Sermons on Special Interest:

What Shall We Do With Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 21, 2021

One way or another we will make a decision about Jesus.

In the past year we saw the results of mindless mobs inciting mindless riots, rebellion, vandalism and violence. Unfortunately that happens when passion exceeds prudence, selfishness overrides self-control, and hatred outweighs honor. It has happened in every generation. It happened in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do We Turn In Troubled Times? Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014

At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

WHERE DO WE TURN IN TROUBLED TIMES? Numbers 22 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -In 2006 there were two movies made about the Battle of Iwo Jima. WW2 -Both movies were directed by Clint Eastwood. -The first movie was called Flags of Our Fathers and was released ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Walk

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Walk in Unity

As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians, it gives us a beautiful example of how Paul admonishes a Christian to WALK. (1) Unity (4:1-16). (2) Purity (4:17-5:17). (3) Harmony (5:18-6:9). (4) Victory. (6-e t) I wonder if we have under-emphasized the importance of the Christian walk. The first three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

God is more interested in who you are than He is in what you do. We define ourselves by our jobs, our homes, our wealth, our education, our friends. But these are secondary issues. When you die, you won’t take your career to heaven; but you will take y

Around here we sometimes say that we want to be “Jesus with skin on” to each other. That’s just another way of saying that we want to be Christ-like. And that’s the very reason God chose us. To make us like Jesus. [God] has always known who his chosen ones would be. He had decided to let them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Poverty Mindset Of Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

We all have a tendency to focus on what we do not have and hence what we cannot do. But the God who gave us life knows what we do not have. He is interested in what we do with what we have. Can we turn our attention to that?

We all have heard about the prosperity gospel and none of us sitting here actually like it. Well mostly. I might want to take a look at it if I can get my hands on that BMW next week, because of something the prosperity gospel promises. Right? Jokes apart, we do realise that prosperity gospel is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-6, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Numbers 11:4-21, Mark 6:35-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Writers Of The New Testament – Do We Really Need 4 Of Them? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 29, 2023

What if we had simply 3 Gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one Gospel writer? This study looks at each of the 4 Gospels – composition, style and harmony. Faces and branches of the Old Testament confirm the 4 Gospels. I hope you find this interesting. What the Gospels focus on.

THE GOSPEL WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – DO WE REALLY NEED 4 OF THEM? What if we had simply 3 gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one gospel writer? What if Matthew was the only Gospel we had in the bible? Would that change our understanding of scripture? More importantly, would that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Ezekiel 1:5-10, Zechariah 6:12, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Zechariah 3:8, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

Being Under The Influence Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008

Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6: We Reap The Full Harvest Of The Good Only If We Persevere Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

We have several people here today that have set aside a piece of acreage that sits next to their house for a special purpose. It’s better known as "The Garden." In the summer it supports row after row of vegetation: Let’s take a poll of what is planted….N

What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. “You reap what you sow” There are universal laws of sowing and reaping: They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of Christmas

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 27, 2012

It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any other holiday throughout the year. And I think there is a reason that this is true…Over 2000 years ago God gave the world the

Video Why Do We Celebrate Christmas Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe We are so glad that you chose to be with us this evening for this very special service. It’ true…Christmas is a very special time of year. Statistics show that more people meet together during this holiday than any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

The Original Disciples Series

Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021

Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Covenant: A Life Changing Understanding Of Our Relationship With God

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024

You might be wondering: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History & for Israel? What did Jesus mean by: “This is the New covenant in my blood?” Understanding Blood covenant powerfully answers these important questions.

BLOOD COVENANT: A Life Changing Understanding of Your Relationship with the LORD God Almighty (Genesis 12, 15, 17, 18) Some of Life’s most Important Questions are answered by understanding Blood Covenant: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficult People Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004

The Bible’s Answer to difficult people.

Dealing With Difficult People Genesis 16:1-10 Jesus reduced the ten commandments down to just two. We are love God with all of our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves. It isn’t so hard to love a God who is good, and values us so highly. However, when we begin to love others as we love ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist