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  • Good News For The Weak Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,374 views

    God uses the weak to shame the strong; he does this by choosing the young Mary for the important task of bearing his Son.

    INTRODUCTION • Over the next three weeks, we will look at different characters in the Christmas story to see how the birth of Jesus was good news of great joy for all of them, a poor young couple like Joseph and Mary, the marginalized shepherds, or even cosmic beings (angels). • We tend to focus on ...read more

  • No Impossibilities With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,768 views

    This sermon encourages believers to embrace the boundless possibilities of faith in God, witnessing His wonders and becoming bold through His blessings.

    Good morning, friends. It's a delight to gather with you once again, in this sacred space where we come together as one body to worship and learn about our Boundless God. A God whose love, grace, and power has no limits. [Scripture reading] These two passages are not just mere words, but they are ...read more

  • "Get To Work"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,639 views

    Before Jesus entered his heart the apostle Paul wasn’t doing God’s work, was he? Neither were we.

    Theme: God’s grace Object: A pair of work gloves Scripture: About a month ago I had a lot of work to do in my yard. We had a very large tree that needed to be trimmed and so I decided to do it myself. So I got a pair of work gloves and some rope and a few other things and I went to ...read more

  • Salt And Light Christians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
     | 14,695 views

    Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

    SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

  • The Road To Success- James 2:14-26 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,849 views

    Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies: Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life.

    The Road to Success in Life Thesis: Success in life comes from the following equation: Faith + works = success. The opposite also applies Faith – Works, or Work – Faith = no success only failure in life. Text: James 2:14-26 NIV: 14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but ...read more

  • How To Be An Exhortation Fountain

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    Are you an exhortation fountain? Hebrews 13 explains how you can be...

    How to be an Exhortation Fountain Hebrews 13 Second Corinthians 5:14 says, “For the love of Christ compels us…” Can you honestly say that the life that you lead you do not lead for yourself? Can you say that you lead your life so that others may benefit? Can you look back over your day, your ...read more

  • Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,307 views

    This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

    Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

  • "God Sends The Whirlwind" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,441 views

    Sermon 7 in a study in Hosea

    “For they sow the wind and they reap the whirlwind”. Anyone who has experienced winds strong enough to be classified as tornado or hurricane strength comes away with story after amazing story of what a profound experience it is. In our most recent memory as this sermon was being prepared, in ...read more

  • John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 9- " Stay Hooked" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 14, 2016
     | 5,041 views

    Part 9 of Believe in Jesus and live

    John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 9 “Stay hooked” John 15:1-8 For many years I have loved fishing All the way back to my very early years my fondest memories of my Dad and my Granddad on my mother’s side revolve around some type of fishing My Dad loved to fish for ...read more

  • The Problem Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012
     | 11,676 views

    Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

    “A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

  • Staying Connected

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,904 views

    In order to hear from the Father we must stay connected to Jesus.

    STAYING CONNECTED Text: John 15:1-8 Introduction 1. Today we begin a year of rest and reflection. A. Resting from outreach. B. Reflecting on our ministry. 2. We will be seeking God for... A. A New Vision: What does the Lord want our church to look like B. A New Focus: Who does the Lord want us ...read more

  • Get On Your Feet Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,997 views

    We will never get to heaven on our own. Never, never, never. We'll never be that good, we'll never do enough good, and we’ll never, ever, ever deserve heaven on our own.

    Saturday, May 20, 2006 Get On Your Feet Acts 3:1-3:11 (NRSV) It was a day, just a day like any other day. His brothers had gotten him out of bed and gotten him dressed. And on their way to work they carried him to ...read more

  • Onesimus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013
     | 4,648 views

    To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you useful to the MASTER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are useful now to the Master. To compare our lives with Onesimus. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:10-11 (Amplified Bible) 1:10 I appeal to you for my [own spiritual] child, Onesimus [meaning ...read more

  • "Real Life Change” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2019
     | 6,304 views

    Paul mentions two men who had experienced real life change due to being touched by the Master's hand.

    In 1921, Myra Brooks Welch told a story of an old violin that was put up for auction, in a poem called, “The Touch of the Masters Hand.” Twas battered and scarred, and the auctioneer thought it scarcely worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, but held it up with a smile; “What am I ...read more

  • Tests For Selective Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,867 views

    How does God Choose Men and Women for Service? This message examines that subject.

    TESTS FOR SELECTIVE SERVICE Judges 7:1-8 INTRO: It is revealing to study God’s method of selecting the soldiers to follow Gideon. First, God changed the hearts of people. It is evident that the masses were intent on killing Gideon (Judg. 6:30). Yet, when the spirit of the Lord came upon ...read more