Sermons on Close Encounter:

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

Maintaining A Holy Standard

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 16, 2008

It¡¯s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, sad, or just with a need to ultimately leave without having these issues resolved, we must

MAINTAINING A HOLY (SPIRITUAL) STANDARD By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. ***Spirituality without standard is an Atrocity*** OPENING: - It’s a shame and a black mark against the church when someone comes to church bound, hurt, possessed, lonely, un-loved, cast down, forsaken, perplexed, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Apostolic

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

The Biblical Pathway To Prosperity , Wealth And Abundance

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 7, 2008

1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY TO YOUR FAMILY 6. WORK DILIGENTLY 7. TRUST ONLY IN THE PROVISION OF GOD

THE BIBLICAL PATHWAY TO PROSPERITY , WEALTH AND ABUNDANCE ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. BELIEVE THE PROMISES OF GOD 2. OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD 3. GIVE HEED TO THE WARNINGS OF GOD 4. GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD 5. PROVIDE SUFFICIENTLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Learn The Lesson – Be Wise!” Ecc. Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 8, 2008

Solomon tells us to remember God now, understand that study can weary the body and then comprehend that it is the duty of everyone to fear God, keep His Commandments and live our life knowing that every deed we do in life will be evaluated at the Judgment

“Learn the lesson – be wise!” Ecc. Part 13 Opening Illustration: From Blue fish TV “Wake” The lesson from the timer: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Heroes In Unlikely Places

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 11, 2007

A Remembrance Day message asking us to recall that love is the motive for sacrifice.

JOHN 15:13 HEROES IN UNLIKELY PLACES “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.” September 11, 2001 shocked a complacent world from its lethargy into enforced wakefulness. Before that day, police and fire fighters were often thought of as necessary ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Boundaries: The Relationship God Desires Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

I think the one thing that God has laid on my heart more than anything else over the summer is the basic desperate need we have for Him. From what is going on in the middle east, the terror alerts to the busyness we have in our lives and the frantic pace

I think the one thing that God has laid on my heart more than anything else over the summer is the basic desperate need we have for Him. From what is going on in the middle east, the terror alerts to the busyness we have in our lives and the frantic pace we live in – I was just reminded how much we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Access Pass Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2007

Believers spiritual privileges begin the moment the Holy Spirit draws them into a saving union with Jesus Christ. They then have access to the very presence of God as priests who are privileged to offer up a variety of spiritual sacrifices,

It has become more and more common to have ID badges in many venues today. Due to heightened security concerns, everyone from concert staff to cleaners, dawn ID badges to access various venues. They are intended to identify someone to enable them to have a particular privileged access. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Other

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Will Build His Church Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 12, 2008

Jesus points to seven features & characteristics of the church that He builds. He speaks of its 1) Foundation, its 2) Certainty, its 3) Intimacy, its 4) Identity and Continuity, its 5) Invincibility, its 6) Authority, & its 7) Spirituality.

Two Anglican parishes and the Diocese of Niagara have been in court recently to try to sort out the messy business of who ultimately owns church property. The two Niagara churches, along with eight more across the country, have recently voted to leave the Anglican Church of Canada and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Other

The Purpose Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

The Holy Spirit Gives us purpose in living our Christian Life.

The Purpose of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 2 John 16 Jesus has been speaking to His disciples in the Upper Room Discourse (that is His last conversations and teachings with them before He died.) He carried them to a private gathering to explain to them how they were going to maneuver in ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

In this sermon, the following doctrine is discussed: the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the filling of the Holy Spirit, and the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 3 There was a mental hospital that devised a very unusual test to determine whether their patients were ready to go back into the real world. They took the mental patients who looked like they were making progress into a room where they had a water ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas According To John Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2013

John begins his examination of the ministry of Jesus by looking at the Incarnation. The message seeks to explore what this means for believers.

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [1] One can focus on minutiae and fail to see the beauty presented in the story of God’s love. Nevertheless, for a moment think of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist