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  • Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025
     | 377 views

    Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

    Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

  • Making The God Connection

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,544 views

    Exposition of 2 Sam. 24

    Connecting 2 Sam. 24 Most people want to connect with God. A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the post office received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. ...read more

  • Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 83 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

  • Standing Tall 'mdist The Siren Call

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,165 views

    You become what you worhsip...

    Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, November 12, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Ps 127:1, 128:1-2, 5-6 Invocation *Opening Hymn #492 “I Know Not What the Future Hath” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #373 “Take my ...read more

  • A Wilderness Worship Manual

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 36,006 views

    A message on worshipping in the midst of difficulty.

    Psalms 63:1-11 KJV <A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.> O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; [2] To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the ...read more

  • Blinded By An Encounter With The Lord Jesus

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,286 views

    An explanation what a real encounter with Christ will do in the life of a Christian.

    PP0709 DATE BLINDED BY AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD JESUS! Acts 22:11. Ac 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Men have you ever told your wife that when she enters the room it gets ...read more

  • "Are The Bible And Church Relevant Today?” Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on May 14, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,275 views

    #2 in a series of four messages in the "What If It’s True?" campaign. This is intended to assist pastors whose churches are involved in the evangelistic outreach.

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing The word Relevant means “Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent.” To some the Word of God and the Church of Jesus Christ do not always seem “Logically connected” or “important ...read more

  • What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    We are called and equipped to serve - in Jesus’ name!

    One of the beliefs about our economic system is that it has moved from being an industrial economy to a service and information economy. In other words, more and more jobs are based on providing a service or information than providing a product. Service has therefore become an important part of ...read more

  • Learning To Bow

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    A sermon on how we should respond to the supremacy of Christ.

    Learning to Bow Col. 1:15-23 Kinesics. Ever heard of it? The study of nonverbal communication, or body language- the idea that people communicate not just with words, but with facial expressions, gestures, even posture. Take a mouthful of Aunt Susie’s soup and grimace and you tell her how it ...read more

  • "your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,681 views

    Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

    SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

  • We Exist To Fellowship And Care

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 13,023 views

    This sermon was the 4th in a 5 part series on defining the mission of our church. This one deals with developing fellowship and caring within the church.

    May 27, 2001 1 John 1:3-10 “We exist to fellowship and to care” INTRODUCTION In the fall of the year, Linda, a young woman, was traveling alone up the rutted and rugged highway from Alberta, Canada to the Yukon. Linda didn’t know you don’t travel to Whitehorse alone in a rundown Honda ...read more

  • Christ's Farewell

    Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,071 views

    Many times a "final" farewell surrounds the death of a friend or loved one, but Christ’s farewell was about comfort, vision, and encouragement to his disciples and the Church.

    Have you ever spoken with someone knowing it was the last time you would see them and your last opportunity to speak with them? I remember having that type of conversation with a cousin several years ago. He was dying from a terminal disease, and Paula and I made the trip to see and speak with Pat ...read more

  • Helping A Hurting World

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,997 views

    The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been commissioned to go to it with a message of compassion, restoration and reconciliation.

    Introduction: Christ prayed in John 17 that God would not remove the believer from the world but that the believer would have an impact on the world in which he lives. The world we live in is filled with people who are in need of what the church has to offer. The world is hurting and we have been ...read more

  • The Motivation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    Promotes the renewal of the five basic purposes of the church

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Before we get to the actual message this morning, I want to say some things concerning last Sunday’s message: 1. I ...read more

  • Worship: An Act Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,615 views

    Worship that God wants from us is honest, transparent and real. Can we come to God, can we come to church, when all we feel is sorrow and lament? Or do we have to fake it all the time.

    Sermon for CATM – April 13, 2008 – “Worship: An Act of Desperation - Psalm 142 I overheard someone ask someone else this very simple question recently: “What has been the saddest moment in your life?” I can’t recall the answer given, because as soon as the question was asked, my mind drifted to ...read more