Sermons on Advent C:

A Mom Worth Modeling

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2007

A mom worth modeling must practice her ABC’s.

A Mom Worth Modeling Proverbs 31:10-31 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/13/07 I think some moms were mad at me last week. Not only did I encourage kids to be noisy in church whenever I said the name “Haman,” I also told a young boy after the service that he could take the trumpet home. He ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

"The Lord Is Patient" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 17, 2007

Sermon 24 and the last in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Orthodox

The Freedom You've Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2007

Because of our idenification with Christ in his death, burial and resurrection, we can know, grow and show.

The Freedom You’ve Always Wanted Romans 6:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/20/07 I came across an article this week called “The Fruit of the Word” that was unsettling and yet it resonated with me (www.breakpoint.org). Here are a few quotes: “The contemporary evangelical Church is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Externally Focused: Showing Compassion Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 29, 2007

As the church looks outwardly let us be people of compassion for other people.

External Focus: Showing Compassion Introduction: I learn more and more about the importance of being honest with ourselves, especially concerning our relationship with Christ. I think that sometimes we as the church live an idealistic life. We don’t like to admit faults; we are too stoic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Service Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 16, 2007

The foundation of ministering under the anointing of the Holy Spirit is understanding how to exercise our Spiritual gifts through sacrificial love.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7 Title: Sacrificial Service Theme: Influential Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:7, “…And now I will show you the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Does God's Patience Wane?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 8, 2007

As the pages of God’s ’calendar’ turn, for each one there is day fixed for the end of patience and the beginning of eternity.

“Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Orthodox

Living The Life In 07

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

How can you and I make sure that in 2007 we live The Life like never before. I will try to answer in the few minutes that we have remaining by pulling 5 objects out of this bag and letting them teach us about how we can live our dash well in 07.

Living ‘The’ Life In 07’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows Us Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Psalm 139 #1

GOD KNOWS US Psalm 139:1-6 We live in a day of proliferating knowledge. The fund that makes up human knowledge I understand has doubled every two years since 1960. Amazing, isn’t it? And now is doubling at the rate of every 18 months. Just think, our field of knowledge DOUBLES every 18 months! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're More Stubborn Than We Think Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 10, 2006

If God’s kindness doesn’t lead you to repentance, perhaps God’s condemnation will.

We’re More Stubborn Than We Think Romans 2:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 6/11/06 This story could only come out of Michigan…perhaps you saw it in the Pantagraph. In celebration of the date 6-6-06, this past Tuesday, a town called Hell, Michigan put on a party and invited the whole country to come. Radio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Working It Out 2006

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2006

This is a revision of an earlier Mother’s Day Message on how God uses Women to make a difference

God is Working It Out 5/14/2006 Exodus1:8-22 Ephesians 6:10-18 Text Exodus 2:1-10 Some times when we start something, we are not sure what it’s going to look like when its finished. It’s like the little girl who was busy drawing and coloring with great intensity. Her mother ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving God

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Sep 29, 2002

What it means for us to ’love God with all our heart soul, mind and strenght’

3.2.2002amlbc Loving God Mark12:29-31, Deut 6:4-9 Intro “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” Familiar words? Hopefully! Hear them again – “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace For A Cripple Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

Through David, patterning his heart after God’s, extends acceptance let’s look at this incident and learn some valuable lessons about the great, grace of God.

GRACE FOR THE CRIPPLED 2 SAMUEL 9: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: We use the word “grace” in many ways don’t we? We see a ballet dancers as they perform and say, "They move with such grace!" We have TV sitcoms like “Grace Under Fire” in the late 90’s or the present running “Will & Grace.” We sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Trickle-Down Spirituality

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 16, 2002

Just as trickle-down economics meant take care of the top of the economy and everything else benefits, Matt. 6:33 is trickle down spirituality - seek God first...

Trickle-Down Spirituality TCF Sermon February 15, 1998 Organization is a hot topic in our world. From Palm Pilots to Daytimers, there are new ways to get organized at work and at home. The issue we face as believers, in organizing our lives, is separating the ”urgent from the important” --- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational