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  • I Sing Because

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,763 views

    The Bible is filled with instances of singing. It was an vital part of the worship of Israel, and now is an essential part of the worship of the church.

    Psalm 96:1; 98:1; 149:1 I SING BECAUSE Singing is as universal as any activity individuals participate in. A seminary student was leading the music for a small church. His first Sunday "jitters" became apparent after the choir completed a beautiful special number. Relieved, he ...read more

  • A Place To Belong

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,940 views

    Why we need the church, and believers belong in the house of God! (Part of the Purpose Driven Life series.)

    A Place to Belong Text: Ephesians 2: 19-22 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the ...read more

  • Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

    Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

    Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

  • Do You Love Your Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    An examination into our attitude toward Christian service toward those around us, including outside the church.

    “Do You Love Your Neighbor” Luke 10:(25-29) 30-37 Introduction · The word ‘neighbour’ is used 157 times in the Bible. Many of these references are there to give us instruction into how to deal with our neighbors. Consider these: o Mt. 22: 36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? ...read more

  • A Picture Of Real Ministry

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

    A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

  • Love One Another

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,875 views

    This sermon looks at the command of loving those of the household of faith, conflict in the church and restoration of those who stumble.

    Love is the single most important command in the scriptures. Jesus taught that the single greatest commandment in the Bible is to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength. He followed up by saying that the second greatest commandment draws from the first – love your neighbor as ...read more

  • What The World Needs Now #2 Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Mar 19, 2007
     | 3,106 views

    Second in a series of sermons looking at how the church should love each other and the community around it.

    What the World Needs Now is Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love Countdown Video 5 minutes prior to service 4 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ...read more

  • The Reason Most Christians Don't Become Great Christians

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    To see the need of growing daily in the Lord.

    PP0602 DATE THE REASON MOST CHRISTIANS DON’T BECOME GREAT CHRISTIANS! Joshua 14:6-11. Jos 14:6 Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and ...read more

  • Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

    Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

  • A Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 27,759 views

    Used at the ordination of Warren Kellum as deacon of our church.

    The word “deacon” means servant. Nothing fancy. Nothing extra-ordinary. A deacon is a servant. Now believe it or not, that can lead to some confusion. Because when a group of people calls someone to be their servant, they begin to take the attitude that while the servant serves, they are to sit and ...read more

  • Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 8,208 views

    Most believers are ill-equipped to deal with members of false groups, not because they don’t know enough about CULTS, but because they don’t know their OWN BELIEFS well enough.

    Characteristics Of False Churches & Teachers (2 Tim. 2:14-18) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/falsechurches.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you ...read more

  • Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 12 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    Christians are often accused of hypocrisy. With that in mind, it is a legitimate question to ask, “What is the root of this hypocrisy?” or “Where does this hypocrisy come from?” There is a simple answer to these questions, hypocrisy come when we allow o

    THE HORRIDNESS OF HOARDING James 5:1-6 (NIV) 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like ...read more

  • The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018
     | 27,767 views

    It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

  • Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,417 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

  • Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 929 views

    New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more