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  • Paul - The Model Mailman

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,026 views

    Paul epitomizes the ideal scriptural mailman as it can be said, "Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep this courageous courier from the swift completion of his appointed task."

    Paul - The Ideal Mailman (Acts 28) Mitchell Kendall engraved this famous saying on the New York City post office, taken from Herodutus about the diligence of the Persian mailmen during the heat of their battles with the Greeks in 500 B.C. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark ...read more

  • "The Hands Of Christ: Mighty, Yet Humble.” (Mk. 14:32-36; John 18:2-12) Series

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    We focus on the hands of Christ, the mystery of his divinity, yet humanity and humility as he suffers for us.

    One of the most complicated pieces of machinery in the world is the human hand. Take a look at your hand for a moment. We take it for granted because it’s there every day, it usually does the things that we want it to do. Your hand is one of the most delicate, yet complex parts of your body. ...read more

  • The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 338 ratings
     | 48,445 views

    The Word of God calls Jabez more honorable than his brothers. Why? – Because he prayed a prayer that got God’s attention.

    The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chr 4:9-10 9 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be ...read more

  • The Importance Of Staying Focused

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,029 views

    Learn the benefits of staying focused on the main job: of winning people to Christ.

    Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay focused on the tasks of evangelism, missions and ministry? We sometimes get side tracked by problems, attacks and difficulties. In Acts 6 the church faced such a crisis. They were facing a division in their ranks. They remained focused. In the last verse ...read more

  • Do Your Best And God Will Do The Rest

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,372 views

    Often in life we must do the best we can and leave the results in God’s hands

    DO YOUR BEST AND GOD WILL DO THE REST ESTHER 6:1-11 (1) FOCUS - “ON THAT NIGHT THE KING COULD NOT SLEEP...” I. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE BOOK OF ESTHER II. MORDECAI AND ESTHER HAD DONE ALL THEY COULD DO A. Mordecai was limited in what he could do B. Esther was limited in what she could do C. The ...read more

  • "Strength For The Weary"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 18, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,146 views

    God calls us to strengthen the weary hands and feeble knees of those who are wearied by the cares of life.

    Strength For The Weary Hebrews 12:12-17 Life can be mighty wearisome at times. If we had no relationships in this life, and therefore no other heartache or sorrow to deal with but our own, then there would still be enough pain, sorrow, and struggle to make us weary. Hypothetically we might create ...read more

  • We Have This Treasure

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    Believers should understand the incredible treasure that has placed in their hands--the gospel and the thrill of sharing it in ministry,

    We Have This Treasure 2 Cor 4:1-7 1 Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not lose heart. 2 Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ...read more

  • The Way It Should Be

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    With the end of the age at hand, Peter gives us important steps to take for the Church to be ready for the return of Christ.

    IN REGARDS TO TODAY’S MODERN CHURCH, EUGENE PETERSON, IN HIS BOOK "A LONG OBEDIENCE IN THE SAME DIRECTION" WRITES, “IT IS NOT DIFFICULT IN OUR WORLD TO GET A PERSON INTERESTED IN THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL; IT IS TERRIFICALLY DIFFICULT TO SUSTAIN THE INTEREST. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN OUR CULTURE MAKE ...read more

  • Generational Legacy Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Last week I shared with you the story of ...read more

  • "The Hidden Child In All Of Us"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,207 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the HEARERS to display their dependence on the Father by coming to Jesus with EMPTY HANDS and TRUSTING hearts.

    13 November 2005 Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: The hidden child in us all is to totally DEPEND on GOD’S GRACE in order to receive God’s kingdom. REFERENCES: Exodus 20:14 – KJV (Thou shalt not commit adultery); Mark 10:1-12 KJV (Jesus’ Story of Marriage and ...read more

  • Staying Upbeat When You Are Being Beat Up Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD

    BIG IDEA: WHEN OUR ENEMIES HAVE THE UPPER HAND, WE CAN AVOID DEPRESSION BY FOCUSING ON OUR GOD 4 WAYS TO FOCUS ON OUR GOD: I. (:1-4) CRYING TO GOD (EVEN THOUGH WE ARE BEING CRUSHED) A. Asking for Answers 1. Listen “Hear my prayer, O Lord, Give ear to my supplications!” 2. “Answer me” 3. Based ...read more

  • Come, Follow Me

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,360 views

    What happens when we decide to take matters into our own hands instead of following Christ?

    Come Follow Me It was a calm, cool and clear morning. The sun was still hovering near the horizon, it’s yellow ball showing a hint of the heat that would soon envelope the land. There were a few birds in the air, going about their early morning business of finding a meal and paying little ...read more

  • Generational Legacy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Most often when you think of something ...read more

  • Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

    2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

  • Who Can Climb God's Hill?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,728 views

    Jesus gives us the clean hands and pure heart needed to stand atop God’s hill.

    “Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.” Did you ever wonder what kind of hill it was that Jack and Jill had to climb if they couldn’t make it up without cracking their skulls? You wouldn’t think it should be such a ...read more