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  • Disillusioned Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,523 views

    It's easy to be disillusioned about God when he doesn't do what we expect but in reality we are disillusioned about ourselves and don't really know God.

    Have you ever been disillusioned? What does it mean? To open someone’s eyes; to shatter someone’s illusions; to pop or break someone’s bubble and to prick or put a pin in someone’s balloon. This expression refers to the fragile nature of both soap bubbles and human ...read more

  • New Nature

    Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,373 views

    Are you in Christ

    New nature scripture;2Cor.15:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ,he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. people justify their life by saying this is how i am, this is who God made me ,i should not have to change that's ...read more

  • A Noble Task Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,636 views

    1- The noble task of being an elder 2- The noble task of being a deacon 3- The noble task of being a leader’s wife

    INTRO.- A noble task. What’s that? It depends on what you consider to be a noble task. I personally would not commend tending bar as being a noble task nor many other jobs in this world. Like: prostitution, dealing at a table at a gambling casino, etc. Nobility carries the idea of excellence ...read more

  • Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,832 views

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

    The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

  • Gluttony

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    Tonight I want to preach on Gluttony and give you a Scriptural picture of what it is and how we need to make sure it is not a part of our lives, as followers of Christ.

    Gluttony 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Introduction Many of you will have heard of the called ‘Dieting under Stress’ diet. It goes something like this: Breakfast: half a grapefruit, 1 slice dry whole wheat toast, 8 oz skim milk Lunch: 4 oz lean boiled chicken, 1 cup steamed spinach, 1 cup herbal ...read more

  • A Picture Of Selfishness- The Younger Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2010
     | 7,888 views

    From the younger son we will see the issues that follow those who chose to live a selfish life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next three weeks we are going to examine the interesting interactions of a family. This is a story of a father and his two sons. We have a father who owns what is likely a vast amount of property. His sons worked the land with him. • The younger of the two sons ...read more

  • What’s In It For Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010
     | 4,787 views

    Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

    How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

  • I Dare You To Just ’turn The Other Cheek’ Series

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    This is another popular spiritual urban legend. A Christian cannot defend himself since he has to turn the other cheek.

    Urban Legends Part 5 “Just turn the other cheek” Matt 5:38-39, Luke 4:28-30, John 18:12, Matt 21:12, John 2:13, Matt 26:53 Urban Legend Debunked A. Today is the last sermon in our ‘urban legend’ series. Next week we are going to start a new sermon series called ‘Character Sketches.” We are going ...read more

  • Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,910 views

    1- Life in Christ excludes hypocrisy 2- Life in Christ excludes salvation by observance of the law 3- Life in Christ includes death to self

    INTRO.- Life. What is life all about? Obviously, that depends on who you are talking to. Here are some examples. ILL.- It was said that Jimmy Johnson, when coaching football on the college level, had a wife and the appearance of a marriage because it was expected of college football coaches. ...read more

  • Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,296 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

  • Know Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    This week we turn the focus on understanding ourselves and gaining emotional awareness so that we may know God. Four competancies will be shared to help us become emotionally aware so that we might be emotionally healthy spiritually.

    Back to School Know Thyself Psalm 55:1-5, 16-17 October 25, 2009 This week and next week we are going to look at several emotional health competencies. These are qualities that emotionally healthy people cultivate and display. These give us plenty of things to work because none of us have all of ...read more

  • What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 3,557 views

    All of the religions of the world have works at their core; all except Christianity. Here is a great story of Jesus confronting the self-righteous works righteousness of His day, and ours!

    Passage: Matthew 15:1-20 Intro: Christianity is unique among the religions of the world. 1. and we are going to see why it is in this passage. 2. it is a conversation of intense conflict, so much so that it made Jesus’ disciples nervous. 3. in an atmosphere of love and grace, Jesus ...read more

  • Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    Like David, we at times need God to say, "I AM thy salvation."

    Assurance of Salvation PPT 1 Title PPT 2 Text Ps 35:1 ([A Psalm] of David.) Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; Fight against those who fight against me. Ps 35:2 Take hold of buckler and shield, And rise up for my help. Ps 35:3 Draw also the spear and the battle-axe to meet those who ...read more

  • Let Go Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2014
     | 9,253 views

    Fear will steal your joy and keep you from doing all that God wants you to do. So, what are we supposed to do with our fear? Let it Go!

    Fear will be your enemy. And that statement seems to set the tone very early in the movie. If there seems to be one overriding emotion in the movie “Frozen” it is fear. The King and Queen are fearful for their daughters and so the girls are separated and grow up alone. Elsa is ...read more

  • Seeds Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 8,860 views

    Jesus teaches of the ways people receive the truth.

    A pastor once preached on this passage: A mother of 12 came forward, concerned that her life has not produced any eternal fruit. She told the pastor, “I am not sure that with my responsibilities, I have time to do anything of value to God.” The pastor tried to comfort the lady, prayed ...read more