Sermons on Forgive Tresspasses:

Responding To God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

Stewardship sermon.

Responding To God's Amazing Grace Romans 5:1-11 We are now entering the time of year when we as a church look to the upcoming year, when we reevaluate all of the ministries in the church, and when each of us as individuals reevaluate our stewardship of God's gifts given so freely to each of us - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed To Be A Blessing

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Finding fulfillment in marriage.

Blessed To Be A Blessing! The Key To Experiencing Fulfillment in Marriage I have been thinking about marriage and the troubles that are plaguing so many marriages these days. I have felt compelled by the Lord to come before you and reassure you that you can experience fulfillment in marriage. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inviting People To The Party

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich.

Imagine that your dad is rich, fabulously rich. He’s hosting a Superbowl party at his house. The food will be awesome. For example, the steak sandwiches are filets. He has a mega family room with two giant screen TVs - one on each end of the room. In case the game is boring, your dad’s pool, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Moments In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith

Defining Moments in the Life of Faith Genesis 22:1-19 Introduction One of my favorite books that sits on my shelf is 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck. In this book Osbeck gives the inspiring stories behind many of the hymns that we know and cherish. What strikes me about many of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

New Paths, New Lessons, And New Commitments

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 17, 2006

Opening Convocation of the new semester Spring 2006 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Welcome back young people! Welcome to Liberty University, the world’s most exciting University. And you 700 new students from all over the nation and the world we welcome you to this hallowed campus. This is our 35th year, we started with 154 students, four faculty members (Dr. Elmer Towns, our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Was Born To Die

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

Our Savior on the cross as seen by Isaiah through the divine telescope of prophecy.

THE MAN WHO WAS BORN TO DIE Isaiah 53 "Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, [there is] no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Biblical Meditation Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How well do you get along with yourself? How much truth do I want? These questions are relevant to our ability to meditate. Practical suggestions for how to mediatate. Biblical meditation is distinguished from Eastern meditation that has been popularized

Biblical Meditation (Fifty Days of Consecration #5) Psalm 1:1-3[1] 4-17-05 Intro How well do you get along with yourself? It may seem strange but that is a fundamental question that has to be addressed when we talk about meditation. Before I can effectively get into meditation I have to turn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Who You Think He Is Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Being a Christain means confessing that Jesus is the Messiah, but our views of what a Messiah should be doesn’t always fit Jesus.

As I as watching a Lakers game this last week, I saw Kobe Bryant put on an amazing shooting performance. Kobe set an NBA record by making 12 three point shots during the game, nine of the shots he made in a row. It was truly amazing to watch. I was excited, the fans at Staples Center were excited, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Top Priority

Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003

To be effective in our service for Christ we must identify and realign our "Top Priorities" in life.

"TOP PRIORITY" Text: (Daniel 2:14-24) 3/10/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: There is no question that our modern society has its priorities all messed up! [Illustration:] In a two-day period in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker, and a dog were killed on the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

If we want to be truly great, we must be sincere servants. Let’s focus on serving one another as we anticipate what God will do in the next 35 years at PBC!

Serve One Another This Tuesday marks the 35th anniversary of Pontiac Bible Church! As we celebrate three and a half decades of servanthood, I’d like to read from an early church document entitled, “Progress Report.” “The desire to see the Word of God presented as a positive solution to the needs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

The gospel has a powerful impact on those who are receptive. Believers are to joyfully share their faith with others – before it’s too late.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Worth Following Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Paul and his team authentically modeled the message, focusing on the praise of God, not men. We must do the same and be as gentle as a mother and as firm as a father with those we are hoping to influence.

Marks of a Healthy Church After the sermon last week, someone came up to me and asked me a question: “If First Thessalonians is one of the shortest and easiest books to understand, why are you taking 14 weeks to preach through it?” I told him that he should be glad I’m not preaching through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist