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  • God Is Present Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    Our source of strength as we face the storms of life is that God is present "in the boat" with us.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “God is Present” INTRODUCTION After the monsoon storm of last Tuesday, we can easily identify with the disciples and the tempest in which they found themselves. Even with the advantages of Doppler radar and the eagerness of weather reporters who finally had something to talk ...read more

  • Love Breakts The Rules Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

    Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

  • Ministry Outside The Circle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

    Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

  • An Empty Handed Request Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    The story of the woman with a hemorrhage teaches us about God’s inclusion of all people, the melding of faith and grace, and the necessity of faith driving us to action.

    Matthew 9:20-22 “An Empty Handed Request” INTRODUCTION A fascinating characteristic of Scripture is that any given passage can have several meanings and interpretations. One day we will read a passage and we will be touched by a particular message. Another day we can read the same passage ...read more

  • Creation Under God's Authority Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    The God whom we worship is the God of all creation, the King of kings and Lord of Lords. In this we can take hope that God answer our prayers, move in our lives and establish God’s will.

    Matthew 8:5-13 “Creation Under God’s Authority” INTRODUCTION Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all of our prayers were answered immediately, specifically, and completely? No more aspirin. If we got sick, all we’d need to do was to pray for healing. When money got tight, all we’d need to do would ...read more

  • God In The Middle Of Human Events

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    During Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the sacrifices of those who died that we might live in freedom and in peace. While remembering their accomplishments, we must also ask ourselves where is God in the history and human events?

    I Chronicles 29:10-20 “God in the Middle of Human Events” INTRODUCTION People often comment that they see God in numerous places in nature like a beach sunset, on a mountain top panorama, and the gently flowing water of a forest stream. It is more difficult for us to see God in history. Not ...read more

  • Focus On Family And Friendships

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    On a day when we focus on motherhood and parenthood and their effects on us, we can learn much about how we can live so that our families and friendships are all that God wants them to be.

    Joshua 24:14-15, Psalm 27:1-5 “Focus on Family and Friends” INTRODUCTION A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. The next day in a written test, she included this question: “My full name has six letters. The first one is ‘M.’ I pick up things. What ...read more

  • For Thine Is The Kingdom, And The Power, And The Glory Forever And Ever. Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,719 views

    When we pray, we know that our prayers will be answered because of who God is, not because of who we are. We affirm our faith with the word, "Amen," which means "it shall be done!"

    Matthew 6:9-15, and Mark 9:2-8 “For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory Forever and Ever. Amen.” INTRODUCTION People pronounce the word, “Amen” differently. Some people use a long “A,” while others use an “ah.” Do you know the difference? Amen—long “A”—is said, while amen with ...read more

  • Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,011 views

    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

  • Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,979 views

    There is great power in being freed from our sin through confession and forgiveness, and in forgiving those who have sinned against us.

    Matthew 6:9-15, 18:21-35 “Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Have Sinned Against Us” INTRODUCTION We have heard the old saying, “Confession is good for the soul,” but for the most part, we try to ignore its message as it applies to our daily lives. We do not want to go in to the ...read more

  • Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    God will give us our daily bread without our prayers, but we pray in this petition that we will receive these gifts from God with thanksgiving.

    Matthew 6: 9-15, 25-34 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” INTRODUCTION We often talk about the red-letter questions that we are going to ask God when we see God face to face. Most of us have quite an extensive list, and I must confess that I have my own list. Having grown up with an ...read more

  • Thy Will Be Done On Earth As It Is In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,828 views

    If God’s will is to be accomplished on earth, it will be through God’s people.

    Matthew 6:9-15, 13:31-35 INTRODUCTION Stories abound about modern geographical ignorance. Given a map, a majority of people could not accurately locate the Grand Canyon, New York City, or the state of Washington. In a recent poll of Britons, 67% do not know when WWII ended, 64% do not know where ...read more

  • Our Father Who Art In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,971 views

    The first petition of the Lord’s Prayer encourages us to enter into God’s presence with the boldness of children approaching their loving parents. It also reminds us that our lives are instruments of God’s holiness.

    Psalm 19 “Our Father Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name” INTRODUCTION Prayer is one of the most common experiences of humankind—at least in the United States. Almost everyone (98%) says they believe in a divine being, but only half of the people say that they worship on a regular ...read more

  • Go Make Disciples

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    God’s call is for every Christian. We have been given the good news of God’s love and forgiveness so that we can share it with everyone we meet.

    Matthew 28:19-20 “Go Make Disciples” INTRODUCTION It had been an afternoon filled with sledding and enjoying the recent six-inch snowfall for my two sons and their friends. Faye and I decided to help the boys warm up with mugs of hot chocolate. The next time they came in to warm up we ...read more

  • I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    Jesus is our savior. He is the source of true life for all who believe.

    John 11:25 “I Am the Resurrection and the Life” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful verses of Scripture is the one we focus on tonight, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” Jesus ...read more

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