Sermons on Cat Of Nine Tails 17500:

The Faith Of Two Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003

This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 4

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER (GENESIS 29:15-30, 31:36-42) Charles Sykes, a senior fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Institute, a public policy think tank, didn’t like the way his fellow citizens whine, evade responsibility, and point fingers. The infamous 1991 Los Angeles riot was a case ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Meets A Sceptic Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How does Jesus begin his mission? By gathering a few friends around him.

John 1 :35-51 Jesus meets a Sceptic preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Audio and slides available at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/john1v35ff.htm Discussion Questions · Does hearing about Church statistics discourage you or inspire you to want to make a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) When I saw our Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Privileges And Possibilities Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 20, 2007

Because we are in Christ we have tremendous privileges and possibilities.

A. How many of you can identify this building? What is it? You’re right…The Alamo. 1. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." 2. Most come to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Cure For Depression Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 7, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:1-9 about the discouragement in God’s people about the temple rebuilding project

Text: Haggai 2:1-9, Title: God’s Cure for Depression, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you ever had one of those weeks where it seems like there is not enough time in a day to get it all done…where you forget who your spouse or family is because you don’t see them? And ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of The Cross

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Covenant

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Christians have a New Covenant.

THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:1-13; 10:1 By Cleavon Matthews March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There was a time when you knew what a church believed simply by it’s name or association. But now in our postmodern day many churches have dropped their denominational names and associations disguising ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify Yourself Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

James identifies himself, his Lord and his audience in the introduction to his epistle. What is your identification?

1. Identity in the world (James) 2. Identity in the Lord (a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ) 3. Identity in the church (to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting) This morning we’re going to be starting a new series in the book of James. Before we read our text this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 7

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Love

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

God of Wonders, Pt. 6

GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 8, 2008

In Christ, we have unlimited power at our disposal.

Power In Christ Text: Eph. 3:14-21 Introduction 1. The word "power" is defined as "the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively." 2. Recently, I did an internet search on the word "power," and it yielded 1,210,000,000 results. Do you think that people find power to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Be Deceived - God Is Not Mocked Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 25, 2008

Part 2 focuses on what Paul teaches us in Galatians chapter six.

Do Not Be Deceived, God Is Not Mocked Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 5:25-26; 6:1-10 Introduction: In part one of this series I focused on the seeds that are being planted within us. I shared with you that God is sowing seeds within us every time we hear or study His word. The seeds that are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Our Motivator Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Aug 3, 2008

We can be motivated to continue in the faith by realizing that Jesus is supreme in everything.

Isn’t music wonderful? This morning we’ve been blessed with all kinds of music, as we usually are. Music seems to speak to a part of the soul as nothing else does. I think we’ve all had times when we left church remembering what was sung more than what was said. In 1530 the great reformer Martin ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Between Two Evils Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008

Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational