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  • Keep Digging Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 9, 2023
     | 2,612 views

    When God Speaks are we able to discern and know that it is indeed HIM?

    “Keep Digging” Genesis 26:12-33 6-11-2023 Last week while looking at the “Prayers In the Bible” we saw that Isaac had an encounter with God. The prayer was not so much as Isaac praying but it was that God was speaking and so I titled it “When God Speaks.” When God Speaks are we able to discern ...read more

  • When The Spirit Can Finally Rest Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 2,964 views

    A look at the time when the Spirit can rest because victory has come.

    THE FINAL VISION FOR ZECHARIAH: There will come a time when the Spirit can finally rest. - Zechariah 6:1-8. - In v. 8 we find an interesting phrase. I want to start there and then explain how we get there. Earlier in Zechariah prophetic visions we saw the idea of the Spirit restlessly moving to ...read more

  • The Good Tree - Centurion

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,503 views

    A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

    Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

  • Pressing On Toward The Goal. Philippians 3:13-14

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,948 views

    A message about striving toward the goals of life in the New Year.

    Stand with me and lift up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

  • Exchange Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 2,825 views

    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction There are a lot of things that I love about Christmas. The music. The get togethers. The excitement over giving gifts. Haven't you noticed the older you get how much more exciting it is to give the unexpected gift than it is to receive the unexpected gift? The lights. The jog ...read more

  • What Is Your Name? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,334 views

    Explore Jacob's transformative encounter with God at Peniel, and emphasize the significance of struggle and wrestling with God in our own spiritual journeys.

    Good morning, church family. Isn’t it amazing how God reveals himself in the most unexpected ways and places? Today, we're turning our attention to an encounter that strikes us with its intensity and its significance. It's a story of wrestling, of struggle, and ultimately, of transformation. We're ...read more

  • Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,668 views

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

    There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

  • Consider How Things Are Going For You

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Where are your priorities? Is it self or God? Is God’s House in ruin today?

    Consider how things are going for you? Are you working hard but not getting ahead? Are you making good money, but you don’t know where it all goes? How much time are you spending on/in God’s House? Do you realise that God controls all areas of our lives? Let us together fix the problem! See, ...read more

  • Samaritan Story # 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    The Samaritan Story

    First we considered an Introduction to this Story Now for The First Sermon Outline - Consider THE LIFE OF THE LORD AS PRESENTED HERE! In the Samaritan Coming to the rescue of this victim. [I] THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST CAN BE SEEN This Uncovered Religious.... 1. Prejudices - The ...read more

  • The Impact Of Life's Earthquakes

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    A message about how life's earthquakes impact our lives and the lives around us.

    The Impact of Life’s Earthquakes Acts 16:16-34 I. Life’s Earthquakes Can Impact Our Worship (v. 22-25) A. Some will withdraw from worship as a result of life’s earthquakes - Withdraw due to shame - Withdraw due to bitterness - Withdraw due to hurts B. Some will praise the Lord ...read more

  • Go For The Gulp Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on May 7, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE - MARY If we are going to see our dreams become a reality then we have to learn to STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!

    A nation that has suffered under Saddam Hussain’s oppressive hand is getting its first taste of freedom; people are beginning to dream again. Over the last few weeks we have been watching American and coalition forces strive to bring freedom to the Iraqi people. By air and land the Republican ...read more

  • Promises Kept Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,254 views

    Three facts to help us understand why the nation of Israel rejects Jesus as their Messiah.

    Note: This sermon was introduced by the drama "The Perfect Bonds of Love"). God has a plan. It’s a plan that started at creation, and it has continued even when human sin corrupted God’s wonderful creation. It’s a plan that’s taken lots of twists and turns along the ways, a plan full of surprising ...read more

  • The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 151,071 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

  • Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,429 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available if you e-mail

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

  • The Application Tested Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014
     | 6,978 views

    Trials, Perseverance, Faith

    LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more