Sermons on Don Linscott:

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 3, 2001

When we try to meet God’s standards from our own resources we will consistently fail.

New Years Eve is a time for new beginnings, a time for taking new steps in our lives. At midnight tonight millions of Americans will make new year’s resolutions for the year 2001. Typical resolutions will be losing weight, quitting smoking, spending more time with family, and working less hours. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manufacturer's Specifications Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Analysis of the prologue of the ten commandments with special emphasis on the role of the law in the Christian’s life.

Welcome to the year 2000. CNN put together a list of the top 100 news stories of the 20th century, and number 82 on that list is the space shuttle "Challenger" disaster. Most of us probably remember January 28, 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger burst into flames 73 seconds after liftoff, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7, Deuteronomy 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Priority (The First Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001

There’s nothing more important in life than having the right God in the right place in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Idle Idols"). Can you feel the barbs of truth as we laugh? Funny, but painfully true of life in the end of the 20th century. Our culture is littered with false gods, whether they be entertainment idols or motor homes, sports memorabilia or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Or Cursed: It's Your Choice

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

The contrast between unity and disunity in the Body of Christ

Tonight, we are going to take a look at two contrasting sections of Scriptures. One set of verses which can lead you to blessings and the other set which carry with them a curse. It is all an issue of integrity. It is not uncommon in our world today to see people try to compromise on ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christians Think About The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Work Of God 2

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today marks our fifteenth year as a church.

Today marks our fifteenth year as a church. We call it Ebenezer day. The name was chosen because of what it means in scripture. Look with me at 1 Samuel 7:10-12 NASB. "Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New And Living Way

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

There is a place God calls us to daily; and He has opened the way for us to come.

There is a place into which believers of old never dared tread...where only the High Priest went once each year, and then, with much fear and trembling. It is now the place that God calls all believers to; willing that we should come, not in fear, but boldly, for access has been provided to us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Orthodox

A Tribute To John

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 15, 2000

John the Baptist pays tribute to Jesus; and in recording his words, John the Apostle pays tribute to him.

This portion of John’s gospel, when seen in context with surrounding narrative, at first may appear out of place. John has documented Jesus’ discourse with the Pharisee, Nicodemus, and early in the next chapter he records His conversation with the Samaritan woman by Jacob’s well near Sychar. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36, John 3:22-27

Denomination: Orthodox

Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

"Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Saints Of God: Suspicious Or Supportive?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

God's people should encourage one another.

THE SAINTS OF GOD: Suspicious or Supportive? Acts 9:19-32 I do not know anyone who does not want to succeed. Deep in our hearts some of us may feel like we have lost or that we have no chance of winning, but feeling like we are fumbling around in the dark is quite different from wanting to be a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can You Trust

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 22, 2000

We can trust God through all situations in life.

Who Can You Trust? Hebrews 3:1-6 Shawn was a promising young student who had demonstrated his drive for excellence and his meticulous attention to following through with the details. Nobody in Shawn's family had ever been to college, but that wouldn't stop Shawn from pursuing his goal of getting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Changes Across Culture

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use An Understanding Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Intersecting Aspects Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL DIMENSIONS

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL So how does a contextualizer differentiate between what is a moral absolute and what is a cultural ideal that runs contradictory to God’s standards? It seems that the solution is found through discrimatorily discerning what are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free