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  • Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

    It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

  • An Encouragement To Grace-Oriented Giving Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,452 views

    In today’s sermon, the last of four messages in the series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we see the underlying principle of all giving as well as five benefits of grace-oriented giving.

    Scripture Today is the last in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. Today, I want to look at “An Encouragement to Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 9:6-15. Let’s read it: 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will ...read more

  • Enriched In Every Way Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,039 views

    In 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Paul motivated the Corinthian Church to give by way of encouragement.

    Scripture Four weeks ago I began a series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Today, I want to conclude this series of messages by looking at an encouragement to giving. The Scriptures teach that when we give to God we are enriched in every way. Paul wrote to the ...read more

  • I Am Free PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 782 views

    This sermon explores the freedom in Christ through faith, the struggle to maintain this freedom, and the fulfillment it brings when lived out in love.

    Welcome, precious family of God, to this blessed gathering where we unite our hearts in the pursuit of understanding, wisdom, and spiritual nourishment. We come together in the spirit of fellowship, bound by a shared love for our Savior, and a shared desire to know Him more intimately. Today, we ...read more

  • Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 13, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,874 views

    Perseverance is needed in one’s walk of faith.

    Galatians 6:7-16 "Perseverance" INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult times, for parents, is when they need to give their children the ability to make decisions on their own and experience the consequences of their decisions. There are a lot of prayers that go up at this time. Parents can ...read more

  • Are You Wearing A Mask Of Goodness In Relationships? Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 604 views

    Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask in your relationships?

    Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask in your relationships? Maybe you put on a happy face for your family, a professional one for your colleagues, or a tough one for your friends. But what happens when the mask slips, and the real you is revealed? Have you ever felt like you're ...read more

  • Nt Survey - 2 Corinthians, Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Paul Zeron on Oct 9, 2013
     | 4,723 views

    Serving self lies at the rood of immaturity and impedes our spiritual growth

    As we move along in our survey of the books of the New Testament, we come to the book of 2 Corinthians. The theme of 2 Corinthians is opposite of the theme of 1 Corinthians. To understand 2 Corinthians you have to know that when Paul wrote his first letter to them, he was not happy. The entire ...read more

  • Rich Little Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    The message deals with the attitude, acquisition, and application of riches and the dangers involved.

    Rich Little James 51-6 Introduction A well-worn one dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced ...read more

  • The Disciplined Well-Pleasing Life Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 3,782 views

    This is message 26 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. We continue the discussion of a life pleasing to the Lord.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Disciplined Life” Review Question to ask about my lifestyle. “Will it actually benefit me or others?” 6:12a “Will it control me or become additive?” 6:12b “Will it violate God’s design?” 6:13-20 “Will it distract me from full devotion to ...read more

  • Who Is Responsible For The Needy?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,482 views

    Paul provides guidelines for congregational support for those who are needy and vulnerable.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

  • Moses: The Prayer For Pity Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,887 views

    Part 2 Moses was often called to intercede on behalf of the Israelites but most of the time was in distress himself

    MOSES THE PRAYER FOR PITY “I JUST CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE” Date: March 3, 2002 PM service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Numbers 11:10-15 Introduction We are told and read that Moses was a man of great faith. Because of his great faith God was able to use this man like no other. But in this ...read more

  • War: What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

    War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

  • Preparing For The Storms

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,803 views

    I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

  • Search Me Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,697 views

    This sermon gives people a time for them to allow God to search their heart.

    The Lenten Season is one of preparation and self-examination. We have looked at “Facing Temptation,” “Where’s Your Citizenship?” “My Way or God’s Way,” and “Choose Your Side.” This psalm (139) is a deep, introspective work. If we take it seriously, it could change your life. If this is truly ...read more

  • The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 67,444 views

    A study of the power of the tongue as taught by James.

    The Power of the Tongue Scripture Ref: James 3:1-12 Proverbs 3:27; 10:19; 12:6, 18, 19; 13:3; 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary Based in part on a sermon by Rev. Alan Perkins, Pastor, Journey Christian Church 1. Introduction a. My message today was inspired by a ...read more