Sermons on Foreign:

Entertaining Angels (Hospitality)

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 6, 2003

Hospitality isn’t just an admirable social skill; It’s essential for anyone who follows Christ. When we show kindness to outsiders, we reflect the character of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about hospitality. Now, I realize that, being the Fourth of July weekend, you might have been expecting a sermon on a patriotic theme, something like "freedom", or "sacrifice", or "the faith of our founding fathers". So, to connect my topic with the holiday, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me A Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 7 of 10

MAKE ME A BLESSING (GEN 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not nameless, faceless or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Justly

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 27, 2001

God calls us to live justly in response to His grace and to preserve the community of faith.

Living Justly Ex.23:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Wednesday Night Bible Study Notes June 27, 2001 Get certain things right here: 1. Exodus experience is one of grace, not of works (ex.19:3-6). All glory to God! It is God’s initiative! 2. Hence the requirement to obey God comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

That's Not Fair! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 12, 2003

Malachi; the Final Prophet (Part 5) Godly Insight for today.

✎ How often have parents heard their children cry, "That’s not fair?" Just this week Mikey complained when he was put in bed before his older brother and sisters who were upstairs watching a movie; "it’s not fair!" None of Mikey’s siblings were crying for fairness; they were not demanding ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006

Joshua, Pt. 2

THE POINT OF NO RETURN (JOSH 2:1-20) Worldwide Challenge, the Campus Crusade magazine, published an inspiring and heartfelt testimony of a former monk named Yuttasak Nok Sirikul. Sirikul was a dutiful son who had been a monk four times even before he entered college, a few months each time, in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What We Will Be"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2006

In the words of C.S. Lewis, we are in the process of what we will be eternally; "immortal horrors, or everlasting splendors"

1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Consecration Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Romance Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Building better relationships with your spouse

Ruth 2 - Romance The great German poet Goethe said of this book, "we have nothing so lovely in the whole range of epic and idyllic poetry." Goethe thought Ruth was a romantic story. Many other people have commented on the beauty of the book of Ruth because it is a romantic story. Today we see ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me A Blessing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 7

MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not as nameless, faceless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Point Of No Return Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 2

THE POINT OF NO RETURN (JOSHUA 2:1-20) Worldwide Challenge, the Campus Crusade magazine, published an inspiring and heartfelt testimony of a former monk named Yuttasak Nok Sirikul. Sirikul was a dutiful son who had been a monk four times even before entering college, a few months each time, in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Case Of The Unequal Yoke Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warrrios, Pt. 5

THE CASE OF THE UNEQUAL YOKE (EZRA 9:1-15) This message is intended for youth, young adults and the singles. The weakness of God’s people in the areas of romance and marriage was confirmed to me the week I was preparing this message. I was in Los Angeles on a Monday morning when I decided to call ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

Four ways to know that God’s people are ready to accomplish the work He has for them.

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve been in Ezra, so I think it’s important that we spend a few minutes remembering where we are. That’s always an important thing to remember in your own personal Bible study. It’s very easy to get so wrapped up in a particular passage or verse that you forget the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Chosen Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004

Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Did You Understand That? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 24, 2005

We are to be careful communicators.

DID YOU UNDERSTAND THAT? I Corinthians 14:6-25 S: Tongues C: Communication Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BE CAREFUL COMMUNICATORS. ?: How? How do we practice careful communication? KW: Concept TS: In our study of I Corinthians 14:6-25, we will discover three concepts that will enable us to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-25

Denomination: Baptist