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  • I Think I'm Open. Maybe.

    Contributed by Brian Garner on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    The Christian walk is more than a Sunday stroll -- are we really willing to join in the journey of faith

    Wanted, men for polar expedition. Harsh climate, little pay, bitter cold, severe winds, starvation. Little likelihood of safe return. For those who do, glory. If you’ve been listening to Christian radio lately, you’ve likely heard that story. It’s a true one. In a lot of ways, that ad could ...read more

  • Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

    FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,070 views

    (Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

    A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

  • How Thinking Small Leads To Big Results

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives.

    How Thinking Small Leads to BIG Results August 28/29, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives. OBJECTIVES: • People who are not involved in a small group will be ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,687 views

    Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

    "Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

  • Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,687 views

    We all need to have vision in our lives. We need to have vision for ourselves personally. But, just as importantly, we need to have vision for ourselves collectively as a congregation.

    History books often refer to World War I as “The war to end all wars.” We all know how untrue that is. There was of course World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq twice plus numerous other skirmishes that our troops have been involved in. That doesn’t even begin to mention the ...read more

  • Part 2 - Unity Without Group Think Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    Part 2 of this message looks at the difference between Unity and Groupthink. Unity is based on faith and the knowledge of Christ while group think is based on persuasion and group pressure.

    Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 2) Unity Vs. Group Think One of the most powerful tools in the enemy’s arsenal is Group Think. There is a big difference between Group Think and Unity and it is just as much the Christian’s responsibility to avoid Group Think as it is to be unified. The Bible does ...read more

  • Stepping To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    This sermon deals with the positive aspect of sex from God’s perspective. It gives reasons why to ignore God’s plan for sex and reasons to follow God’s plan for sex.

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

  • Steppin' To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,355 views

    THis sermon deals with the positive side of sex as God intended for it to be. It gives reasons for why and why not.

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Thinking About Sex GNLCC 4/2/06 Song Of Songs 7:1-9 1 Corinthians 7:1-8 Now for those of you who were paying attention during the Scripture reading, you would have noticed that a man is describing how beautiful his naked wife is to him. He described the ...read more

  • So You Think You Have It Bad?

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,396 views

    Rather than observe this service on All Saints Sunday in November, we always hold a Memorial Service honoring the memory of all the saints from our Church Family on Memorial Day Sunday in May each year. This sermon was for this occasion in May 2008.

    So You Think You Have It Bad? --Job 19:25-27 Today we honor the memory of those who were part of our Church family or recipients of the ministry of our Church that God has called home within the past year. It is a time to remember and honor those who were loyal to God and His Kingdom, but are ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,193 views

    We are living advertisements of God’s greatness.

    WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? (AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT?) I Peter 2.9-10 S: Church purpose Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE LIVING ADVERTISEMENTS OF GOD’S GREATNESS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Advantages TS: We will find in our study of I Peter 2.9-10 six advantages we have been ...read more

  • What Does God Think Of Our Worship?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,746 views

    Does our worship honour God by including by being devoted to his glory?

    No source is known for a compendium of ’12 reasons why I don’t wash (or go to church), though it sounds as though it must have come from a small boy. It goes like this: 1. I was forced to wash as a child 2. I’m not dirty 3. I’ll wait until I’m older, then I’ll be dirtier 4. There are too many ...read more

  • Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,169 views

    It really doesn’t matter what other people say about you, it’s what you say that counts, but it’s what you know that determines what you say, and thats what determines what you have.

    Jesus Knew who he was (Spiritual authority begins with spiritual Maturity). “ Spiritual maturity begins with spiritual identity” Joh 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the life: Joh 9:5 I am the light of the world. Joh 10:7 I am the door of the sheep. Joh ...read more

  • Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,731 views

    Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

  • Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 20,289 views

    Let’s consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him

    INTRO.- Do you believe in Jesus? A better question is: Does the world believe in Jesus? And how much? Heroes & Icons (Time magazine’s top 10) Michelle Obama Chesley B. Sullenberger Richard Phillips Seth Berkley Michael Eavis Leonard Abess Hadizatou Mani Rick Warren Van Jones Somaly Mam I don’t ...read more