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  • Work Out Part 2

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,823 views

    The question is how do we work out our salvation? If salvation is a free gift by God for by grace we are saved, what must I do to work out that which God is working in.

    Work Out Part 2 Philippians 2:12 - 16 It is God working in us, constantly. Need a bountiful supply of the Holy Spirit. Must work out that which God is working in. The next question to try to answer is: how do we work it out? Main theme of book of Philippians = become more and more like ...read more

  • Pressing On

    Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,362 views

    Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in the Lor

    PRESSING ON! PHILIPPIANS 3:14 Philippians 4:4 7 Why is it that Paul repeats over and over again the word, "Rejoice?" It is found 10 times just in this one little book. One thing we can determine is that we can never be the Christian God wants us to be without obeying that command to rejoice in ...read more

  • Speaking (And Hearing) The Truth In Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen Aram on Oct 25, 2019
     | 3,375 views

    It can be scary to be really honest with one another. Here are some guidelines to help us get started.

    Two summers ago Kathy and I headed to northern Wisconsin for a vacation week. One of our stops was a day of white water rafting on the Wolf River. It was late in the season and the water was low, so it wasn’t as fast and splashy as the springtime might be. But the low water brought another ...read more

  • How Do You Get From A Desperate Situation To Your Intended Destination?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 47,625 views

    The sermon deals with what must be done so that the believer can reach their place of destiny in Christ Jesus

    Jan-99 Revised Dec-01 FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Perhaps you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good… Perhaps you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain… Perhaps ...read more

  • Takes A Licking And Comes Out Kicking

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,769 views

    a lesson on how to endure lifes trials

    Takes a licking, and comes out kicking The bible is one big beautiful portrait of the Love and mercy of God Almighty. The entire Old Testament, is a pre-cursor, of Jesus Christ the son of God who was to come. There is nothing in the bible that is there for no reason, everything has a purpose, and ...read more

  • Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 26, 2021
     | 4,361 views

    This is the final message of the year, focusing on God's transforming power as we move beyond past darkness and focus on Jesus as we look to the future.

    December 26, 2021 Sermon Isaiah 43:16-21, Jeremiah 29:10-14, Philippians 3:10-14 “Remember, Forget, Trust, Press Onward!” I hope you are having a meaningful Christmas, where you find yourself drawing near to God or longing to draw near to God. And here’s the thing about the meaning of the ...read more

  • Satisfaction Guaranteed

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it to the full. Here is the path to abundance.

    21, March 2004 Dakota Community Church Satisfaction Guaranteed Introduction: Jesus promised abundant life. Psalm 91: 14-16 14 "Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. 15 He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with ...read more

  • God's Not On Your Side

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    We need to make sure we are on the side of God rather than trying to get God on our side.

    God’s Not On Your Side Josh 5:13-15 (sing “who’s side are you standing on?”) God is for the … Republicans – Democrats Americans – Mexicans Whites – Blacks Church of Christ – Baptists Everyone wants to claim that God is on their side. When they fail, they can hardly believe it because God was ...read more

  • Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 34,020 views

    Includes vows taken by the men being ordained, vows by their wives, by the Elders and by the congregation in attendance.

    OPEN: Back in 1957 the 1st Brethren Church of Sarasota, Florida had a groundbreaking service. Ordinarily, a church will get a few shovels and certain people will turn over a few chunks of dirt. But recalling the words of Jesus, "Take my yoke upon you," this church decided to borrow an old one-horse ...read more

  • Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,981 views

    A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

    Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

  • Ingredients Of True Success

    Contributed by Douglas Martin on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to

    Ingredients of True Success PHILLIPIANS 3:12-14 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: ...read more

  • Do-Overs Are Not Just For The Playground

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,416 views

    We must come to a place that we realize that God has extended grace and forgivness to us and we are to extend that to those around us as well.

    Do-Overs are Not Just for the Playground Big Idea: Our relationship with God: He allows us do-overs when we commit to doing the right things. Our relationship with each other: We must allow be willing to give and receive do-overs. Open: Talk about being a kid on the playground and getting ...read more

  • Legalism Or Faith

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2023
     | 629 views

    Do we rely on things of the flesh like circumcision, rest days, tongues, wealth and health? Do we rely on Christ?

    Did Paul use strong terms for those who promoted a variety of legalism? So then, my brothers and sisters, be glad in the Lord. It’s no trouble for me to repeat the same things to you because they will help keep you on track. Watch out for the “dogs.” Watch out for people who do evil things. Watch ...read more

  • Inherit Your Mantle

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 65 views

    God is still placing mantles. He still looks for men and women who will press through every station and pick up what He drops.

    It all began as an ordinary day for Elisha. The son of a prosperous farmer, he rose as he always did, washed, dressed, and joined the family in the field. Twelve yoke of oxen strained against the plow. Nothing about that morning hinted that heaven had scheduled a life-altering appointment. Then, ...read more

  • The Walk Of Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    Jesus always confronted religious actions that hindered the walk of a true believer. In our society we are called to walk in His example

    THE FORWARD WALK– PART ONE “THE FORWARD WALK OF CONFRONTATION” MATTHEW 21:12-13; MATT. 23:4-34 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) INTRODUCTION There are many images that come to mind when we think of Easter.  Easter Bunnies, Easter Baskets, Easter Eggs  Easter Holidays - Palm Sunday, ...read more