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  • Why??

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies such as Sept. 11th?

    WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies? I don’t believe anyone can fully answer such questions. But I do know that we live in a world which is suffering the consequences of sin. Way back in the beginning of time, people chose to disobey God and ...read more

  • 5 Lent A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 205 ratings
     | 20,179 views

    It is in facing the reality of death that we know that God is not bound by death and neither are we.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent John 11:1-41 17 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Turn off the sun. Drain out the sea. Let the moon fall from the sky, because our wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother is gone. So begins a recent obituary in the Star Phoenix newspaper. This is the cry of a ...read more

  • "Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 13,907 views

    In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

    “POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

  • Jump The Shark

    Contributed by Troy Brewer on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    The term "Jump the shark" is a pop culture term that means to do something that causes the eventual ruin of that same something. Like the point when a good Tv series goes bad. this is about how to avoid "jumping the shark" in our walks with God.

    JUMP THE SHARK Sometimes new terms come into modern pop culture that catch us guard. I remember the first time I hear “You da bomb”. Party animal for somebody that lives for getting drunk. You da bomb for somebody you actually like. Back before bad meant tough or dangerous it actually ...read more

  • Stealing From God Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,456 views

    This passage warns us of the dangers of stealing from God

    Stealing From God Scripture Reference Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

  • When Trouble Comes Your Way

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,095 views

    A message given to single adults but not limited to singles. An answer to the question of why trials and problems come into out lives.

    When Trouble Comes Your Way II Cor. 1:8-9 and 4:8-10 Introduction People react to trouble in different ways: Some Grumble – Some Gripe – Some Groan – Some Grieve – Some Growl - and SOME GROW. Trouble will never leave a person the same. It will either leave you “bitter” or “better”. A poet ...read more

  • How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,547 views

    This sermons seal with the princples and characteristics of living a happy life

    How to Have a Happy New Year Matthew 5:1-12 As we start our New Year, we all want it to be happy. We tell people to have a happy New Year. This should be our desire for others and us. But, how do we have a happy New Year? Is there anything that we can do to have a happy New Year? Are there any ...read more

  • Rejoice Always

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

  • Baptism Of Our Lord B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    Out of chaos comes the words, "You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased."

    Baptism of Our Lord B 12 January 2003 Mark 1:4-11, Genesis 1:1-5 Rev. Roger Haugen The Genesis reading is one of my favourites. You get a sense of this wonderful, foreboding mass of moving water. This is the little Hebrew I still remember. Verse 2 “the earth was a formless void and ...read more

  • What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,014 views

    As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

    What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

  • The Law Of Fear

    Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Satan’s aim is to destroy the faith in the Believer...what is the Law that governs this process.

    Introductory Scripture: St. Mark 5:22-24; 35-42 Mark 5:36 - "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE." Body: What is Satan’s aim? John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy, I came that ...read more

  • Our Redempton...no Afterthought With God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Man’s sin and it dreadful consequence did not catch God by surprise. When God created Adam, He knew that Adam would sin and that to redeem mankind would necessitate the death of His own dear Son.

    OUR REDEMPTION…NO AFTERTHOUGHT WITH GOD "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In ...read more

  • #1choices Have Consequences:i Quit Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 148 ratings
     | 22,017 views

    We study choices and the consequences, I QUIT IS AN EASY CHOICE with a terrible price tag.

    CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part #1 of 3 The Choice? I QUIT! Consequences. TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore CHOOSE LIFE, that ...read more

  • Do I Hear An Amen?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    "Amen" is far more meaningful than a period, a stop, or a signing-off word by which a prayer, song, or declaration is terminated.

    In Scripture the word “Amen” comes from both Greek and Hebrew and is transliterated; which means there is no word in our language that can be interpreted exactly...so we used their word and in this case it is AMEN. It is variously translated Surely, Sure, Truth, Verily and Amen! Bullinger says ...read more

  • God's Formula For Prosperity

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,631 views

    At the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign, he made some important decisions regarding his faith that God blessed him for and he prospered.

    FORMULA FOR PROSPERITY 02/18/01 INTRODUCTION TEXT: 2 Kings 18:1-8 Transition: Look at 3 things Hezekiah determined that brought prosperity to his life. I. MAKE A DETERMINATION TO WORSHIP A. He determined to do right in the sight of the Lord (v.3) Historical background: 1. Ahaz ...read more