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  • Focusing On The Future Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,680 views

    want us to look at three primary passages this morning. These three texts, taken together, form a composite picture of the Ascension.

    I heard recently about a church that was putting on an Easter Cantata. When they came to the climactic scene of the Ascension of Christ, the actor playing Jesus was to be slowly hoisted out of view through an opening in the ceiling. The cue for the guys pulling the rope was when he said, “And ...read more

  • A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 19,076 views

    Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

    OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

  • When Life Runs Dry Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,587 views

    We must trust and obey.

    WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

  • Biblical World View Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    We will begin layinf the gorund work for a Biblical World View.

    Text Selected Texts Focus Developing a Biblical World View Introduction This morning we are going to continue in our theme on “Foundational Studies” in which we will specifically look at “The Christian World-View.” What is a Christian World View and Why do Christians Need One? “A world ...read more

  • Here's A Real Bargain

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,200 views

    We should examine the reality of faith.

    HERE’S A REAL BARGAIN Acts 8.9-25 S: Holy Spirit C: True faith Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD EXAMINE THE REALITY OF FAITH. Type: Inductive, Narrative I. SIMON (9-11) II. SAVIOR (12-13) III. SALVATION (14-17) IV. SIMONY (18-19) V. SENTENCE (20-24) VI. SUCCESS (25) PA: How is the ...read more

  • Commit To Lasting And Meaningful Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    It is easier to slip into our post-modern patterns of relating rather than move toward involvement over isolation, longing for genuineness over guardedness. The only salvation today is Solomon’s wise counsel on relating: “Two are better than one, because

    25Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdeline. 26When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From ...read more

  • First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

  • How To Make Yards After Contact Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,514 views

    Failure to understand elementary insights about how to engage the enemy will leave gaping holes in our defenses.

    After a worship service at First Baptist in New Castle, Kentucky, the mother of a fidgety 7-year-old boy told Pastor Dave Charlton how she finally got her son to sit still and be quiet. About halfway through the sermon, she leaned over and whispered, “If you don’t be quiet, Pastor Charlton is going ...read more

  • Unusual & Unstoppable Prayer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,056 views

    Martin Luther said, "Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying hold of His willingness;" but if we want to lay hold of God’s willingness, we must keep on asking God to keep his word, expecting Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

    Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I’ve been good for six months now.” But then ...read more

  • Zachariah & Elisabeth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,753 views

    Zachariah & Elisabeth(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Ill: • I do not want to worry you but you have 36 shopping days to Christmas. • Just over 5 weeks! • Including today we have three Word & Worship services. • Countdown to Xmas: Character’s in the Xmas story: Zacariah & Elisabeth (a). Unbelief ...read more

  • I Save So I Can Be Generous Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,130 views

    Stewardship

    Series: Saving For Life I Save So I Can be Generous 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Psalm 37:25-26, Luke 12:13-21 Within the Declaration of Independence of our country exists this phrase of what is the free right of every person, “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” That last part of ...read more

  • How To Live Before You Die Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,620 views

    Solomon’s advice on living the abundant life.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” (adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 9:1-12 Remember that Solomon is towards the end of his life as writes the words in this book of Ecclesiastes. He has sought fulfillment in pleasure, in accomplishments, in good food, and ...read more

  • God’s Way Of Winning Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 15, 2012
     | 5,089 views

    Philip and the Ethiopian - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Characters • An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) • A eunuch from Ethiopia (vs 27) The Situation. • The servant of the Lord (vs 27) • A seeker of the Lord (vs 27-28) The Conversation. • The helpful evangelist (vs 30 and 36) • The ...read more

  • How Did I Get Into This Mess? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 97 ratings
     | 31,160 views

    Is it sinful to borrow money? Is it evil to declare bankruptcy? And why do so many people seem to be in financial trouble today?

    OPEN: Years ago, I had a friend who attended a Bible Study at my home. He shared with our study that when he graduated from High School, he had a life goal. His life goal was to be a million dollars in debt before he reached the age of 30… and THEN he’d declare bankruptcy. He said he ...read more

  • Bringing Down The Roof Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 6,778 views

    Often times we think our greatest need is one thing when God knows that it is another. Follow the journey of one man and discover your greatest need in his story!

    Bringing Down The Roof - Mark 2:1-12 - July 22, 2012 (Baptism Service) It’s not uncommon today to hear people say something like this, “If God would just reveal Himself, if He would just do some miracle for me to see, then I would turn to Him and believe.” People are looking ...read more