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  • What We Hear

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,346 views

    A sermon on being more than hearers of God’s Word. It tells the story of Malchus the servant whose ear was cut off by Peter.

    What We HEAR “Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus” (John 18:10). Intro: I want to talk to you today about What We HEAR. What are some of the favorite sounds that you like to hear? Maybe it ...read more

  • The Way We Walk

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Sep 30, 2012
     | 6,269 views

    Being an imitator of God means that we must live a life of love and light. Verse 2 of Ephesians 5 describes living a life of love (imitation of Christ's love) and walking as a child of light (verse 8) another imitation. Word imitation means to mimic.

    The Way You Walk Scripture Text: Ephesians 5 Introduction: -- Plato once said: “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light.” Instead of trusting Christ, modern-day thinkers insist on using human wisdom alone ...read more

  • We Know That...

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2023
     | 1,669 views

    We know all things work together for good to those who love the Love the Lord and called to His purpose

    We know that… Romans chapter 8:28-31 Galatians 5:16-18 Greeting- Good morning everyone! If you would turn to Romans 8 and Galatians 5 we will be there in a minute. I am so glad to be here I can hardly stand it. I have been waiting for this day! I have been praying and believe with all my heart ...read more

  • Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    A vision and focus sermon for 2005. Focus on Passion, Prayer and People

    Where Are We Going? Proverbs 21:5 January 2, 2005 Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. An Honest Evaluation As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your ...read more

  • Do We Believe?

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010
     | 2,596 views

    Have things changed since Jesus’ friends he grew up with tried to kill him?

    Do we Believe? Luke 4:16-30 Have you ever gotten mad because a friend made it good? Have you ever been so jealous you wanted to kill someone that made it good? Have you made it better than your childhood friends, and they will not speak to you? Sounds pretty silly doesn’t it? However, it ...read more

  • The Way We Were

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,055 views

    Hebrews wanted to go back to Egypt to their OLD normal when they were in the wilderness. In our case, following Corona Virus, will we go back to OLD ways or find a NEW NORMAL?

    1. We hear a lot about the “New Normal” a. We experienced it after 911 – Homeland Security with inspection lines in security b. Right now we are headed into an unknown future – 6’; face masks; rubber gloves (maybe return to ladies’ gloves of the 50’s); change in blowing out birthday candles – ...read more

  • Why Aren't My Prayers Answered?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    Why does God seem deaf at times when we pray according to His promises?

    JAMES 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the ...read more

  • How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

  • Easter - We Will Awake!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,375 views

    In this passage we see 2 different kinds of life, 2 different kinds of death, and 2 different kinds of resurrection.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is Easter, & today many churches are experiencing their biggest crowd of the year. I wonder why? Why do some people go to church on Easter when for the most part they never go to church at any other time of the ...read more

  • We Are Saved By Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    In addition to being loved and forgiven by God, it is important that we understand that we are not saved because of what we do, but because of what God has done for us. We are saved by grace.

    Introduction: A. Did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to teach her class about being saved by grace? 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?” 2. “NO!,” the children all answered. 3. Again she ...read more

  • We Three Kings Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 22, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    Gold, frankincense, and myrrh. But myrrh is not the final gift. The final gift is the one that God has given to us: the death, the sacrifice, the resurrection of Christ and our death, our resurrection into new life … eternal life with Him … a joy past all telling.

    At last … after traveling a thousand miles and enduring countless hardships and obstacles … the caravan reached the gates of Jerusalem. The city began to buzz as the news of their arrival spread … eventually reaching the courts and ears of King Herod. A caravan of magi had travelled all the way ...read more

  • We Are Never Alone

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2020
     | 13,410 views

    This message examines the story of Jesus walking on the water and how the disciples reacted in fear because they failed to reciognize that it was Him walking towards them.

    We Are Never Alone Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6; Mark 4:40; Matthew 14:22-36; 28:20; Psalm 29:11 The title of my message this morning is “We Are Never Alone.” In 1978, Walter Hawkins released the song “Never Alone” on his Love Alive II album. The song’s message is encouraging as it stresses that ...read more

  • Are We Allowed To Judge?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,257 views

    In Matthew 7:20, Jesus said, “Therefore by their fruits you will know them.” You hear people all the time say, “Don’t judge me!” So, how do we evaluate good fruit from bad fruit? And, as believers, are we allowed to judge others?

    A little boy went over to a pastor’s house, where the pastor was doing some carpentry in his garage. The boy simply stood there and watched him for quite a long time. The preacher wondered why this boy was watching him and was finally so curious that he stopped and said, “Son, are you trying to ...read more

  • The Choices We Make Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2025
     | 295 views

    In Colossians chapter 3, Paul tells us that there isn't a multitude of choices to be made, there are only two. Will your take off the old and put on the new. Or won't you

    Colossians Your Choice I have a confession to make. I have way too many shirts. I don’t know what it is, but I have a closet full of shirts. Now before you judge me about being fiscally irresponsible, I’m also a Frenchie’s shopper. For years, when I was at my heaviest, I found it difficult to find ...read more

  • The Comfort We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,773 views

    All of us have pain, struggle, turmoil, and trouble; and we need to be reminded from where our comfort comes.

    The Comfort We Need 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * There is an old adage which says, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” yet, this is not entirely accurate. If you need a horse to drink water, you can feed him salt to create a needy thirst. Before we actually get to God’s word, ...read more