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  • Giving, Greetings And Goodbyes

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2011
     | 4,546 views

    Principles on giving and examples to follow. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Outline: MONEY - HOW TO TAKE UP AN OFFERING: giving was Church centered (vs 1) giving was regular (vs 2a) giving was for everyone (vs 2b) giving was proportionate (vs 2c) giving was carefully handled (vs 3) PEOPLE - EXAMPLES WORTH FOLLOWING: Timothy (vs 10) Apollos (vs 12) Household of ...read more

  • Don't Make Any Turns

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,678 views

    Learn how some Christians have followed man instead of God and made the wrong turn.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DON’T MAKE ANY TURNS “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that ...read more

  • Esther: The Clueless Queen

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 11,058 views

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following.

    I’ve provocatively entitled today’s sermon: Esther, the clueless Queen because of the following. Esther, as you may know won a beauty contest put on by her husband, king of Persia. She had a chance to audition for the role because her husbands first wife refused to be part of a fashion show. You ...read more

  • Why Jesus Did Not Cater To Those He Led Who Failed To Show Respect

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line.

    1. Jesus knew the best ways to deal with His followers when they got out of line. One day Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him saying that he should not suggest that he must be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teacher of the law and that he must be killed. Jesus said to Peter, ...read more

  • Abraham: The Call

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 29,993 views

    The call of Abraham is addressed in three elements contained in the following statement: ’God calls ordinary people.’

    There’s a children’s Bible song called “Father Abraham.” The words speak of Abraham having many children, and also speaks of you and I being Abraham’s children. It reminds me of a couple back home. They adopted two children because they believed they couldn’t have any biologically, but then they ...read more

  • Resolving Disputes

    Contributed by Doug Couch on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    All interpersonal conflicts can be resolved if we follow the method Paul used with Philemon and Onesimus

    Resolving Disputes Philemon 12-16 Introduction: "I hate you for what you have done to my life." These words have been thought many times in American culture. We know little or care little about forgiveness. We don’t get mad; we get even! THE major cause of destruction in all relationships ...read more

  • How To Be A Victorious Christian

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 17,738 views

    We can learn from the children of Israel by following the Lord Jesus and know real victory!

    Small children can say some funny things...especially when it comes to matters pertaining to church and listening to the stories in the Bible. Here are some stories someone gave me: A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary ...read more

  • Heartsick

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,146 views

    Dramatic monologue: pilgrim to Jerusalem observes behavior of priests, soldiers and disappointed follower at the crucifixion of Jesus.

    Heartsick And the people stood by, watching; but the leaders scoffed at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah of God, his chosen one!" The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine, and saying, "If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!" ...read more

  • Human Church Signs

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    What the lives of individual followers of Christ are saying about Christ and the church to the world around them.

    Recently we were thinking about getting a new church sign. The old one doesn’t communicate well. It’s not only out of date, it just doesn’t stand out. The impression it makes doesn’t create curiosity and interest in our church to passers by. Made me think about our lives as believers in Christ. ...read more

  • First Act Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    Once we believe and accept Jesus, there is an act that is to follow; do you know what it is?

    First Act of Obedience April 28, 2001 What is the first act of obedience to God supposed to be? Do you know what you’re meant to do as a first expression of your deepest gratitude to God when you accept free salvation and grace given to you through Jesus Christ? Do you know that you are supposed ...read more

  • The Day Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    Christians can live with confidence in the reality of the Day of reckoning we will have and the salvation into the Kingdom that will follow!

    The Day February 24, 2001 Introduction: Skit about Parable of the Talents Need 15 coins & 4 ‘volunteers’. Skit is about 5 minutes in length. The three volunteers walk up to the Master. Master: I want to give each of you something, according to your ability. Handing 5 coins to servant #1 Here, ...read more

  • What Is The Bible?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    God has given us the Bible to know how to love, follow, trust, and obey God.

    Just before I moved here a friend of mine took me up in a single engine aircraft that he jointly owned with several other persons. It was a clear and warm August day in 2000 and we flew over downtown Grand Rapids and made several circles around our home in NE Grand Rapids as I took pictures of it ...read more

  • The Prince Of Peace Brings A Sword Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 21,715 views

    Jesus quotes Micah’s prophecy to warn his followers of the cost of discipleship, and its reward.

    The Prince of Peace Brings a Sword Text: Matthew 10:34-39 Introduction The biggest fear of most Basic Trainees is that an injury will force them to restart training. After my worship service (as a Basic Training Chaplain) one morning I spoke to a soldier on crutches as my three-year-old wound ...read more

  • Rather Do Good

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,234 views

    A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

    RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

  • The Light Of A Disciple

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 14, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,529 views

    When we follow Jesus we are called to share His light witha dark world

    The Light of a Disciple Matthew 5:14-16 October 14, 2001 Introduction Some of you may or may not have noticed that our church recently placed a light on the post of the new parking lot. We have rented it from the power company for a few dollars a month and the result has been well worth the ...read more