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  • This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,500 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

  • Alternate Life Styles Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008
     | 3,117 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

  • Self-Correction Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,045 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    There was a small town that had been “dry.” A local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It was not long afterwards that lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground. ...read more

  • Extra Baggage Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,134 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    This morning- complete our SOTM series. SOTM- more than an ideal we have to live up to. Picture of Jesus- taking His disposition and supernaturally working it into our lives. Throughout SOTM- confronted w/alternatives- two kinds of righteousness two treasures two masters Jesus died for us so we ...read more

  • Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,855 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

  • From The Grave To The Sky And Beyond Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurection.

    Scripture References (Jn 20:1-31, Mtt 28:1-20, Mk 16:1-20, Lk 24:1-49) We have been following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- left an impression on- conscience of mankind that he cannot wipe away tell us- ...read more

  • Christian Citizens Series

    Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Apr 18, 2009
     | 5,035 views

    On being a Christian Citizen.

    Romans 13:1-14 Christian Citizens April 09 Thesis: Being a Biblical New Testament Citizen Introduction: Do Christians have a right or an obligation to be engaged in secular government? In our chapter we are going to study today, we will see the character Christians ought to ...read more

  • The Problem Of Sin

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2009
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     | 4,792 views

    Part of the "good news" of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that we are sinners. If we are sinners than we are not victims and there is a solution to our problem.

    Introduction Reading Book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller. It answers many questions we ask about God/faith. How can a loving God send people to hell? How can one religion be right- others wrong? Author- presents- rational case for belief in God. He provides ...read more

  • The Problem Of Religion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

    (Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

  • Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,887 views

    From what basis or foundation do we respond to disasters or difficulties we might face?

    Introduction In light of what we have just experienced as a community- take time- talk about- how we respond to difficulties, trials, disasters, loss, in our lives. A number of people- in congregation- experienced difficulties or loss at one level or another. Testimonies I would like to give us a ...read more

  • Called To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,855 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

    Continue series on SOTM- Mtt 5-7- Called to Suffer. SOTM begins w/beatitudes-last time-looked at 1st four Lets review the beatitudes (slide for each one) Clarify something I said about the 3rd beatitude- Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. V5 Talked about- individually, we ...read more

  • Surpassing Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,891 views

    Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Sermon on the Mount- Pt 4 Surpassing Righteousness In studying the SOTM, or the Bible in general, never think that if you do not understand it, it is of no use What is important is that we expose/read/study it so it becomes available to us when we need it. Mind has two compartments- ...read more

  • You Good For Nothing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,876 views

    "Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount."

    Review SOTM- Mtt 5-7 … You Good for Nothing. We learned (5:17) Jesus did not come to abolish- Law Jesus made Himself the pivotal point in History. The entirety of the OT points towards His coming, and when He came, He introduced His Kingdom. Mtt 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, ...read more

  • Kingdom Perspective

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,876 views

    When we ask Jesus to establish His Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven, are we ready for Him to establish it in our lives. Specifically in the area of loving others, are we ready to forgive and love the way Jesus loves us?

    Opening Illustration (Brett’s story about a gentlemen in MacDonalds) The way we view situations in life, the way we perceive people/events around us- not always accurate. Certain elements affect our judgment and we do not always accurately perceive reality or we make a hasty judgments about people. ...read more

  • Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Jesus in the Parable of the Prodigal Son reveals the true nature of the father

    Parable 11 - Parable of the Prodigal Son Visit to Pasadena • The year was 1973 • I had been accepted to college in England • Decided to visit Bob in California on the way to England • For 10 years I had been reading in a particular prophetic magazine about the imminent fall of the US • The country ...read more