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  • Paul Was A Motivational Speaker

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 690 views

    Vince Lombardi, the football coach, goes down in the history books as one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest, coach ever.

    Today we have a lot of MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS in the pulpit. The reason they are motivational speakers they do not know enough of the Word of God to be a Bible preacher. But the apostle Paul was a MOTIVATIONAL PREACHER, and we can see that clearly in his writing to the THESSALONIANS. Illus: Vince ...read more

  • Stumbling Over God’s Stepping Stone Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
     | 15,526 views

    God’s wrath has been revealed throughout history. It is being revealed right now. Why does God show us some demonstrations of his wrath in history? To warn us. To teach us that one day God is going to judge sin.

    INTRODUCTION I heard about a pastor after he would preach a man would say to him, “Pastor, that was a warm message today.” or the man would say, “Pastor, that was a warm sermon” or he would sometimes say, “I appreciate those warm words.” One day the preacher ...read more

  • New Year Vision 2024 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2023
     | 3,980 views

    Never seen before in 2024

    New Year: “Never seen before in 2024!” Thesis: We are praying God will help you see and experience something spiritual, like a revelation from the Holy Spirit, a miracle, a Biblical truth, a life changing encounter with God, or a breakthrough. Our prayer is that you see and seek something from the ...read more

  • My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,982 views

    Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

    “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

  • Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

    I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

  • Knowing The Truth - Part One

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,203 views

    There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been offensive to many people.

    Opening Reading – Psalms 85:7 thru 11 It is important for us to be as loving, caring and concerned people we can be. This is the example that Jesus portrayed. That is, for the most part. There is one particular teaching that Christ gave us that has proven throughout history to have been ...read more

  • Different Kind Of Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,095 views

    Our legacy is not in monuments, but in a spiritual and relational community, one which is ultimately redemptive. Washington Plaza Baptist Church, Reston, VA

    The older I become the more interested I am in those who have gone before me. Before I join my ancestors out there, I’d like to know more about them. It might make for some very interesting conversation up on Cloud Nine if I know about not only my parents and my grandparents, but also some of the ...read more

  • God's Bountiful Buffet

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    Juy 31, 1988. When we don’t have enough, materially, it’s easy to be spiritual, and we respond with gratitude. When we have enough, materially, it’s still easy to be spiritual, and we respond with responsibility.

    You may not know it, but we may be in the vicinity of a piece of history. We may be in the neighborhood that gave rise to a revolution in the restaurant business. I cannot really document this, but at least in my limited observation, it was right here in this neighborhood that one enterprising ...read more

  • After The Honeymoon Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015
     | 5,126 views

    If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

  • Truth Vs. Tradition-Madman To Missionary

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 2,682 views

    Mental disorders vs spiritual disorders

    Tradition: Mental/Emotional/Behaviorial disorders are common among people of today Truth: Spiritual disorders are common among people of today In Mark ...read more

  • Kindling The Fire Of Revival

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 3, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    A look at how to kindle the fire of revival in church. Covers some basic history, definitions of revival, and a challenge to be a revival church.

    Kindling the Fire of Revival "Where there is no vision, the people perish." (Prov 28:18) INTRODUCTION: Background 1) ILLUS. / Revival Defined a. A visiting preacher was concerned when he began the first night of a revival meeting and noticed all of the men wearing guns. Although rattled, he did ...read more

  • God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,182 views

    President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

    INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

  • What's Your Gift? (Part One)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 18,121 views

    God has given each believer spiritual gifts. What should we do in response to His gifts?

    June 9, 2002 In the 60’s, the Age of Aquarius, an age of so-called enlightenment, harmony and understanding, people often asked the question, What’s your sign? That referred to the twelve houses of the Zodiac. The question was often an attempt to find out what you were like – your personality ...read more

  • The Door Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,282 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Jesus Christ is all you need.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#4] THE DOOR OF FAITH Galatians 3:1-25 Introduction: We live in a time where religion is flourishing. The problem is, it’s not Christianity. I hear a couple of questions all of the time- “How do I know that as a Christian I am right? After ...read more

  • The Power Of Love - 3:16 And Us Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 26,598 views

    John tells us we run the danger of being like Cain (who killed his brother). Why would he warn us of this, and what does the Bible say we can do to avoid this danger in our lives?

    OPEN: The cartoon "Peanuts" has been in newspapers for years. The author of that delightful comic strip actually died some time back… but the comic was so powerful and amusing that newspapers have simply reran the comics of the past. In one of “Peanuts" comic strips Lucy says to Shroeder (the boy ...read more