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  • Drought, Pestilence, Famine, And Repentance Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020
     | 3,514 views

    Our culture, which has especially violated the commandment to love God by turning the Lord’s day into a market day, and has violated the commandment to love our neighbor by murdering millions of preborn infants, is clearly under judgement.

    Tuesday of 17th Week in Course 2020 The Plague Year Homilies The Church providently provides for us a series of fitting readings this year, currently from the prophecy of Jeremiah. Today we pick up in chapter 14 with what is called a series of prophecies during a great drought. Earlier in the ...read more

  • Don’t Let Another Take Your Place

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Nov 11, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Failure and repentance. Judas was replaced after he sinned. Peter was reinstated after he sinned. The difference was what they desired.

    DON’T LET ANOTHER TAKE YOUR PLACE Acts 1:15, And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of ...read more

  • "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 476 views

    The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

    “SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

  • We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018
     | 5,588 views

    Do we find Him, or does He find us?

    We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

  • The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 8, 2020
     | 5,751 views

    Work for the Church does not please Jesus unless we maintain our original motivation

    Letter to the Church in Ephesus Introduction: I rarely dip into the Book of Revelation to preach because it is so difficult to understand and needs a lot of background to get a full picture of what John is saying. But today I sensed the Lord telling me that I should change my strategy and take ...read more

  • Are You Denying Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    Going Along to Get Along

    Mark 8:34… Jesus said if anyone want to be my follower, that person must put aside all of their selfish ambition, and then shoulder their cross and follow him. He said if we try to keep our lives for ourselves, we will lose it. But, if we give up our lives for his sake and for the sake of ...read more

  • Good-Bye, Abram

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,006 views

    A sermon illustrating the walk of faith, not just for Abram but for every Christian. A sermon where a founding pastor must also say "Good-bye" to his congregatioin.

    What comes to mind when you hear the name Abram? Okay, what about Abraham? They are the same man, but he was only known as Abram until he was called to do something special by God - when he was 75 years old! Not long after that, God changed his name to Abraham, which has a specific meaning. ...read more

  • The Power Of Commitment

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,316 views

    The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

  • Not So Fast Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,241 views

    In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

    Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

  • Take Your Commitments Seriously ...numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,109 views

    The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely voluntary.

    12/04/11 Take your comments seriously ...Numbers 6:1-8 (Lesson) The vow of the Nazarite. This was a voluntary vow. Any man or woman of Israel who wanted to become a Nazarite could do so. He could take the vow for a certain period of time or for a lifetime. God did not command it; it was purely ...read more

  • Dynamic Servants Of Jesus!

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,583 views

    This sermon keys in on our time, testimony, and treasures found in serving Jesus.

    Dynamic Servants of Jesus! Mark 6:7-13 Intro. Summertime is mission time. Now some of you are on mission to go to the nearest beach, baseball game, vacation, party, etc. Some folks plan all year for their summer mission of fun! What would happen if we put as much emphasis on being on mission with ...read more

  • A New Direction

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,085 views

    Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia).

    Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia). They are partway carved from their block of marble but, never finished, they are forever ...read more

  • Going Where We Have Never Gone Before

    Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,253 views

    A sermon for a new beginning for the church, or a step into a new spiritual depth and walk with Christ

    Going Where We have Never Gone Before Sunday, December 31, 2017 By Rev James May Is there anyone here who loved to watch Star Trek? I’ve been a fan from the beginning with Captain Kirk. I suppose I’ve seen nearly every episode more than once. Captain Picard, Captain Janway, and on they go. ...read more

  • The Christian Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,009 views

    To be a Christian is to belong to Christ; to whole-heartedly submit yourself by faith into the will of the Father. To be a Christian is to belong to Christ’s family.

    The Christian Faith “For a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” - Acts 11:26 In the earliest days of the Christian movement, the followers of Jesus were not called Christians. They were called ...read more

  • "Losing To Win"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,471 views

    Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

    Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more