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  • Earthen Vessel, Feet Of Clay

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,682 views

    Ordination of Troy L. Dixon, Nov. 1989: We pursue the trappings of religion instead of what is truly value. As a common clay vessel, be wary of power games, know that your foundation can crumble, focus on the treasure of the Gospel.

    Somehow in men’s minds the paraphernalia of religion get to be more important than the faith itself. It is one of the enduring problems of religious life, how it is that we get far more caught up and invested in the trappings of religion than in the faith itself. In your average church, you ...read more

  • B Imitators Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,658 views

    What does it mean to imitate God? And what stops us from doing that effectively?

    OPEN: Lily Tomlin is a famous woman comedian. Once she said, "I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific." APPLY: A lot of people would like to be somebody. The past couple of nights, little children went "Trick Or Treating" dressed up to be “somebody”. Some of those ...read more

  • Give Time Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,519 views

    Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

    You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

  • Encourage One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 24,025 views

    We can encourage others through our example, presence, and words.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who opened his front door one morning to get his newspaper and was surprised to see a strange dog with his newspaper in his mouth. 1. Delighted with his unexpected “delivery service,” the man gave the dog a treat. 2. The following morning the man opened ...read more

  • A Messiah Who Restores Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    If we surrender our hearts to him, Jesus has the power to make us completely whole.

    A Messiah Who Restores Text: Matt. 9:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some time ago, Time Magazine ran an article that reported on the benefits of religion and the church, and some of the observations included: 1. Heart-surgery patients who draw comfort from their religious faith have a ...read more

  • Full Baskets Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    Today, we are looking at one of the most beloved events in all of the New Testament—the time when Jesus fed the 5000 with five loaves and two fish. But despite our familiarity with the account, there are many things we can still learn from it.

    This morning we have come to one of the most beloved stories in all of the Bible. Probably most of us have pictures of this event in our mind from children’s story books or Sunday school lessons. On the one hand, it’s good that many of us are very familiar with this event. But on the other hand, ...read more

  • Disciplines For Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Looks at Paul’s closing to the first letter to the Thessalonians

    Disciplines of Discipleship 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be thankful Fan into Flame the zeal of the Spirit Heed the Word of God Test the Truthfulness of Teaching Focus on that which is Good Avoid that which is Evil Slide Introduction Knowing God’s will. It is something that ...read more

  • Wholehearted Contribution Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,858 views

    In our lesson today Jesus teaches us about how to have a right view about wealth.

    Scripture Three weeks ago I began a four-week series of messages titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Wholehearted generosity refers to a person who is completely, sincerely and authentically generous. In the past three weeks we have said that wholehearted generosity involves wholehearted ...read more

  • What To Do With Failure....lessons Learned From Peter Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,013 views

    You have two options in dealing with failure - Growth or Paralysis. Peter chose growth!

    TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 TITLE: What to do with failure - Peter SERIES: When Life Gets Messy… TOPIC: Failure OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 18, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are currently in a sermon series simply called: When Life Gets Messy. Because when life gets ...read more

  • Elizabeth’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,811 views

    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

  • Standing Kneeling Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,842 views

    Intercessory prayer is the key to standing as the kind of church God wants us to be.

    1. The first key to standing by kneeling is to pray continually. (6:18) 2. The second key to standing by kneeling is to pray personally. (6:19-20) 3. The third key to standing by kneeling is to pray specifically. (6:21-22) 4. Conclusion (6:23-24) This morning we’re reaching a milestone. We’re ...read more

  • Throwing Your Life Away

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,249 views

    This message calls for greater commitment and sacrifice. I found the inspiration for this message after having gone to Romania on a missions trip.

    Mark 12:41-44 KJV And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and ...read more

  • Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007
     | 2,852 views

    Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

  • Healing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,290 views

    We often live with a distorted view of who we are, even after coming to Christ. But who does God say we are?

    Introduction I. Did you ever notice those words that are written on the outside mirror of your car? A. On many of those mirrors are the words to the effect, “Objects may be closer than they appear.” B. What those words are saying is that 1. “This mirror gives a distorted view of reality” ...read more

  • Answering The Call To Go

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,313 views

    Run away. Doubt it will work. Embrace God who first embraces us. Three responses to the call to "Go and Make Disciples". This sermon explores how three well-known biblical figures and how they answer God’s call to go.

    Sermon for CATM - September 9, 2007 Answering the Call to Go Jonah 1:1-3; John 20: 24-28; Matthew 26:30-33 It was one of the most terrifying experiences of my life. It was my first week at Evergreen in May of 1985. There was a huge summer team who had signed on for the summer missionary program ...read more