Sermons on Fair Havens:

You Must Be Born Again Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Entrance into a saving relationship with Jesus must involve a re-birth

We have a few expectant mommies in our church family right now. They’re going through a lot of preparation and anticipation, so I wanted to share a little excerpt from a Dave Barry article to help us get started out this morning… From “The Pain of Childbirth”: The key to avoiding drugs, according ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Matters Most To Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

a sermon about decision-making. Often times, in the “gray areas”, we simply need to decide what things in life are most important to God. We need to straighten out our priorities.

I want clear instructions. Here are some examples of instructions that, for one reason or another, weren’t made very clearly: • “Do not sit in chair without being fully assembled” • “Please take time to look over the brochure enclosed with your family” • at a private school grounds: “No ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Exiled Shepherd To Exodus Leader Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Though our own lives may seem insignificant or confusing, God is able to take them and use them for His great purpose

He single-handedly saved the Jewish nation on several occasions. His life foreshadows that of Jesus, and he’s like Him in many ways. He predicted Jesus would come. He makes an appearance in the Bible many years after his death. His body is buried by God himself – an honor we read about no one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing More Than Children

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God intends that faith is passed on from parents to children and mothers are a vital part of that

I haven’t exactly told me wife this, yet, but I’m ready to move. I am. I’m dissatisfied with where we’re at. On any given day, I could list for you a dozen things that are wrong with our house, wrong with Joplin, wrong with Missouri and with the United States. I’m ready to go somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

So we have Jesus as the Vine, God the Father as the Vinedresser, and us as the branches. Having made those distinctions, let me share with you the lessons I think we can learn from this passage.

A while back we began a study of the times throughout the Gospel of John where Jesus said, “I am…” I am the Light of the world. I am the Door. I am the Good Shepherd. I am the Bread of Life. Tonight I want us to close out this series by looking at another one of these statements that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 3, 2008

The days after Christmas shouldn’t be a let-down for us. They should be a launching point, a glorious beginning in our lives.

Looking Beyond Christmas - Now What? Luke 2:36-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 30, 2007 BACKGROUND: *Looking beyond Christmas: In the Scripture today Jesus is 41 days old, and in vs. 22 His parents have taken Jesus to the temple to present Him to the Lord. While they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Working It Out Jesus' Way (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2008

Part 3!

Working It Out Jesus’ Way (Part 3) Matthew 18:21-35 July 8, 2007 Introduction An elderly man on the beach found a magic lamp. He picked it up and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Filling The Hole. . .so We Can Be Whole Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

A message exploring our God-given longing to be whole hearted. Inspired by Mike Bickle’s "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart."

("Jesus Freak" – D.C. Talk Music Video) Okay, so it’s not a real Christmassy song, not to mention rather dated. . .but, what’s your answer? What would people think if they knew that you were a Jesus Freak? Or maybe the first question to be asked is, are you a Jesus freak? Hold that answer in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus: The Great Joy-Giver Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 9, 2008

Before we believe in Jesus, we are like the water jars: empty, stony hard hearts, sitting off to the side doing nothing. But Jesus is able to fill us, fill us to the brim, and transform us and then use us to bring joy to others. Believe it. Don’t think th

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 2. And as you’re turning I want to tell you the story of Blaise Pascal who was a French mathematician and philosopher. In his writings, which were entitled Pensees, he traces the logical progression of his thoughts on many subjects. And then something happened ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Preview Of Coming Attractions Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus gives us a peak at what the future holds.

If you look all around you, there are signs of what is coming in the days ahead. The leaves are off of the trees, the wind is getting colder, and the sun is setting earlier. If you walk in to Wal-Mart, the shorts are on clearance and the scarves, gloves, shovels, and ice scrapers are in prominent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grieving The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 14, 2008

40th in a series on Ephesians. We grieve the Holy Spirit when we harm the unity of the body of Christ.

Last week after the message, someone came up to me and said, “Those were some really good jokes in your sermon today.” But when I asked them about the main idea of the message they couldn’t remember a thing. So this morning, you’re going to get just a plain old boring message without any jokes. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Super-Dad

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 18, 2008

The Apostle Paul gives all of us dads both an admonition and some encouragement in the spiritual realm for today’s church.

I Thessalonians 2:10-12 “You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hosea's Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007

How are husbands to love their wive? The way Christ loves His Church. How does God love His people? The way Hosea loved Gomer.

Renewing Your Marriage Behold the Harvest! Men, listen up! Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! If you have a sweetheart, I’m giving you a 72-hour warning to get your act together! Our theme for this year of Bible Methodism is to “Behold the Harvest” with an emphasis on the family. This quarter, we are ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Heed The Warning

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

We need to get back to the first-century approach to our walk with the Lord, caring for each other, loving each other, each individual Christian doing whatever he or she can for any child of God.

Other Scripture used: Isaiah 28:14-22 Psalm 46 Hebrews 12:18-19,22-29 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our Gospel today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007

Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational