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  • A Christmas Reality Check

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    Sometimes we romanticize Christmas and when we do we miss some of its most crucial messages. The real story of Christmas is about real life and real struggles and real truth.

    A Christmas Reality Check Luke 2:1-7 The Christmas of today is very different than the first Christmas: Today: The manger scene usually includes angels hovering, shepherds watching, animals gazing, clean straw, a strong looking Joseph, a vulnerable yet invincible baby, a halo over Mary’s ...read more

  • His Annointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    We believe in God’s Word for direction and instruction. The Apostle Paul said it so well in his letter to Timothy, “…I know Whom I have believed…”

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

  • How To Be A Successful Christian Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,475 views

    The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it...if only we’ll pick up one good habit!

    How to be a Successful Christian Ps. 119 The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it. If only we’d do 2 things: Read Bible/Pray And the one always leads to the other. Shocked was I to hear of a recent survey by Barna research group showing the avg. Pastor ...read more

  • The Breath Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,118 views

    1st of 5 messages on John 3-4: Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it changes your life immediately and forever!

    From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 The Breath of God – John 3:1-8 Circle of Life – John 3:9-21 Accepting God’s Plan – John 3:22-36 Satisfying Water – John 4:1-26 Pleasing Food – John 4:27-42 Birth Birth is an extreme event. It is a dramatic, traumatic, and radical happening and it ...read more

  • His Anointing

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    Believing is critical to living for God. Believing will establish your faith and salvation. But to personally know Jesus will change your life.

    I would like to ask the Lord this morning what He wants me to do to be an effective part of His plan. Personally, I can say I do not want things to become routine for us. I hope we all have come here for the same reasons. We are hungry for God. It is important that we study God’s Word closely. ...read more

  • Startled By Prayer

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,184 views

    A sermon on prayer from the lives of Hezekiah, Zechariah, and Cornelius.

    Sermon for 9/4/2005 Startled by Prayer Introduction: Tell the story of the new minister going to call on a lady in the hospital. He prayed over her and she was healed. WBTU: At the UNC- Chapel Hill Campus House and I was praying and Michael Walker came up behind me and startled me. Thesis: ...read more

  • Grace

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
     | 15,848 views

    Grace is God giving us what we do not desereve. But do we really understand the magnitude and wonder of God’s grace?

    I would want to concentrate this evening on verses 42-45 of this passage. From those verses I would say: God wants us to live in His grace: He wants us to receive, experience and enjoy His grace and He wants us also to express His grace in our lives. Can I repeat that? God wants us to live in His ...read more

  • The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,369 views

    1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

    “THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

  • Grace Under Fire

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,255 views

    In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” When I read the scriptures I sense that I am truly reading about God’s grace. Grace is God’s gift to us. Grace is, then,

    Rom. 11.1-2a, 29-32; Matt. 15:21-28 I. Opening A. In conversations with people there is one thing I hear too often, and that is: “Boy, the Church sure is in a sad state these days.” B. Saddens me because the church has had such an incredible affect on me. C. Why? 1. Jesus shows grace and mercy to ...read more

  • Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 10,468 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

  • A Good Man Lost, A Bad Man Saved

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    You can be a good person and still die lost and go to hell. You can be a bad person and die saved and go to heaven.

    LUKE 18:9-14 “A GOOD MAN LOST – A BAD MAN SAVED” A) When Jesus preached and taught among men on earth, He found that there were some men which trusted in themselves that they were righteous! * It was to them that He spoke this parable ... And if He preached in America today, He would need ...read more

  • Time And The Task

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,198 views

    A sermon for our covenant (rededication) service just after the Indian Ocean Tsunami of Boxing day 2004. Covers suffering, taking the gospel and commitment.

    Time and the task. Sun 2nd Jan 2005 pm .WBC After the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 26th Dec 2004 Luke 13:1-5 and Eph 3:1-21 FALL AND FRAILTY Like me, shocked and pained by images on screen? - but I want to say, this has strengthened to me why I am a Christian and not something else (more on point ...read more

  • Living Beyond Obedience

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    Is there anything greater than obedience? Yes there is!!

    LIVING BEYOND OBEDIENCE Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 2 :4, 5 Introduction One day a farmer on leaving for a long trip called his son and gave to him specific instructions. He told him; while I am gone I want you to reap the harvest and plant fresh seeds for the next harvest. The son being an ...read more

  • The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    If we really understood the holiness of God, we would never stop praising Him for His grace.

    “Who among the gods is like you, O LORD? Who is like you—majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy” (Leviticus 11:44). “‘To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?’ says the Holy ...read more

  • God Spoke, Mary Listened

    Contributed by Steve Ferber on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    When Gabriel announced to Mary that she would be the mother of the Messiah, Mary responded with a willing heart.

    *A few days ago the president of Iran shocked the leaders of the world when he said that the Holocaust was a myth used by the Europeans to create a Jewish state. 6 million Jews weren’t really murdered during WWII. So Israel really has no right to exist. In fact, Israel should be “wiped off ...read more

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