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Just One More Reason To Praise God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Ninth (and final installment) in a series taken from Ephesians 1, this series delves into the riches that we know through our relationship with Christ.

• Conclude our summer series today. • Began by describing Ephesians’ situation: o Gentiles o Must have felt like “fringe relatives” o Do you know what a “Fringe Relative” is? Sniglets  You get a picture of Mike, Sally, and the kids  Then, you also get in the mail a picture of Great ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 Million Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Second in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

When we left him last week, he had stepped out in great faith and was on the move, going at the behest of God to a place known only to God. He had marched what must have seemed like 3 million steps. What courageous faith! What derring-do! He built two separate altars, one at Shechem and one at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The 1 Essential Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Laughing With God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glory Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 14, 2007

How do we get the spotlight off of ourselves and on to God?

Confessions of a Pastor “Glory” February 11, 2007 “Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your truth, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our souls.” Isaiah 26:8 That is such a great verse, but how often do we really live it out? It is so easy for us to get caught up in trying to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus My Friend?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 2, 2007

Seeing Jesus as our friend changes how we feel that he sees us.

“Is Jesus my Friend?” July 1, 2007 Me: When you think of Jesus, what word comes to mind? Write it down on your outline. You: We have all kinds of images of Jesus, but almost never think of him as a friend. Here is a video about how we sometimes see Jesus. (Show Vintage 21 video) What do you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Pays The Bill

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

There is nothign left to pay for the price of sin.

“Grace Pays the Bill” July 22, 2007 Me: Having dinner with Alana at Carabba’s when the waitress says someone has paid my bill. I am at a loss. It is a great feeling that someone else has paid the price for me. You: have you ever experienced such generosity? Have you ever had someone do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Has To Say About Money

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

Jesus wanrs us that money can become a competing god in our lives.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Money” July 29, 2007 I am scared to death to be speaking about the subjects of the next three weeks. This message is not about our present church financial issues. We live in a society that is fascinated with money, sex and power (pride). We are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Has To Say About Sex.

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 5, 2007

Confronting the lies of culture with the truth of God’s word.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Sex” August 5, 2007 Me: This is a difficult and scary topic. Today needs to be transparent and honest so that we can get to the bottom line, which is a life more like Christ. This is not an area that I have complete mastery over in my life and I am not sure anyone can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2007

the restoration offered to Peter after teh resurrection is available to everyone.

“Restoration” April 8, 2007 Intro: What is the bottom line of the resurrection? The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is restoration. The death and resurrection of Jesus was given for us in order to restore our relationship to God once and for all. There are many factors in our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

The intorduction to 40 Days of Comunity campaign

40 Days of Community “Better Together” April 15, 2007 Intro: As humans, we are created to live together. This past week, Paul Watzlawick died. He was a revolutionary psychotherapist who believed that the key to overcoming emotional issues in life was not self-analysis but effective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 26, 2007

God desires us to reach out to others beyond our comfort zone.

April 29, 2007 Me: Really into 80’s music. Depeche Mode 1989 hit “Personal Jesus” Your own personal Jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone who cares Your own personal jesus Someone to hear your prayers Someone whos there Sometimes we have this idea that Jesus is our own personal little God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist