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  • The Values Of The Person God Prospers Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
     | 3,302 views

    Observations of the kind of values that Jesus outlines in the Beatitudes. (Heavily in debt to Dallas Willard for seminal thoughts!)

    Last week, I talked about the need for a transformed heart, made alive by God’s Spirit. If our desire is to please God and enjoy His blessings, our heart must be renewed daily, and we must discipline our hearts so they are undivided! We need not be ‘miserable Christians’ frustrated by the gap ...read more

  • If Rock's Could Talk

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    A third person Christmas narrative told from the perspective of a rock watching the comings and goings of a millenia of people around Bethlehem.

    Year by year we faithfully return to these passages to consider this Christmas story. Most of you have heard the story from childhood on, that the Son of God was born, not in a palace but a stable. So common in this story that we see portions of it painted is store windows, broadcast on TV shows ...read more

  • The Patience Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    This is a first person sermon from Simeon’s perspective. It looks at his life and how he waited patiently for the coming Messiah.

    Simeon- A Portrait of Patience Intro. Allow me if you will to recreate for you, retell if you will a story about a man. A man who is often overlooked in the Christmas story. If you were to break down his character, give him a portrait, he would be the portrait of patience. He waited his entire ...read more

  • Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,034 views

    A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

    I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

  • My Father's Funeral

    Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 40,961 views

    This was the message that I gave for my father (James Cline May), at his funeral. He is in a far better place but we shall miss him for a while. Rest in the arms of Jesus Dad.

    My Father’s Funeral (James Cline May) Sunday, November 6, 2005 – 2:30 PM Today I want to say to all of you who have been so kind during these past few months and days, “Thank you for being there to support us through some trying times. Thank you for your prayers, visits, sympathy and caring. ...read more

  • A Call To Ministry

    Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,991 views

    Isaiah 61:1-3- Our Motivation, Our Method and Message and Our Market

    Zechariah 3:1-7, Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you Satan! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be The Family Of God?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,951 views

    What does it mean to be the family of God? What does it look like for us to live in community? 1. A commitment to the hard work of relationships. 2. Having compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 3. Risk

    Max Lucado, in his book In the Grip of Grace tells the story of the family of God in the form of a parable. He writes, “God has enlisted us in his navy and placed us on his ship. The boat has one purpose — to carry us safely to the other shore. This is no cruise ship. . . . We aren’t called to ...read more

  • Mothers Partners In Nurturing Children

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,018 views

    Parenting is a challenge. Joshua 24:14-15 has teachings that give great advice for mothers who are partners in nurturing their children.

    Mothers -- Partners in Nurturing Children Joshua 24:14-15 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourself this day ...read more

  • Prayer Of Jabez #1- The Who, What, And Why Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 301 ratings
     | 57,568 views

    Overview of the Prayer of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny any sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #1: The Who, What, and Why? 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 (December 30, 2001) Introduction There are many, many prayers in the ...read more

  • Israel—an Ex—forever?

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth?

    Has Israel become, in the eyes of God, a ex-people that now differs nothing from any other peoples of the earth? Even an ex-wife in the natural human drama never becomes just another woman in the eyes of an ex-husband. Please understand that NO divine promise will ever fail, whether it relates ...read more

  • I Mean It! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    The people of God pray with passion.

    I MEAN IT! Daniel 9:1-3 S: A Passion for Prayer Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: THE PEOPLE OF GOD PRAY WITH PASSION. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in our study of Daniel 9:1-3 three phases that demonstrate what happens when we are in communion with ...read more

  • I Believe Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

  • Seven Feasts Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 12 ratings
     | 18,693 views

    The 5th message in the Leviticus series focuses on the 7 feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 and how they all point to Jesus Christ for fulfillmemt

    Leviticus #5 - Feasts of the Lord Leviticus 23 - Castle Hills Christian Ch.- July 11, 2010 This is the 5th in the Leviticus sermon series we’ve been having this summer. I’ve skimmed lightly over the book, but I want to give special attention to chapter 23. In this one chapter Moses ...read more

  • What Kind Of Revival Do We Need?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,939 views

    Our burning need for PERSONAL REVIVAL.

    WHAT KIND OF REVIVAL DO WE NEED? PSALM 85:6 INTRODUCTION A. In light of the times…there is no doubt that we are in need of revival. 1. Some would listen to this statement and say, Yes our country is in serious need of revival. 2. With all the things that our country allows to take place and ...read more

  • Why Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    God calms hearts with astounding promises to captivate believing souls.

    Scripture Introduction For the disciples, quality time with Jesus in the Upper Room has not been pleasant. First, the Lord embarrasses them by taking the form of a slave and washing their feet (an act far beneath his dignity, especially since they felt so acutely that it was beneath theirs). Then ...read more