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  • Unity Not Uniformity Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

    As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

  • Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 6,114 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

  • The Five Ws Of Worship

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 18,549 views

    A look at the Who, What, Where, When and Why of worship.

    THE FIVE “W”S OF WORSHIP Sometimes you come across some information that you wish you would have seen before you took a given action, or moved in a certain direction. For instance, it wasn’t until just a few days ago that I came across these “Top Ten Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Churches ...read more

  • The Flies Are Coming! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on May 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,113 views

    Pharaoh was warned, Pharaoh was covered by flies, and Pharaoh was defiant.

    The Flies are Coming! Exodus 8:20-32 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through this study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last time, we looked at the third plague, the plague of lice, and saw that God’s Mighty ...read more

  • Lord, Give Me Patience, But Please Give It To Me Quickly! Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,553 views

    A message on developing patience.

    OPEN: Today we are going to be talking about patience. That's what brother Jim wants to address as he is talking to his flock in the church at Jerusalem. This is one of those virtues that doesn't come easily to any of us. Everything about our life seems to be designed to test our patience, ...read more

  • Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015
     | 5,717 views

    Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

    THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

  • Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
     | 48,634 views

    This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

    Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

  • Dealing With The Enemy! Part 3

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,651 views

    While preaching this series, I found more and more people beggining to step out and find they had some spiritual authority in Jesus Christ. And they degan to deal with the issues in their lives.

    Dealing with the enemy! Part 3 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Ephesians 6:11 .... stand against the wiles of the devil. The word ¡§wiles¡¨ in the Greek is ¡§methodia¡¨ - ¡§ To follow up and investigate by methods and a settled plan, plan crafty tricks, schemes.¡¨ Ephesians 4: 18- 18 They are darkened ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 13,996 views

    Jesus died not only to pay the price for our sin and to defeat Satan but to change our lives forever.

    WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

  • God Loves A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,397 views

    “He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9: 6-7

    Theme: God loves a cheerful giver Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20; 2 Cor. 9:6-15; Acts 20:31-35 Harvest time is not only a time to rejoice, but also a time to remember the Lord’s many blessings and to say thank you. When we say thank you to another person that person often knows whether we really mean ...read more

  • "Celebrate God's Purpose For Your Giving" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,653 views

    What purposes does God work out in our lives when we give financially to support His work?

    1 Chronicles 29 tells the story of how David and the people of Israel took up an offering for the construction of the temple which David was told by God would be built by his son and successor, Solomon. It is a beautiful story of what happens when Gods people give generously to God’s work. I once ...read more

  • Search For Lost Sinners

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 24,102 views

    It’s the job of Christians to search for the lost.

    Search for Lost Sinners Luke 15:1-10 We all have lost something during some point in our lives. We’ve misplaced keys. We’ve forgot our watches and wallets. We may even have lost a pet dog or cat once. What did we do when we noticed that these things were missing? Did we search for them? ...read more

  • Drawn And Quartered

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    Socially and emotionally, American Christians are being torn apart, and the Church is only making things worse.

    This article exposes a deep flaw in the American Church. This flaw, which has been largely overlooked, has set the stage for the current epidemic of serious social problems, including crime, divorce, depression, drug abuse, and suicide. It follows that the Church is indirectly responsible for ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Die

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    The Purpose for Jesus death expounded.

    WHY DID JESUS DIE? II CORINTHIANS 5: 14-18 Introduction: Recently in speaking with a young man, I asked, "Why did Jesus die?" He replied that Jesus was crucified because he had angered the Jewish religious leaders. He knew the historical facts surrounding the death of Christ but had no concept ...read more

  • "A Cure For Contempt" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    Finding our place in God’s plan (Also commenting on 9-11)

    Psalm Steps> Psalm 123, “A Cure for Contempt” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction Chaplain (COL) Bob Jenkins had just finished morning devotions in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon on September 11th when he heard “a very ...read more