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  • Are You Ready To Work In The Vineyard?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,775 views

    Jesus calls his children to work in the vineyard, and reprimands those who think they are most willing with their lack of true service.

    September 25, 2005 Matthew 21:28-32 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ”‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. ...read more

  • "Discipline" Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    To know how to exercise discipline in the church, we have to begin by finding out what Jesus had to say and line up the epistles with that.

    15 “If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 “If he refuses to listen to them, tell ...read more

  • Acquaint Thyself With God

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 26,672 views

    Becoming better acquainted with God.

    PP0559 DATE ACQUAINT THYSELF WITH GOD! Job 22:21. Job 22:21 Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. (KJV) (Leave your Bibles open to this passage of Scripture please) INTRODUCTION: Spiritual anemia among Christians is destroying the local church ...read more

  • How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 39,014 views

    What can I do to learn what God wants me to do with my life? Can I miss out on what God desires for my life?

    OPEN: I once read the true story about a man who was a guest sailing aboard a submarine. Before they set sail, he asked the coxwain if there were any special regulations to be observed during exercises. He said “I was puzzled when he replied by asking me how good my mental arithmetic was. He went ...read more

  • Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ, but why did he come?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? Romans 5:12-17; 6:6-22 It is the Christmas season again, and again we tend to forget what it is all about. We get so caught up in the decorations, buying and receiving gifts, and parties that the real reason for the holiday is forgotten. Many people at least in America can ...read more

  • Remember The Poor

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

  • Built To Last

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,296 views

    The only things that last are the things that are of Christ.

    Title: Built to Last Text: Daniel 2.31 - 45 MP: The only things that last are the things that are of Christ. Intro: This is a sermon about a rock. Let me be clear on that – it’s not a sermon about a war in Iraq (E-raq). It’s not even about the country of Iraq– although it may be easy to confuse ...read more

  • The Problem With Sacraments Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,601 views

    What does the word "sacrament" mean? Is it in the Bible? And what effect does this concept have on the church?

    OPEN: When I was in my early 20s I worked in a mobile home factory. My job was to help install insulation in the sides and roofs of the trailers as they made their way down the track. One day, as I was blowing insulation onto the roof of one trailer (walking along the trusses), I stepped a little ...read more

  • Lessons From The Summit - Elders And Leaders

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,861 views

    This message was given to teach the church on how a church functions and to teach the importance of leadership in the church.

    Introduction: This week and next the national stage has been all about leadership, as we’ve endured, I mean, watched the convention of the Democrats and this week the Republicans. There is a problem with our political leaders, and I don’t care which side of the aisle that you are referring to, ...read more

  • Tender Mercy Makers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,381 views

    God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

  • Available For Impossible Dreams Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    We become available to God when we fully worship and trust Him, when we go out of our comfort zones; there are many possibilities open to us in our church and community.

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD July 9, 2006 If what you expect to receive and what someone wants to give you are not the same thing, you are doomed to disappointment. If you want a particular thing, but the person you are dealing with is determined that you shall have ...read more

  • Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,543 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

  • Seeking Before Hiding

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

  • When God Whispers Your Name Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,664 views

    Pastor John teaches about God bringing you out from the battle and into a quiet place where you can here HIM whisper your name

    When God Whispers Your Name CCCAG March 5th, 2017 Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14 Preaching/working for years with no affect One thing I was taught in bible school about the way that a pastor should present him or herself that I never agreed with was this idea that a pastor should never tell his ...read more

  • United In Worship Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,649 views

    We explore importance of gathering together for worship; true worship as described by Jesus in John 4, focusing on spiritual and genuine communion with God; the strength and encouragement found in corporate worship and its transformative impact on believers' lives.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Consumer Worship by Dan Stevers * https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2022/03/22/more-houses-of-worship-are-returning-to-normal-operations-but-in-person-attendance-is-unchanged-since-fall/ ** ...read more