Sermons on Bad Breath:

The God Who Speaks Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Two ways God speaks to people, and how people investigating the Christian faith can respond to his voice.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are great opportunities to gather together with the people we love the most and tell them how much we appreciate them. On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day we receive love and appreciation from our children, and we shower our moms and dads with appreciation. But for some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

How the Bible’s description of love debunks three popular myths about love.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the Susan Ashton song "Call of the Wild"). The song says, "The freedom he loved, he was now a prisoner of, because he answered the call of the wild." We see examples of that reality all around us, as we live in a culture that urges us to answer that call. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key Ingredient

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Jan 28, 2001

Love is not only the key ingredient, but sometimes the missing ingredient in the church.

A Peanuts cartoon shows Lucy standing with her arms folded and a stern expression on her face. Charlie Brown pleads, "Lucy, you must be more loving. This world really needs love. You have to let yourself love to make this world a better place." Lucy angrily whirls around and knocks Charlie Brown to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Pleasing Walk Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Three tests to determine whether our spiritual journey is pleasing to God.

I have yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is passed out, suddenly the light seems brighter, the room seems smaller. Recently I ran across some impossible test questions that are sure to strike ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Final Destination Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways focusing on Christ’s second coming can help us in the spiritual journey today.

Few things are more difficult than driving a long distance with small children. No matter how many activity books, games and tapes you bring, you still hear the steady drone of, "Are we there yet?" How do you respond that? The Irritated Response: "We’re closer now than the last time you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Three ways our relationships with other Christians demonstrates our faith in Jesus

When I was in high school my friends always told me that I was born twenty years too late. You see, in high school I idealized the countercultural movement of the 1960s, when the youth culture was demonstrating against everything from the Viet Nam War to Civil Rights. But I was in high school in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-28, John 3:11-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidences Of Spiritual Apathy Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 5, 2001

Evidences of Spiritual Apathy among God’s people

Studies In The Book of Haggai Study 1 The Evidences & Causes of Spiritual Apathy Introduction Recently in my own personal devotions I was reading through the book of Haggai the prophet and as I did so I was reminded of how relevant his message is for the Church today. Although directed to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Trouble Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Feb 14, 2001

Handling trouble before trouble handles us.

Dealing With Trouble Theme: Handling trouble before trouble handles us. Introductory Remarks Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we always felt as though we were always on "top of the world?" That we would always be in a positive mood, with circumstances involving us always to our liking. That people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Men On Father’s Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

Exhortation To Men

To Men On Father’s Day I have been asked by a dear sister in the faith to do a sermon to men as if it were my last sermon or my dream sermon. Hey, when you get a good suggestion my motto is use it. So, put on your seat belts, men, for here we go! Men, I am as you are, so as I challenge you, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Battle Strategy, Part I Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001

Satan has battle strategies. One of his strategies is to keep the believer out of the Word of God.

Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part I Theme: Strategy #1:Keeping the believer out of the Word. Text: I Peter 5:8, Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Battle Strategy, Part Ii Series

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Mar 1, 2001

Satan’s battle strategy is to keep the believer out of the prayer closet. Satan wants to disrupt these communications.

Satan’s Battle Strategy, Part II Theme: Strategy #2, Keeping the believer out of the prayer closet. Text: Philippians 4:6, (NASB), "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God." Ephesians 6:18, (NASB), "With ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to love!

Christian Love We have written and sung about love from our earliest history. Yet, in our recent history the song said it was the only thing that there was just too little of. The Beatles said that love was all you need. Candy and card companies prosper from our trying to demonstrate and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001

An exhortation to maturity.

How To Build Your Relationship To Jesus! As we get closer and closer to 2000, there is a whole lot of talk and excitement about meeting Jesus soon, maybe. I have extreme doubts, but I will not be upset if I am wrong. If I am right, I am concerned that all this loose lips stuff might hinder the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001

Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of The Rest Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Olson on Mar 18, 2001

Introduction to Philippians Series

Philippians: Introduction Making the Most of the Rest of Your Life KBF & 00-03-18 & Tim Olson *PowerPoint file available on our web site: http://kbftokyo.org INTRO: A LITTLE BIT OF BACKGROUND MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE Last week after church I came across a piece of paper someone left on one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1