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  • Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

  • Confess Like King David

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,071 views

    Confess Like King David 1) “I am the problem, Lord.” 2) “You, Lord, are the solution.”

    He, a married man with children, seduced and slept with another man’s wife and then arranged to have him murdered. Can you imagine what the headlines would read if the current Prime Minister of Canada was guilty of these sins? He isn’t, as far as I know, but the leader of another ...read more

  • Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,135 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

  • Courage For The Call Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 26,666 views

    In the middle of his life, Abram receives a call to travel with God. Where does he find the courage to launch out?

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Courage for the Call Genesis 12: 1-9 12 Then the LORD told Abram, “Leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, and go to the land that I will show you. 2 I will cause you to ...read more

  • A Change Will Do You Good

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,484 views

    This talks about the need for change in the church. Jesus saves, but the church sure doesn’t. Can we change our lives without embracing heresy?

    Ecclesiastes 10:10 – A Change Will Do You Good (NOTE: Most of my thinking for this flows from Brian MacLaren’s book "A New Kind of Christian". Some of this was really quite hard to say. Use with caution.) Pastor Rodney Buchanan shares a thought with us: We used to sing a song entitled, “Give ...read more

  • God’s Grace Gives Us Peace Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 886 views

    Even in times of doubt, God's grace brings us peace and proves His faithfulness.

    Today, we're gonna talk about how God's grace can bring us peace, even when we're full of doubts. Ever had a moment when God's grace gave you peace? Object Lesson: Bring out a stress ball. Squeeze it and talk about how life can squeeze us, causing stress and doubt. But just like the stress ball ...read more

  • Seeking Approval

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015
     | 11,591 views

    Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

    SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

  • Above And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,931 views

    This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

    For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. – Proverbs 1:32 Illustration – I. The trap of “just doing your best” A. Being “good enough” can turn into a special hazard. 1. We become complacent in our lives 2. We stop doing ...read more

  • In Christ The Emptiness Is Gone, And You Are Complete

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    Only in Jesus can you find what you are looking for...

    Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

  • What I Really Need Is...spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    This is part one of a series of what we need from God to live a active and productive life for the kingdom of God.

    What I really need is.... Disclaimer: This sermon prepared by prayer and credit given to Dr. Reeder for thoughts from his sermon. Selected Scriptures Mark 12:30 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Introduction- I am beginning this morning a mini series called what I really need God is... I ...read more

  • S. T. A. R. T

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    The Good Shepherd offers us a chance to have a new life in Christ

    John 10:1-10 This Sunday is known as ‘The Good Shepherd’ Sunday – almost everyone knows some variation of this parable: the shepherd who knew all the sheep's names, the one who left 99 sheep to rescue one, and gathered them into the sheepfold to be safe. Here is another image of the shepherd ...read more

  • Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,195 views

    Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

    Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

  • Listen And Remember Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,224 views

    Have you ever forgotten something important? Was it important to you or perhaps your spouse. As the years go by, is it harder to remember? Is the long-term memory more fresh in your mind?

    I hope I never forget my wife’s birthday, but then how could I? I had major surgery in 2015 on her birthday. It is ingrained in my mind. I will never forget that date but I recently forgot our anniversary for the first time. That’s terrible. Makes you want to be young again, doesn’t it? They ...read more

  • We Are Held Secure By God Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of others. However in all these things

    We are held Secure by God Am June 28th 2008 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of ...read more

  • Truth About Islam

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,489 views

    This message delivers the distinguishing marks between Christianity and Islam; Mohammed and Jesus. In a day of constant Islamic Terrorist Threats this message will seek to prepare the believer for a biblical defense.

    WHOSE SERMON IS IT ANYWAY? “The Truth About Islam” Acts 9:1-8 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Introduction: On September 11, 2001 our nation and our world was rocked as Islamic fundamentalism found it’s way inside our borders and attacked at the very heart of our economy. On Thursday, July 7, ...read more