Sermons on Close Encounter:

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-26, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Poverty Or Prosperity - Which Is Biblically Correct? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds financially, that prosperity is your right and God will bless you financially.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Poverty or Prosperity - Which is Biblically Correct? Mathew 6:24 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: You go home and you turn on the TV and you see a television preacher. That TV preacher says if you become a Christian and plant some seeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Blessed People On A Cursed Earth

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Oct 18, 2008

God’s people are still a blessed people in spite of living on a broken planet

A Blessed People on a Cursed Earth M-1099 / 7 September, 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo In view of the events of the past weeks, the Lord put a message on my heart that I’ve entitled, A Blessed People on a Cursed Earth. That’s what God’s people are. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting Priorities Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 15, 2009

We’re to teach truth intentionally, talk truth relationally and transmit truth practically.

Parenting Priorities Deuteronomy 6:7-9 Rev. Brian Bill 11/15/09 I need two volunteers this morning. I’d like one of you to make 40 little circles on the white board and I’d like the other to make 3,000 circles. When you’re finished you can sit down. Ready. Set. Go. In our series called, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009

A description of how they discovered and dealt with sin in the day of Joshua.

The discipline of the body Joshua 7 There were three churches – a Pentecostal, a Presbyterian and Baptist and these three decided to sponsor a community-wide revival. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors met at Tim Horton’s for coffee to discuss their ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Inflame Enemies Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Ever wonder what it would be like to meet Jesus in person? The Pharasees did and it was an uncomfortable experience to say the least!

How to Lose Friends and Inflame Enemies Series: One on One With the Master February 28, 2010 Let me ask you a question. What do you think is the greatest threat to the church today? Persecution? Atheism? Materialism? No… Hypocrisy! Hypocrisy has done more to turn people away from God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Accomplishments Of Christian Teamwork

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010

Paul typified the necessity of Christian teamwork to the readers of his epistle to Titus. Christian teamwork is indispensible to the faith. But when is it typified? Christian teamwork is typified in its satisfying...

The ACCOMPLISHMENTS of CHRISTIAN TEAMWORK—Titus 3:12-15 Paul typified the positive nature of Christian teamwork to the readers of his epistle to Titus. Christian teamwork is indispensible to the faith. When is Christian teamwork typified? Christian teamwork is typified when the team ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Barrier Breaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus tears down barriers of all kinds

“Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 4 And He had to pass through Samaria. 5 So He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Samson Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 7, 2010

IWHEN YOU ARE GOING BLIND YOU CANNOT SEE THINGS CLEARLY!

Series: Here Comes the Judge! Key Scripture Verses of the book: Judges 2:16: “Then the Lord raised up judges, who saved them out of the hands of these raiders.” Question: “Who raised up the Judges of Israel to deliver them?” Answer: The Lord God Almighty, the Great “I AM.” JUDGES 17:6; 18:1; 19:1; ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Christian Trials-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 28, 2010

2 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing these difficulties. How are Christians to manage these properly? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-II—James 1:1-27 Attention: A man in a supermarket was pushing a cart which contained, among other things, a screaming baby. As the man proceeded along the aisles, he kept repeating softly, "Keep calm, Thomas. Don’t get excited, Thomas. Don’t yell, Thomas." A lady watched ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the second in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today.

How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today August 29, 2010 I’m sure you’ve heard the story about the guy who was trapped on the roof of his house during hurricane Katrina. 1st, his neighbor came by in a row boat and asked if he needed help. He said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: Wesleyan

His Return, There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007

The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.

His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Honor God The Father In Worship?

Contributed by John Fallahee on Jun 23, 2010

David provides us 5 critical steps in building a foundation to honor rather than dishonor God the Father in our worship.

How do you Honor the Father in Worship? One little boy's definition of Father's Day went like this, "Well, it's just like Mother's Day only you don't spend so much." Well we fathers can concede that. Someone said, "A father is someone who carries pictures where his money used to be." And the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Growth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2010

God’s plan for Growth comes from the 1) Prayer 2) Person 3) Promise 4) Power & 5) Position that believers have in Christ

If you are following the international monetary systems around the planet, markets are described as very skittish. There are wild swings in valuations and many investors are worried about the fragile growth expectations amidst some fragile economies. What we lack is a plan for growth based on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Other

A Promise Forgotten In Time Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2009

The Virgin Birth of the Master was fulfilment of a promise forgotten in time.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist