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  • Adequacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

    Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

  • Answer Two: God’s Humble And Simple People Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015
     | 6,701 views

    Every church needs to take this message to heart because one of the most tragic characteristics of modern society is pride and self-sufficiency.

    I said last time that in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians concerning what to do about their divided church, Paul gives 11 answers to their problem. The first answer, Paul said, was the cross. If the church would refocus on their purpose based upon the cross, the church would begin to ...read more

  • King Charles' Coronation

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 6, 2023
     | 1,333 views

    It isn't irrelevant. It isn't just pageantry. It's a model for the commissioning of every leader.

    Yesterday, I imagine that most of us were glued to our televisions from about 11 to 1 watching King Charles' and Queen Camilla’s coronation. For most of us, this was the first time in our lifetimes that we’d witnessed such an event. It was an extraordinary spectacle. What did you think of it? ...read more

  • Break Free

    Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016
     | 7,369 views

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

  • The Value Of Vision Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church

    The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost  Lost in the shuffle of life  Lost in the day to day routines  Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality  ...read more

  • Life As It’s Meant To Be

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,802 views

    The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

    “A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

  • The Four Coming Events

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    We are living in the last days and Jesus is coming soon. Prophetically, there are four events that will occur in sequence and the countdown will begin with the first event which we are about to see take place.

    The Four Coming Events We are living in the last days and Jesus is coming soon. Prophetically, there are four events that will occur in sequence and the countdown will begin with the first event which we are about to see take place. Event 1 – The perfection of the church We really need to ...read more

  • Will The Real Hypocirite Please Stand Up

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,713 views

    THIS SERMON DISCRIBES HYPOCROSIY IN THE CHURCH

    Will the real hypocrites please stand up ? WHITEWASHED ON THE OUT SIDE, DIRTY ON THE INSIDE GREAT PRETENDERS PRETENDERS IN THE PEWS TEXT: MATTHEW 23-25-28, MARK 12:38-40 INTRODUCTION This message this morning is not only for the body of Christ but to us as individuals so that we may evaluate ...read more

  • Rememberance Needs To Be A Two Way Street Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    A study on the church and the Lord’s Supper

    When the very wealthy business man Howard Hughes died, he was honored in Las Vegas in a remarkably callous way. For sixty seconds the pit bosses held their dice at the crap tables; the roulette wheels were stilled and the casinos quiet. Then a man at Desert Inn yelled, “Ok, he’s had his minute, ...read more

  • Remove Not The Ancient Landmark Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 24, 2013
     | 27,786 views

    Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" - An reminder to remember and continue the landmarks our church was built on.

    Remove not the Ancient Landmark Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 30, 2013 TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 – “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” INTRODUCTION When the Israelites entered Canaan and land was divided among the various ...read more

  • There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023
     | 2,405 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

    Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

  • Who's In Charge Here?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,566 views

    Christ is the Head of the Church.

    Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

  • "I See Dead People..." Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    The letter to the church at Sardis.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 29, 2006 "I See Dead People..." (The letter to the church at Sardis) Rev. 3:1-6 [SERMON SERIES SLIDE…IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO TITLE SLIDE THEN A BLANK SLIDE] All I’ve seen of the movie, The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis are ...read more

  • Going The Distance With God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 9,435 views

    If we try to make a difference alone without teaming up with other followers of Jesus, our impact will be small. But if we learn to resolve our differences and work together, I believe we will accomplish way more than all of us could do separately. How ca

    Going the Distance with God Romans 16:1-27 -Paul’s closing words give us several keys to going the distance as followers together of Jesus. There is certainly individual application, but Paul’s words were for the church at Rome as a whole, not only to the independent individual ...read more

  • On Fire

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011
     | 7,553 views

    The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

    INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more