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Zechariah’s Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 16, 2018

As kids we can't wait for Christmas to arrive. As adults, it rushes up on us. God planned Christmas a long time ago, and for a very special reason. When Zechariah finally found his tongue, he sang a song of praise that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas Music 2: Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:67-79 12/16/18 When I was a little kid, I couldn’t wait for Christmas to get here. It seemed like the days dragged by, one by one, and the anticipation built to where I practically couldn’t stand it. Now...well, today, I thought, “Holy cow, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79, Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Intentional Commitment Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2020

My first sermon in Fiji on my first Sunday in Fiji. A call to intentional commitment.

Commitment. Colossians 1:24-2:5. I am so excited about being in Fiji. (This is my first Sunday in Fiji of a three-year appointment at this stage.) This weekend that has just gone; the officers of the Fiji Division along with Territorial staff have engaged in teaching on the 'we commit ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Consider Christmas

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 11, 2020

Some of you grumble about the holidays and you gripe about how people begin preparing for Christmas earlier each year. You fuss about all the activities and the expense this season brings into your lives

CONSIDER CHRISTMAS With Pastor~Timothy G. Porter The Bridge Church Upstate John 1:1-5 Introduction: So, here we are. We are at the beginning of a very special time of the year. The season that began this past Thursday (Thanksgiving) and runs through New Years has come to be known ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shoe-Leather Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul continues to deal with the lives we are to live as believers, particularly living out our faith. John MacArthur summarized this passage as possessing shoe-leather faith. Our faith can't be hidden away or only revealed on special occasions, it needs to displayed every day we live.

Shoe-Leather Faith 1 Thessalonians 4: 9-12 The opening verses of this chapter dealt with the lives of believers and their responsibility to maintain godly character and integrity before the world. Paul left them a stirring exhortation in Vv. 1-8. These verses are a continuation of that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 7, 2022

Two Things: What does the Bible teach about Wine? And, more importantly, what doe it teach about our destiny in Jesus Christ?

Water into Wine Jesus’ first miracle: water into wine. Of course, turning water into wine is common, especially here in the Okanagan Valley. The trick is to be able to turn water into wine without grapes, without yeast and without the passage of time. Jesus turned water into wine without grapes, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Importance Of Home

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 2, 2022

Where is our true home?

The Importance of Home: Luke 9:51-62 51 As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 52 He sent messengers ahead to a Samaritan village to prepare for his arrival. 53 But the people of the village did not welcome Jesus because he was on his way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Methodist

What Does Sacrifice Look Like? Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 17, 2024

Greeting ‌Something new in God’s Word? ‌Familiar passage with new eyes? ‌I know I did. ‌My prayer for you

WHAT DOES SACRIFICE LOOK LIKE? (Servants and Sacrifice) Part 2 of 2 part series INTRO Greeting Something new in God’s Word? Familiar passage with new eyes? I know I did. My prayer for you BODY A few years ago, Lisa told me that we each needed to make sacrifices in order for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:1-18

How To Worship

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 21, 2020

God has given everyone of us something very special to worship Him with. Here we are given instructions on how to do that.

It has 60 trillion cells most of which are dying. It has an on-board computer which functions at only 6%. It smells peculiar; it reproduces in a very strange way; it ingests dead animals and excretes fertilizer. It takes in oxygen and exhales a poisonous gas. It is subject to all manners of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Anglican

Cousins

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Have you ever heard a sermon that was nothing but questions? • Well, you’re not going to hear one today either. • But there are a lot of questions in todays’ message!

Todays’ message is titled “Cousins”. • Do you have a cousin you are very close to in age? o I do: Vince and Greg • Jesus had a cousin He was close to in age. We know him as John the Baptist. Depending on which translation you read you will see “cousins” or “relative” or “family” or of same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30, John 1:29-34

Getting To Know God ¡v Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡v The Lord Who Sanctifies You Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A Study of the Names of God - Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡V The Lord who Sanctifies You

Getting to Know God ¡V Jehovah Mekoddishkem ¡V The Lord who Sanctifies You ¡V Ex 31:12-18 In 1981, the Movie Chariots of Fire, won the Academy Award for Best Picture. This Hollywood film told the true story of a devout Christian, Eric Liddell. He was a world class athlete and I want to show you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry - She'll Hold Toghther

Contributed by Steven Goulstone on Jun 20, 2002

Talking from Luke regarding Jesus’ instructions on worrying

DON’T WORRY, SHE’LL HOLD TOGETHER Not many of you guys knew me when I was just a little punk in form 2. Well to tell you one thing about me, I was short. You know short, not short as in a couple of cm’s below everyone – try a head below everyone else. My nick name’s were shorty or short stuff, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Building Stronger Families

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002

What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:22-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Taming Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2005

Sometimes we say things that we really don’t mean to say. Sometimes we are downright mean in our speech. James outlines four critical truths about taming your tongue in James 3:1-12.

Scripture An elderly man had serious hearing problems for a number of years. His family tried again and again to convince him to get a hearing aid. Finally he relented. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100 percent. A month later he went back ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, James 3:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrews- Part 6- " There Has To Be A Pony In Here Somewhere" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 15, 2016

Part 6 of our Hebrews study- Optimist or Pessimist in Christ?

Hebrews – Encouragement for a life of Faith Part 6 “There has to be a pony in here somewhere” Hebrews 6:18-19 Have you ever stopped to consider the difference between an optimist and a pessimist? There was a research team at a college who received a grant to study just that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist