Sermons on First Miracle:

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness And Purity Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006

Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

When we encounter Jesus we are called to identify ourselves completely with him -- who we are is defined by who he is.

John 1: 19 – 34; Philippians 3: 4b – 11 Introduction: Identifying Yourself How do you identify yourself? Would you say that you have a strong sense of identity? Or do you perhaps have a weak sense of self? Do you identify yourself with your family background? Do you carry yourself with a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

"For The Love Of God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 8, 2006

God loves you ... unconditionally. He couldn’t love you any more than He does ... or any less than He does. Bask in the love of God!

“For The Love Of God” Tuesday is Valentine’s Day! (Just a reminder, guys!) When we think of Valentine’s Day, our thoughts go towards “love”. And, when we think of “love”, we must think of the greatest love the world has ever known … the love of God. Turn with me to Ephesians 3:17-19 – “that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Romans 8:39

Denomination: Baptist

Unlocking The Conscience Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

Joseph series #5

Do you keep a “little list”? When someone does you wrong do you allow the spirit of god to erase the offense, or do you grudgingly, secretly add their name and wait until the perfect opportunity preset itself to strike back and get even? These are the questions that Joseph had to face, and today ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

What God Can Do With The Counted-Out

Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Feb 20, 2006

The thought that an individual could be so utterly unredeemable is dismissed by Paul when he tells Timothy that if God could save him, He can save anybody.

What God can do with the Counted Out I TIMOTHY 1:15-17 All glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain. How we give thanks to God for all His great mercies that He has shown toward us. While watching the organization of any game of pick-up, whether it is baseball, basketball, football or any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Catch The Wind

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Effective Action In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Mar 8, 2006

When we face crisis, we can either allow it to paralyze us or take effective action. Joseph provides us an excellent example.

In the Vice Presidential Debates of 1992, Dan Quayle implored the voters to vote for him and George Herbert Walker Bush. His reason for it was this: “Sometime in the next four years, you’re going to have a crisis! You need to be able to trust the leader you have at that time.” Now of course, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7. Always A Place For You! Who? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 9, 2006

CTK church always has a place for non-Christians and Christians who are repentant, but we do not have a place for unrepentant Christians.

INTRO: ACTUAL TABLOID HEADLINES FROM “WEEKLY WORLD NEWS” TIME-TRAVEL DOG FROM FUTURE HELD CAPTIVE! – WWN March 2006 MAN WITH LARGE FUZZY SLIPPERS CREATES ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO HEAT HIS HOUSE — WWN February 2006 URBAN PLANNING NIGHTMARE: SELF-BUILDING STRIP MALLS INVADE U.S. — WWN February ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Da Vinci Code: Making Your Faith Foolproof Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 9, 2006

Second in expository series on Colossians.

We’re in the series on Reaching Your Full Potential for God. Last week we covered the pre-requisites to reaching your full potential for God. The Bible laid the groundwork in Colossians chapter one for your advancement in Christ. Reaching your full potential in God is so vitally important ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 13, 2006

Learn what it means to be called a "child of God."

Introduction- Have you ever been told that you are special? We need to understand that we are special, especially in God’s eyes. God does this for us in many ways. We find this truth communicated in I John. “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Question That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 14, 2006

This is the fourth message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

THE QUESTION THAT NEVER DIES --Matthew 27:46 (27:45-54) Psalm 27:10 assures us, "Though father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me"; but, in all likelihood, everyone of us has experienced times when we have felt as if we have been forsaken by God. This is true for both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Methodist

What Must They Say About Your God?

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

People began to talk about who Daniel’s God was once he came out to the lion’s den.

What must they say about your God? Daniel 6:12-27 Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king’s decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask [a petition] of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:12-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peace Of God

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008

THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS is to be at one with God, fully trusting Him to do all that He has said, never wavering.

HAVING THE PEACE OF GOD IN OUR HEARTS : Colossians 3:15-17 5-23-07 Today as we all know medical science has come a long way, who, not so many years ago would have ever thought that one day doctors would be doing heart transplants, putting pace makers in peoples hearts, replacing damaged arteries ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Rhapsody On God's Penetrating Word.

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen.

Hebrews 4:12-13 “A Rhapsody on God’s penetrating word” “The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.02.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVzow_Xto6M (TITLE AND TEXT) The word of God is speaking – if the people of God will just listen. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ