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Our Behaviour, The Results Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2012

This message looks at what happens when we behave the way we are supposed to behave.

Over the past four weeks I’ve been speaking about what Jesus said about our behaviour, and if you were looking for a specific list of what we can do and can’t do you’ve been disappointed. Jesus didn’t provide a detailed list but instead insisted that our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spending Time In The Furnace

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Oct 30, 2012

God often puts us through various tests/trials to grow our faith in Him.

Spending Time In The Furnace George Muller once said: “God likes to test the faith of His children in order to make them stronger so that they can eventually be winners! Yes, persecution, trials and tests, even sometimes suffering defeat, are spiritual food for our faith and helps us to grow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

We are called to hold on to hope

“Holding on to Hope” - Hebrews 10:19-25 - October 7, 2012 Join with me this morning in turning to Hebrews 10:19-25. We’ve been going through this book that is written to Jewish Christians, teaching them what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ. We no longer need to hold on to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasuring God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

Exodus 3& 4 are all about an amazing encounter with a persistent, awesome miracle-working God. But just what can we learn about this God?

“Treasuring God’s Miracles” Exodus 3:11-4:13 One of our Hope Church members said something to me a few days ago that was significant and wonderful. She was commenting on how over the last couple of years the General Fund giving was going down, but that it was amazing how expenses ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remove Not The Ancient Landmark Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 24, 2013

Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" - An reminder to remember and continue the landmarks our church was built on.

Remove not the Ancient Landmark Sermon 3 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh June 30, 2013 TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 – “Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set.” INTRODUCTION When the Israelites entered Canaan and land was divided among the various ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Internal Law Of The Kingdom Of God - Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 21, 2012

A Christian goes beyond what is required by the Law. He is not only righteous in appearance, in action, but in character, obedient to God on the inside.

The Internal Law of the Kingdom of God (the Law of the Heart) A soldier in the time of war got a letter from his fiancé, saying he has met someone else and wants to call off the marriage. So she asked for the engagement ring and her picture, so that she might have use for it in the future. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: *other

How We Pray Is Important

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Sep 23, 2012

I pray we will fail in our pursuit of happiness and that as our focus transforms from the selfish to the holy we will become more and more in tune with His Spirit, with His mission to reach and serve the world around us for His Son.

For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about prayer. The first week we discussed Daniel and how he showed us through his story that prayer matters. We discovered that prayer matters because it helps us to rely on God’s mercy. Because it helps us to confess sin and ask for mercy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study On Revelation 11 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 11.

MEASURE: a length; an amount; a determination regarding a plan. All of these can be seen in what God is doing here in chapter 11 of Revelation. In VERSE 1, we read, “Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: “Go and measure God’s sanctuary and the altar, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: *other

Discovering Your S.h.a.p.e. For Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009

This sermon examines how you discover your S.H.A.P.E. for ministry.

Scripture For the past two Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. Last Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ministry. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009

Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2009

Faith in God pleases God and results in God’s blessing.

Title: The Journey of Faith Text: Genesis 12, 15 and 22 Thesis: Faith in God pleases God and results in God’s blessing. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are beginning our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. Those who have been doing the daily ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Worth The Wait

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

“Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.”

JESUS IS WORTH THE WAIT--Luke 2:21-39 Proposition: “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.” Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that Jesus is truly worth the wait in knowing and following Him. INTRODUCTION: There is an unforgettable story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 4, 2010

If we want to be an influence for good in people’s lives, then we cannot fear people. Instead, we must fear God and God alone.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn’t encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6’ 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010

Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal