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  • Opening Doors Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,799 views

    This is the 26th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#26] OPENING DOORS Acts 12:1-25 Introduction: How do you know when to go through doors of opportunity? How do you know if the door is even open? In the Book of Revelation, a message was given to the Church in Philadelphia. Revelation 3:7-8 Our text today, shows us how to ...read more

  • Sent Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    This is the 27th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#27] SENT Acts 13:1-12 Introduction: One of the main themes of the Book of Acts is the work of the Holy Spirit. The Early Church did not grow because of their hard work. They grew because of the work of the Holy Spirit. I want you to notice today, that as a Child of God, you ...read more

  • 2 Corinthians Series: Between A Rock And A Hard Case Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 4, 2025
     | 437 views

    "Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort" offers Himself to you and I when we are between a rock and a hard case. God does not leave us alone, but draws near and encases us in His love.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Between a Rock and a Hard Case 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 (ESV) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all ...read more

  • New Years Day: God Is Working His Purpose Out!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    A sermon given on New Years Day, encouraging and challenging the church to know our Bible better this year, to work together, to listen to God in the tough decisions, and to learn from the character of Joseph - a righteous man.

    Have you ever looked back at a chain of events and been amazed? 14 years ago I was involved with Camberley Youth for Christ. In faith we booked a band called ‘Triumph’ to come and spend a few days in a local school. We needed £650 to run the event; we had about £50 available. The band came, had ...read more

  • Extreme Giving - Part Three Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    Today, I want us to read 3 stories about 3 women who are remembered for their extreme giving. And as we read them, I have the same question with these stories as I do for the extreme stunt people of our day…what does this have to do with me? Could their

    See if you recognize these men...Evil Kenevil – motorcycle stuntman 4 of to 20 most watched sports events ever. Broken over 35 bones…Houdini still known as best escape artist ever – would dislocate his shoulder to escape straightjackets and in Chinese Water torture act, hold breath for more than 3 ...read more

  • A God's Eye View Of Abortion Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,957 views

    One in a series concerning morals and ethics in the USA. With "church attendance" at an all time high, our morals have slipped to an all time low, let’s understand God’s perspective on these matters and be a nation drawn to God again

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW ABORTION Text: Psalm 139:13-24 Scripture Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. Abortion is a plague that has tormented our society for decades a. Since the Roe V. Wade decision handed down January 22, 1973 humans have had the right from the state to kill their own children b. Our ...read more

  • 70. The Church - Faith Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,472 views

    Faith is more than just belief; it’s a living response of trust, obedience and loyalty to the Creator who has a claim on one’s existence.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 70 - THE CHURCH -FAITH This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

  • Shepherding The Flock Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,439 views

    Pastors and elders, as a central purpose of their office are to care for souls. If not, they fail to obey God (1Pe 5:1-2, Acts 20:28), to the great detriment of the church. The goal of the elders and pastors of a church should be to see families and each

    INTRODUCTION We know it by the abbreviated title: The Reformed Pastor. Originally it was - Gildas Salvianus: The Reformed Pastor, showing the nature of the Pastoral work; especially in Private Instruction and Catechizing; with an open CONFESSION of our too open SINS: Prepared for a Day of ...read more

  • It's All About Love Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    This is the first of several messages from a verse by verse series through the Old Testament book of Malachi

    It’s All About Love Malachi 1:1-5 I. God Declares His Perfect Love to His People (v. 1-2) A. God loves because it is His nature I. God’s love is shown in Creation II. God’s love is shown in His grace B. God’s love is sovereign I. He chose Israel in spite of them II. He reveals His love to all ...read more

  • Focus #2 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,771 views

    Focusing on our purpose as a church

    Friday, July 14, 2006 Focus#2 LUKE 10 Binoculars last week and we found out they were out of focus, and inward correction was needed. We also discovered if you just wanted the binoculars for a paper weight, to hold something down, focus was not a high priority nor is it needed. We discovered this ...read more

  • Different Kinds Of Gifts - One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,214 views

    There are many different types of gifts and all are important. but more important is the purpose of the gifts - building up the body.

    ILL" diversity of cameras (film, digicam, dSLR, phone cameras), all with different purposes but all having one goal - to take pictures. THERE ARE DIFFERENT KINDS OF GIFTS Just like there are many different kinds of tools we can use to do many tasks, there are many different kinds of gifts in the ...read more

  • Finding God's Favor Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,497 views

    Living outside of the box! Mary lives outside of the box - a. Humility/meekness b. Faith c. Agape Love

    Scripture: Luke 1:26-33; 39-56 Theme: Finding Favor with God Title: Mary - Outside of the Box INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This morning in your worship folder you will find a box with nine small dots in it. This is a little exercise or puzzle ...read more

  • "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,038 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

  • Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 440 ratings
     | 59,304 views

    Here are some reasons why it is vitally important that we are "building each other up" & growing as Christians.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Ephesians 4:11-16 A. Last week we started looking at the purpose of the church, & I asked these questions, "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" We concluded that the ...read more

  • Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025
     | 580 views

    Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

    ### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more