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Giving God The Biggest Cookie Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

Part one in a six part series on the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. This sermon discusses the hallmark of Abel’s life--generosity towards God.

GIVING GOD THE BIGGEST COOKIE Big Faith Series-Part 1 Hebrews 11:1-4; Genesis 4:1-7 Sunday, July 9, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction What kind of faith is big faith? Some time ago "Reader’s Digest" told the story about a company who mailed out some special advertising business post ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006

This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: *other

Fostering Meaningful Friendships

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

How can we be sure that our lives are filled with deep and meaningful relationships that grow over a lifetime?

24 July, 2005 Dakota Community Church Fostering Meaningful Friendships Introduction: Proverbs 27: 9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. In one of the Barna Reports by Christian pollster George Barna I read that one ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord Is Ready

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005

God is ready and able to save all that would come to Him

THE LORD IS READY ISAIAH 38.20A A day is coming in every person¡¦s life when we will face death. If Christ does not return to gather His church, all of us here will eventually die. Ecclesiastes 11.3 where a tree falls there it shall be. So too is the condition of man. When we face death, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:20

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: Developing A Desire Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 6, 2005

This is the first in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This sermon focuses on developing a desire to be a witness.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 1 ¡V Developing a Desire Acts 1:8 You shall be my witnesses. Those words mark the beginning of the Christian Church. They mark the heart of the church. They represent the calling, purpose, and potential of the church. They also mark the greatest shortcoming in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005

The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Ready When God Comes Calling Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 23, 2005

Joseph languished in prison for two years after he thought he had a chance to get out. But when Pharaoh came calling suddenly he was ready to serve. So how do we keep "at the ready" when God comes to ask us to serve unexpectedly?

Verse 1 2 years passes after Joseph gives interpretation to the baker and butler. What must Joseph had thought. After it looked like God was making a way for him to get out of prison – the days were followed by weeks which were followed by months and years – and nothing. You’d think God had given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Are Friends For? (1) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005

More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed on us.

What are friends for? (Romans 5:7) For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. More often than not our basis on whether or not a person is a ‘good friend’ is the contemplation of inevitable ensuing requirements that may be placed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Locusts Have Eaten

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 7, 2005

This is a sermon for the beginning of a New Year based on the thesis that God is able to renew for each one of us the years "the locusts have eaten."

What the Locusts Have Eaten --Joel 2:18-27 (Verse 25, “I will repay you for the years the Locust have eaten— The great locust and the young Locust, The other locusts and the locust Swarm— My great army that I sent among You.”—NIV) They are destroyers and a delicacy. God sent them as the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Being Spiritually Healthy

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 14, 2005

Are you spiritually healthy? This message will challenge you to do what it takes to make sure you are.

Being Spiritually Healthy The last couple of days I have been struggling with a cold/flu virus. Not unusual for North Dakota in the winter, but miserable nonetheless. The first day of the illness I was running a 100+ degree fever and ached all over. I spent most of the day in bed and the next day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 16, 2005

Advent 3(C) - Believers are reminded to rejoice in the Lord always: with a gentle spirit, with a prayerful life, and with the peace of God.

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7 - ADVENT 3 - December 11, 2005 (Outline) INTRO: This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it proclaims the psalm writer. Are you happy? Are you happy enough to be constantly rejoicing? At times earthly sorrow sometimes saps the joy of salvation. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Chirstmas Eve

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

Christmas Eve Sermon looking at the reaction of the Shephers, Wise Men and Inn Keeper

In the new Veggie Tales movie, the Lord of the Beans which is an excellent movie by the way The main character, Toto Baggypants discovers that each one of us have been given a gift a gift from God But it is up to us what we do with it and how we use it Tonight we have come together to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Thoughts On Church Membership

Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006

What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14

Parenting

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

What My Parents Did Right is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly.

Opening: What My Parents Did Right (Bill Gaither) is a book that demonstrates how to parent affirmingly. Note what these authors had to say: Gloria Gaither- “Home doesn’t just happen; somebody had done something on purpose to create it.” Parents were always there. Prayer was a natural response to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-14