Sermons on Bills:

A Father's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006

This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Storms Are Inevitable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

God With Us

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2005

Jesus was Immanuel, God with us, but God has always been with His people and He is with us still.

God With Us Jesus, our Immanuel TCF Sermon December 11, 2005 I want to open this morning by reading a passage we usually don’t think of as part of a Christmas message. But bear with me – I think we’ll see the connection clearly as we move along. Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Better And Forever Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

In the famous “love passage” that is read at most weddings, 1 Corinthians 13 helps us understand what love is and what it looks like in daily life. Love is not primarily a feeling but an action. The kind of love that you and I are called to demonstrate

For Better and Forever 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 12/4/05 Pastor Dick sure did a great job preaching on parenting last week! Isn’t it a blessing that both he and Pastor Jeff are such effective preachers? During the sermon I was convicted of the many ways that I fall short and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Most of us know that we’re supposed to forgive and we understand what God says about forgiveness, but we still fight it. It could be because we think we have some valid reasons to not forgive.

Forgiving and Forgetting Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/05 How many of you got into a fight on your way home from church last Sunday as a result of the two-part assignment I gave to married couples? The first part was to assign your marriage a number grade from 1 to 10, with “1” standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Context is always important when we study the Bible. Genesis 1 gives us a complete narration of creation; Genesis 2 retells the story in order to fill in the details concerning the creation of man and the construction of marriage.

Marriage as it’s Meant to Be Genesis 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 11/13/05 Two weeks ago we established that singleness is good, it’s a gift, and it can be used to bring glory to God. Last week we were reminded that if you’re going to get married, make sure there is a spiritual match. It might seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Single And Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Did you know that there’s an entire chapter in the Bible that celebrates singleness and explodes multiple marital myths? Please turn to 1 Corinthians 7 to find Paul’s manifesto on marriage and his treatise on singleness.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/05 A first grade teacher gave her class the first part of a proverb and asked them to finish the second half. Here’s what they came up with… • Better to be safe than…punch a 5th grader. • It’s always darkest before…Daylight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

How do you know who you should marry? Parents, how do you know who’s right for your son or daughter? What is it that you should look for in a mate? I want to say right up front that there are a number of significant aspects that need to be considered b

What to Look For in a Mate 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 7:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/6/05 I love how kids respond to questions about marriage. When asked about the right age to get married, a six-year-old named Freddie said, “No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.” When asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Sees The Good In Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006

God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Tri-Part Nature Of Man

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 6, 2006

A biblical description of man as a spirit, soul and body.

THE THREE-FOLD NATURE OF MAN A 3-part series 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NLT) Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. Ampl – “And may the God of peace sanctify you through and through – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Holy Spirit - Pentecost

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 6, 2006

This sermon describes the institution, the power, and the importance of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-21 Message: “The Holy Spirit – Pentecost” Text: Jesus spoke these words to the disciples: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Greatness Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2006

Reformation Sunday sermon -- you have a choice between performance-based religion or a pardon-based relationship.

The Greatness of God’s Grace Romans 5:20-21 Rev. Brian Bill 10/29/06 Note: I used the sermon by Ray Pritchard called, “Martin Luther’s Highway to Heaven” for background information for this opening first-person monologue: www.keepbelieving.com. Good morning. My name is Marty. I’d like to tell ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

A description of how Abram walked with God and God’s response back to Him.

The Joys Of Walking With God Genesis 17 Today’s society thrives on big events, speed, noise, movement, and drama. But it is not hyperactivity that troubles us - it’s quietness. Solitude is often considered boring, a waste of time. Mistakenly, we suppose that walking with God is a quick, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-26

Denomination: Foursquare

Making Decisions In Time Of Stress

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Mar 1, 2007

How do you make decisions in time of stress. Abraham is an example of what not to do.

Making Right Decisions In Times Of Stress - Genesis 16 This is a passage of Abram’s disobedience to God. He listened to the voice of his wife rather than God. In order for us to learn something of importance from this passage, we need to understand two things: 1. THE STRESS THAT ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Foursquare