Sermons on Dedicating:

That We Might Know Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 5, 2002

THis sermon is preached by my wife and I myself as we celebrated our 13th anniversary as pastors of the church. It’s a history of what God has done in and through the lives of the people during that period of time.

That We May Know Christ 3/3/2002 Jeremiah 29:10-14 Philippians 2:1-11 Rick Saints it was 686 Sundays ago that we marched down the aisle at 11:00 am to begin the morning worship service as the newly elected pastors of the church. For 13 years we have continued coming down the aisles, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 15, 2001

The commemoration of the crossing of the Jordan offers us insights into the symbolism of the bricks and mortar in our new worship center.

Intro:When the waters of the Jordan rolled back allowing the Priests to cross on dry land as they carried the Ark of the Covenant, they were instructed to gather stones as a commemoration of the event. In explaining this, Joshua said "your children will come in the future and ask ’WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Agenda Anxiety Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2001

When Jesus speaks to the church, as to ancient Jerusalem, he gives us agenda anxiety, for we fear that we are not going to get done what we want to do, since his agenda is far different.

The campaigns are over. So are the celebrations and the inaugural balls. The toasts, the handshakes, the good wishes are about to fade into memory. Today, for George Walker Bush, the work begins. Today, the list of things to do takes on shape. Today, the agenda becomes different. Yesterday he ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-46

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Destiny

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 14, 2001

Explores God’s perspective on the launching of a new church.

DATE: June 14, 1998 TEXT: Acts 17:24-31 THEME: "The God of Destiny" INTRODUCTION Background - Paul at Athens. BODY I. WHAT IS DESTINY A. Destine - to determine beforehand. B. Predestine - to limit or mark out beforehand; to design definitely beforehand. C. To be like Christ (v. 10-11) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement & Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This is a sermon for Pastor Appreciation Day in which the pastors express encouragement and appreciation for the congregation.

Encouragement and Appreciation 1 Samuel 25:1-13 Luke 17:11-19 Pastor Appreciation Day GNLCC 10/21/2001 When you ask for the name of a great apostle in the Scriptures, the two names that most easily come to mind are the Apostle Paul and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-13, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Together We Are Making A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 26, 2001

This sermon was preached on the 8th month anniversary of our new church.

Together We Are Making A Difference NLF 10/28/2001 Isaiah 6:1-8 John 3:16-21 Rick In every church, God places a key component that’s critical to its success. The success of New Life Fellowship Church is found gathered in this room. Our key component is the willingness to work together ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is He Lord Of Our Nation?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 33: 1 - 22

Psalm 33: 1 – 22 Is God the Lord of our nation? 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. 4 For the word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kind Of Church That Makes Jesus Sick

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019

THE DANGER OF BEING LUKEWARM

THE KIND OF CHURCH THAT MAKES JESUS SICK REV. 3:14-16 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES TODAY THAT THRIVE ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HAVE A PACKED HOUSE, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. THEY HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT. THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SINGING, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14, Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Fair dinkum Christian

Contributed by John White on Nov 25, 2018

Characteristics of a genuine Christian

A FAIR DINKIM CHRISTIAN Psalm26 “Judgeme,OLORD;forIhavewalkedinmineintegrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. I have not sat with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Something Ain’t Right Here

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42

2 Chronicles 6: 1 – 42 Something ain’t right here 6 Then Solomon spoke: “The LORD said He would dwell in the dark cloud. 2 I have surely built You an exalted house, and a place for You to dwell in forever.” 3 Then the king turned around and blessed the whole assembly of Israel, while all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s The Purpose?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 6: 1 – 27

Numbers 6: 1 – 27 What’s the purpose? 6 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘When either a man or woman consecrates an offering to take the vow of a Nazirite, to separate himself to the LORD, 3 he shall separate himself from wine and similar ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ordaining A Priest

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2017

The ordination of Aaron as High Priest has practical applications for us today. The blood on the ear, thumb and toe shows we are to Hear God's Word, be Active in His work, and Walk in His ways.

Title: Parashat 81 Ordaining a Priest This week’s Torah Portion finds Moses ordaining his brother Aaron and his sons to be priests before the Lord. The details for this ceremony were outlined in Exodus 30:20. It was now time to actually ordain Aaron and his sons. It was time to begin the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:1-9

Denomination: *other

Practical Lesson Of Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Practical Lessons of Ministry

I. INTRODUCTION 1. “The people pressed upon Him to hear” (v. 1). Jesus chose common people to follow Him, not religious people. 2. “He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret” (v. 1). Go to where the people are; don’t make them come to you. 3. “To hear the Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Sanctuary Dediction

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 25, 2015

We dedicated our newly remodeled sanctuary back to the Lord.

Good morning, and welcome to God's house this morning! It is always a pleasure to see each of you on Sunday mornings. Our prayer is that, as you sit here, you will begin to feel an upswelling of God's Spirit working in you to bring you closer to Jesus Christ than you have ever been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8

Denomination: *other

In The Mean Time Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 3, 2015

This message is part three of a series I started in 2008. This message examines how we walk during our "mean times" while also reflecting on the past seven years.

In The Mean Time – Part 3 Scriptures: Heb. 11:7-17; Psa. 37:23; 119:133; Phil. 3:14 Introduction In 2008 I did a two part series I titled “In the Mean Time.” This message will be part three of that series although it’s being delivered seven years later. In 2008 I talked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational