Sermons on Bob Russell:

A Wife For Andy Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

The Virtue of Patience Introduction: There once was a man who prided himself on being extremely punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 a.m. He rose, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, grabbed his briefcase, drove to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Passion Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Passion Scripture Reading: Gal. 1:11-24 [Tigger video depicting a cartoon character who displays passion] I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how smart you are, whether you’re young or old, whether you’re tall or short, as beautiful as Robin or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Show Fantasia video, segment one] A vast orchestra, composed of stringed instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, and woodwinds . . . All joining together, the harp and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Your Place Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

Service with a Smile: Finding Your Place Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 [Show Antz video, pre-title segment] There is within each of us, a longing to be useful, to be needed, to contribute to the lives of others in a meaningful way, a desire to know that we’ve made a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A discipling challenge to parents

Passing the Baton Have you ever watched a relay race? As the lead sprinter on each team runs the first leg of the race, the next runner gets set. He anxiously times his teammate’s arrival, and begins running before the lead man overtakes him. Then, the crucial moment arrives, and the lead ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible (The Movie) Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

The first of a series that presents "what the Bible teaches, how Hollywood treats it, and how you can learn from it to improve your life."

The Gospel According to . . . Hollywood? The Bible Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Today is Father’s Day, and as a way of honoring our fathers, I thought we should all just take a few moments to reflect on all the things we’ve learned from our dads. Okay? I think that was plenty of time, don’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying Your Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Second in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Position in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-22   Michael Dell. Sanford Weill. Gerald Levin. John Chambers. Henry Silverman. Ever heard of those people? Do any of those names ring a bell? They’re all millionaires. And they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

First in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Spiritual Possessions in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-14   It actually debuted in England--did you know that? But YOU probably first heard of it sometime after August 16, 1999, when the primetime gameshow, Who Wants To Be A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enjoying Your Spiritual Privilege In Christ Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

Third in a series on Ephesians

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?: Enjoying Your Privilege in Christ Scripture Reading: Ephesians 3:1-21   Some of you here know that I am a writer. And, some of you know that I write with Josh McDowell. Others know that, because of one or both of those things, I’ve had the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Your First Love

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Is your love for Jesus exclusive? Do you regularly take quality time to be with him? We must guard our "first love."

Guard Your First Love Pastor Bob Ashcraft June 2, 2002 (RealAudio) ------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: · In the first three chapters of Revelation, Jesus addresses the churches: · He has come to judge these churches in righteousness · 1 Peter 4:17 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Miss The Promised Land

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 9, 2002

Our walk is a faith walk. If we walk by faith, then we cannot walk by sight. The account of Israel struggling to enter into Canaan is full of examples for us today on walking by sight and not by faith. (Based on a teaching by Chuck Swindoll)

How to Miss The Promised Land INTRODUCTION: · The Christian walk, is a faith walk, we walk by faith and not by sight - a confidence in God’s Word · Heb 11:1 - without faith it is impossible to please Him · We must believe God’s Word, even when it seems ridiculous · Even when it seems risky, when ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Struggle To Become Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jun 22, 2002

The life long & daily struggle to become Christlike.

Look @ Encounters With Christ... Encounters as in Moments that are Meant to Change you into Christ likeness TODAY – Simon Peter & HIS Struggle of Becoming the Person Called to be... Scripture John 1:40-42 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

The "Me" Generation

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

We live in the "ME" generation. The World has become exceedingly selfish but God’s Word calls us to be selfless rather than selfish.

The "ME" Generation - We live in the "ME" generation - Everything is about self - "Get all you can get" - "It’s my way or the highway" - "If it feels good do it" - "He who dies with the most toys, wins" - There is even a magazine called SELF - This generation can easily be called the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

This is an examination of these three functions of the Church, how they differ and the importance operating in them.

Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship Pastor Bob Ashcraft July 14, 2002 (RealAudio Help) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTRODUCTION: § These are different words used in scripture with different meanings and specific purposes § ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-20, Matthew 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational