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  • Word Study: Purgeth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015
     | 3,869 views

    To show that GOD keeps on cleansing or pruning us for us to be like Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you cleanse by GOD? Yes. John 15:2 John 15:2 (Amplified Bible) 15:2 Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and ...read more

  • The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,252 views

    A Church pleasing to God

    The letter to the Church in Philadelphia (Revelation 3:7-13) This is the sixth letter to the seven churches in Asia that we find in Revelation Chapters 2 and 3. It is written to the Church at Philadelphia. It is one of the two Churches (the other being the letter to the Church in Smyrna) for which ...read more

  • God Will Finish What He’s Started In You!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 8, 2019
     | 22,963 views

    Phip. 1:6 tells us that no matter how imperfect we feel as Christians, and no matter how unworthy we feel to get to go to heaven, it was Christ’s grace that started us on this journey and it will be God’s grace that completes the job and gets us to our heavenly destination.

    GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU! “Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE END OF THE WORLD 1. Jewish scientists are famous for coming up with new innovations. ...read more

  • How To Benefit From Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,739 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is based on Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. Of all the New Testament EPISTLES (letters written to Christians) James is the most practical of all. 1. It is the “HOW TO” MANUAL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. a. Every verse of this book speaks so POWERFULLY to everyday LIVING—to the “NUTS and BOLTS” of Christianity. b. It’s just ...read more

  • Learn To Grow Through Adversity Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 299 ratings
     | 24,924 views

    Reveals how we can grow through our adversities.

    Learn To Grow Through Adversity James 1:1-12 S02 God never intended for or made provision for us to stop in our spiritual growth. God's purpose for us is that we grow and become more like the Lord Jesus Christ in our daily lives. To reflect more of Him and less of us. Sometimes we become ...read more

  • It's Always Something

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    Trials and testings are standard fare for growing, mature Christians. This sermon exhorts to perseverance and rejoicing in trials and tests.

    First Sunday in Lent 2005 Ecclesiasticus 2:1-23; 2 Cor. 6:1-10, Matt. 4:1-11 Those of us who are old enough will remember a character created by the late Gilda Radner when she was a regular comedienne on the television show Saturday Night Live. Among her many comic personalities was one ...read more

  • Cleansing Of Jerusalem

    Contributed by Paul George on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    In this chapter we have some promises relating to the Church age.

    In this chapter we have some promises relating to the Church age. The promise of the remission of sins (verse 1), of the reformation of manners (verse 2) and particularly of the convicting and silencing of false prophets (verses 2-6). A prediction of the sufferings of Christ and the dispersion of ...read more

  • What The Bible Says About Sex, And How To Obey It

    Contributed by Ken Henson on May 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,490 views

    a description of what the Bible says about sex, along with some practical advise about how to obey what God commands

    What the Bible Says about Sex 1. THE ORIGIN of SEX God’s first commandment to human beings was “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”-a commandment to Adam and Eve to have sexual relations and make lots of kids who, in turn, are to have lots of kids. This is stated by God ...read more

  • Daylight Robbery

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013
     | 3,933 views

    Tithe

    DAYLIGHT ROBBERY ((MALACHI 3:6-12) Three Christians were asked how they tithed. The first replied, “Ten percent of my earnings right off the top and sometimes I give an offering of more.” The second said, “I take what I need and give the rest to the church.” Then the last ...read more

  • The Coming Lord Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    Israel in Malachi’s day was wanting Him to come, but they weren’t ready. When He comes again, He will cleanse them, judge them, & cleanse them!

    Malachi Series The Coming Lord (7 of 12) July 21, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Malachi 2:17 (NASB) 17 You have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet you say, "How have we wearied Him?" In that you say, "Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of ...read more

  • Overcome The World! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 18, 2012
     | 5,713 views

    As we obey the two great commands we overcome the world. Living for God, serving all people.

    Overcome the World! How deep the Fathers love for us! (Stuart Townend) How deep the Father’s love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen ...read more

  • "A Fearless Walk Through A Dangerous Valley.”

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Going through some valleys with His protection

    Psalm 23: The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression, it hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activities’ sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, for my “ideal” ...read more

  • The Sanitized Heart

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,530 views

    So often we are reminded of the need to wash our hands, especially in this COVID-19 pandemic. But a heart that is not sanitized is also dangerous.

    THE SANITIZED HEART "But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7. Have you ever seen a ...read more

  • More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 15, 2015
     | 14,491 views

    Three ways we are more than Conquerors: 1. Trouble 2. Anxiety (distress/worry) 3. Persecution

    More than Conquerors Introduction: In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for ...read more

  • An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 25, 2022
     | 1,541 views

    This is the final PART of the Rapture series. It examines the Thessalonians passage, the twinkling of an eye, the fact that the Church won't enter the Tribulation, and closes with some overall thoughts about the current world before the Rapture.

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 4 OF 4 This will be the final PART in this series we have been considering about the blessed hope that we know as The Rapture. In the last message we were looking at the two major New Testament passages about the Rapture. We did the Corinthians ...read more

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