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  • Christ's Principle Of Developing Strong Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,472 views

    Christ’s Principle of Developing Strong Faith - Strong faith in Christ provides answers to life’s most perplexing problems

    Christ’s Principle of Saving Faith (Luke 7:1-10) Illustration:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail with 32 lbs. of chains on his ankles, his feet bound to a bamboo pole. A fellow prisoner said, "Dr. Judson, what about the prospect of the conversion of ...read more

  • The Benefit Of Godly Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

    Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

  • Holy Day Inn Keeper Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.

    "She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more

  • The Nature Of God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,598 views

    Scriptural answers to basic questions about God.

    What is God? Numbers 23:19, "God is not a man.” John 4:24, "God is spirit." Luke 24:39, “A spirit does not have flesh and bones.” Job 23:8-9, "Behold, I go forward but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He acts on the left, I cannot behold Him; He turns on the right, ...read more

  • The What,how,& Why Of Our Business Here Today.

    Contributed by Steve Dunning on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    Deacon ordination sermon

    Acts 6:3 The What, How, and Why of our Business Here Today (Deacon Ordination Sermon) Over 200 years ago the founding fathers of this nation set out to build a Christian nation. Today in this nation it seems that their intentions are being thwarted on all sides. Where school children aren’t ...read more

  • “called To Live A Life Of Faith “ Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
     | 6,926 views

    Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “

    Journey of Faith, part 2 “Called to Live a Life of Faith “ Gen 12:1-20 David Taylor Outside of Christ, Abraham may be the most significant character in the bible. In terms of space, the first eleven chapters of Genesis are devoted to human history. The next fourteen chapters are ...read more

  • “the Battle Belongs To The Lord” Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014
     | 6,733 views

    Journey of Faith, part 4 “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”

    Journey of Faith, part 4 “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Gen 14:1-24 David Taylor Introduction – Heb 13:7-8 Main idea – When our lives are oriented around God’s purposes we can be confident of God working on our behalf. 1. Be confident of victory over any threats ...read more

  • A Chilling Prophecy

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,620 views

    The details that Jesus gave to His disciples about His impending death were chillling. But the result was going to be fantastic.

    Passage: Matthew 20:17-19 Intro: Thins were going pretty well in the brand new kingdom of God on earth. 1. popular, enemies routinely overcome with wise words or powerful action. 2. after three years, Jesus and His disciples were on a pretty good roll. 3. and as they headed for Jerusalem ...read more

  • Hope Is Already Ours! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. Because a Child has been given to us, we are to no longer fumble around in darkness; but rather give everything we have to following the One who gave it all for us. (Ref: Isaiah 9:1-7)

    Hope is Already Ours! Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - This morning, we concluded Chapter 8 with hope and strength to follow - Because God has called us; because He stands WITH us; we have victory - We were challenged to examine who we listened too; whom we followed - And we examined the problem with ...read more

  • Faith, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011
     | 3,738 views

    Part 2 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on answering the question, "Why Does God Test our Faith?" using a story of one man who's faith was tested often.

    Faith Series, Part 2 “Why Does God Test our Faith?” Matthew 14:22-33 - Six part series on our faith - Wed night: “Faith is our understanding that through the Law we must die to ourselves in order to live for God.” - Believers often wonder why God would test our faith - ...read more

  • Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,119 views

    How does the Spirit grow patience in our lives?

    Fruit of the Spirit October 18, 2009 Galatians 5:22-23 Patience What is patience? – waiting without getting upset Patience with people. – often the little things – bad driving (or perceived bad driving), family members quirks, mistakes, but also sin – It’s the Spirit’s job to convict, but ...read more

  • Jailhouse Rock Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 11, 2018
     | 8,539 views

    Just as God prevails despite opposition, so does the Gospel.

    Jailhouse Rock (Acts 16:16-34) [note: this title is not original -- have seen several sermons on this text with this title] 1. Late one night, a burglar broke into a house he thought was empty. He tiptoed through the living room but suddenly he froze in his tracks when he heard a loud raspy ...read more

  • The Rebel Alliance Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,686 views

    Many of us may have to make the ultimate sacrifice, to lay our last full measure of devotion on the altar of Freedom, but that freedom will be precious bought and well won. The outcome is certain. Good will conquer over evil in time, and even beyond time.

    CHAPTER 12 1. And a huge sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars; 2. and she was pregnant, and cries out in labor pains, even the pains to give birth 3. and another sign appeared in heaven, and look, a red dragon, ...read more

  • The Divorce That Never Happened Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,766 views

    When you are under duress and your heart is broken, Joseph proves it is possible to trust God and act wisely in those circumstances.

    The Divorce That Never Happened Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. The Christmas season is upon us, so why not start the sermon with a few Christmas jokes? 2. A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for ...read more

  • The Return Trip That Was Diverted

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,896 views

    Whether it is our nature or not, God sometimes calls us to flex and adjust to change, but He gives us the strength to do so.

    The Return Trip That Was Diverted Thwarted Christmas Plans series (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) 1. I love stories like this: (UPI) An alleged robber at a Florida convenience store picked the wrong potential victim when the man he threatened with a BB gun turned out to be a former WWE wrestler. Shad ...read more