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Forbidden Fruit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 3

FORBIDDEN FRUIT (GENESIS 3:1-24) When I was in Chicago for continuing education, my cousin and his wife bought a box of chocolates for snacks. The chocolates were not popular buys like See’s Candies, Hawaiian Mauna Loa or Godiva. They were inexpensive, purchased from a nearby wholesale supermarket. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Couples Pt. 3-1

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 9

GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Better Late Than Never Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Jacob, Pt. 3

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER (GENESIS 28:10-29:13) A Chinese fable tells of the owl’s flight to the east to escape its neighbors, who were increasingly tired and vocal of the bird’s incessant noise in the night. As it was packing, the owl met a pigeon, which asked: “Where are you going? Why are you in ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Love Is Stronger Than Death Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 1

MOSES: THE SERVANT OF GOD Moses led a colorful, controversial and commended life. He was The Prince of Egypt, the Giver of the Law (John 1:17) and God’s Faithful Servant (Heb 3:2, 5). The Lord would speak to Moses face to face (God is the subject or initiator), as a man speaks with his friend (Ex ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reap What You Sow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 8

REAP WHAT YOU SOW (EXODUS 32) In August 1989, a legal case in Los Angeles opened up a can of worms and had a rippling effect on the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Two young adult brothers - the Menendez brothers - from a wealthy family in Beverly Hills shot their parents in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Coming Wonder Part 1. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 20, 2007

This message looks at the prophetic message of Isaiah taken from Isaiah 9:1-7 We will be splitting into two parts, the first part looks at the wonder of the Messiah’s mission to come.

Isaiah 9:1-9.THE WONDER OF HIS COMING. Are you filled with wonder at Christmas? I wonder have we as a nation lost the wonder of Christmas? With all the tinsel and trappings, has it finally become a Frankenstein of our own making. A monster completely out of control? Let’s face it if you were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Trust And Opportunity Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 15, 2007

We influence friends and acquaintances through example; as we choose to grow in Christ others can take notice and be drawn to him.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #5 - Trust and Opportunity Mark 10:46-52 A sermon by Dr. Ken Pell (http://www.potsdam-naz.org/sermons/mark.10.46-52.htm) Sermon Objective: We influence friends and acquaintances through example. As we choose to follow Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Noah Found Grace

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 22, 2007

All of us are in deep debt from sin. There is no way we can pay for our debt of sin. Just as Noah received Grace from the Lord, we also can receive God’s grace and accept God forgiveness of sin and live a life of victory.

Noah Found Grace Genesis 6:5-8 A couple weeks ago when I was working on topics and scripture for this month I listed “Noah Found Grace” as the topic for this Sunday. Gay, my secretary, looked at the title and asked, “After Noah Found Grace” then what did he do. My first response was, “He lived ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Good leadership is more than just giftedness. It also involves faithfulness to God, a right focus and direction for God’s people.

If you go to the book shop and browse the shelves in the management area, chances are you’ll find a host of books focusing on leadership as the critical factor in the success of a business. And when you think about it, it makes sense. If the person at the top is a good leader then the organisation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Safety First? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007

In a safety and security conscience culture, does the narrow way of Jesus offer such a radical departure that we have missed the danger of the Kingdom?

Series on the Mount Safety First? Matthew 7:13-14 October 28, 2007 We live in a safety first culture. When I was a kid, we didn’t wear helmets when riding our bikes except on the BMX track. I turned out ok. Today we wear seatbelts, have car seats, and heaven forbid that the kids might actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

You Will Do Greater Works Than These

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Today is both the Memorial Day weekend and Pentecost. As for Memorial Day, we remember those who died for our physical freedom. As for Pentecost, we remember Jesus Christ, who died for our spiritual freedom. Jesus not only liberated us from the enslavemen

John 14:8-17, 25-27 8 Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Is Thy God?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

Never doubt where God is when you’re going through a battle.

PSALM 42:1-11 “WHERE IS THY GOD?” A) The Psalmist says in v.7 ....... What does that mean? * That means there are times when over and over again there are waves of trouble after another wave of trouble! * There is one wave of discouragement after another wave of discouragement! * There is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

For All The Days That End In Why

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

Life is not meant to be understood, any more than God can be fully understood. But for all the days that end in “WHY?”, GOD IS GOOD!

For All the Days that End in Why? Psalm 22:1 Let’s begin today with A short quiz: It consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional manager. The questions are NOT difficult. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: OPEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:2

Denomination: Church Of God