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  • Values Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 8,556 views

    God’s unique vision for a church is like the sail of the ship, catching God’s wind or spirit and moving it forward. But every boat must also have a rudder helping to guide the direction of the ship. Values are passions that rudder or direct a ship

    Values Sermon What’s your passion in life? I mean what gets you really excited? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. It could be your kids, your work, a hobby, a cause, a mission or even a ministry. What drives us is often reflected in how we spend our time, our money and ...read more

  • What's Missing From Our Ch__ch?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 32,304 views

    We are at the end of our fiscal year here at LCC and with that comes new beginnings; new beginnings and new opportunities for each of us in the area of serving

    Let me begin he message this morning with a reading of God’s Holy Word as this is the very foundation of today’s message. Please stand with me. 1 Corinthians 12: 12-20 The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it ...read more

  • What Kind Of Shape Are You And I In?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,797 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

  • Obtaining Our Guaranteed Inheritance In Christ

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 154 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    Paul discloses a progression in the Christian pilgrimage to the Ephesian believers in that they had Heard the Truth then Believed in Jesus and went on to be Sealed by the Spirit.

    HEARD, BELIEVED, SEALED Today we celebrate the Day of Pentecost. What a wonderful day it was for the first disciples of the risen, ascended and glorified Jesus. It was the inauguration of the Church of Christ. But what does the coming of the Holy Spirit mean to us nearly 2,000 years on from that ...read more

  • Statements 1 And 2 Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    A message concerning our new statement of faith

    Sermon Series: “The Tenets of the Faith” Sermon #1: “Statements 1 & 2” Sermon Text: II Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: This sermon series has been written to help us better understand our new constitution and by-laws for Forest Christian Church. Now, it may seem strange to preach about a document ...read more

  • Transformed Into God's Image

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,528 views

    A KNOWLEDGE OF WHO WHE ARE IN CHRIST

    Transformed into God’s Image Text: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18 INTRODUCTION By the end of this message tonight you are going to know who’s image you are living in, because you have a choice of who’s image you want to walk in and live in. Webster says that image means a ...read more

  • Authentic Faith Works Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,875 views

    An authentic believer must not only demonstrate his love by ready acceptance of others in the church, but he must also demonstrate his faith by responsible assistance to others. Those who possess authentic faith put it to work.

    JAMES 2:14-20 AUTHENTIC FAITH WORKS [Matthew 7:15-23] An authentic believer must not only demonstrate his love by ready acceptance of others in the church, but he must also demonstrate his faith by responsible assistance to others. Those who possess authentic faith put it to work. Even in the ...read more

  • Called To Count Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count).

    Theme: God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count). Introduction: Recent polls show a dramatic increase in “church hoppers” – those who flit from one church to the next like a water bug, never fully landing and immersing themselves ...read more

  • Sold Into Slavery - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,569 views

    Sold into Slavery – we are not our own – Our wills must be submitted to Him – if each of us does that - the Body operates effectively

    The Body Beautiful Part 5 Sold into Slavery Today we conclude This series called The Body Beautiful If you have missed any of this series You need to get the CD and study this series The conclusion of this series Amazed me I didn’t expect the Holy Spirit To take us to this topic In ...read more

  • Meet The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,740 views

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    Meet the Holy Spirit John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MeetHolySpirit.html If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you talk about with your loved ones? Chances are, it wouldn't be about trivial things like the weather or 'that look' someone gave you at the store. No, ...read more

  • "finding God's Presence In Your Suffering."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 745 views

    As we journey through life, we inevitably encounter moments of pain, heartbreak, and struggles. Yet, what if these experiences, far from being signs of God's absence, are actually evidence of His deep presence and transformative power, that can lead us to a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-13) [12] Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: [13] But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

  • Connecting Community

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,715 views

    part 1 of a short series about the need and benefits of Community in the church.

    Connecting Acts 2:42-47 January 8, 2017 I wonder if I took a survey from you of what I preach about the most, what would you say? I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought about that. I actually never did until I started writing this message. I’m not sure if you’ve ever thought, “UGH! He’s preaching ...read more

  • Communing With God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 14, 2025
     | 501 views

    Prayer in Judeo-Christian tradition is not merely a practice but a relational expression of trust and dependency on God. It encompasses the believer's joy, sorrow, need, and worship, providing a profound connection to God, our Creator.

    "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, KJV) Introduction • Opening Thought: Prayer is a vital means of communicating with God. It is not a ...read more

  • Characteristics Of The Armies Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2023
     | 3,712 views

    God has said that every opposing force to the kingdom of God will be destroyed. We need to be on his side. As soldiers in the Army of God, what characteristics should we nurture in our lives?

    CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ARMIES OF GOD 1 Chron. 12:1-2,8,18,23,32-33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Regular Feeding -- 1. Susan Ward and her daughter caught only one perch on their fishing trip— too small for even a modest lunch. So they decided to feed it to her two cats. She put our catch in their dish ...read more

  • "become A Living Sacrifice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    We can experience God's mercy when we understand the importance of becoming a living sacrifice. His mercy frees us from sin, inspiring us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed His life for us.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." ...read more