Wide-receivers play a dangerous position. As soon as they catch the ball they are susceptible to hard hits. When someone starts their Christian journey, they too are suseptable. But don't worry, it never gets easier.

Nehemiah 2:9-20 Stephen Caswell © 2000 Leadership By Example Leaders in God's work need to do so by example. Leadership is graphically illustrated in the U.S. Army. The symbol of the infantry foot soldiers is pictured like this. A soldier with a rifle in one hand, helmet cocked, and head looking back…

'Stand' is the first message (12/02/2018) in the 'Prepare the Way' series from the Alto area United Methodist Churches (A. Frank Smith UMC and Cold Springs UMC).

Part 3 in the series discusses the main strategy of Satan which is to deceive with lies. These lies can be voices in our head, from a person or even something we are watching or reading. How can we recognize lies? What is the power behind these lies? What are we to do to stay aware of and overcome the lies against God, ourselves and others? Pastor Clay answers these questions as well as identifying 5 ways Satan tries to deceive us.

'Do' is the third message (12/16/2018) in the 'Prepare the Way' series from the Alto area United Methodist Churches (A. Frank Smith UMC and Cold Springs UMC).

'Welcome' is the fourth message (12/23/2018) in the 'Prepare the Way' series from the Alto area United Methodist Churches (A. Frank Smith UMC and Cold Springs UMC).

'Refine' is the second message (12/09/2018) in the 'Prepare the Way' series from the Alto area United Methodist Churches (A. Frank Smith UMC and Cold Springs UMC).

God’s Hand on Your Life Jeremiah 4:1 – 10 A young man had announced to his home church that God had called him to preach. Now he was called on to preach a three-service revival in a neighboring church. He prepared long and hard, carefully crafting three outstanding sermons that would be a worthy beginning…

Let's prepare our lives for the peace of Christ!

Theme: You never know what you might run into Let us pray. Most holy, Lord God, help us keep our focus on you; give us faith to keep us strong no matter what calamity may befall us, strengthened by your great love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. I don’t think I’m an old fuddy-duddy, but today’s’…

09/09/2009 A Banquet to Remember Knox 16 PC 371/691/682 Psalm 31 Isaiah 25:6-9 John 6:53-58 OOPS! An antique Chinese bottle was sold in 1974 for 420,000 pounds—just over a million dollars. Sotheby’s the auctioneers, said it was a world-record price for any work of art other than a painting. The 16-inch-high…

Text: Lk 3:1-6 Theme: Jesus came, he is coming again Doctrine: Return of Christ Image: Coming of a King Need: to prepare for Christ Message: prepare for Jesus's coming Prepare the Way Luke 3:1-6 Intro: We prepare for Christmas Story of how our family is preparing for Christmas this year. Have not been…

Sermon on John 14. "In His Mansion"

In this series, Dr. Mercury Thomas-Ha navigates ON THE ROAD 2 EASTER and the significant implications and altercations. While some people just can't wait for another holiday, most people don't understand the preparation for celebration.

Luke 2:1-7 2 Corinthians 4:14-18 Romans 8:28 Through out the Bible there are many stories of people experiencing hassles; Jesus is no exception. We need to be alert, prepared, and use good judgement through all situations . God is training/molding you for a greater purpose. Be ready!

Getting Ready Part 2 We have our orders! Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. *1 Peter…

In this series, Dr. Mercury Thomas-Ha navigates ON THE ROAD 2 EASTER and the significant implications and altercations. While some people just can't wait for another holiday, most people don't understand the preparation for celebration.

Divine Appointment II – Redeeming the Time; nv 5/13/08am OS: 1 A dentist office had a patient that was notorious for calling in and saying they would be late for their appointment. Until the day he called to inform the dentist he would be around fifteen minutes late – “will that be a problem” he asked.…

Pastor highlights how the Hebrews had to prepare in order to meet their Holy God in three days according to Exodus 19. These preparations can also help us as we consider how to meet our Holy God daily and then finally face to face.

Theme: A case of mistaken identity Let us pray. Most holy, Lord God, give us the understanding of the ministry of John the Baptist; help us to be clear about who he was and what his message means for us, so that, we may better understand the ministry of your son through whom we pray. Amen. It was 1 PM…