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  • What Does A "grownup" Church Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,237 views

    Paul tells the church at Ephesus that one of their goals should be to "growup" and no longer be children. But how would they know when they had accomplished that? What are the marks of a mature congregation?

    OPEN: My grandson Benjamin (the apple of my eye) is 2 years old, and I know that one day someone is going to ask him this question: “What are you going to be when you …. (grow up)?” As I was doing research for the sermon this morning I found there was huge number of children’s books with this ...read more

  • Standing On The Promises Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 101 ratings
     | 135,399 views

    Acts 1 tells about three promises that are better than any other promise found in Scripture. Do you know what those promises are? And do you know why they are so important to us?

    OPEN: I’d like you to stand with me as we sing this great Hymn: “Standing on the Promises.” Sing with me: “Standing on the promises that cannot fail When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, By the living Word of God I shall prevail Standing on the promises of God. (Chorus) ...read more

  • The Image Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,103 views

    Israel was trapped, and afraid. And yet God had one simple message was: "Be still and trust me." But how could that kind of reaction help solve their problem? And how can it solve our problems as well?

    OPEN: (we showed the following video from the 10 Commandments with Heston and Yul Brenner) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo0JMs-evQU. (Beginning at 2:43 running till 4:09) The year was 1856. Artist Auguste Bartholdi was vacationing in Egypt and he was overwhelmed by what he saw. The grandeur ...read more

  • The Father Figure Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 21, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 30,087 views

    Moses was the father figure to Israel of their Heavenly Father, just as earthly father are also father figures who point to God. But how do earthly fathers reflect a Heavenly God? And just who is this prophet Moses' spoke of?

    James Dobson once told of the time his 2 year old son Ryan said grace. He said: “He had watched his mother and me pray before we ate each meal, but he had never been asked to say grace. One day, when I was out of town on a business trip, Shirley spontaneously turned to our toddler and ...read more

  • Bringing A Penknife To A Sword Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 45 ratings
     | 46,218 views

    There are folks who try to bring a "penknife" to a Sword fight they want to have with the Bible. Why would they even try? And why are such folks doomed to failure?

    OPEN: Back in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, we read an intriguing story of a Jewish King who didn’t like something God had to say. The King’s name was Jehoiakim and God had had Jeremiah write down a prophecy condemned the King and his kingdom because of the evil that King ...read more

  • The Ministry Of Maturity

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    To establish that the church must grow in grace and knowledge in all things. That mature men and women of the congregation; can teach, coach and mentor the younger members in the faith. This is a faithful ministry to the youth, teaching both spiritual and social graces.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Ministry of Maturity 2. Mature Men Teachers 3. Mature Women Teachers Remarks. 1. In this study we will discuss the obligation of the older members of the church’s responsibilities: to teach the young members of the congregation, in both spiritual and social graces. This ...read more

  • The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,594 views

    No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

    Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

  • Message 14 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:19 – Do Not Quench The Holy Spirit; Do Not Grieve Him Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 5, 2023
     | 3,613 views

    This important message is a fundamental teaching about the Holy Spirit. We will examine the work of the Spirit in a believer’s life, and look at ways we can quench the work of the Spirit within. We look at a number of ways we can grieve the Spirit God gave us.

    MESSAGE 14 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:19 – DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT; DO NOT GRIEVE HIM This message is an extension of the previous one. We are now going to consider the quenching of the Spirit in fuller detail. {{1Thessalonians 5:19 “Do not quench the Spirit.”}} (NASB) Here is a ...read more

  • Are You Dealing With The Right Spirit?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    What we have before us is a critical passage from the standpoint that it is important to discern the spirits. Whenever anyone comes to know Christ as Savior, they are immediately transported into a relationship with God... The Holy Spirit of God is our a

    ARE YOU DEALING WITH THE RIGHT SPIRIT? 1 John 4:1-6 INTRODUCTION: What we have before us is a critical passage from the standpoint that it is important to discern the spirits. Whenever anyone comes to know Christ as Savior, they are immediately transported into a relationship with God. It is a ...read more

  • Discerning Truth And Error Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,410 views

    Message 20 from 1 John dealing with how to discern truth from error.

    Discerning Truth & Error 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us into His community or family. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and ministry of the Holy Spirit we are ...read more

  • Discerning Truth And Error Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 3,761 views

    message 21 from 1 John continuing the discussion of discerning error from Message 20.

    Discerning Truth & Error Pt 2 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us ...read more

  • Under The Influence Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 17, 2006
     | 3,111 views

    Parenting

    Under The Influence June 25, 2006 1 John 4:1-6 One of the primary roles of a parent I am learning is to be a filter a censor for children. a screening device for my family As a parent I am continually setting boundaries: on the TV - can’t watch this show - you can watch this one. on friends - ...read more

  • "I Am The Door Of The Sheep - I Am The Door” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,656 views

    We continue with the Study of the "I AMs" in the Gospel of John and this time we look at Christ as the Good Shepherd and the Door. He is the Door to the sheepfold and we will look at the role of the shepherd in the Middle East. Are you feeding in God's pasture?

    “I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP - I AM THE DOOR” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 [A]. THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP In this particular study of the I AM series, we come to chapter 10 of John where we find two of these great I AMs. One will be the Door and the other is the Good ...read more

  • Abraham: Lay It On The Altar

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,530 views

    The need for sacrifice

    Intro: Can you remember back to high school or college, at some of your teachers and their test-taking opportunities? I can think of two different extremes in teachers I had. The first was Mr. Harris. He was my history teacher in college. He always gave the opportunity to pick the test you ...read more

  • Listen To God And Walk On Water

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

    Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more