Sermons on Hidden Sin:

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shape Up Or . . .

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Amos sends Israel a clear message from God: you are not meeting my standards, and I am about to cut you off.

Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel, where controversy has been stirring for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh message ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m Saved! What Now?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2011

4 key instructions for the Christian life: 1. Keep adjusting your attitude (vs. 4-5). 2. Keep asking for God’s help (vs. 6-7). 3. Keep giving attention to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Keep taking action to do God’s will (vs. 9).

“I’m Saved! -- What Now?” Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 6, 2010 (Updated July 31, 2011) *When Mary and I were in Chicago a few years ago, we went into a little coffee shop. Great cup of coffee, -- but I couldn’t figure out how to get it opened! I’m used ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Real Faith Can Do - The Great Commision Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 23, 2011

Mark's version of the Great Commission tells us that the Good News will be accompanied by sign's. God's Power is being displayed in power in the world today.

July 24, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Mark 16:15-18 Subject: The Great Commission Title: What Real Faith Can Do – The Great Commission Part 3 Before the age of the GPS, whenever we would take a vacation we always had to rely on the Rand McNally Road Atlas and highway signs to get us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planning Your Departure

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

A young man who was dropped into the Alaskan wilderness with supplies, film, firearms & ammunition to photograph the wilderness forgot one important detail of his trip ....

Bunbury Wed pm 20/07/11 “Planning your departure” Intro: *** A young man set out on the adventure of a lifetime & tragically became stranded & died in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness. His adventure began in the spring of 1981, when he was flown into the desolate north ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Servant, My Chosen One Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who will bring justice to the nations.

I really enjoy DESIGN and construction. Civil Engineering. Lost assignment (but don’t tell the outcome). I know that when we build a home there are THREE things needed: foundation, brick walls and a roof. Just can’t have a house with foundation, walls and a roof. Here’s a picture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

'the Real' Series

Contributed by Jacob Mathew on Jul 28, 2011

When God created you, He had a real plan to make you succeed - How do I live out the Real Plan?

THE REAL o (clipping from Aladdin animation Movie) – o Aladdin like most of us had a desire within him to be a fake and impress o We all have this battle within us saying yes to o IT’S ALL ABOUT ME – Aladdin – I want to impress this princess and make her love me – so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story - Sermon 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Sermon 7 of 32 of a series inspired by Frazee and Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 6 October 17, 2010 One of the fun things about vacations is arriving at your destination. There is this anticipation of what it’s going to be like when you arrive. It’s one of the fun things about vacations. Maybe it’s arriving at the Grand Canyon, a trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

using God's GPS. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 6 October 17, 2010 One of the fun things about vacations is arriving at your destination. There is this anticipation of what it’s going to be like when you arrive. It’s one of the fun things about vacations. Maybe it’s arriving at the Grand Canyon, a trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Matt.24:1-30 # 6 Prophecy The Olivet Discoarse

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011

The temple of Jerusalem in the days consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, balconies, & courts, there were appointed places for the men of Israel, and other sections for the women, and also for the Gentiles, and that of t

Matt.24:1-30 # 6 PROPHECY THE OLIVET DISCOARSE 7-30-11 As we continue to think on Prophecy let me say that the temple of Jerusalem in the days we’re dealing with today, consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Building Materials Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Ok, the property was prepared, the blueprints are laid out on the table in the construction trailer to be followed every step of the way, the foundation of the Holy Spirit, prayer and worship has been poured and is firmly in place, and now we need some bu

Ok, the property was prepared, the blueprints are laid out on the table in the construction trailer to be followed every step of the way, the foundation of the Holy Spirit, prayer and worship has been poured and is firmly in place, and now we need some building materials and tools to actually put ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23

What To Do With A Knife In The Heart

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 6, 2011

It's one thing to take a slap in the face but what do you do with a knife in the heart? Jesus tells us not only how to deal with offences but the enmey who delivers the offences.

Bunbury Wed pm 3/08/2011 “What to do w/ a knife in the heart” Intro: *** In the movie the Cross & the Switchblade David Wilkerson manages to get the Mau Mau’s & the Bishops together at a large theatre complex w/ the intention of preaching to them & seeing them converted. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Re-Birthday Presents Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

Each one of us needs the gifts of the others in the body for our own wholeness, as well as for the health and optimal functioning of the whole church. And all of these gifts are to be used in love.

How many of you can remember building things when you were little? At my house we had Lincoln logs and tinker toys and cedar blocks, and I could spend all day building houses. I always envied the kids who had Meccano sets, you know, the metal strips with holes in them that you could put together ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Peace Of Your Mind

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Are you at peace? Help listeners achieve the long-lasting gift of authentic peace in their hearts and minds.

“Give them a piece of your mind!” the man shouted as we passed in the hallway of the United States Capital. He knew I was on my way to speak to a group of leaders at a crucial time of acrimonious conflict. As I walked on, it hit me: that was exactly what I wanted to do. But then an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational