Sermons on Bill Collins:

What Are We Made Of? Part 4: Outward Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009

A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church. This sermon is about being the church by reaching the lost.

What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue Part 4: Outward Icebreaker: What if the Church didn’t exist? What would the world be like? Imagine that with me for just a moment. Now, I’m going to ask you the most important question anyone could ask our church: What would Hamilton be like if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Make Your Move Part 4: Let The Church Move Out Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 19, 2009

A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about everyone doing their part in the body of Christ.

Make Your Move Part 4: Let the Church Move Out Key Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18 Icebreaker: Today we’re wrapping up our series, Make Your Move. We’ve talked about how before God can use you for anything, you’ve got to let His Spirit move in and have control. We’ve talked about how God wants all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 1: How To Deal With Worry Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 1: How to Deal with Worry Intro: How many of you worry? We all have stress. In fact, at the top of your sermon section this morning, I want you to put down the thing that worries or bugs you the most. Now, it’s nobody else’s business, so you can put your hand over it. Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A World Full Of Slipping Standards Series

Contributed by Paul Collins on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon addresses the reason that many Christians find themselves struggling in the world that they should be impacting. Unfortunatly if we let little foxes roam in our lives then we discover ourselves slowing slipping into living a life of compromise

A world full of slipping standards – Song of Solomon 2:15 Do you believe that God has a plan for your life? We all know Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. It really is a cool piece ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009

A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29, Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Never Forget Series

Contributed by James Collins on Mar 12, 2010

part 1/8 - series focused on the final hours of the life of Jesus. Primarily from Matthew, but including material from all 4 gospels.

Never Forget 24 (Pt.1) Matthew 26:17-20; 26-27 3/12/2010 I. Introduction 1. What would the last twenty-four hours of Jesus Christ look like if it were set in a 21st century culture to the format of the popular "24" television series? 2. How it would be if a man was so radically different from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Iworship Part 3: How Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

A lifestyle of worship always results in relationship, repentance, rulership, and renewal.

iWorship Part 3: How iWorship Icebreaker: Quick. What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Worship?” Probably “music,” right? But you know, music is just one method we’re supposed to use to worship God. But since last week we focused so extensively on music, I want to share some pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Iworship Part 4: When Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship cannot be confined to a time or place, it is a daily response of all we are to all God is.

iWorship Part 4: When iWorship Key Scripture: John 12:1-22 Key Thought: God isn’t looking for more workers, He’s looking for more worshippers. Icebreaker: Video: The Gift of Worship Intro: Let’s talk about worship this morning. Let’s talk about the fact that worship Is more than just singing. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

24: The Garden Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-45

Denomination: Church Of God

Remedy Part 1: The Remedy For Hopelessness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

Easter Message 2009: Our lives are filled with hopelessness as a result of our sin. God provides the remedy through Christ’s death and resurrection.

REMEDY The Remedy for Hopelessness “The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.” -Robert Flatt Intro: So, here we are at Easter 2009. Nearly 2,000 years have passed since Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Remedy Part 2: The Remedy For Weakness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 20, 2009

None of us are as strong as we like to think we are. The remedy is a personal relationship with God. This sermon explores how a relationship with God REALLY works.

REMEDY The Remedy for Weakness Icebreaker: Bluefishtv: “A Man Fell in a Hole” Intro: Now, we could just about pray and go home right there. Because that’s the message today. But I won’t. Sorry. -Several of you here this morning made commitments to Jesus last Sunday, either a first time ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Christmas Matters Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008

Part 1 of our series tied in to Advent Conspiracy. We called it "simplechristmas."

[This message was inspired by Rodney Buchanan’s excellent sermon on John 1:14 entitled, "The Word Made Flesh." You can find it here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp ContributorID=&SermonID=41438] Stephen N. Collins Millville – 11/30/08 simplechristmas Part 1: Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God