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  • By What Authority?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,021 views

    Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

    “By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

  • What Is A Hero?

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
     | 3,610 views

    The best hero a family can have is a godly man in the home.

    “What is a Hero?” Ephesians 5:25 Every summer, Hollywood tries to top its previous year’s revenues by producing a new set of “must-see” movies. The most popular of these are often from the superhero genre. Characters like Superman, Batman and Spiderman have captured ...read more

  • What's In A Name

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,004 views

    In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

    What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

  • Perfectly Positioned... For A Reset Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,607 views

    In this message (the final message in my Coronavirus series) is about how the Coronavirus has perfectly positioned us for a RESET in 4 key areas of our lives.

    Perfectly Position…For A Rest #CoronavirusWeek3 OKAY – this morning we are wrapping up our 3 week series on the Coronavirus. AND LISTEN – I got to be honest, back in December of 2019 when I began thinking about what conversations I needed to have in the year 2020… A series on a Coronavirus ...read more

  • An Attitude Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 17,930 views

    What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

    AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

  • Angry At God

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,036 views

    What are the danger signs that we have become angry or embittered towards God?

    ANGRY AT GOD Jonah 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION I would direct your attention this morning to the OT Book of Jonah as we consider the life of a man who was ANGRY AT GOD. It may seem odd to you for us to be dealing with the topic of being angry with God on the Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend—after ...read more

  • Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 70,661 views

    Jesus warns us through an unnamed woman about the dangers of looking back to a life that we are called to leave behind in Luke 17:32

    Remember Lot's Wife Introduction:  This past Wednesday was Women's Day, a day to remember women's rights, and the Lord calls his disciples to remember one woman in Luke 17:32.  There is no warning in all the Bible more sobering than this one.  The Bible says that Lot was a righteous man, but ...read more

  • "What Is Revival?"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,772 views

    A sermon on the subject of revival designed to prepare the church for an upcoming revival meeting.

    What is revival? This is a good question for us to ask in light of our upcoming revival meeting. Some say that a revival is exactly that: a meeting, one that we have in either the Spring or the Fall. Some are scheduled for a weekend, some for half a week, or, though it is rare nowadays, an entire ...read more

  • What Is Repentance Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,477 views

    When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of repentance. Yet is a key to our eternal destiny and our every day walk with God.

    For more Bible studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com What Is Repentance? 2 Corinthians 7 Pastor Tom Fuller When I say “repentance” what comes to mind? The word has become one used primarily in religious conversations. Dinner time talks don’t usually center around the concept of ...read more

  • What Is Christianity?

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007
     | 4,529 views

    A basic outline of the truths of Christianity

    What is “Christianity? If you haven’t yet define what you believe, or if you don’t know specifically what it means to be a Christian-you may be tempted to base it on what other people think, or what there definitions are. “A Christian is someone who believes in God” “A Christian is someone who ...read more

  • What Is Love

    Contributed by Randy Conrad on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    Where do we as Christians find our definition and understanding of love?

    The husband had just finished reading the book, "MAN OF THE HOUSE". He stormed into the kitchen and walked directly up to his wife. Pointing a finger in her face he said: "From now on, I want you to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law! I want you to prepare me a gourmet meal ...read more

  • What Is Christmas?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,856 views

    To understand Christmas you must understand it's Reality, Reason and Result.

    WHAT IS CHRISTMAS? A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped ...read more

  • What Is Success?

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,271 views

    There is really only one question by which we evaluate all of life, and all human activity: Is it pleasing to God?

    Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny tells of the life of Bartholomew Roberts, one of the great sea captains. He commanded 3 ships-The Fortune, The Good Fortune and the Royal Fortune. Back in his day the ships musicians were on call to provide music anytime of the day or night. But his musicians got ...read more

  • Now What?

    Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021
     | 2,470 views

    A sermon about the hope we have in the post-holiday season, when many are left asking, "Now what?"

    INTRO Have you ever noticed how the day after Christmas is kind of a letdown? There is always this build up to Christmas. Some of us have had the decorations hung for over a month. We have sung the songs, watched the movies, bought and wrapped the gifts, and cooked the meals. There is admittedly ...read more

  • What A Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 240 ratings
     | 16,256 views

    A look at the widow at Zarephath in light of mother’s day

    You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experienceing had been the straw that broke the camels back. Well she should have been ...read more