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  • The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

  • Are You Climbing Your Way Into Hell?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,153 views

    what it takes to make it to hell

    ARE YOU CLIMBING YOUR WAY INTO HELL? 2nd Peter 3:1-10 As we can easily see from our reading tonight, God doesn’t want anyone to end up in that terrible place called hell!!! God don’t want us to go through this life without Jesus Christ. This place called hell ...read more

  • A Marriage Made In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,151 views

    The second of two great events that will take place in Heaven while the tribulation is taking place on earth.

    A Biblical View of the End Times A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN Revelation 19:1-9 Intro: We all know what a spectacle a wedding can be. Thousands of dollars are spent trying to produce a perfect moment in time that will join a couple together in marital bliss. It is a special moment in the lives of ...read more

  • Forgetting What's Behind. Straining For What's Ahead.

    Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    Forsaking all past achievements and human advantages, St. Paul strains ahead to be found in Christ; this striving is by faith, and results in an imputed righteousness from God, a sharing in the sufferings of Christ, Christlikeness and participation in the resurrection of the dead.

    “Forgetting what’s behind. Straining for what’s ahead.” April 1, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Marrow St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Oceanside, California The Text: Phil. 3:8-14 In sixteenth-century France, the start of the new year was observed on April first. It was celebrated ...read more

  • When God's Spirit Leads

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 4, 2019
     | 4,068 views

    Who are the children of God? What advantage is there being led by the Spirit of God? How do we know we are being led by the Holy Spirit? Let's look at Romans 8:14-17.

    Who are the children of God? What advantage is there being led by the Spirit of God? How do we know we are being led by the Holy Spirit? Led Romans 8:14 “For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” Are we led by the world and its values or the Spirit of God? If we are ...read more

  • The Battle Plan: Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020
     | 4,512 views

    In Colossians 4, Paul provides a three-step strategy for sharing our faith in Christ effectively.

    The Battle Plan - Evangelism Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2016 Last Sunday I started a short, two-part series I’m calling The Battle Plan. If we want to be successful in whatever we do, we need to have a plan. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When you fail to ...read more

  • Selfishness Separates Families

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,629 views

    Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during their days at home, Jacob took advantage of Esau.

    Title: Selfishness Separates Families Text: (Genesis 27:43). Scripture Reading: Genesis 27:30-45 Introduction Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah, differed from the start. Esau, the oldest, was a man of the field, while Jacob was a “home boy.” Twice, during ...read more

  • A Little R & R. . .and R Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    Fourth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in bringing about refreshing and rest

    Intro: Growing up liking to watch M*A*S*H – Going to Tokyo for some R & R In the midst of all the power, there is another work that the Holy Spirit actively desires to do in our lives. He desires to provide us with a little R&R. . .and R. Not Rest and Relaxation, but Repentance and Refreshing. ...read more

  • If You Want To Walk On Water, You Have To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,118 views

    God is calling his rural church to change. Stop looking at the waves and see them instead as an opportunity for mission

    Sermon: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on the middle of the ...read more

  • Desert Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,606 views

    It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.

    In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more

  • Redeeming The Remaining Days Of The Year Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 26, 2025
     | 139 views

    A call to maximise divine opportunities, recover lost grounds, and finish the year purposefully under God’s guidance.

    REDEEMING THE REMAINING DAYS OF THE YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:16 Key Verse: “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16) Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12; Joel 2:25-26; Ecclesiastes 7:8; John 9:4; Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION As the year draws to ...read more

  • Growing Deeper By Going Smaller

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
     | 9,800 views

    The local church grows most effectively when it divides into cells to increase discipleship and increase pastoral care.

    “Growing Deeper by Going Smaller” Selected Passages Open They go by different names— cell groups, small groups, care groups, discipleship, groups, grace groups, breakout groups. Whatever they are called, the basic idea is the same: a small gathering of people interested in ...read more

  • George Mueller's Ministry Secrets

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,807 views

    Practical/Biblical principles of ministry take from the works of George Mueller

    George Mueller’s Ministry Secrets: Mueller on Money 1. Do not receive a fixed salary [Best antidote for backsliding, must stay in communion w/God to have daily needs supplied] 2. Never ask for human help to meet needs [Give God the opportunity for maximum ...read more

  • Straddling Fences

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely.

    Straddling Fences January 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely. Focus Passage: I Kings 18:17-40 Introduction: Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. Ahab and his wife Jezebel ...read more

  • When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,785 views

    How poverty can be good

    Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more