Sermons on Bow:

The Da Vinci Code- Definitive Or Deceptive Document?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 30, 2005

A look at a few of the issues behind Dan Brown’s book.

The Da Vinci Code- definitive or deceptive document? Sun 28th Aug 2005 wbc .1 Tim 1:3-7 & Col 2:6-10 from GNB Readers please note: tapes of this are available from Carolyn Breakwell. The tape will make more sense to you than my script. Why covering this? - a tremendously successful book - 25 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lordship Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005

The basis of the disciple’s call to reach the unreached with the message of Jesus is ground in His authority.

Great Commission Series The Lordship of Jesus Matthew 28:18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO That’s quite a statement. Think about it a minute. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” The statement leaves no room for debate. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled To The Uttermost: An Example For The Believer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 20, 2006

This message was developed to help Christians to relaize how much they have in Christ - specifically when filled with the Holy Spirit.

FILLED TO THE UTTER MOST: AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVER Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: A. In Ephesians 5:18 Paul wrote, be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 1. This verse lets us know that it is possible to be a Christian and not be filled with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Me Lord?

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 23, 2006

When we are hurting, the natural question is why. Here are a few reasons why hurts can be helpful

WHY ME LORD? Bob Marcaurelle Job. 7:20; Rom. 8:28 Text: “Why do you use me for target practice? “In all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Job. 7:20, TEV; Rom. 8:28, NIV). Most ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:20

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near!!!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2006

It has become "old hat" for some believers nowdays. They will believe it when they see it (gonna be too late then!)...

Mat 24:3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" 4Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 5For many will come in my name, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Without Walls

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 1, 2005

We’re called to worship not only inside the walls of a church, but to worship without walls. How? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.

Worship without Walls Micah 6:6-8 (New International Version) 6With what shall I come before the LORD and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold On Cause I'm Coming -Perseverance Part1 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2005

In our Christian walk we often go through struggles. But we have so many reasons to persevere until God responds to our cries.

June 26, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-17 Subject: Part 1 in the Perseverance Series Title: Hold On, Cause I’m Coming! One of the most difficult things for me to do is wait. It’s not that I am not a patient man, I am, but the waiting game is hard for me. As we have waited for an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Light Side Of Life

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 7, 2005

Deep fellowship with God and its implications for the Chgristian life.

THE LIGHT SIDE OF LIFE 1 JOHN 1:5-2:2 INTRODUCTION... The Intimate Date (adapted from John Bevere, The Voice of One Crying, 1993) My wife and I went out on a ’date’ this past Wednesday. We went to dinner and a movie. We went to get away from the kids and to eat at a good restaurant. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Is Verb

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 7, 2005

Prayer is needed for us to be all God wants

PRAYER IS A VERB. "I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jacob And The Blessing Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part IV of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Story: The phrase “God Bless you” is said to have been originated by St. Gregory the Great, in the year 594 AD. +He appointed a formal prayer to be said to people who sneezed. At that time it was believed that the air was filled with dangerous impurities and that those who sneezed violently were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church

The Surprise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006

The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Finish Line

Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2006

The time of our departure is at hand. Will we cross the Finish Line alone, or will we bring others with us?

THE FINISH LINE Sunday, November 05, 2006 – AM By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 4:1-8, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dreams And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

God gave Joseph dreams and interpretations of dreams but he needed to work on Joseph’s life to bring those dreams alive.

If you have not been part of St Stephen’s morning services for the past few weeks, you might have missed our series on the life of Joseph. Here was a young man, born into a well-off family already well-equipped with sons. Yet his father Jacob favours him over the others, possibly because his mum ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Big "A"S For The Big "I"

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2006

A sermon on Luke 7:1-10 about the centurion. His characteristics are outlined with "A" words. Good for Independence Day or Veterans Day.

Sermon for 7/2/2006 Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: C.T. Stroud said, “The best training for a soldier of Christ is not necessarily a college. You see, when in hand to hand conflict with the world and the devil, neat little biblical candy is like shooting lions with a pea shooter; one needs a man who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist