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  • The New Temple Series

    Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 12, 2013
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     | 7,603 views

    Author and teacher Kay Arthur warns: "If you do not plan to live the Christian life totally committed to knowing your God and to walking in obedience to him, then don't begin, for this is what Christianity is all about. It is a change of citizenship, a c

    There's an article on Time magazines website. It begins: "Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being. But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues." The article quotes a clinical psychologist who states, "Religion is related to the child having a ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Inner Light

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,855 views

    My relationship to God is more than and deeper than all of the elements of religion together. In fact, religion can get in my way of really knowing God.

    No other time in history has there been such advancements in technology. Our communications have never been better and yet… People are father apart today than any time in history. It would be hard to imagine another time in history when people were more confused, morally, emotionally, ...read more

  • Gardening Trust

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,755 views

    Through Scripture we find that gardening has a lot to teach us about trust. Specifically trusting in God to see us through the difficult times of life.

    “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” [i] This quote from world renown horticulturist from the early 20th Century, Gertrude Jekyll, really speaks to the impact a garden can make on a person’s ...read more

  • Lesson 15. The Specific Evidence Of Response (James 1:26-27) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,716 views

    Obedience to God’s Word is never mandated nor vainly beneficial. It is transformational. Following God’s Word changes us. Certain things will follow. Obedience will make a difference, and as James shows us, he gives us examples of some of the changes to come.

    Tom Lowe 2/7/2021 Text: James 1:26-27 (KJV) 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

  • The Role Of Government Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 8,537 views

    Human government and human leaders are ordained of God. How do their roles intersect with faithfully living as a disciple of Jesus Christ? That is the focus of this sermon.

    As a pastor, there are two things I try never to talk about in church: religion and politics. Well, here we go! Not only talking about both subjects, but wedding them together in a message series. Let me offer some disclaimers as we begin. This will not be a message series that “takes ...read more

  • Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
     | 19,022 views

    Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

    Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

  • How Should We Regard Mr Trump

    Contributed by Brian Hadfield on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    In a Media frenzy and with our own views how do greet this Presidency

    Trump one week to go Isaiah 32:1-8 James 3.1- 6 In the last few days you could be forgiven for thinking a presidency or a premiership was in its final hours. Revelations of alleged impropriety; possible footage of heaven knows what; the handing over of assets to family members ...read more

  • The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,562 views

    Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

    THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

  • Unreligious Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Jul 8, 2019
     | 4,356 views

    As we walk through Romans Paul turns his focus to systematically deconstructing the religious system.

    THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED OUTLINE THE BEST SUMMER EVER UNJUDGED 1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. 2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to ...read more

  • Rtd - Pt. 2 - Apathy Angina Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,267 views

    Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

    I. Introduction It was the morning of December 7th, 1941. There were 353 Japanese airplanes diving and strafing the American battleships and military sites in Pearl Harbor. The results of the "surprise" attack were devastating. 8 battleships sunk. 6 major airfields destroyed. And the ...read more

  • Rtd - Pt. 3 - Performance Pathogen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,562 views

    Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

    I. Introduction One of the scary things about certain diseases is that you can be infected and not even be aware of the presence of the disease until later in life. On the outside everything seems normal. Daily activities are uninterrupted. Life moves on down the road. However, either age (like 40) ...read more

  • Come Unto Me

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 4, 2020
     | 2,745 views

    A message from Matthew 11. Jesus teaches how to walk in the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

    Title: Come Unto Me Introduction Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is ...read more

  • 80. Revelation 13-18 - Two Beasts And The Great Harlot Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,140 views

    The Lamb “conquers” by faithfully suffering death for others while the beast inflicts death on others

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 80 - REVELATION 13-18 - TWO BEASTS AND THE GREAT HARLOT This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

  • Born Again

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019
     | 13,952 views

    What does “being born again” mean? Are you born again? Can you understand or explain how to be born again?

    BORN AGAIN? SCRIPTURE: I Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. INTRODUCTION: Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach at a meeting. He had arrived a ...read more

  • The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Val Black on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,569 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan gives us a picture of God's plan of salvation starting with Adam and ending with the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

    (I cannot claim this whole message as my own. The basics came from a book of sermons for pastors which I bought many years ago but cannot remember the name of it.) The Good Samaritan Wed. Eve. Service - April 5, 2006 I. Luke 10:25-37, NKJV: "And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and ...read more