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Peace With Him And Peace Within Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

Paul tells us in Philippians 4 we can have peace with Him and peace within

Peace with Him and Peace Within Philippians 4 series – part 1 TCF Sermon Text October 7, 2007 Illustrate my worry bag: ask a volunteer from the congregation – come, stand on a chair, and hold my worry bag. In a symbolic act of turning my worries, my anxieties, over to God in prayer, I’m putting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking And Doing Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Thank You Letter Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Son Of Man Find Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 11, 2007

On this Intrernational Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, when Jesus comes, will He find faith on the earth?

When the Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith on the Earth? Luke 18:8 Rev. Brian Bill 11/11/07 Today is Veteran’s Day. Could I ask those of you who have served our country to please stand? Some of you have a son or daughter or spouse or parent in the service right now. Could you please stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Coin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2007

We owe the one who owns us.

Show Me the Coin…Whose Portrait is This? And Whose Inscription? Matthew 22:20 Rev. Brian Bill 11/18/07 A little boy wanted $100 very badly and prayed to God for a whole week, but nothing happened so he decided to write Him a letter. When the Post Office received the letter addressed to God they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Among The Pagans

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Nov 27, 2007

Let our lives speak louder than our words

Living Among the Pagans TCF Sermon November 18, 2007 Does anybody else here think that the level of public discourse in our country has fallen to new lows? No longer do we have respectful disagreements. Seldom do we agree to disagree about opinions on politics or other issues. Rather, what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2007

This is just to say, a special gift is on the way!

All I Want for Christmas Is…Joy Luke 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 12/2/07 I like reading letters that children write at Christmas. Here are two new ones I came across this week. “Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is two. There is David; he is four. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All I Want For Christmas Is Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 9, 2007

Because of Christmas we have peace with God, peace within, peace with others and we are told to spread the gospel of peace to others.

All I Want for Christmas Is…Peace Luke 2:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/9/07 I want to begin with a Christmas Quiz this morning. I used something similar several years ago but I’ve added some additional questions this time. There are seven of them and I’d like you to use your fingers and count how many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dying In Order To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007

True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2007

The Law illimunates, it ignites, and it incinerates.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Romans 7:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/24/07 [Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, “Do not touch.” She reads the sign and starts to walk away but then comes back to the chair, looks around to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing Like Jesus Fished

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jun 27, 2007

We have many models of evangelism. Perhaps the the best one is that which Jesus gave us in how he fished for men.

FISHING LIKE JESUS FISHED It didn’t use to be popular but there is a new breed of fisherman out their today – It is the Catch and Release Fisherman. Basically… it’s about the sport and not about just catching fish to catch fish. In Catch and Release – you catch them but you also release them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Do What God Wants You To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 15, 2007

There is no condemnation for the Christ-follower.

How to Do What God Wants You to Do Romans 8:1 Rev. Brian Bill 7/15/07 www.pontiacbible.org Three ministers went fishing one day, all friends who pastored different churches in the same town. While they were fishing they began confessing their sins to one another. The first pastor said, “Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayerful Response To Virginia Tech Shootings

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2007

Using the sermon time for more praying than preaching in light of the Virginia Tech massacre.

Keeping Your Commitments A Prayerful Response to the Virginia Tech Shootings Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/22/07 The deadliest shooting rampage in modern American history took place this past Monday morning on the campus of Virginia Tech. Let’s take a moment of silence here to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails

Contributed by Bill Adams on Apr 23, 2007

How does one fail when God gives then the weapons for victory? Solomon shows us how.

When Wisdom Fails Sin Prevails 1 Kings 9:1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, 2 That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Rubble Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2007

Whenever we face trouble we must rebuild the rubble.

Rebuilding the Rubble Book of Nehemiah Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/29/07 Have you ever noticed that once we commit to ministry, things suddenly get messy? We learned two weeks ago that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. If you’re serious ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist