Sermons on Disciples Call:

Phillip Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Phillip

“PHILIP” TEXT: JOHN 1:43-46, JOHN 6:1-7 Sunday, March 7, 2004 We are on a twelve week series on the disciples if you are visiting with us. We are walking through Lent with those who walked with Jesus, learning the lessons they learned in their lives, how God encountered them, discovering their ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Andrew Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

A biographical sketch of Andrew

ANDREW John 1:35-42; 6:5-9, 11-13; 12:20-22 March 21, 2004 Before I begin to talk about Andrew today, let me tell you that I was with your women folk for the first half of their retreat and they are, indeed, having a mountain-top experience which is Christian talk for beyond a great time! It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of James

“JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 9:51-56 Sunday, March 21, 2004 That [choir anthem] is hard to follow. That is a great song. If you have seen The Passion of the Christ, it deepens that song and every song about the Crucifixion all the more, doesn’t it? It’s incredible what God did. It does leave you in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

John Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of John

“JOHN” TEXT: MARK 9:38-41; 10:35-45 Sunday, March 28, 2004 It’s a good song leading into a message on the apostle John because John often spoke about the love of God, especially later in his life. The love of God is defined by his sending his son as the sacrifice; Christ becomes the true ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of Peter

“PETER” TEXT: MATTHEW 14:22-32 Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004 This morning we complete our series on the disciples. It is probably fitting that we are dealing with Peter on Palm Sunday because Peter was the kind of disciple that was closest to Jesus. He was with him from the very beginning; and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

You were created to become like Christ

“YOU WERE CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST” Sunday, May 16, 2004 Welcome back to the 4th week of 40 Days of Purpose where we have taken 40 days out of our schedule and set them aside as a church and as individuals to discover the answer to the question “What on Earth are we here for?” How are we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hearing The Shepherd Means Following Him

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Apr 19, 2005

On Good Shepherd Sunday we consider how the first martyr Stephen not only heard the voice of the Good Shepherd, but followed him: in charity, in witness, and in forgiveness.

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a,51-60 4th Sunday of Easter – ILCW Year A April 17, 2005 Peace to all of you who are in Christ (I Peter 5:14b). Amen. Judge Lynwood Smith asked Eric Rudolph, “Did you plant the bomb that exploded at the New Woman All Women clinic here in Birmingham on January 29, 1998?" In a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Dust

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 24, 2006

The Torah and its teachings.

Dust July 23, 2006 Matthew 4:18-22 Last Sunday, one of our guests/visitors to the service asked if we had a pamphlet about what we believed as a Church. I said we did and handed it to her. In the pamphlet, which is in the entryway for all who are interested, are listed 5 of the core beliefs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop, Drop, And Go!

Contributed by Jeremy Barnard on Aug 24, 2006

We are not willing to give the Lord everything in our lives. We try and follow in the footsteps of the Lord while dragging all of our baggage behind us. As Christians, we will never be effective to our full potential until we decide to drop everything a

Today if you have your Bible go ahead and turn it to the gospel of Luke chapter 5. We are going to be look at the first 11 verses of this chapter which gives the account of Jesus calling his first disciples. (Read Text) As Luke’s account of this event begins, we can see Jesus standing on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nevertheless, Not My Will…

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Things Just Don't Belong Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 30, 2006

When we put on the new life of Christ there are some things that have no place in our lives anymore.

Some Things Just Don’t Belong Ephesians 5:1-5 Ephesians 5:1 (NLT) Follow God’s example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Follow the Leader  Following requires focus • Upon the activity of God • John 5:19 John 5:19 (NLT) Jesus replied, "I assure you, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gluttony Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Sep 3, 2006

We look at the sin of Gluttony and examine the spiritual issues concering this largely ignored sin

Series: Seven Sermon: Gluttony October 1st, 2006 Intro Well today we continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins and we only have two more left in our series. Today we’re looking at gluttony. Now for many it’s hard for us to think of gluttony in the same light as pride, or anger. We reason it’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2

Denomination: Baptist

Daring To Shine Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

As disciples of Jesus we are called to shine like stars in this dark world

Daring to Shine Philippians 2:12-18 September 3, 2006 Morning Service Introduction One summer my brother and I went on our annual fishing trip to Lake Erie and one of the side trips that we made was to an old lighthouse. The lighthouse had been used to signal ships to avoid the shoreline and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Eight Keys To The Harvest

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

EIGHT KEYS TO THE HARVEST of this generation. These keys can help believers open the door to soulwinning.

EIGHT KEYS TO THE HARVEST (John 4:35 KJV) Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. 1. SEED (Mark 4:31 KJV) It is like a grain of mustard seed, which, when it is sown ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35