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  • Contentment

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,002 views

    To see how we can be content no matter what the circumstances

    SBC Philippi 5/15/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Contentment Phil 4:10-13 Primary Purpose: To discuss the secret of being content no matter the circumstances. There is a story about millionaire William Randolph Hearst who invested a fortune in collecting art treasures from around the world. One day ...read more

  • Responding To The Discipline Of God Series

    Contributed by Steven Hanchett on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,503 views

    This is from a mid-week Bible Study, mostly a brief outline and some study notes with bibliography at the end.

    Responding to the Discipline of God Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Intro. Ill.: A family trapped by a raging forest fire which is rapidly advancing toward them, blown by fierce winds / The father lights another fire and burns out a nearby area ahead of the approaching wildfire. The family moves to this burned ...read more

  • Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - Without The Encumbrance Of Genius Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 20, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,621 views

    Perhaps the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. Now don’t be so unkind...

    Part 8 - Matthew 11:25-30 - WITHOUT THE ENCUMBRANCE OF GENIUS Perhaps it is the reason that I embraced Christianity so easily was that the Christian faith doesn’t demand intelligence. I have an above average intelligence level. Well, actually, although it was above average according to the IQ test ...read more

  • Failure To Future Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 8, 2013
     | 7,220 views

    God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future

    FAILURE TO FUTURE – when life falls apart, runs to Jesus! God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future Luke 22:24-46 The Disciples Argue About Greatness (people want attention) Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial Take No Baggage for the Road (good ...read more

  • How To Be A Passionate Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,530 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Passionate Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 22, 2006 This morning I want to give you a little science lesson on thermodynamics! Remember that word from high school science class? In case you don’t, “thermodynamics” is a branch of physics that studies the ...read more

  • God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
     | 7,613 views

    Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

    God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

  • Praying In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by John Gaither on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy.

    Praying in Times of Crisis This sermon is re-edited from Timothy Peck’s sermon about 9-11-01 to the Space shuttle Columbia explosion on 2-1-03. It has meaning to any tragedy. TEXT: Matthew 6:11 - 5 "And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the ...read more

  • Are You Living An Easu Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    What are your values and priorities? Do they lead you to be blessed by God in an abundant way or a rather skimpy way?

    April, 2007 “Are You Living an Esau Lifestyle?” Genesis 25:27-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why children in the same family who were brought up in the same way can turn out so differently? Maybe one becomes successful in school and the other drops out. Maybe one obeys the laws of the ...read more

  • Grace, Thelord's Gift

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,684 views

    What Grace truely means

    INTRO: In Max Lucado’s book In The Grip of Grace he writes: You know what disturbs me most about Jeffrey Dahmer? What disturbs me most are not his acts, though they are disgusting. Dahmer was convicted of seventeen murders. Eleven corpses were found in his apartment. He cut off arms. He ate body ...read more

  • The Secret Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,342 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:10-13

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Secret” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have ...read more

  • Flipped Right Side Up Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions

    Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She answered, ...read more

  • "Jacob - The Man Who Wrestled With God"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 42,985 views

    In Jacob, we see that we wrestle with the same problems as he does. We have the same weaknesses. And, God has the same lessons for us.

    “Jacob – The Man Who Wrestled With God” INTRODUCTION: It’s interesting to study the people of the Bible. We find out that they’re not much different than we are. They dressed different … ate different things … different culture … different times … BUT … the same in so many ways. We can SEE ...read more

  • Honor, Humility, And Faith Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,326 views

    David’s life shows how important our brokenness in confession and prayer is to God.

    “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Everything favored David’s success: He was a brilliant organizer He was a brilliant manager He was a brilliant planner He was a brilliant battlefield commander He was also very human. Three Major Failures in David’s ...read more

  • Kingdom Keys Habakkuk Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 6, 2023
     | 885 views

    Living in Faith is an action leading to greater faith in Jesus and in the refinement of us

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

  • The Unworthy Servant

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,739 views

    It is a sobering thought that we cannot earn our way to heaven but it is a glorious thought that God's grace can.

    “The Unworthy Servant” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Text – Read Luke 17:7-10 1. This is a very hard text for a lot of people. 2. Christianity is a foreign concept to many. B. Entitlement has become a part of the American character. 1. At first glance some might say the master was ...read more