Sermons on Avoiding Vulnerability:

How To Live With People You Don't Like

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Common problem we all have is how to to live with others, deal with it via insight from James.

How to live with people you don’t like Pastor Andrew Chan Message based on James 2:1-13 “A Faith That Works” Series Scripture reading – James 2:1-13 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Following Jesus To Court Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 17, 2007

When the Pharisees bring a woman caught in the act of adultry before Jesus we see their Accusation and Jesus’ Acquittal.

by Scott Bayles Following Jesus part 2 Following Jesus to Court Victoria Ruvolo was on her way home late one November evening when she crossed paths with a car-full of punks on a joyride in a gray Nissan. She probably never saw it coming. One of the juvenile delinquents—who had already broken into ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Imitating Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Connection With Christ - From Death To Life

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 8, 2007

Connection with christ -from death to life is a sermon about christian living reminding christians the need to remain connected with christ our source of power and authority. Colossians 3:1-4

In a team game called cricket, the position of a captain matters greatly which is the reason selectors or the cricket boards of teams always take their time in appointing captains for their teams. The captain is the leader of the team on and off the field of play. He is the link, the catalyst and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Interpretation Of Scripture

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

There is reasonalbe differentiation on biblical interpretation and then there is the loony.

Neighborhood Junk Mail. We get a lot of junk mail – don’t we all. This one is from a local realtor – they use a lot of fill. Important dates for January. (sorry I threw out the junk mail and don’t have the info for sermon central here, but it is not that relevant to the sermon. But the realtor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Persevere Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message is a part of my series called Facing the Giants that focuses on facing our fears in life. This message deals with our fear of death and answers the OT question, if a man dies will he live again?

“A Matter of Life and Death” Final Message Facing the Giants What it would be like if a man came riding a horse down Ridge Road this morning announcing that He was God. Would it make the newspaper? Yes. Would it be on the evening news? Probably. Would most people believe him? Probably ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

North, South, East And West Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 12, 2007

Just as the two Great Commandments are both vertical and horizontal, so spiritual growth comes predominantly from vertical and horizontal sources.

North, South, East and West (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28) Like an X and Y axis in Algebra, so spiritual growth comes from both vertical and horizontal directions. 1. God has a lot of work to do in our lives; for some of us, God has cleared away the biggest hurdles, but there are plenty of lesser ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This message is a part of a series titled Facing the Giants that deals with life issues all of us face. This one deals with the subject of death and I preached it on Palm Sunday.

“A Matter of Life and Death” Final Message Facing the Giants What it would be like if a man came riding a horse down Ridge Road this morning announcing that He was God. Would it make the newspaper? Yes. Would it be on the evening news? Probably. Would most people believe him? Probably ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Always Winter - Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

into the dark night of winter, God sent us His son

Today we begin a 3 week series based on C.S. Lewis’ best selling book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Narnia stories have sold over 85 million copies in 29 languages over last ½ century. Lewis was accused of trying to find ways to preach Christianity to children, but what he really wanted to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Explores Lucy’s surprise experience of Narnia with the truth that there are "wardrobe doors" for us to walk through to discover the Kingdom of God.

Discover The Wonder: He Is Closer Than You Might Think Lk.1:29-35; 2:8-15; Mk.1:15; 2 Kgs.6:14-18 Intro… 1) Lk.1:29-35…Mary and Joseph are going about there merry, obscure little way, when….all of a sudden the unseen spiritual world contacts them with a message from the angel Gabriel…you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

When The Fluff Is Gone.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jan 7, 2006

The fluff of the dandelion is a good example of ourself.

When the fluff is gone. In the summer when the dandelions are at the point when they fill the grass with what looks like cotton balls on a stick , we notice how beautiful they are , how delicate they are. We usually will single one out and hold it in our hand , careful not to hurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

A "Mary” Christmas…for All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Christmas Sermon

As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational