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  • Your Face In The Crowd

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 608 ratings
     | 71,790 views

    A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

    (Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

  • I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    In answer to the despair of the disciples Christ holds out the hope of eternal life which is found only in a personal relationship with Him.

    JESUS - THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE JOHN 14 It seems like a long time since I have been preaching to you – three weeks in fact. We return again this morning to our series on the ‘I AM’ sayings of Christ Jesus. Turn with me to John 14, and to probably one of the most well known sayings of Christ ...read more

  • "Persistent Faith"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,425 views

    It isn’t about praying for something God is slow to give. It’s about being steadfast and holding on to faith.

    “Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3 “There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me legal protection ...read more

  • "Real Community” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,338 views

    God calls us to encourage one another and hold one another accountable to pursue our love relationship with Christ.

    Many non-Christians mistakenly assume Christianity is just another religion. This is partly because many Christians have taken a religious approach to the Christian life. Rather than focusing on a growing love relationship with Christ, they focus on “dos and don’ts,” and proving they are right by ...read more

  • Defeating Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    Fifth in a series exploring how to grab hold of true freedom and victory in the Christian walk. This message explores the challenge of discouragement.

    (Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) (Video Clip – Bob Lujano, from “Murderball” available at ScreenVue.com) Bob Lujano. As he said, he contracted a very rare form of meningitis at age nine. Lost most of his arms, both ...read more

  • Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 437 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    PART 2 The Foolishness of God “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) Humans are not sinners because they sin; they sin because they are sinners. Just doing something wrong doesn't make them a ...read more

  • What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

    WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

  • Big Enough To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    David discovered that sometimes personal offenses are best forgiven, not paid back by holding grudges, getting angry, or giving paybacks.

    When David met Shemei the first time (2 Samuel 16:5-8), Shemei: +Kicked him when he was down. +Threw rocks at him, +Yelled at him, +Said God was judging the King, +Probably reminded David who Shemei’s dad was The second time they met (2 Samuel 19:22-23), 1. David kept his focus on God clear 2. ...read more

  • The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,335 views

    We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

    The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

  • When Love Declares War

    Contributed by Casey Jones on Feb 22, 2018
     | 8,447 views

    God's love is so powerful that it can break through the barriers that hold us back from growing closer to Him.

    1) Reading the Song of Solomon a) We don’t normally talk about Song of Solomon at church. i) It’s sort of the black sheep of the Bible. It can be embarrassing to read, you know. ii) You see, this seems to be a beautiful love poem written from a man to a woman (1) From Solomon to his wife iii) It’s ...read more

  • The Stewardship Of Life Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,089 views

    This is the first part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of life that God will hold us accountable for.

    “THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE” Matthew 16:24 1. The INVITATION. (v. 24a) Then Jesus said unto His disciples, If any man come after Me Matthew 7:13-14; 11:28-30; 22:9; Mark 8:34; 16:15-16; Luke 13:24; Proverbs 8:4; Romans 3:24; 10:9-10, 13; Ephesians 2:8-9; Joel 2:32; John 3:36; 6:35, 37, 44, ...read more

  • Purity Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 59 ratings
     | 19,740 views

    1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

  • The Stewardship Of Time Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    This is the last part of a five part sermon series on Stewardship. This deals with the stewardship of time that God will hold us accountable for.

    “THE STEWARDSHIP OF TIME” Hebrews 10:24-25 1. Let us EXCITE one another to love and good works. (v. 24) Romans 11:4; 2 Corinthians 8:8; 9:2; Philippians 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 3:8; Hebrews 6:10-11; 13:1; 1 John 3:18; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 5:13; Genesis 11:3; ...read more

  • Does God Hate Sinners?, And A Look At The Ancient Principles Of Biblical Writing - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 650 views

    Most religions teach, along with the Bible, that God hates and despises the iniquity of sin and holds every individual responsible for their sin

    Part 1 INTRODUCTION It is the amazing and profound love of God that is the most powerful force in the Cosmos and the reason people exist. The Bible declares that God is love and is infinitely loving and just (1 John 4:8-10). It is because of His love He must deal with sin, which is the breaking ...read more

  • You May Never Know If You Let Go Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,910 views

    We have to hold on to the thing that God has blessed us with even when it doesn’t make sense to.

    You May Never Know If You Let It Go (Divorce Series Part 3) Scripture Reference: Genesis 41:9 - 16 Genesis 41:9 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day: 10 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both ...read more