Sermons on A Faithful City:

How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

A Jewish Carpenter - Building A Legacy

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006

Jesus was born into the family of a carpenter - a builder. Why? Was this significant? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[A Jewish Carpenter – Building a Legacy] Slide Graphic – A Jewish Carpenter (of course) – see http://www.postcardman.net/24928.jpg Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas? Matthew 13:55 "Where did this man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tacking Against The Wind Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 23, 2006

4th in series calling for commitment and stewardship. This message incorporates the five love languages of Gary Chapman and our relationship with God and one another.

Voyage to Eternity Tacking Against the Wind New Years Day we looked at the church as the vessel that God designed and created to move us from the rock we live on to a better place. Paul Kissling shared about TCMI’s ministry two weeks ago and we shared in a memorable experience at the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Commandment

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 23, 2006

The challenge is for all of us to learn to love God and love people on a deeper level.

The Great Commandment A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

The Bible teaches that homosexuality is a sin from which there is hope of freedom in Jesus Christ.

Clarity or Confusion? 4. Homosexuality Feb. 14/15, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Homosexual behavior is a sin. Homosexual desires are temptations that can be defeated through the work of the Holy Spirit. POINTS: Intro: JOKE:After she woke up, a woman told her husband, "I just dreamed that you gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Strong In The Lord" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004

Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

“Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Full Armor" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 5, 2004

There is a reason we’re exhorted to put on the FULL armor. Satan has more than one attack plan. (#15 in The Christian Victor series)

“Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” There are a number of stories through history, that impress upon the hearer the importance of full protection in a time of battle. Most of us know the story of the mythical Achilles; the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Apple Of God's Eye Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 5 of 15

THE APPLE OF GOD’S EYE (EXODUS 14:1-31) In a survey of four- to eight-year olds, kids share their views on love: “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Bookkeeping Method Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 6, 2004

Unlike the world, which assumes that we must make a profit and we get what we pay for, God’s bookkeeping says that giving is receiving, and you get more than you pay for. You get grace paid for by the blood of Jesus.

In the last several months I have learned more about bookkeeping than I ever wanted to know. Because the church is converting from bookkeeping by hand to an accounting software, and because our financial leadership does not yet have access to all of that, I began to record transactions on the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tobiah's Goods Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 10, 2003

This message is about stewardship of life’s blessings -- home, leaders and financial resources.

February 9, 2003 1On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses in the hearing of the people; and there was found written in it that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, 2because they did not meet the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003

We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival Pt. 3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 19, 2003

Worship means loving, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival pt. 3 Feb 15/16, 2003: Mark 12:28-34 Intro: After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" Let me assure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Judah And Tamar

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

Narrative preaching of the story of Judah and Tamar

JUDAH AND TAMAR Genesis 38 Introduction: I’ve been a Christian for 20 years now and I want to say that I have never heard the story of Judah and Tamar preached or taught. Every story and major character of this first book of the Bible is taught - from the stories surrounding Adam and Eve, Noah, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2003

A vision of worship based on the picture of the Kingdom of God as a wedding banquet

A Galactic Gala – Becoming A Festival Pt. 4 Matt. 22:1-14 February 22/23, 2002 Intro: Friday September 6th was a very good night to be a football fan in Edmonton. The Eskimos pounded the defending Grey Cup champion Calgary Stampeders 45-11 to sweep the two game Labour Day series and improve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist