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  • Happy Are The Humble -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 29, 2019
     | 3,207 views

    If you want to be truly happy, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and accepting persecution.

    Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to teach you a ...read more

  • From Cushy To Cursed

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015
     | 5,073 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

    There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

  • An Attitude That Transforms Our Actions

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions.

    AN ATTITUDE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR ACTIONS-Colossians 1:1-8 Proposition: The attitude of thankfulness due to God’s grace transforms both our beliefs and our actions. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to become more thankful for what God had done for us in our spiritual life as we ...read more

  • The Legacy Of King Solomon And King Abijah

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,590 views

    Today we want to talk about King Abijah. Actually King Abijah has several names. He was also called Abia and Abijam.

    I also want to talk about King Solomon, and I want to show you how their lives are tied together. All these names seem a little strange. Speaking of names reminds me about a pregnant woman. Illus: A pregnant woman from Washington, DC got into a car accident and falls into a deep coma. Asleep for ...read more

  • Working Together In Unity (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    The ministry of reconciliation cannot be separated from the preaching or sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    WORKING TOGETHER IN UNITY TO ACCOMPLISH GOD’S MISSION 2 Cor. 5:16-21 (Series) A. The Mission of the Church: Reconciliation of God and Man 1. It calls for renewal or revival of individual believers and churches that became cold or disobedient to God (2 Cor. 5.16-21). KEY INDICATORS OF A REVIVED ...read more

  • Do Two Walk Together Unless They Have Agreed To Meet? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,470 views

    Fellowship is dependent upon doctrinal fidelity. Whether co-operation in evangelism, in missionary advance or in worship, all fellowship depends upon doctrinal fidelity.

    “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” [1] God had blessed His ancient people. However, despite His rich blessings, they chose to rebel. God makes it clear that He is left with no option except judgement. The question selected as the text for the message today, is ...read more

  • The Lord’s Supper

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 23, 2017
     | 8,980 views

    WE KNOW THAT JESUS INSTITUTED THE LORD’S SUPPER, OR WHAT WE CALL COMMUNION, AS PART OF THE LAST SUPPER. IT WAS AN OBJECT LESSON OF WHAT WAS ABOUT TO HAPPEN TO HIM. HE GAVE US THE INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THIS SERVICE UNTIL HE COMES AGAIN.

    THE LORD’S SUPPER 1 CORINTHIANS 11:`17-34 THERE ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS WE CAN CONSIDER THE SERVICE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER, MUCH MORE THAN WE CAN COVER IN ONE MESSAGE. TODAY, I WANT TO FOCUS ON THE CORPORATE ASPECT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER THAT PAUL TEACHES IN THIS PASSAGE. I WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU THAT ...read more

  • Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

  • Women In Ministry Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,580 views

    Oh how things have changed. Oh how far we have veered off course. The church has copied the world's program for women and is not the better for it.

    ABOUT WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP 42. Rise Up, Men of God! I’m a Man and happy about it. “Proud” is not a politically acceptable word in the church, so I will stay with “happy.” Or satisfied. Content. Fulfilled. In other words, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ...read more

  • Authentic Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,845 views

    Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

    One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

  • Why'd They Do That?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,096 views

    God is worthy of our attention and praise.

    WHY’D THEY DO THAT? I Corinthians 14:40 S: Worship C: Elements of corporate worship Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR ATTENTION AND PRAISE. ?: How? How do we demonstrate it? KW: Elements TS: We will find in our study of worship elements that we use to communicate the ...read more

  • Religious Liberty Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,928 views

    Without religious liberty, there can be no true worship of God.

    “Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” “You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Religious liberty is not simply an ecclesiastical truth debated ...read more

  • Part 15: The Lord's Prayer From The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 31, 2024
     | 876 views

    We see Jesus... 1. Wondering about injustice (vs. 1-3). 2. In a wonderful relationship with the Father (vs. 9-10). 3. Willing to suffer (vs. 4-8, 11-18). 4. Winning the victory (vs. 19-22). 5. Worthy of our praise (vs. 23-26). 6. Ruling the world forever (vs. 27-31).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 14: The Lord's Prayer from the Cross Psalm 22:1-31 (Initial reading: vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 31, 2024) MESSAGE: *Church: God is bigger, better, stronger and more glorious than we can possibly imagine. In Isaiah 66:1, ...read more

  • Where’s The Love? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,876 views

    The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

    Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

  • The Keepers Of The Cellar

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 35,639 views

    The undetected and unknown servants of the King often make the greatest impact.

    The Keepers of the Cellar 1 Chronicles 27:28 KJV And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains was Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: New King James Version -- Joash was over the store of oil New Living Translation -- Joash was ...read more