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  • The Program Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,511 views

    Just as we expect our children to grow, mature, and excell, God expects the same from His children. We can either falling back, or"Take it to the next level."

    Taking It To The Next Level “Program of Progress” By:Pastor Donny Granberry For the next couple of weeks or so we are going to be looking at different means of taking it to the next level. When many students graduate High School, they will go to a College or University to further their education ...read more

  • The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    We are called to love others - in spite of the good, the bad, and the ugly.

    Scripture: Psalm 139: 1-6, 13-18 Title: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Theme: From the beginning to the end God knows everything and is still with me! In this world, we want to throw in the towel when things get rough – we are too fleshly to hang in there! But we are called to love others in ...read more

  • Sin Enters God's Perfect World

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    Lent 1 (A) - Sin enters God’s perfect because Satan deceives and humans believe.

    SIN ENTERS GOD’S PERFECT WORLD (Outline) February 25, 2007 - LENT 1 - Genesis 3:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Perfection – it is what many strive for in this life. Everyone looks for the perfect job, to raise a perfect family, in a perfect house with ...read more

  • Humility Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016
     | 13,320 views

    Understanding the Buzz Words of Christianity

    Series: Buzz Words Week: 1 Passage: Various Title: What is Humility? Focus: Christian Living ATTENTION: C.S. Lewis once said, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” INTRODUCTION: “Humility” occurs 10 times in the NASB. Four in ...read more

  • Supporting Our New Deacons

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016
     | 4,519 views

    A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

    This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

  • When God Is Satisfied With Us

    Contributed by David Holman on Jan 24, 2016
     | 7,833 views

    Total Dependence on God

    When God is Satisfied with Us Acts 17:24-27 When is God most satisfied with us? Is He most satisfied with me I’m reading my Bible; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m doing good deeds; is He is most satisfied with me when I pray; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m working in the ...read more

  • Sowing & Reaping Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2014
     | 7,507 views

    -Sowing to the flesh means being self-absorbed, living according to our sinful/fallen nature. -Sowing to the Spirit means living for God, abiding in our regenerate nature. Which nature wins? The one we feed the most.

    Introduction: A comedian said, “Why am I always getting blamed for things I do?” In this passage, Paul reminds us: choices have consequences. This is a fixed law of human nature. “Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a ...read more

  • Pride & Humility Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 9,041 views

    The proud are caught up in illusions about themselves. Humility helps us submit to God’s definition of reality rather than ours.

    We’re starting a new series on the Seven Deadly Sins and their corresponding Heavenly Virtues. With every negative command in Scripture there’s a related positive duty; for every “Thou shall not” there is a “Thou shall”. Sin is our ruin, virtue our ...read more

  • Let Us Be 'jesus People'

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 18, 2018
     | 5,160 views

    Jesus asks us who we think he is

    Mark 8:27-38 “And His Name shall be call-ed, Wonderful, Counselor, the mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace” The time is drawing near when we will all sing those familiar and beloved words from Handel’s Messiah, describing Jesus as a ‘mighty God’, a royal ‘Prince of Peace’ – ...read more

  • Be Free From Sin Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 15, 2018
     | 4,808 views

    Christians need to rid themselves from Sin and must stay out of the path of Satan. In being more CHRIST-LIKE, this is a necessity if one is to be HOLY.

    Todays’ message is from our Series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO and is titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO - Be Free from All Sin (Part II of III) Romans 6:10-14 (NKJV) 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Likewise you also, reckon yourselves ...read more

  • Part 2- The Importance Of The Crucified Life Series

    Contributed by Imre Gulyas on Apr 11, 2019
     | 5,627 views

    The church is filled with people and the health of the church will be determined by the spiritual health of each person working together to shine our Christ-likeness into our hurting families and communities.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CRUCIFIED LIFE Romans 6:6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. ...read more

  • Blessing Of Power Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 25, 2015
     | 5,645 views

    God does help those who can’t help themselves! We’re disabled by sin, yet God still loves us too much to leave us in the mess we’re in. Admitting our powerlessness is the first step on the road to recovery and to receiving power from Above.

    “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us. To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations; for ever and ever! Amen.” On July 13th 1977, I was having dinner in Little Italy, ...read more

  • God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,428 views

    A sermon that encourages people to "set their house in order."

    "God's Wake-up Call" 2 Kings 20:1-7 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Introduction: Hezekiah would have to be ...read more

  • "Guideline #6: Maintain Right Relationships” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 11, 2017
     | 5,422 views

    How can we address conflict in a Christ honoring way?

    Relationships are what make life worth living. After all, as we have pointed out in this series, it's through our relationship with God that we learn how to live life to the fullest. Since God is the author of all life, it's right to conclude if I'm going to live life as I ought, I need to have a ...read more

  • Humility

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,917 views

    Ministers are reluctant to preach on humility. How do we promote humility without sounding like we think we’ve attained it? Needless to say, my sermon title isn’t “Humility and how I found it.” We are all "works-in-progress".

    Winston Churchill was reviling a political opponent at a press conference. A reporter interrupted him asking, “But surely, Mr. Churchill, you must admit that he is a humble, modest man?” To which Churchill replied: “He is a humble man, but then he has much to be humble about!” Ministers are ...read more