Sermons on Bill Terry:

Our Awesome God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

We know, in the abstract sense, that God can do anything, but we have a problem believing that He’ll do anything for us.

Isa. 40:3-8(9-24; 38:4-8) 1 Sam. 17:36 2 Peter 3:8-13 Ps. 34:18-19 I was reading recently about the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It’s a beautiful tropical island which had been popular as a tourist attraction and a place to live – popular that is – until August 26 this year. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Donkey's Tale Of Divine Direction

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

How many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way?

I believe it pretty much goes without saying that “God’s ways are best.” But how many of you have a knowingness of God’s ways but don’t necessarily chose God’s way over your own way? There’s a BIG difference between "saying" and "doing" – isn’t there? I believe it was Bernard Shaw who said, “The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Good Is Good Enough

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Is Sorry Enough?

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems

Have you ever wished you could start over. Here is a picture I began months ago. This was to be a drawing of my son Dennis, who is serving in the navy. As I began the drawing I was pleased with how it started, but then I began to see all the problems with it. I noticed there was a problem with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009

To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 7, 2009

This message is about the Christians hope in the face of death.

This morning we turn our attention to a subject that has confused and divided more churches and Christians over the century then perhaps any other. Today we are going to look at the second coming of Christ. As a child, our death and the second coming of Christ, it seems to me was used to “Scare ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Sin Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Jesus could do no great work in Nazareth because of the sin of unbelief.

Mark 6:1-6 The Sin of Unbelief (also found in Matthew 13:53-58) Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mission-Minded Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2009

Missions is the heartbeat of Christianity. Yet, where do missions begin?

Mark 6:7-13 Mission-minded Living And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits. 7 He commanded them to take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bag, no bread, no copper in their money belts— but to wear sandals, and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Peter Revelation Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 11, 2009

The work of the Lord was important enough to have the Holy Spirit move Luke to write down the events of Peter’s ministry, it should be important enough for the Body of Christ to take note of the truths proclaimed in this message. Peter shows a spiritual

I am going to read to you Acts 11:1-4 and then verse 18 Title: A Peter Revelation Theme: The Enjoyment of Ministry Accountability Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read, Acts 11:1-4 and verse 18, “The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For The Approaching Judgment

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jul 28, 2008

Isaiah was given the task of speaking to God’s people who would reject His Word. Let’s study what God has to say about His Sovereignty, Man’s Sinfulness, God’s Seraphim, and Isaiah’s Service.

Isaiah 6:1-8 Preparing for the Approaching Judgment IN the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Watchman's Vision

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2008

In a world bound in the modern day wrath of God, there is a call upon the church to become aggressive in her fight for the souls of mankind.

Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 6:16-17a Title: A Watchman’s Vision Theme: Biblically Achieving Our Call Topic: Biblically Understanding CrossRoads Vision Listen as I read Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand at the crossroads and look… ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Sex-Rated World

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 6, 2008

The scarlet letter, the BIG sin. What does God think about our Living in a seX-Rated World?

Proverbs 7:1-27 Living in a SeX-Rated World My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, and my law as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," And call understanding ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unfeigned Love Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009

The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Compassionate Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist