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  • Six Meanings Of Faith In Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023
     | 1,196 views

    All expressions of faith begin with Scriptures, grows because of Scriptures, and are successful when applied according to Scriptures.

    1. Saving Faith Principle: The Scriptures teach faith in Jesus Christ alone will save a person, plus nothing and minus nothing. a. God loves you and has wonderful plans for your life. “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not ...read more

  • "what It Really Means To Repent" Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,309 views

    Repentance is the bridge to forgiveness, but how do I know if I've crossed it? What does it really mean to repent?

    Did you know that there is a “most hated” word in the English language? Google it. I did. I typed in, “The most hated word in the world and do you know what came up?” The word “moist.” As a matter of fact, marketers steer away from the word because it is so hated. No one evidently wants to hear ...read more

  • He Is Lord And Christ, But What Does That Mean? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 11, 2023
     | 955 views

    Jesus poured out everything–His knowledge, His dignity, His very human life-blood to the last drop on Calvary. He held back nothing so He could give it all to us

    An Easter Homily One of the first phrases out of St. Peter’s mouth on the Day of Pentecost, the day in which the Holy Spirit filled the disciples of Jesus and they broke out in tongues and prophecy, is “Therefore let all the house of Israel know for certain that God has made Him both Lord and ...read more

  • Bearing With One Another, And What It Does Not Mean Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2023
     | 999 views

    Christ’s appearances shocked and surprised His disciples.

    Sunday After Easter Office of Readings (Col 3: 1-17) We have been, as St. Paul attests, raised up in company with Christ, and must set our heart on what pertains to higher realms, things above rather than things of earth. Now as earthly creatures, coming from other earthly creatures and set in the ...read more

  • Striving For Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,695 views

    We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves. Those we surround ourselves with have the power to make us better or worse. Daniel knew how to pick godly friends. Do you, your success might depend it.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Scripture Lessons - Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel picked godly friends who were willing to stand with him. They stood with him in his decision not to eat the ...read more

  • What Does It Mean For God To Search Me?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 18, 2023
     | 985 views

    God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul.

    David wrote this psalm during a time of hostility. It is comprised of the significant truths that were important to David during his time of distress. In Psalm 139:1-6: David praises God's limitless knowledge. He sees God as having a lot of familiarity with him: when he sits down and gets up, ...read more

  • What Does It Mean That The Day Of The Lord Will Come?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2024
     | 756 views

    The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God and it can be applied to believers today.

    What Does It Mean That the Day of The Lord Will Come? Joel 2:12-13, 2:28-32 The book of Joel is one of warning to the people of Judah and can be applied to believers today. The people of Judah had become prosperous and smug in their relationship with God. While underestimating God, they had become ...read more

  • What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025
     | 137 views

    The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

    What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

  • What Does A Sin Unto Death Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2025
     | 130 views

    We worry much about the unforgivable sin or as John puts it "a sin unto death?"

    What is a Sin unto Death 1 John 5:14–17 NKJV Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. If anyone sees his brother ...read more

  • I Don't Mean Any Harm PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 551 views

    This sermon explores the power of words, the importance of taming our tongues, and the transformative potential of aligning our speech with God's truth.

    Beloved friends, as we gather together in this sacred space, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives in unimaginable ways. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs, a wisdom that is as ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be "From Saved To Sent”?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 3, 2025
     | 92 views

    We are told to "go." However, we cannot go unless we have a personal relationship with the One that sends us.

    What Does It Mean to be “From Saved to Sent”? John 17:6-19 (18) What did Jesus mean when He said that He was glorified in those that followed Him? The glory of God’s wonder is the disclosure of God’s presence and character. The lives of the disciples uncover the character of Jesus, and how He is ...read more

  • "The Shepherd And The Valley"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 357 ratings
     | 16,886 views

    Christ the Good Shepherd can lead us through the dark valleys because He’s been there. He laid down His life for His sheep.

    Funeral Service Meditation, “The Shepherd & the Valley” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Psalm 23:4, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil; for Thou art with me.” These words were written by a shepherd—David lived with ...read more

  • The View From Here

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014
     | 3,724 views

    I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

    The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

  • Hanging On To Hope. Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 4,423 views

    The source of our Suffering and how to hang onto hope in the sufferings.

    Key Words: “Hope” used six different times. “Wait” used three different times. “Groan” used three different times. Key: There is purpose behind the pain. The Source of Our Suffering: 1) Our own Situation. John 16:33 2) Is our Sin. Romans 5:12 ...read more

  • Divide And Conquer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 8, 2017
     | 2,863 views

    A study of the book of Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35

    Acts 22: 30 – 23: 35 Divide and Conquer 30 The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them. 23 Then Paul, looking ...read more