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  • When Honesty Takes A Holiday

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 7,735 views

    Someone has said, "Honesty is the best policy." This sermon will show that honesty is the only policy.

    Recently, a story broke in the media concerning George O’Leary, who had just been appointed as the new football coach at the University of Notre Dame. Some untrue statements were found in his resume that forced him to resign his new position. What a tragedy! The old-fashioned virtues of honesty ...read more

  • How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,696 views

    Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

  • Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was wit

    The Power of Influence Genesis 39 1 And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. 2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he ...read more

  • Becoming A Joshua People

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    Breaking through and being an overcomer in life

    BECOMING A JOSHUA PEOPLE Josh 1:1-9 – The commission Seven attributes of Joshua Joshua was a faith person. He had faith to believe God when no one else did He was faithful to God and the leadership Joshua had vision He saw the potential within the promise & God’s people He could see God’s ...read more

  • Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Allelulia

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,729 views

    What would you keep in your life if you could have your life all over again

    18-04-04 Stody I was over in Switzerland this week and I got an E-mail from Robert suggesting that I might like to address the subject of "Jesus is Alive" and its challenge/implications for each one of us.” Story: The fact that the famous Swiss theologian ...read more

  • Faithfulness - Gentleness - Self-Control Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,495 views

    Only the power of God can produce the character of God (Part 3 "Signs of Life")

    SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Galatians 5:22-25 (The fruits of the Spirit) Part 3 – Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control The Believer is to be a living example that there is a better way. That there is God’s power, a power beyond ourselves to help us be the people we were ...read more

  • Put First Things First Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

    Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

  • Go For It

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    The benefits of the kingdom come to those who "lose" their lives for the gospel: deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Jesus.

    Go for It Mark 8:34-38 (read 8:27-38) Did you ever see me ski? I admit my heart wasn’t into it too much. Not being very good at it, I couldn’t really see the point of going up and down a hill in the cold. When I did go down the hill, I kept thinking about how not to break or sprain anything. My ...read more

  • Mid Your Busy-Ness Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,047 views

    Our God values *all* our work equally, but not our busy-ness

    Intro: Gargoyles on the cathedral (beautiful work hidden from view - Why? B/c the Christian work ethic realizes that our work is beautiful in God’s sight.) The 4th commandment: God values our work, but not our busy-ness. Work has been in the news this week. (mayday, demonstrations) Our work is ...read more

  • How To Find True Happiness

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Rev, Fair speaks of ways to find the Happiness you seak

    HOW TO FIND TRUE HAPPINESS How blest are those who know they are poor; the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. How blest are the sorrowful; they shall find consolation. How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are those who hunger and ...read more

  • Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    Jesus was controversial - and if you are having a comfortable Christian life - are you really worshipping the Jesus of the New Testament?

    Luke 12:49-56 Gentle Jesus meek and mild You have to be kidding!! Story: At the very start of his ministry in Florence, Savonarola the Italian political reformer (1452-1498) noticed an elderly woman who used to come and pray regularly before that statue of the Virgin Mary. One day, ...read more

  • A Broken Or Flexing Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    Serving the Lord is a privilege as we bring light to a dark world, but demoralizing as we are beaten down. Despite the challenges of being light in a dark world, we should not lose heart.

    A Broken or Flexing Spirit? (2 Corinthians 4:1-6) 1. When Marylu and I lived in the Chicago area, we had the privilege of going to the top floor of both the Sears Tower (now called Willis Tower) and the Hancock Building. 2. As one rides up the high speed elevator to the hundred and something ...read more

  • Why Should We Be Good? Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010
     | 4,664 views

    Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

    Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

  • Faithful?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    Because God is faithful to us, we must remain faithful to Him.

    I Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / Faithful? Intro: A man swims from his sinking ship and arrives on a beach. He discovers that he is completely alone. 2 years later he flags down a passing ship. The rescue crew arrives and their first question is, “Where is everyone else?” ...read more

  • Work On Your "Insides" First

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,477 views

    June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

    As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more