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  • Forgiveness Shapes Our Actions Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    We will always be hurt at some stage and need to forgive. In order for this to happen RECOGNITION and RESTORATION needs to take place. The ultimate goal is to welcome all those who are in God’s family in the same way.

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message Philemon 8-25 “Forgiveness directs our actions” Read Philemon 8-25 Just after I finished school I worked for my Dad for a while. I was doing house inspections for ...read more

  • God's Word Is ...

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2016
     | 11,511 views

    Using 2 timothy 3 to explore the nature of God's Word

    “God’s Word Is ...” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 David P. Nolte “There’s a Fam’ly Bible on the table Each page is torn and hard to read But The Fam’ly Bible on the table Will ever be my key to memories.” The Bible, Scripture, God’s Word. Every ...read more

  • The Sermon On The Mount - Salt Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,162 views

    The qualities of Salt

    I. Introduction A. A tough old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously and he lived to the age of 93. When he died, he left 14 children, 28 ...read more

  • God Rewards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,576 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I replied, ...read more

  • "Full Of Use"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,665 views

    The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

    “Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

  • Philemon Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,873 views

    Forgiveness and Reconciliation

    January 15, 2022 Paul was a prisoner in Rome Philemon was a leader in the church at Colossae and a wealthy slave owner. Onesimus was Philemon’s useless runaway slave who made his way to Rome. A note on slavery in ancient Rome: • 85% of Rome’s population were slaves. • Slavery was not ...read more

  • One Of The Scariest Passages Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    Depart from me I never knew you. Words that no person, let along one who calls themself a Christian wants to hear!

    INTRODUCTION In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the ...read more

  • Coping With Change

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 30,910 views

    We can learn how to cope with change in a positive manner by the example of a young teenage boy named Daniel.

    Introduction SHARP – The word “change” is a powerful word. At the very thought of “change” varying emotions of fear, anxiety, excitement, anticipation, caution, can be felt depending on the circumstances and context in which the thought of “change” occurs. Illustration We all experience ...read more

  • Redemption

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 325 ratings
     | 53,260 views

    In spite of the fact that sin ruins relationships, wrecks lives and brings untold pain, misery and regret we can’t seem to overcome it. Our only hope is Christ who can redeem us, setting us free from sin’s penalty and its power in our daily lives.

    It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to be through a rather tough area, but with time ...read more

  • Living The Crucified Life

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,261 views

    Challenges the listeners to live a life that is crucified with Christ.

    “LIVING THE CRUCIFIED LIFE” Gal. 2 INTRO – Memorial Day is a time of remembrance of those who gave their lives in the service of our country, paying the ultimate price for what? Our freedom. Whether in the frozen forests of Europe, the windswept islands of the Pacific, the mountains of Korea, ...read more

  • Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    Live up to the promise of your name

    Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

  • Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

    LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

  • Living By The Book Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

    Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

  • Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    You do not want to get to stand before Jesus only to find out that He NEVER KNEW YOU!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman ...read more

  • How To Remain Effective Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    God rewards his people with effective works for abiding in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that anywhere you walked in Jerusalem you saw grape vines. We know from inscriptions and eyewitnesses that vines grew up and along the great wall of the city, and it is likely that many families grew grapes in their own yards. In addition to the abundance of ...read more