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Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Eight

WATCH OUT (MARK 13) Christians are often confronted with apocalyptic, millennial and eschatological expectations whenever a disaster occurs. On the morning of 9/11, a relative called from overseas, asked if we were alright and eventually ended the call with a sigh and an exclamation: “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Instructed Tongue Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 27, 2001

an exposition of Isaiah 50:4-11

Islington Baptist Church November 25, 2001 Isaiah 50:4-11 Jesus in the book of Isaiah As you know, we are in the midst of a series entitled “Jesus in the book of Isaiah”. Isaiah lived and ministered 700 years before Jesus came on the scene. Isaiah spoke often of the Christ who was to come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

He's Got Your Back

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 3, 2003

The Holy Spirit as our Paraclete, comforter, counselor altering our minds to keep us from sinning.

Songs It is well w my soul go to www.aquarelles.com/spafford/ (might be neat to see a copy of the song on the projector). Then Haven sing and Tricia Daugherty sign to Michael W Smith’s ‘This is the air I Breathe” (sp.) Most Mondays our EE team goes out to call on people who have visited the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Started With Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jul 10, 2003

Ten keys to a lasting love.

1If I could speak in any language in heaven or earth but didn’t love others, I would be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or clanging cymbal. 2If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I knew all the mysteries of the future and knew everything about everything, but didn’t love others, what good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

So Filled We Cannot Stand

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2003

What brings the glory of God to worship? Discernment of where we are in God’s plan and a willingness to grow the gifts of God’s people.

What a clattering cacophony, that day in Jerusalem! What an assault on the ears! You could hardly hear yourself think. I don’t suppose they had rock concerts three thousand years ago, but it must have been a little like a rock concert. With noise, noise, noise! Loud, boisterous, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003

To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will You Be Remembered? Series

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003

Build your life on Jesus Christ and you will never be disappointed, and those who know you will be sorry to see you go.

How Will You Be Remembered? II Timothy 2:1-13 How will you be remembered? It’s a simple question that defies a simple answer. After you are dead and gone, after you’ve lived your 40 or 60 or 80 years, when your time on earth has come to an end, when you are here no more, how will you be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Passion For Honoring God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 17, 2005

First in a series of messages focusing on the five purposes of the church (a la’ Rick Warren!). This message deals with worship.

Developing a Passion for Honoring God Various Scriptures January 16, 2005 Introduction We are starting a series about developing a passion for the things of God. We will be spending the next several weeks discussing this, and then we will be looking at the passion of Jesus during the Lenten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

What To Say When You Don't Know What To Say

Contributed by Erick Riddle on Sep 3, 2004

Practical suggestions for helping people in grief

INTRODUCTION I’m a liar. A big fat liar. Well, maybe not big fat lies, but at least little deceiving lies. The big fat part is that I keep telling the lie. So many people have been so kind since my mom died on April 19, the day before Easter. With genuine concern and a desire to help, you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bragging Rights Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 16 of the Romans series dealing with exuling in God.

Chico Alliance Church September 16, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Bragging Rights” Romans 5:11 Review Nearly two thousand years ago, Paul presented the plan of salvation to the people of Rome in a systematic manner that stands as the core of the Bible’s teaching on the subject to this day. Having ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's Cool To Be Kind Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 7

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS (PSALMS 89:1-4) God’s faithfulness to me can be summed up by my wife’s grievance against me: “God drops everything on your lap for you - including me!” She was right. God gave me a godly, loving, smart and wonderful wife. On hearing me speak for the first time, my Ph. D ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-4, Psalm 89:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognizing And Acting On The Works Of Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about those cities who had heard his message and seen his miracles yet rejected him.

Recognizing and Acting on the Works of Christ. Matthew 11:20-24 March 12, 2006 Introduction Why Is Missouri Called the "Show-Me" State? (Adapted from the official site of the Missouri Secretary of State) There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri’s unofficial slogan,the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tips For Generous Heart Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Tips for a Generous Heart Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Americans per capita are the wealthiest people on earth and it is said of us that we are also the most generous people on earth. From the experiences I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness

Navigating A New Course Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 15, 2006

3 of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is on the corporate and individual responsibility we have to live with respect for God. The second message on Valuable Cargo was given by a guest speaker.

Voyage to Eternity Navigating a New Course 1 Peter 1:17-21 This is the third in our series on the Voyage to Eternity. We began with “From a Rock to a Good Place” on New Years Day as we discovered that the church is the vessel that transports us from one world – the rock – to a new world – a good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ