Sermons on Ball:

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

You Have God's Attention

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

Knowing that God cares for you.

How many of you like attention? I don’t expect everyone to admit to that, but during self-examination be honest with yourself. There are some people who love to be the center of attention. They want to be seen and heard, and if no one is giving them the attention they’re seeking they become ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 15, 2008

First message looks at the life of Paul and how he had joy despite the trials and circumstances he faced (acknowledgment to Rick Warren)

How to live the Christian life How to have joy in our life - Part 1 of 12 Philippians 1:3-11 Today we start a new series on Philippians. The Apostle Paul in his second missionary journey established this church. The first convert was Lydia. Lydia was a seller of purple goods from the Asian city of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

10 Termites That Can Destroy Your Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 6, 2009

Helps for a Happy Home

LESSON 4 10 TERMITES THAT CAN & WILL DESTROY YOUR HOME: Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Works Won't Work Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 24, 2008

Paul stresses the foolishness of trying to get into heaven by our own efforts

WHY WORKS WON”T WORK Romans 4:1-15 Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2008

62nd in a series from Ephesians. The helmet of salvation is the assurance that Jesus will carry our salvation to its full and complete fulfillment.

I’m sure that many of you have probably heard or read something similar to this, but when I ran across it again this week, it seemed to be an appropriate introduction to this morning’s message. I’ve edited it a bit for time, but I think you’ll get the idea: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE 1930’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Spiritual Champions Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2008

Purposeful parents practice truthful love and loving truth.

Raising Spiritual Champions 2 John 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 5/25/08 I received an invitation in the mail a few weeks ago with my name and address on it but it was obviously a mistake. They either had the wrong guy or there was a major mix-up. When I opened it up I was shocked to realize that there ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Trust Him?

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Jun 13, 2008

We can trust God with everything. He is not a failure and is not wrong, no matter what is going on in our lives.

Christianity 101: Can I Trust Him? Romans 9:1-33 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, May, 2008 Not long ago, I took a walk in my neighborhood. It was early. As I turned a corner, there before me were two huge dogs. They were on the loose and they looked hungry. Immediately, I stopped in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006

Seeing is believing, but believing is also seeing; when we admit our spiritual blindness and believe in Jesus, He gives us the gift of sight.

Seeing Is Believing John 9:1-38 Pastor Daryl’s youngest daughter Mandi, who just turned four, sometimes comes into my office during the week. One of her favorite games to play when she visits is Hide-and-Seek. But being so young, she plays it a little bit differently than older kids do. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Inheriting The Earth

Contributed by James May on Sep 23, 2007

What does this phrase mean? How can we inherit the earth if there is no earth to inherit after we die? This ia question posed by a church member.

Inheriting the Earth By Pastor Jim May Last week we said that the Sunday night services would be considered as a time of teaching for a while and that we would answer questions from any of you who had questions that you didn’t quite understand in scripture or that you would like to hear explained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Who? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Ok, I would like to ask everyone to look up here and take a look at the hat again...remember what we said last week...we are doing an investigation in this series...we are after the truth...and we are seeking the truth on heaven and hell. Again I’m going to remind you of the basic questions that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

“Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You An Encourager?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007

This sermon examines the life and ministry of Paul’s companion and co-worker Barnabas.

Introduction: The Bible is full of people that we could pattern our lives after. Of course our ultimate role model is Jesus, but there are many others that we could learn and benefit from. For instance, Like Abraham, we should strive to have such a close relationship to God, that we too would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Only The Weak Survive"

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 26, 2006

In this world, people believe that you need to focus on your strenghts to be a great leader. In God’s Kingdom it is the exact opposite. God see’s potential in weakness and is able to transform our weaknesses into our most powerful strenghts.

INTRO: By the show of hands, who here, knows somebody that is perfect or thinks that their perfect themselves? Just raise your hand! If anybody raised their hands, that action alone would qualify you as being imperfect. I want to let you in on a little secret. We are never going to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal