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El Shaddai Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 9, 2005

Names of God 3: El Shaddai. What does ’El’ mean, and if that means ’Powerful’, ’mighty’ etc already- why add Shaddai to it?

Names of God 3: El Shaddai WBC 11/9/5pm Genesis 17:1-9 "IN THE NAME OF JESUS" Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Be Trusted

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 8, 2005

A short sermon for our older congregation on whether God can be trusted (or better asked ’what can God be trusted for?’)

"Can God be trusted?" Silver Service. 8th Sept 2005 I’m a police officer and occasionally park my cruiser in residential areas to watch for speeders. One Sunday morning I was staked out in a driveway when I saw a large dog trot up to my car. He stopped and sat just out of arm’s reach. No ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? Misusing The Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 2, 2005

The first, foundational, sermon in a series on the Names of God. What is ’misusing the name of God?’ How should we avoid it? What about Oaths in court? What about crude talk- is this covered, here?

Names of God 1: What’s in a name? Misusing the Name of the Lord. Deut 5:11 WBC 4 Sept 2005 A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all of the valuable. At that moment he heard a voice that said Jesus is watching you. He was so scared he froze for a second. He regained his composure and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code- Definitive Or Deceptive Document?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 30, 2005

A look at a few of the issues behind Dan Brown’s book.

The Da Vinci Code- definitive or deceptive document? Sun 28th Aug 2005 wbc .1 Tim 1:3-7 & Col 2:6-10 from GNB Readers please note: tapes of this are available from Carolyn Breakwell. The tape will make more sense to you than my script. Why covering this? - a tremendously successful book - 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 29, 2005

An evangelistic sermon for a Baptismal service covering the lost sheep, the lost coin and the prodigal son. Email me for images for accompanying ’prodigal daughter’.

Lost sheep, silver and sons. WBC 31/07/05am. Baptism of Barry and Heather Mann. Luke 15:1-32 Philip Yancey tells the story of a prodigal daughter who grows up in Traverse City, Michigan. Disgusted with her old fashioned parents who overreact to her nose ring, the music she listens to, the length ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Three Final Tests Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

Paul finishes 2 Corinthians with 3 tests. The test for leaders (Apostles, in this case). The test for all christians and the test for the church. This sermon applies those tests.

Three final tests. 2 Cor 12:11-13:14. WBC 17 July 05 pm We’re at the end of our series, now - Paul has been having to justify himself… defend his ministry - But he does so by humbling himself! o While all the other ’super-apostles’ spend all the time promoting themselves. I have to say- humility ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Are Still Very Large Areas Of Land To Be Taken Over

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 19, 2005

No matter how we feel... how old we feel... or whether we feel we can ’rest on our laurels’- God still has a job for us! Land for us to take! And- He can renew our youth to make it possible!

"There are still very large areas of land to be taken over" Joshua 11:16-12:1, 13:1 WBC 17 July 05am The Secret of longevity: (show picture in Pictures folder) A passer-by noticed an old lady sitting on her front step: "I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look! What is the secret for such a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guidance

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

How do we find God’s will for our lives? How does God guide?

Guidance. WBC 10 July 2005 pm. Ps 32:6-9 A man lived in a very low-lying area near a river. A man in a jeep drove up one day and said, "This area is about to be flooded. You need to get out of here!" The man replied, "I’ll just stay here and trust the Lord to take care of me." And very soon the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abundant Life And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 6, 2005

A short sermon for our older folks’ service based around the Good Shepherd.

The good shepherd and abundant life. Psalm 23, Jn 10:1-11 Silver Service 7 July 2005 Jesus says that He has come that we might have life. Life in all its fullness. Abundant life. - and that¡¦s because he is the good shepherd - the one who leads His sheep to good pasture o I just love this picture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Angel Of Light: Satan's Strategy With The Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 1, 2005

How to spot Satan’s work in the church and strategy against Christians.

The angel of light: Satan’s strategy with the saints. 2 Cor 11:1-15 WBC 3/7/5pm Well- having not preached on him for ages I find myself covering Satan twice within 2 months! - last time was 15th May am. That was Satan’s strategy with unbelievers. How he tries to blind them about the gospel and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mixing And Matching? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 24, 2005

Yoked togther with unbelievers in what? Is this talking about marriage, business, friendships? No- it’s a whole lot more challenging than any of those!

Mixing and Matching? 2 Cor 6:14-7:1 WBC 26/5/5pm I had an incredible dream! 3 people (Robin, Liz and I ) were in heaven. Robin had a monkey on his shoulders, bashing him on the head . I asked the angel "why?". Angel replied "he started off well , walked true and straight.... but later on he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek First The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 17, 2005

The remedy for worry, fear, purposelessness, frustration and lack of provision and the recipe for a fulfilled, fruitful and God-pleasing life. (As close to a formula as I ever get!)

"Seek first the Kingdom of God" Mt 6:28-34 WBC 19/6/05am You know I’m not strongly ’formulaic’ - life isn’t that simple - formulas can let you down But I have a formula for you this morning. I have a guaranteed recipe… remedy for: - worry (here), provision (here), life, church!, purposelessness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spot The Servant Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 3, 2005

How do we spot someone who is a true servant of God? Is it immediately obvious? Can it be spotted from what they do...? (indirectly this is a subtle challenge to be the right kind of servants of God)

"Spot the servant". 2 Cor 6:1-13. WBC 5 May 2005 am Thought you’d like this! "I’m going away for a while. Please could you water my pot plants for me when I’m gone. Once a day should be fine. (PPT after reading out to reveal "please water my plants while away.jpg" in My pictures\illustrations ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist