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  • Holy Rebellion

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,542 views

    We have modern-day Philistines. They are the forces threatening the people of God, harassing them and vowing to cause tragedies in their lives. They are not hiding their evil intentions. They say it openly just as Goliath was an open enemy

    Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day but I had to keep ...read more

  • Safe And Secure (Find The Hidden Message)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,208 views

    I slowly opened my eyes and saw two angelic beings next to the ceiling. Their wings covered themselves from head to toe with such beauty and all of a sudden their wings began to unfold and show their perfect form. I began to feel so safe and secure as I h

    Safe and Secure (find the hidden message) Feb/2013 I was going to write a message late the other night and I thought about a great champion for the Lord that day, that was Stephen in Acts chapter 7. I have always pictured Stephen as young and on fire for Jesus, stands ready to serve Him until death ...read more

  • Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,411 views

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

    I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

  • Prepare Thy Chariot

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    If we are to have a great move of the Holy Spirit, then we must make preparations for it to happen.

    PREPARE THY CHARIOT by: Pastor Donny Granberry Tonight we will look at the fact that we must prepare ourselves if we desire to have a great move of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was given purposefully on the day of Pentecost, not accidentally. He still comes upon the church to those who are ...read more

  • Travail Before Birth

    Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 29,850 views

    The church must have travail before we will see new babes in Christ.

    Travail before Birth Isaiah 66 7Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child. 8Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion ...read more

  • Three 'r's Of Marriage

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 155 ratings
     | 74,067 views

    A look at three areas we must understand in order to have happy marriages.

    THE THREE ‘R’s OF A GREAT MARRIAGE INTRODUCTION: Open with “Aisle, Altar, Hymn” Joke. Tonight we are going to talk a little bit about marriage. Marriage can be a fun topic to preach on, but is almost always a tough topic to preach on. Tonight I am keeping it simple. As a matter of fact, you ...read more

  • Christmas Uncluttered "Uncluttered Joy: Choosing Joy When Life Gets Crowded” Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025
     | 128 views

    To teach that true joy comes from Christ, not circumstances, and must be chosen intentionally.

    You ever notice how December has some of the most ridiculous emotional swings of the whole year? One minute you’re sipping peppermint mocha feeling festive… next minute you’re one burned batch of cookies away from throwing the whole tree in the yard. Everybody talks about Christmas joy like it’s ...read more

  • Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
     | 8,941 views

    If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

    Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

  • The Promised One Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    Preparing for Christmas means more than just shopping for presents and putting up the decorations. It means opening our hearts and lives to the working of the Holy Spirit. This is a sermon for Advent 3, Year B.

    The Promised One is Coming! Well, there are only 11 more shopping days until Christmas. Are you prepared? When many people talk about preparing for the holidays, this is the line of questioning that follows. And with good reason. If buying Christmas presents was the only thing that had to be ...read more

  • Can I Get A Lift?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    August 1989: If we want to be lifted up out of our unhappiness through worship, we must bring our whole selves to the worship experience and must pray passionately even our negative wishes.

    I recently became aware that some folks shop for a church much as you would shop for a car or a home appliance. In talking with some people about joining our church, they said that they were shopping – that’s their word, not mine -- that they were shopping for a church by systematically attending ...read more

  • Be Patient!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,109 views

    Curiosity and greed are part of our DNA, patience is not. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and must be cherished and fed in order to grow in our lives. We must be patient with others and with God just as God is patient with us.

    [Sermon preached on 10 December 2017, 2nd Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I remember how as a young child I became very impatient when Christmas was drawing near. Not so much because of Christmas, but because I also had my birthday. Like most kids, I also had many things on my wish list. My ...read more

  • The Veil Torn

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 12, 2025
     | 221 views

    When Jesus died, God Himself tore the temple curtain from top to bottom—forever removing every barrier between His holiness and our hearts. The way into His presence is wide open, not by our efforts or rituals, but by the finished work of Christ.

    Introduction – A Wall Comes Down, A Veil Is Rent Down I still remember the summer of 1964 when our family crossed from West Germany into East. We were crammed into a Volkswagen bus—my parents up front, four sisters and two brothers jammed shoulder to shoulder. The youngest, little Sarah, was still ...read more

  • At The Cross

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,161 views

    The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

    At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

  • Repentance Brings Refreshment Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,912 views

    We must practice continual repentance as we call others to do the same.

    Repentance Brings Refreshment Rev. Brian Bill Acts 3:17-26 November 9-10, 2019 I have a white board up here today. Could you shout out the names of various sins you struggle with? If it’s easier to think of the sins of others, you can share theirs. Last weekend we focused on the first half ...read more

  • A Case Of Mistaken Identity?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    If we choose to live for and with God, then we must understand who we are in Him.

    TALKING POINTS: 1. Last week we celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and we looked at the tale of two gardens, the Garden of Eden and what happened to humanity when they disobeyed God and the Garden of the Empty Tomb and what it undid from the first garden. As I prepared that message, I was ...read more