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Believing Specifically Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 16, 2006

Part 1 of a five-part series on the Trinity, this message deals with why it’s important to have specific beliefs about who God is and what he does, and how the Trinity provides us with that framework.

Believing Specifically Part 1 of series, God in Five Weeks Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Sept. 17, 2006 Ever heard someone say, “I’m spiritual and everything, I just have a problem with organized religion.” Remember these folks from last week? So the first woman says if you want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

I'll Grow Into It Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 5 of series Every Thought Captive. Here Dave takes on the lie, "I’ll Grow Into It." This is when people assume they’ll grow spiritually as they age physically. Contains an explanation of where the lie comes from, the problems it causes, and what t

“I’ll Grow Into It” Every Thought Captive, part 5 Wildwind Community Church February 18, 2007 David Flowers 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

I'm Missing Out Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007

Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

“I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Kingdom Everywhere Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 13, 2007

Part 1 in series Kingdom Stories, the first in a series of four messages that examine Christ’s parables about the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Everywhere Kingdom Stories Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 11, 2007 We begin a new series today that I have entitled Kingdom Stories. If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Becoming A Man Or Woman Of God

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 18, 2007

Instruction on how to become a man or woman of God.

Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Title: Becoming a Man or Woman of God 1 Timothy 6:11-21 11 But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love- Pt 1

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 23, 2007

Lessons in love from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 1 Lesson #1- Romantic love is a good thing 1:1-11; 2:1-2 - Because God created it - Because God inspired Song of Solomon - Because it makes us happy Lesson #2- Love needs to be preserved- 2:3-7; 3:1-5 - Wait for the right time - Wait for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Substitutes For Relationship With God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 4 in the series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

Substitutes for Relationship with God Faith Basics, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 16, 2007 Exodus 20:3-5 Exodus 20:3-5 (NIV) 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. Check out Eugene Peterson’s translation of that first verse. It gets right to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

God's Part/My Part In Changing Me Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 6 of 6 in the series Faith Basics. In this message, orginally written by Rick Warren, Dave looks at how spirtual growth happens.

God’s Part/My Part In Changing Me Faith Basics, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 7, 2007 Philippians 2:12-13 What would you like to change in your life? As I was growing up, I heard people say, "Jesus changed my life." How does Jesus change your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 2 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at Worship, the first of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

Planned for God’s Pleasure The Purpose-Driven Life, pt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers channeling Rick Warren October 21, 2007 We’re in this series right now called “40 Days of Purpose.” Today, we’re going to look at the first of God’s five purposes for your life. God has five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons In Love Pt. 2

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 5, 2007

More lessons from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 2 Lesson #4- Love Requires Maintenance- 5:9-6:9 - Communication 1. Genuine love 2. Learn to listen 3. Know your mate 4. Speak the right language The 5 Love Languages - Service ? How can I serve you better? - Sacrifice ? What am I willing to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Living

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 15, 2007

Thanksgiving Sermon

Title- Thankful Living I. Thinking Thankfully a. Prayer b. Worship c. Dwelling on the good II. Talking Thankfully a. Praising others b. Praising God c. Sharing our gratitude III. Acting Thankfully a. Serving b. Sacrificing c. Sharing There is a tradition here at Calvary of talking time on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Living First Things First Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Part 6 of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection. In Colossians 3 and 4, the Apostle Paul shows how the supremacy of Christ should show through our personal purity; Christian fellowship; the home; our work; our witness to the world; and in the way we serve God.

Living First Things First Colossians 3 and 4 May 28, 2006 Some might say that in the third and fourth chapters of Colossians, Paul gets PRACTICAL, because that’s where he sets out to show us how the superiority of Christ over all things ought to be displayed in our daily lives. But I don’t want ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sharpening The Saw Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Life Management 101, part 1. Seen in Stephen Covey’s principle of sharpening the saw some basic principles set forth in scripture.

Sharpening the Saw Series: Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church June 18, 2006 David Flowers How many of you have heard the story told by Stephen Covey about the two men having a contest to see who could saw down a tree in the shortest time? The two men are in a forest, far from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist