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“mountain With The Best View” Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

Sometimes something happens that is so startling that it opens your eyes to what was there, but hidden, and it forever changes the world!

I remember it like it was just a few moments ago. It was a beautiful clear, sunny Tuesday morning and I had a meeting with Jay and Colette about their mission work in Poland. Jay came running into my office and told me to look on the internet because something big was happening in New York City. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2011

The Christmas story begins well before the birth of the Son of God. At the least, it begins with a startled teenage girl who is confronted by an angel with an unexpected announcement.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Relationship To Other Christians Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Our relationship to other Christians (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Session 3: Our relationship to other Christians Reading: Romans chapter 12 verse 9-13. Ill: • High in the Andes mountains is an enormous statue of Christ; • Known as El Cristo de los Andes (The Christ of the Andes). • It sits right on the border dividing Argentina from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Men In The City Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Oct 12, 2020

“If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche

THE NEED FOR MEN IN THE CITY 2 Samuel 15:24-37 “If in this world, your presence is not felt, then your absence will not be noticed. And if your absence was not noticed, then your presence was not needed.” – Dr. Paul Enenche “Only when you make a difference can you become a reference.” – Dr. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:24-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Devices - Reality Check!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Oct 21, 2021

Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God, I need a “Reality Check !” I need to be snapped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion, and set back on the right course. Our text today stands as a Spiritual Reality Check for us all.

REALITY CHECK ! TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8 Every once and while when it comes to my walk and relationship with God I need what I am going to call a “Reality Check !” And what I mean by that, is that I need to be snaped out of my complacency, I need to be shaken out of my own personal delusion... And set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

1 Chronicles Nasb Part 1

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2024

9 chapters of genealogies, retelling of the history of Israel from a different viewpoint

This book focuses on the reign of King David, 1011-971 BC, in Israel, Judah. It repeats many of the events of 2 Samuel but it's written more from a priestly perspective and likely written after the period of exile to encourage the people returning from exile. (c/o Self-guided tour of the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

'the End Of The Beginning'. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 30, 2023

'The End of The Beginning' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul the Preacher & Teacher (vs 23). • (a). "Explaining" • (b). "Witnessing" • (c). "Convincing" (2). Paul the Writer (vs 30). (3). Paul the Evangelist (vs 24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • During the second world war November 1942: • As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus, the bridegroom.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 07 – The Bridegroom; Date: 28 February 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Bridegroom What does it feel like to fall in love? How strong and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:5

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We Have It All Backwards Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2008

James confronts Christians about the natural tendency to show deference to the wealthy. He challenges us to look at wealth from God’s point of view.

JAMES 2:5-7 DO WE HAVE IT ALL BACKWARDS? “Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonoured the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2009

In Ruth 1:19-22 we see a New Beginning moving from a 1) Total Loss to a 2) Total Gain.

The chalk cliffs of Beachy Head on England’s south coast are the British answer to the Golden Gate Bridge: a place of beauty and stillness that has a terrible allure, both practical and aesthetic, for suicidal people. Neil and Kazumi Puttick, a married couple jumped to their deaths on the evening ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Other

Orthodoxy Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2008

If we believe there is a God, our faith is no better than that of the demons. They believe God is one, and they shudder. The message explores the faith of the demons, encouraging us to have the faith of saints.

JAMES 2:18-19 ORTHODOXY OF THE DEVIL “Someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” Though orthopraxy is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsuccessful Servant

Contributed by Mark Barnes on Jun 2, 2001

Isaiah’s call - are we willing to respond in the way that he did?

Introduction ============ Before we look at these verses, let me fill you in on some of the background to the book of Isaiah. The year that King Uzziah died (verse 1) is about 750 years before the birth of Christ. You may know that the nation of the Jews is split into two Kingdoms. The northern ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014

Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20, Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist