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  • Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,034 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

  • 2009: A Year Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,514 views

    As we live our lives with a sense of the eternal, it empowers us to live for the purposes of God.

    Birds tend to have- limited vision- Eagle can see up to five miles and beyond. While many birds migrate- eagle stays in their territory, year after year. They are very dependable- will remain in their territory even when a storm approaches. Other birds fly in fear while the eagle catches the wind ...read more

  • Divine Provision

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    Somebody once said that "no persons education is complete if they do not know the Bible". The purpose of this sermon is to examine the supernatural nature of the Bible and ignite in our hearts a desire to search the many hidden truths buried in it.

    Divine Provision- proceeding directly from God. Talk about the Bible- God’s divine provision for man. As look at- supernatural nature of this book- hope will ignite a desire to search out hidden truths- Pr 25:2. Pray … Open Your Word to us and open us to Your Word. Chuck Missler Important to ...read more

  • Encounters With The Living Christ

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today

    Introduction As I was reading the accounts of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ … most started with … Mk 15:22 Then they brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull. (Picture- skull/cross bones, Tina Manthorpe) There is a principle that unfolds out of ...read more

  • Encounters With A Living Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 25, 2008
     | 2,726 views

    Often we do not recognize when God is at work in our lives. Even those that walked with Jesus had difficulty recognizing the Risen Lord (Ideas for this sermon taken from an article entitled A Manifold Resurrection by John Witte and a Christianity Today)

    Introduction 2nd part of series- examining how people responded when they encountered Jesus after His resurrection If we lived when Jesus walked on- earth, how would we have responded to- man- claimed to be God? Would we believe He was who He said He was? Why would the miracles convince us He ...read more

  • Sacrifice And Blessing Of Worship

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,404 views

    What is worship? This sermon looks at four aspects of worship and how it affects the human heart (thoughts taken from "How God Evaluates Worship" by Jack Hayford).

    Introduction What is worship? extravagant devotion to an object of esteem a form of religious practice with its creed/ritual reverence offered to a divine being Starting point in our efforts to understand worship … Jn 4:24 "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and ...read more

  • Where The Wind Blows

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,015 views

    As Christians we are filled with the life and light of God. How can we release that life of God within to bless the world around us?

    What I am going to share today is not rocket science. However, if we understand it, it can help us to … more fully enjoy God, to more fully enjoy/marvel at who we are, and fulfill the reason for which God created us. Jb12:22He reveals mysteries from the darkness And brings the deep darkness into ...read more

  • The Holy Spirit Poured Out

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 27, 2008
     | 4,693 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to examine who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. Thoughts taken from an article by Jack Hayford, "Symbols of the Holy Spirit."

    The Holy Spirit Poured Out Introduction We have been experiencing somewhat of a drought in that it has not rained significantly for some time. Evidenced by the fires in PB that destroyed 42 homes. Be thankful- the drought has not been as serious as many the world has experienced through history. In ...read more

  • A Holy Visit From God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,662 views

    When God visits His people He comes not just to heal and deliver, but ultimately to transform us (thoughts from "From Visitation to Habitation" by Francis Frangipane.)

    A Holy Visit From God Reading- Foxes Book of Martyrs- Stephen. Stephen- first martyr of- Christian church- 34-36AD. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. NASU He ended up in a controversy with the Jews/arrested. Stephen eloquently ...read more

  • Honor, Obey And Live Long

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    An exhortation to sons and daughters to honor their earthly fathers using the 5th commandment. this affects the rise and fall of nations.

    Honor, Obey, and Live Long Speak to sons/daughters about their fathers. Since everyone had/has a father- birth father or adopted father- there is something for everyone. Specifically talk to sons/daughters about 5th C. Ex 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in ...read more

  • Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,397 views

    Does God speak to people today? If so, how does He speak? (Many thought from Hearing God’s Voice by Richard Henry Blackaby)

    Hearing God’s Voice Introduction Thoughts from- Hearing God’s Voice by Blackaby. Does God speak today- if so, how does He speak? What is the significance of God speaking to us? Rom 8:26-27, 33-34 Intercession- type of prayer- prayer is talking w/God. Intercede- to bring before God a ...read more

  • Is Christianity Just Another Religion

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    Unfortunately too many people think Christianity is just one amongst many religions. This sermon gives the three main differences why it is not!

    Is Christianity just another religion? Discussion with some friends at restaurant in Caloundra • Is Christianity just another religion? They said “guess so” • That bothered me. Here were long time Christians saying Christianity is just another religion • Hope none of you say it is just another ...read more

  • Funeral Service - Pg

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 31,049 views

    Funeral Service for Christian servant

    Funeral Service – Perce Gust Lorna would like to thank you all for coming to pay your last respects to Perce and to show your love for her at this time Hymn • If I had to choose one word to describe Perce, it would be “gentleman” • We have lost a true gentleman, someone who has enriched all of our ...read more

  • Is God Suffering Cabin Fever - 1

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Is the Church building God’s Spiritual temple or has it slipped into spiritual apathy?

    God is suffering “Cabin Fever” – Haggai 1:1-4 Special thanks to Robert Robb for his sermon outline www.sermoncentral.com Cabin Fever • Gabbie having to live in a shed for 6 years with three kids while their house was going to be built. Originally told it would only be 2 years • I used to love ...read more

  • First Century Challenge Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 18, 2011
     | 2,651 views

    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do? (adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeCh

    The First Century Challenge The Upward Call of God Pt 3 (Adapted from a sermon by Chris Spradlin, LifeChurch.tv) Phil 3:14 NAS Press on- pursue, hasten toward- active verb. Our walk w/God is not passive- it is not- God, I am saved, now I am waiting for heaven. It is living for- purposes of God ...read more