes and sizes. Some require the weight of a truck or tank to set them off, others only require about 3 pounds of pressure. And then there are some that are set ...read more

  • The Power Of Belonging

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Jul 8, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,080 views

    You've got to say no to self and yes to Jesus to enter into all that He has for you.

    In the news in September, there was a story that came out about a young man named Davion Only. Davion was a 15-year-old boy who had grown up in the foster care system all his life; he had pretty much come to that place of resolve, "I'm ready to be adopted no matter what, and I've got to do ...read more

  • Lessons From Nehemiah

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    A look at what we can learn for today from Nehemiah chapter 3

    Nehemiah 3. Beginning to build. Last week and the week before I mentioned how God has an incredible plan for each of our lives. One of the really great things of having the bible is that you can look through the window at actual lives lived out before God. You can see peoples highs and you can ...read more

  • Short Cuts

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,328 views

    We can resist temptation by refusing to take short cuts

    I am told that one of the hottest shows on Television these days is called "Temptation Island." It is a ’reality’ show like "Survivor". Four unmarried couples, who are in long-term relationships, are taken to a Caribbean island for two weeks to test and explore the strength of their commitment. ...read more

  • That Monday Morning Feeling Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    God cares how we live.

    trust you all know the old adage that if you’re buying a car make sure it’s not a Monday car. In fact, they say the best cars to buy are Wednesday cars. Monday cars are the worst because of that endemic malady, ’Mondayitis’. It seems that most people have a problem moving from the relaxation of ...read more

  • The Disease Of Diotrephes

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,387 views

    Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

    THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

  • Extraordinary Loyalty

    Contributed by Isaac Chan on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 52,166 views

    Ittai the Gitite, shows us what true loyalty is all about; when there is NO allegiance Owed, No Benefits Promised, and No Conditions Attached.

    EXTRAORDINARY LOYALTY Introduction: Somewhere in the middle of Western Road Christian Cemetery, there is a rather unusual statue among the thousands of gravestones and hundreds of statues. It is not the statue of a man or woman or angel, not even of Jesus or Mary or saint… but of a dog. How ...read more