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  • An Abundant Gift Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2018
     | 6,914 views

    Things are not always as they appear. Little can be much, and much can be little. The Lord knows the desires of our hearts and the motivation behind our gifts.

    An Abundant Gift Mark 12: 41-44 This had been an eventful day for Jesus and the disciples. Having returned to the Temple in Jerusalem for the third time, Jesus had dealt with several confrontations. He was challenged regarding His authority; the Pharisees and Herodians sough to trap Him with a ...read more

  • Measure Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 24, 2016
     | 4,694 views

    1) An accurate belief in the nature of God (1 John 1:5), and 2) A genuine belief in the certainty of sin (1 John 1:6, 8, 10)

    Ever since the fall, humanity has tried to deny the reality of sin, even though every human being is innately aware of its presence. (cf. Rom. 2:14-16). People today minimize and redefine sin, often alleging that the “failures” of their lives and certain “disorders” exist ...read more

  • Twenty Four Seven Three Sixty Five

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,589 views

    God is always with us. He is often seen through the people around us by their words and actions. There is a great expectation from us that comes through repentance. As God makes a total commitment to us, we must make a total commitment to Him.

    Twenty-four Seven Three Sixty Five “Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." Isaiah 41:10 Intro: God chooses us not because we deserve it but because God loves us and ...read more

  • Who Among Us Has A Terminal Illness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 17, 2023
     | 938 views

    What is a terminal illness? Does mankind have one?

    On the website, https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/terminal-illness-definition it states, “A terminal illness is a disease or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone’s death. It is sometimes called a life-limiting illness. Some people may use different definitions, so it’s ...read more

  • Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,737 views

    The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

    OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

  • Because Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Lets look at prayer. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God.

    Because of Prayer I feel I need to spend some time reviewing prayer. I want to look at its place in the life of a Christian. Its power, its purpose, its effect, its availability and its simple beauty as a means of communicating with Almighty God. Im sure there are many instances in your life ...read more

  • Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,236 views

    Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

    Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

  • Doing More With Less

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,571 views

    In times of scarcity or stress, two personalities respond: fear, the cup half empty; and faith, the cup half full.

    A few moments ago we sang, "Drop Thy still dews of quietness, Till all our strivings cease; Take from our souls the strain and stress, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty of Thy peace." Those are beautiful words; they are lofty sentiments. But how? How can such things happen? In an ...read more

  • Permission To Feel Despondent Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

    Permission to Feel Despondent (Psalm 88) 1. This is the time of year when many experience a seasonal depression attributed to the fact that the amount of sunlight is declining. We certainly are all familiar with feelings of sadness, grief and loss. But at the deepest level, we can get to the point ...read more

  • Hope

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,160 views

    Hope (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm 13. Ill: Years ago an S-4 submarine was rammed by a ship off the coast of Massachusetts. • It sank immediately. • The entire crew was trapped in a prison house of death. • Every effort was made to rescue the crew; • But all ultimately ...read more

  • The Blessed Hope

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    There are those who think it foolish to hope that this world will one day know peace and be ruled by justice.

    The Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say No to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, Titus 2:13 while we wait for the ...read more

  • "Don't Give Up Hope" Series

    Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 14, 2011
     | 5,955 views

    It is never to late to turn back to God. This is a three part series on Jonah.

    I love the story of Jonah. Maybe because so many times in my life I have also been like Jonah. Have you ever felt like God was calling you to do something and you didn’t do it? If so you are not alone. I am going to give an outline today of the study for the next few days. But I believe the ...read more

  • Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,925 views

    Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

    Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

  • Out Of The Depths

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

    Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

  • Nothing New Under The Sun?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2014
     | 7,169 views

    Life apart from God is a death of fathomless despair. Life in Christ is an inextinguishable hope.

    Nothing New Under the Sun? Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 The “Preacher” has just examined the course of “nature” and has come up with a pessimistic conclusion that everything is useless or meaningless. We as Christians who can see above the horizon of the sun to God who has made ...read more

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