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The Promise Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 19, 2010

The perfection of the promise, the precedence of the promise and the priviledge of the promise

The Promise This message was preached by Rev Michael Brown student pastor of Calvary Assembly of God as part of a series on Galatians Introduction Have you ever made a promise to someone? Have you ever made a promise that you couldn’t keep? People nowadays throw around the word ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Espionage In The Church

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast By The Lake

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Apr 10, 2008

This was written and delivered as a memorial Homily for Michael Cutrer [Ka-trair]. Executive Chef at Rocky Gap State Park Lodge near Cumberland, MD (the lodge sets right next to Lake Habeb. Therefore it was written and delivered as a memorial to his life

Breakfast by the Lake John 21: 9b; 12-13 Written by Paul E. Dietz as a Memorial Homily The wood had now burnt long enough to be glowing embers of charcoal. The fire was cracking and popping a little. The waves were slapping the shoreline of the lake. A mist was rising off the water and being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-13

Denomination: *other

Be A Good Church Member - Part 2

Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 8, 2007

Deals with us being what we should be as a member of His church.

Tonight we will continue our look at the challenge I lay before you as members of FBC Runnelstown to “Be a Good Church Member.” You can look around tonight and see how many are willing to take this challenge from the morning service and how many aren’t. It is sad when other priorities come BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Owe - To Whom?

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Oct 18, 2008

Jesus outwits those that would trick him, and affirms we’re all God’s children, created in God’s own image

Sermon outline Matt 22:15-22 1. What’s this encounter all about? Like in the best murder mysteries of A. Christie’s Poirot, we need to apply the ‘little grey cells’ to fully understand what’s going on and, most importantly, what it means for us today. 2. First of all, work through the story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Message For The Mothers

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 13, 2007

A message for the model Mother in the Scriptures

A Message for the Mothers Matthew 15:4 INTRO: Today is obviously Mothers Day*.I am not a Holiday Preacher nor a Newspaper headline Preacher, however with all the new people coming and the desire and need to start a series on the home in the next few services I wanted to Preach this morning on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

Friends

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007

This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

describes the disciple’s discipline of prayer.

, The Discipline of Prayer At the end of Matthew chapter 28, one of the last things Jesus told His disciples before going to be with His Father, was to go and make disciples. That is one of the primary responsibilities Jesus has given us. We are to be disciple makers. Now, before we can make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Oriented Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007

Part of a series focussing on the categories in the Natural Church Development tool

There is a new advert on the TV for a BT service plan and it shows a restaurant kitchen going to pieces with food not being prepared properly, shoddily cooked and scruffily presented; there is a fire on the hob that no one is dealing with and the voice over man says something like “do what you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

I Have A Dream!

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2006

I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I woke up Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want to finish our dreams.

I HAVE A DREAM! (VISION 2006-2007) OPENING: Tonight I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I went to wake up my son Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: *other

Good Citizesn Make Good Citizens

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Good Christians make good citizens because they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit.

A Good Christian makes a Good Citizen Matt: 22:15-22 “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” During the upcoming election period when we have to choose between a candidate who thinks he knows it all and one that knows nothing. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing New Vision

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Annual message on new vision for the church

Embracing New Vision Proverbs 29:18 January 5, 2014 Morning Service Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 * Where there is no vision, there is no life * Where there is no vision, there is no future * Where there is no vision, there is no hope * Where there is no vision, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is In A Name?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

This message was given in preparation of our church pursuit of a name change

What is in a Name? July 28, 2013 Morning Message Reasoning for the name change TAP Training * Advanced training on church health * Consultation with Gary MacIntosh and Gordon Penfold Issues with the name * Door hangers – people visited the wrong church * Door to door invites – nearly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:28

Denomination: Church Of God

What's The News Post- Christmas?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 26, 2013

There is a lot of hype around Christmas this message is a challange to engage after the main event. Or is it the main event?

Christmas 2013 was one of those interesting times, our first Christmas in Dunedin, and our first Christmas alone as a couple without the boys. As I mentioned last week Rochelle and I were really keen to go somewhere for a picnic and between torrential downpours we managed to find a lovely spot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Luke 2:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Ripe Harvest

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

We are called to go into the harvest fields

A Ripe Harvest John 4:35-38, Luke 10:1-2 October 5, 2014 Morning Service Currently we are entering the season of harvest. We are seeing the signs all around us with combines on the roads and in the fields. Fields are turning from green to tan with being ready for harvest. The colors of the seasons ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God