Sermons on Gary Smalley:

Marriage & Family

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Biblical view of marriage and family.

An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. The instability of marriage as an institution and the continual increase of dysfunctional ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Compassion Of The Lord

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

The love of God at work in the heart of man

Shortly before his death Peter wrote a brief letter to encourage Christians to live holy and godly lives. In the introduction to his epistle he gives a list of godly virtues that conclude with the attributes of brotherly kindness and love. Unquestionably love is the apex of all Christian virtues. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Congregational

Until Christ Be Formed In You

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

How is the life of God formed in the heart of man?

"My little children, for whom I am again in anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." God calling to himself those chosen to be his very own is a pervading theme in Scripture. Like variations on a musical theme, it keeps resurfacing throughout the pages of the Bible (Genesis 12; Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:19

Denomination: Congregational

Search Me

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in grace.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" INTRODUCTION Taking a personal inventory is a difficult thing to do. In Paul’s letter to Rome he writes: For by the grace given to me I say to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

A Faithful Witness

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Learning to bear witness for Christ

"I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." — 2 Tim 1:6-7 Anyone who has even a moderate exposure to people has encountered some who are honorable and others who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Marks Of A Christian Disciple

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Seven marks of a Christian disciple.

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." I suppose it is reasonable to expect one’s employer to supply some type of job description. Indeed, for any relationship to work well the roles and expectations of the participating parties must be clearly defined. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

First Things

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

"Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4-6

Denomination: Congregational

Be In Readiness

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008

Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-59

Denomination: Charismatic

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 29, 2008

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

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Called To Suffer Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 2, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Surpassing Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Charismatic

You Good For Nothing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 23, 2008

"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

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Tear It Out! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 30, 2008

"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 6 Tear It Out! In the SOTM it seems that Jesus has boiled down His teachings to that which is of prime importance. The SOTM makes GOOD seem really GOOD. It inspires to believe in- possibility of a better world. It also reminds us of our lack of commitment to the principles ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Self-Correction Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 9, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Extra Baggage Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Charismatic