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  • How To Be A Prayer Warrior

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

    How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

  • Put Down That Coffin!

    Contributed by Greg Madden on May 30, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,508 views

    A message of encouragement to those who have allowed the devil to kill thier faith. It ain’t over till it over saint!

    PUT DOWN THAT COFFIN! Lk. 11:7-11 Vs.11 “..the day after..” Church, there’s always a day after with God! 1.Day after depression 2.Day after doubt 3.Day after difficulties God has not promised us tomorrow, be He hold tomorrow in His hands! Ill.- Old song “There’s got to be a morning ...read more

  • A Father Who Deserved Better

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,674 views

    The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

    A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

  • The Unforgiving Are Unforgiven

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Forgiveness requires a petition to be forgiven, a promise from God that we will be forgiven, and a proviso that we must also forgive others.

    BACKGROUND: A. Regardless of what you want to build, there are several factors to consider. These factors apply to building a house, rebuilding a church family, building a community, or rebuilding one’s personal life. 1. You need some type of authorization from a higher authority. 2. A location is ...read more

  • Where's The Army?

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Today the church, the Christian, has changed God’s job description and prefers hiding within the four walls of the church, sitting in a pew, limiting God’s light. Believes for the most part have small visions centered on self-motivation

    Where’s The Army? 2 Tim 2:3-5 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. And as Christ’s soldier, do not let yourself become tied up in the affairs of this life, for then you cannot satisfy the one who has enlisted you in his army. Follow the Lord’s rules for doing his ...read more

  • Winning The Race

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    All of us want to be "winning Christians" and fulfill the purposes God has for us. What are the essentials for winning the race and one day receiving the reward that is promised?

    WINNING THE RACE Philippians – Be Joyful! Paul’s heart for the Philippians. 1. I have you in my mind (1:3-6) 2. I have you in my heart (1:7-8) 3. I have you in my prayers (1:9-11) Philippians 3:12-16 – Christian Growth/Spiritual Maturity (not salvation---santification) In Chapter 3, Paul is ...read more

  • Enter His Rest Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,165 views

    God has promised us a Sabbath Rest, but we must give effort in order to enter that rest.

    Enter into His Rest Hebrews 4 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 4:9-13 INTRODUCTION: The word that keeps popping up in Hebrews 4 is the word “rest.” That word means a lot more to me now than it did when I was a teen-ager. Back then, I could stay up all night and not think a thing about it. But now ...read more

  • Let The Son Shine!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    Let the Son Shine! 1) On you; 2) Through you

    Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Sure there is still lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks are plenty icy, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer in the sky – a sure sign of spring’s approach. I’m ...read more

  • Peace Be With You

    Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,124 views

    Easter Sunday, evening message, 2007

    Title: Peace be with you. Scripture: Luke 24:36-39 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." 37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in ...read more

  • Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,052 views

    Week 10 0f 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

  • Keep Pursuing Ahead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    The main things that we are to keep the main thing in church

    A blessed new year to all of you! Someone said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” With the year 2007 ahead of us, let me remind you of the main thing that we are to pursue. Let us see how the early church did it in Acts 2:41-47... “Those who accepted his message were ...read more

  • I Am A Person Of Power!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Aug 6, 2007
     | 5,161 views

    HOW YOU AND I CAN WORK WITH THE HELP OF GOD’S SPIRIT IN BELIEVING OURSELVES TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN WE HAVE THOUGHT IN OUR PAST.

    SERMON OUTLINE AND NOTES—Pastor Don Hawks Bridgewater UMC—August 12, 2007 I AM A PERSON OF POWER! Exodus 3:1-6 ANSWERS: TO REALIZE THAT I AM A PERSON OF POWER, I NEED TO ACCEPT MY GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL. GOD’S SPIRIT WOULD HAVE ME SAY TO MYSELF: (With the Power and help of God’s Spirit) 1-- I am ...read more

  • The Jiminy Cricket Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,220 views

    This one is about the problems caused when we try to force Christian morality on a secular society.

    Dakota Community Church June 24, 2007 Kingdom of God III The Jiminy Cricket Kingdom This morning I want to continue our series of messages about the differences between the “Kingdom of God” and its citizens and the “Kingdoms of this world” and their citizens. The focus this week will be on ...read more

  • Jesus' Warning Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,443 views

    The Second Sermon of Lent 2008

    This morning we begin with a ‘Trivial Pursuit’ type question. (Slide 1) The United States Army once had a Camel Corps. The year the Camel Corp was organized was: A) 1917 B) 1856 C) 2003 D) 1943 The correct answer is 1856. According to wikipedia, some of our national leaders felt that having ...read more

  • New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 148 ratings
     | 39,603 views

    With the morning of 1st January comes not only a new year but for many of us a hope of a new ME. The trouble is, more years than not, we quickly realise it might be a new year but it’s the same old me.

    What a difference we hope one evening will make. The sun sets on 31st December and when it has risen the next morning a new year has begun. All that was of the year past has gone and the New Year is here. New possibilities, new hopes, new ideas and dreams. Making New Year’s resolutions takes the ...read more