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  • Internal Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Apr 26, 2011
     | 3,789 views

    A look at how our attitude affects how we live for God. This sermon looks at our internal attitude, what we think of God and ourselves.

    -welcome to Drink Deep on this fine Sunday evening. I know, it’s weird to be here in January without the Colts playing but life goes on. -for the next two weeks we’re going to look at attitude. Now I want to make this a little bit clear, I don’t mean “attitude” [SNAP]. ...read more

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

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,341 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

  • Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,772 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

  • Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,747 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

  • What Sets Christianity Apart

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 3,526 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

  • Handling Rejection

    Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011
     | 10,927 views

    Are you wondering why Rejection resides in you?Here is the answer for you!

    How to overcome rejection Correcting a mistaken identity This is such a big cause of demonic bondage, and it's one of the most common things to address in being set free. I had one highly experienced deliverance minister tell me that spirits of rejection are among some of the most common demons ...read more

  • You Make Me Sick!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,411 views

    Christ's letter to the Church in Laodicea urges us to see ourselves as Christ sees us, which might not be very pleasant, but he also longs to restore our lost fellowship with him.

    They thought they were doing very well. They had a high opinion of themselves, their Church and their town. The town was famous and wealthy. So wealthy that, when much of it was destroyed by an earthquake in 60AD, they turned down an offer of money from the government to help to rebuild it, ...read more

  • Little Things That Illustrate The Power Of The Tongue! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,279 views

    James teaches that a small briddle for a horese, a small rudder for a ship, a small tongue in comparrison to an out of control tongue warns us of the tremendous dangers of the tongue.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 3:3-6. 2. The title of our lesson: “Little things that illustrate the power of the tongue”! 3. James 3:3-6 is filled with visual images. 4. The three images that James uses illustrate the point that since they are small and yet control ...read more

  • How God Sees Us Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,321 views

    How does God look at us? Part 1 of 3

    Redeemed: Looking in Mirror Isaiah 30:1-18 August 3, 2014 I don’t know about you, but I’m not always to thrilled to take a good look at myself in the mirror. I’m just referring to the outward appearance. I know when I look at myself, I’ve changed over the years. I know . ...read more

  • Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,969 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

  • Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,674 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

  • Jonah's Pity Party

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,352 views

    Jonah as both an unwilling and angry prophet, filled with self-pity.

    Over the edge. That is where so many employers seem to be pushing their workers these days. Perhaps you have felt it yourself. You work hard, sometimes too hard in what seems like 24/7 and even then the work just never stops. Your job drains you, mentally, physically and even spiritually. You put ...read more

  • Let Go Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 19, 2014
     | 9,190 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

  • Who Prays In A Modern Global Society?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 16, 2014
     | 2,305 views

    Prayer is not for the faint of heart. It requires a well-made up mind to serve the Lord, Jesus Christ.

    Who Prays In A Modern Global Society? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 16, 2014) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil” (I Peter 3:12 King James Version, KJV ...read more

  • Anger

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 30, 2014
     | 5,540 views

    We must be in control of our anger.

    Anger June 29, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be in control of our anger. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 Introduction: A lady once came to Billy Sunday and tried to rationalize her angry outbursts. "There's nothing wrong with losing ...read more