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  • "all Things New, A New Year Message"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,917 views

    For many of us, a new year is a time for resolutions and getting rid of bad habits. Today is January the 8th…so far, so good! Someone was writing down New Year resolutions: “Gain weight, save less money, set realistic goals.”

    Norman Vincent Peal spent New Year’s Eve in Rome. A friend warned him to stay inside his hotel for his own safety, because people have a habit of throwing old, unwanted things out their windows on New Year’s Eve. He explained, “If you should be walking down the street, you’re likely to have an ...read more

  • Towers That Crumble

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    Christians often try to find acceptance and recognition by building towers for the world to admire instead of finding acceptance and love in Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION When I was in ninth grade, I vividly remember getting my first report card back. I slowly worked my eyes down the paper. A, A, A, and A. I had got a 4.0 Grade Point Average! I was pretty excited, but as soon as the excitement hit me, another thought crept into my mind. I thought ...read more

  • A Good Way To Live

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 216 ratings
     | 82,463 views

    This sermon calls us to the kind of living Paul describes in Ephesians 5:15-21. 1- Make the most of opportunities coming your way 2- Understand what the Lord’s will is 3- Be filled with the Spirit

    A Good Way to Live 12-29-02 Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 “Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

  • John Prepares The Way

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,595 views

    John the Baptist prepared the way for us to know and trust in Christ.

    John prepares the way Matthew 3:1-12 Are you ready to meet Jesus? How do you help others to prepare to meet Him? If you had been sent as the front man for Jesus to come into town, what would you do to make sure that hearts were ready to receive Him and His message? For 400 years God had been ...read more

  • What If?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,523 views

    What if the resurrection really happened? What if forgiveness was available, restoration was possible, hope was living and salvation really was by grace?

    What If… (an ancient solution) Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?” 4 But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was ...read more

  • The Call To Follow

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 21,427 views

    The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

    What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

  • A Word To The Laggards

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 11,671 views

    One son says he’ll do the work, and doesn’t. Another says he won’t do the work, and does. Which one best describes us? And is there a third option?

    Growing up, I was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. I still follow them closely, but nothing like when I was younger. I idolized their players, I knew all their stats, I watched their games on TV like it was a life or death struggle. My favorite player when I was in third grade ...read more

  • It Is Finished!

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Today we consider what Jesus means when He says "it is finished and we ask ourselves if it is finished for us.

    Introductory Considerations 1. After being ordained into ministry and installed in Welland, local paper reported on the event - heading was "From Saving money to saving souls", referring to how an accountant became a minister of the word. Being involved in the work of God in saving souls is a much ...read more

  • Giving Up To Go Up

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,751 views

    In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

    Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

  • Encouragement: Making Others Strong

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 59,594 views

    As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

  • But Lord!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

    Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

  • Selfcontrol: The Discipline Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,044 views

    We are told that we are more than victorius through Christ. If that is so then why do so many Christ followers seem to have defeat and not victory. Because the only place victory comes before work is in the dictionary. A forgotten or ignored fruit of t

    Intro: Have you ever looked for victory in your spiritual life but had it vanish like a mist of fog? Are you searching for what it means to be more than a conqueror but feel conquered most of the time? Do you sing victory in Jesus and really don’t believe that it’s possible. If you ...read more

  • From Complaint To Confidence

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,033 views

    God wants us to be honest and real in our communication with Him. When we are, He can then lead us to the point of confidence in Him.

    Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today. What do you do ...read more

  • In The Mornings /Take With Food Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,425 views

    HOW WE BEGIN EACH DAY SPIRITUALLY HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON OUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.

    In the Mornings /Take with Food January 16th, 2011 Ephesians 3:14-19 INTRODUCTION Most of us begin the day wi breakfast. What do you prefer? Mom was Right! Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for everyone. Many studies have found ...read more

  • Holy Days

    Contributed by John Scott on Jun 30, 2014
     | 3,300 views

    We are not to let others judge us for not participating in Holy Days or judge others who are participating in Holy Day's celebrations. Christ is the one we need to over come our sins. Christ is our righteousness.

    1. There was a man who we use to worship with who felt like we should have been more a part of Advent and Holy Week. A. He threatened that he would not worship with us unless we went through the observation of Holy Week activities. B. Many in the very traditional church will celebrate a calendar ...read more

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