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  • Three Vital Commitments

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 13,954 views

    This sermon calls hearers to make three vital commitments: 1) To A Person; 2) To A Purpose; 3) To A People.

    TITLE: Three Vital Commitments SUBTITLE: You Present You TOPIC: Commitment TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 [Adapted from a sermon by John Hamby, A Call To Commitment, which can be found on Sermon Central.] I want to introduce you to a hypothetical church member that we will call Kenny. § Kenny began his ...read more

  • Hitting The Road Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,306 views

    Learning to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    Built Lord Tough Series: Becoming Strong for the Off-road times of Life “Hitting the Road” Paul the apostle is about ready to “Hit the Road.” When we read second Timothy, it should be with a heightened anticipation of what he has to say to Timothy and to us all. These are the last recorded ...read more

  • Spending Time In The Furnace

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012
     | 6,140 views

    God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

    Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

  • How To Recognize A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    How can you tell a real friend? Solomon gives us some concrete answers, and they may surprise you!

    1. Illus. of Don Johnson • Actor best know for his roles in Miami Vice and Nash Bridges. • Back in the 70’s went through a truckload of cocaine and alcohol. He wrecked a half dozen cars, etc. • In 1983 checked into a rehab center and got clean. Turned his life around. • A reporter asked him if he ...read more

  • Friends - Pt. 2 - Jellyfish And Johnny On The Spot Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 17, 2015
     | 5,213 views

    It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

    Friends Pt. 3 - Jellyfish & Johnny on the Spot I. Introduction Every relationship of meaning has to have foundation in friendship. Jesus walks through a progression of relationship with His disciples. In John 15, He reveals that at some point He called them servant but then due to the incremental ...read more

  • Sunday Night-Hard Way

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017
     | 4,348 views

    God's way is often the hard way.

    Sunday Night: The Hard Way Date: 2/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Galatians 6.4-10 CT: God’s way is often the Hard Way. FAS: What is the type of religion that would bring the most happiness to the individual who practices that religion? Interesting question. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian author ...read more

  • The Treasure Of Wisdom Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 819 views

    Jesus Christ is our greatest treasure and the source of our wisdom. He is the one we should prioritize in our lives.

    First up, Paul wants us to be encouraged and united in love. In a world that can be pretty tough sometimes, Jesus offers us a big dose of encouragement. Plus, He wants us to be tight with each other, creating a community that's all about love. This kind of community helps us grow in wisdom. In a ...read more

  • The Invited

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,506 views

    A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Guests and the Wedding Feast

    21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 23 Matthew 22: 1-14 "The Invited"   1* ¶ And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2* "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, 3* and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage ...read more

  • Smokejumpers

    Contributed by John Ross on Nov 7, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,097 views

    Smokejumpers are the elite of the elite firefighters jumping straight into the fight of their lives, as Jesus did for us.

    “Smokejumpers” John 13:31-35 Sunday, May 13, 2001 All services PRAY… & Intro… Imagine if you can, not knowing whether you’d live to see the end of today. Imagine being with friends and family, unsure whether or not you’d see them tomorrow. How might the life and love you share with those close ...read more

  • Why Is It Raining On Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,808 views

    The suffering of life has to be dealt with. God always has a plan.

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1  When you are going through difficult times do you feel loved by God? • How do you think you would feel if you were seeing your family being persecuted because of their faith or if you suffer persecution because of your faith in Jesus? • I know we all have ...read more

  • Ree Things Joseph Did Not Do When Everything Was Going Wrong

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    Three things that we need not do when things seem wrong

    Three things JOSEPH DID not do When Everything was going wrong Genesis 37:18-28 When life is good we smile and enjoy the good times. We respond to others that life is great. Our true character shows up when we are going through times of testing. Why is it when we do face hard times we have ...read more

  • The Thessalonians # 2 (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,305 views

    In a previous message we learned how Paul brought the gospel message to the Thessalonians.

    For three Sabbath days he preached nothing to them but that Christ • Came. • Suffered. • Died. • Rose from the dead. • Was the Son of God. We find that churches are not spiritually strong that are built on a music program, as important as that may be, nor on a youth program, as important as that ...read more

  • Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,159 views

    'Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus', Paul tells Timothy. We look at the story of three men who did just that: Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer and ask why.

    Last week we started a new series on 2 Timothy. We looked at chapter 1 and I suggested that Paul’s central message to Timothy was, ‘Don’t be ashamed of the gospel’. Today we’re moving on to chapter 2. But I’m going to approach the passage by a different route. I’m going to take a look at three ...read more

  • Life In The Fishbowl Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,792 views

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    Practicing the presence of God, life in a fishbowl, Philippians 4:4-7 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ November 10, 2002 A man was trying to pull out of a parking place but bashed the bumper of the parked car in front of him. Witnessed by a handful of pedestrians waiting for a ...read more

  • Good As Dead - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    Advent. It is hard to do an orignial John the Baptist advent sermon isn’t it? I give it a go. Our life circumstances do not determine the validty of who Jesus is. Also, John 1:6-9, 15-16,19-23.

    There are starting to be more movies with biblical themes coming out – the Nativity is the latest. I was thinking…Disney Studios might jump on the bandwagon and produce a biblically oriented film. I think there are many stories they could choose from….but you know Disney has a habit of changing the ...read more