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  • Put Me In Coach, I'm Ready To Play

    Contributed by Jim Miller on May 19, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    This is a message designed to get your team off the bench (pew) and into the Game (ministry).

    PUT ME IN COACH! 1 Samuel 17 Well, beat the drum and hold the phone - the sun came out today! We’re born again, there’s new grass on the field. A-roundin’ third, and headed for home, it’s a brown-eyed handsome man; Anyone can understand the way I feel. CHORUS: Oh, PUT ME IN, COACH - I’m ready to ...read more

  • Changed Lifestyle Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    What does it mean to put off the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light

    Rom. 13:11-14 Morston/Field Dalling Today is the first Sunday in Advent – a time when we prepare to remember the birth of Jesus which we commemorate at Christmas. And as we think about his birth, we do well to remember why he came to this earth. He came to reconcile us with God the ...read more

  • Unseen Vision

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    We must get our eyes off the obstacles in life and onto God.

    “Unseen Vision” January 29, 2006 Today I want to help you begin to catch a vision for what could be instead of being trapped by what is here at Countryside. God has placed within my heart a big dream and big goals to accomplish a big purpose in this life. As the Lead Pastor here, my role is to ...read more

  • The Resolutions Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,379 views

    Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

    The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

  • "Seek God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,141 views

    A sermon about returning to God when we find ourselves off base.

    "Seek the Lord" Isaiah 55:1-9 The older I get the more I become aware of how short this life really is. When we are in our teens, twenties and even thirties it can seem as if we have all the time in the world to waste. Twenty-some-odd years ago I was hanging out with an old high school buddy. ...read more

  • Awake Thou Sleeper

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,893 views

    The tension between light and darkness resolved as we shake off our drowsiness!

    AWAKE THOU SLEEPER! Ephesians 5:8-14. A. Paul contrasts what believers once were (darkness) with what we now are (light in the Lord) (Ephesians 5:8). i) We are to walk IN the light (1 John 1:7), for the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ (Galatians 5:22-23) IS the fruit of light (cf. Ephesians 5:9); ii) ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Wicked Vine-Dressers.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,840 views

    When it seems to us that God is far off, it is not for us to shirk our duties.

    THE PARABLE OF THE WICKED VINE-DRESSERS. Mark 12:1-12. The vineyard is a well-known motif for Israel (cf. Isaiah 5:7). We saw it in the parable of the labourers in the vineyard (cf. Matthew 20:1-16), and in the example of the two sons whose father asked them to go and work in his vineyard ...read more

  • The Privilege Of Attack

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,826 views

    Oftentimes when our Faith Comes Under Attack, we feel the Sifting of the adversary because we begin to be led by our Emotions.

    TITLE: THE PRIVILEGE OF ATTACK SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 22:31-32 I shared this challenging thought this past week with a few preacher friends of mine, and they did not know what to do with it. I felt the Holy Spirit deposit this thought in me on last Sunday afternoon, therefore; I have had ample ...read more

  • Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

  • Gift Giving Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016
     | 6,812 views

    Part one of a two part series on spiritual gifts. This focuses on the speaking gifts looking at 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and Romans 12:6-8

    Gift Giving Part 1 Speaking Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Which is better, receiving gifts or giving gifts? The old saying goes “It is better to give than to receive” Try and teach that to your kids What makes Christmas so great for the kids? Is it going to the toy ...read more

  • Habits Of Pruning, Part 2: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 13, 2021
     | 4,060 views

    Fasting is probably the least understood of the spiritual disciplines. But it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding.

    [I am very grateful to SermonCentral contributor Jim Luthy for his sermon "To Fast or Not to Fast." His opening illustration and structure formed the backbone of this sermon.] Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. How many of you are tea drinkers? I know we are in the ...read more

  • The Fruit Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,652 views

    George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

    A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

  • Responding To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013
     | 8,269 views

    The Parable of the Soils

    Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

  • In This War

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,458 views

    From the lesson of the victory that was fought and won by Moses' hands being held up by the aid of others, we learn three things we must remember about this spiritual war.

    In This War Introduction: I would like to leave you with a lesson this morning of what it will take to make this church victorious going forward. Having many members does not mean you have an effective church. Having an emotional experience does not mean that you have repented of your sin. In ...read more

  • "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (5 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,966 views

    Many times it is best to show the GOOD before we show the BAD. At other times, it is best to show the BAD before we show the GOOD.

    Illus: This is exactly what a young lady in college did when she was having problems with her grades and finances. She dreaded having to inform her parents of her situation, so she composed this letter: “Dear Mom and Dad, I just thought I’d drop you a note to let you know of my plans. I've ...read more