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  • How’s Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

    WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

  • Courageous Leadership Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 26, 2022
     | 3,784 views

    Moses is now gone. The weight of leadership rests on Joshua. There must have been a sense that Joshua felt weak and scared. God repeated the charge Moses gave to Joshua. Be strong and courageous.

    “Be not afraid of greatness: some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them” is a famous quote of Shakespeare. There is a cartoon picture of a statue of a leader. The caption on the base of the statue said, he had “greatness thrust upon them.” It is a humorous ...read more

  • Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    God’s love is a matter of the heart.

    Matter of the Heart My main thrust in ministry since coming to this Church has been growing the church. Growing the church like Jesus did through friendship evangelism and discipleship. Jesus gave us the most effective example of how the church should multiply by training the laypeople. He gave ...read more

  • The Church’s Commitments Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

    A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

  • Learning From The Wise

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,157 views

    A Christmas message about the Magi from the east.

    Introduction: We will all have to admit that we don’t know everything about everything. If we did, there would be no need for schools or teachers. We all have to glean wisdom from those who know more about a particular topic than we do. At the peak of this Christmas season let’s take a look at some ...read more

  • From Downfall To Restoration (Samson) Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 16, 2020
     | 7,400 views

    What should we learn from Samson's downfall and his restoration?

    Today we will finish the story of Samson in Judges 16… as you open your Bibles there, let us remind ourselves of Samson. What can we say about Samson so far from Judges 13-15?? In the Book of Hebrews in the New Testament, Samson is listed as one of the heroes of faith for Christians…. Why? The ...read more

  • Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 28,575 views

    As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

    Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

  • Christ Our Comforter Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

    This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

  • Boasting In The Lord

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Sep 15, 2006
     | 4,666 views

    The first step in the basic fact of experiencing that humans want something to boast in, but not God

    BOASTING IN THE LORD Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 3-19-06 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:31 1 Corinthians 1:31 (AMP) So then, as it is written, Let him who boasts and proudly rejoices and glories, boast and proudly rejoice and glory in the Lord Jeremiah 9:24 (NIV) But let ...read more

  • A Future To Ponder Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    How to face the future. Last message of the year or first message of new year, preparing for the coming year.

    INTRO> It was one of the famous lines from “Gone With the Wind”: Scarlett O’Hara was the speaker. The line: “Oh, I don’t want to think about that today. I’ll think about that tomorrow, because after all...tomorrow is another day!” -->Another person expressed the same idea at the end of last ...read more

  • Revival & Brokenness

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,304 views

    - God uses brokenness in our life to multiply our influence - When our life is broken the very life of God will flow from us

    Lk 20:17-18 17 And he beheld them, and said, What is this then that is written, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner? Psalm 118:22KJV 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Isaiah 28:16KJV 16 Therefore thus ...read more

  • The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,647 views

    Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

    THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

  • Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 7, 2013
     | 5,045 views

    a sermon about our giftedness and the need to share those gifts

    Out of the Box 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John Ortberg, in his book, “Fully Devoted” recounts this story... “Many years ago, my grandfather phonedmy mother and offered her some dishes. My grandmother had recently died, and he found a box full of old blue dishes in the attic. He was ...read more

  • Wisdom: The Ultimate Multi-Tool Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,878 views

    Main Idea: Cultivating wisdom is one of the most important things we can do to increase our “personal capital.” Wisdom is an amazing multi-tool that helps us in so many realms and with so many particular decisions.

    Wisdom: The Ultimate Multi-tool (Proverbs 24:1-6) 1. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second. "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico. "The second guy thinks this is a great idea, so the two pool their money and buy ...read more

  • Jesus And The Wannabe Kings PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 482 views

    As Christians, we are called to a life of humility and service, not seeking worldly power or glory, but following the example of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a passage that might just step on our toes a little, but it's an important one. It's about our desire for security, the danger of pride, and the call to serve. You see, we live in a world where security is equated with success and power. But as ...read more