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  • Can You Forgive Yourself?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 100 ratings
     | 50,007 views

    We need to deal with our past in order to experience not only the forgiveness that Jesus brought to us on the cross , but to understand that his grace is sufficient. Forgiving ourselves is part of the Christian package. Beloved, His grace is sufficient!

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts:9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5: 11-14 and John 21:1-19. Today’s Gospel reading .... points to a person who Jesus had called to be ............a fisher of men. He was ...read more

  • Complete In Christ (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,625 views

    Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

    {Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

  • Sleeping With Frogs

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,232 views

    To show that we must not allow sin to fester in our lives, but it must be dealt with quickly and completely when discovered.

    INTRODUCTION Exodus 8:1-15 -Children love frogs -Boys torment girls with them -Fairy tales and stories are full of them -But always, they bear a stigma of being ugly, gross, disgusting, something not meant ot be touched or handled -Can you imagine a miraculous infestation of frogs? -Discovering ...read more

  • Choices

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    Knowing that life is filled with choices , we must as Jacob of old, wait upon the Lord (Gen. 49:18). Jacob’s descendants likewise had to make choices, but they chose to go against God and His love:

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Eamon De Valera was an Irish statesman who served three times as prime minister of Ireland and subsequently as her president. After the Easter rebellion of 1916, De Valera was sentenced to penal servitude. While traveling to prison, he took out his pipe and was about to ...read more

  • The Evidence Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,956 views

    What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

    Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

  • Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,666 views

    God will do whatever he must to make the vessel of his grace prepared to receive his grace.

    Read Psalm 34 to start the service Read Genesis Chapter 32. This is a story about coming to the end of yourself - so that God is finally free to work. It’s also a story about reconciliation. As a man, Jacob was still quite self sufficient, and he still retained much of the old nature in his life. ...read more

  • Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,347 views

    This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

    INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

  • Escape From Lonesome Valley Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    There are numerous that we face that can pull us and distract us from serving the Lord. It is important that we know the Word of God, so that we maybe able to escape from their pull.

    Escape from Lonesome Valley Eccl. 4:9-12 Intro In our evening services we have started a sermon series entitles, “Salvation from Destructive Emotions.” I am not leading this series, because I am a psychologist or psychiatrist. I am leading us through this series, because there is a vast realm ...read more

  • A Valentine's Day Sermon

    Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 320 ratings
     | 58,504 views

    Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling.

    Thesis: Love is both a commitment and a feeling. Intro.: 1. Illust. According to legend, there was a third century Christian who lived in Rome named Valentine. He was imprisoned during one of the periodic persecutions against Christians and was sentenced to death. While in prison, Valentine was ...read more

  • Invest & Invite

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,316 views

    Strategy for reaching out to the unchurched -- invest in serving them and invite them to hear more.

    Luke 14:15-23—Invest & Invite 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the time of the banquet he sent ...read more

  • Search Me Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,577 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

  • War: What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 8,442 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

  • Moses: The Prayer For Pity Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,715 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

  • Conscientious Damage Control

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,021 views

    Making a consciencious effort to control self inflicted storms in our lives.

    Introduction : As we approach the beginning of a new year, we have the opportunity to look back on the last year and take a survey of our lives. We have the opportunity of a new beginning. Many people put down new year resolutions, but I think if we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that ...read more

  • Preparing For The Storms

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 27,628 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