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  • Conflcit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019
     | 3,980 views

    Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

  • Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 727 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

  • Press Toward The Mark! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,759 views

    This sermon encourages believers to let go of the past, persevere in faith, and passionately pursue God's purpose, looking forward to His promises.

    Welcome, beloved, to our time of worship and fellowship in the Lord's presence. I trust that His grace has been sufficient for you through the week and that you are eager to hear from Him today. We gather here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here because we are drawn by the ...read more

  • Let Go, Let God

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 58,938 views

    To let go and Let God means to give back to God that which is already His, our lives. When we Let go and Let God we adopt His agenda for our own, we make Him the center of our heart and we devote ourselves to doing His will.

    Let go, Let God 02/03/08 PM Introduction I’ve called our lesson this evening “Let go, Let God.” Have you heard this saying before? The other day I was driving in the morning commute and I saw this phrase on the bumper of a car in front of me. And I started thinking about what the phrase means (I ...read more

  • Baptism: God’s Word Spa Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010
     | 3,530 views

    In baptism God puts his name on us making us "valuable" - like a baseball that has received the autograph of a famous player...

    In places like Europe and Japan, people love the spa. I’m not talking about day spas where you sit around in a bathrobe and get your nails done. I’m talking about mineral spas, places where water infused with minerals from subterranean rock bubbles to the surface. The water at mineral ...read more

  • Rescued By A Merciful God Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    Out of desperation Jonah offers a foxhole prayer; with no repentance, blaming God, self-righteousness and false piety. God's mercy still continues to be shown to Jonah as God rescues Jonah. It is an unanticipated outcome.

    Message Jonah 2:1-10 Rescued by a Merciful God The story is told of an emergency meeting of the church council called by the senior pastor. At the end of the meeting with nothing accomplished, the pastor looked around and then said, “There’s nothing left to do but to pray!” One of the overseers ...read more

  • Rejection Of The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,645 views

    Israel rejects the only good Shepherd and replaces him with others who aren't true shepherds. They suffer the consequences of rejecting their Messiah.

    We’ve come to the concluding part of FIRST oracle, started in Zech 9 and ending Zech 11. • God executes His judgement upon the nations surrounding Israel. A picture of God as the divine warrior watching over Israel. He said He will defend His house (9:8) • In the second part we read of the ...read more

  • Perils Of The Rich And Famous Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 25, 2017
     | 6,476 views

    Anything that we put ahead of God in our life will be destroyed in the end.

    The Perils Of The Rich And Famous Text: James 5:1-6 Introduction 1. "There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Unknown "He is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has." -- Henry Ward Beecher (1813–1887) 1. We tend to think that rich people ...read more

  • To Know Him

    Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Feb 28, 2022
     | 2,896 views

    Do you really know the person closest to you? Know their hearts desires including their successes and failures? Do you know what they think and what motivates 
them with every action? Do you truly know them?

    Turn with me to the book of Philippians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul ?to believers in Philippi. This is the Apostle Paul speaking his heart’s desire. Philippians 3:10-11 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, ?and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His ...read more

  • The All-Inclusive Problem

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,525 views

    Dealing with the realization that we are all sinners in need of a Savior.

    WE MAY BE PRONE TO THINK THAT THERE REALLY ISN’T ALL THAT MUCH DIRECT HARM IN MOST OF LIFE’S LITTLE MISDEMEANORS. UNFORTUNATELY IT’S QUITE THE OPPOSITE. WHY DOES IT ALWAYS SEEM TO BE THE LITTLE THINGS WE SCOFF AT AND BRUSH ASIDE THAT BECOME THE SEEDS THAT SOON SPROUT AND GROW INTO MAJOR ...read more

  • "How To Handle Haters”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,296 views

    Enimies will come and go but We should always strive to show love.

    Text: I Samuel 10:26 Introduction: Last night at the New Members Fellowship Dinner I was sitting behind a group of young people and when one of them stood to introduce herself and began to talk about her accomplishments some of the others started to laugh and giggle, she turned pointed her finger ...read more

  • Yielding Wild Grapes: Prophet Margins Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,571 views

    How is God calling us to address grapes gone wild in our contexts? Be mindful, however. Jesus did this in his opening homily in Nazareth after reading from this very book, Isaiah.

    When I was in seminary, I was introduced to Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. This place well above my pay grade Spanning 3,500 acres of rolling hills and wooded forests, Chateau Elan reigns as North Georgia’s premier destination resort. A favorite for weekend getaways, corporate retreats, and ...read more

  • Philippians 3:12-14

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 791 views

    Philippians 3:12-14

    Philippians 3:12 - 14 “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” - Unknown The Point | What you pursue will determine your destiny.((Your pursuit determines your destiny)) Have you ever had a goal? Running the race is about the growth, not the completion. BT Running (2 miles in 18 minutes) ...read more

  • John's Portrait Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,638 views

    A message about the coming Messiah from John’s perspective.

    JOHN’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Luke 1:14-66; John 1:1-29 INTRO: ILLUS: One of the most impressive things about the Mormon tabernacle is its wonderful acoustics. It’s reported that a pin dropped in the front can be heard in the back, without amplification. The 400 years between the O.T. and the N.T. ...read more

  • I'm A Believer, Not A Feeler

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on May 1, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,207 views

    Let’s live by God’s word not our emotions

    When I feel worthless, I choose to believe God 1 Peter 2:9-10 When I feel condemned, I choose to believe God Romans 8:1 When I feel unforgiven, I choose to believe God 1John 1:9 When I feel misunderstood, I choose to believe God Psalm 139:1-4 When I feel rejected, I choose to believe God Mt. ...read more