Sermons on Holy Of Holies:

Understanding The New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

An introduction to and overview of the three core beliefs of New Agers

Surveying the Landscape 1. Its Out There See if you can guess who this fairly well know Australia is – this is the intro to her autobiography… I spent most of my teenage years going to mass every Sunday with my parents and attending a catholic girls high school. It was pleasant to think that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Giving Birth To The Promise

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Oct 14, 2001

This sermon take us through the life of Abraham and Sarah as they travialed to recieve the child promised by God

Giving birth to the Promise Genesis 18:9-1 Title-Giving Birth To The Promise Text: Genesis 18:9-15, Genesis 21:1-2 We as people of God or people in general have a problem with waiting. We want what we want, when we want, how we want and why we want it and it always has to happen at the time when ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

God says we need him and, even though we might not often think of it in these terms, we wish we didn’t need God. We don’t want to need God.

A few weeks ago, I was given a list of 75 questions asked by our elementary kids about God. One of them was, “Where is God?” A few astronauts have said that there must not be a God because they’ve been out in space, and they didn’t see him there. Some say God’s in the earth, he’s in the rocks, he’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Y2f Compliant

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003

Just as Mario has been struggling with his English, and I have struggled with my Spanish, my guess is that many of you are struggling with learning another language. It’s called the language of evangelism.

Becoming Y2F Compliant As you may know, Beth and I spent the last three years in Mexico City working as church planters. My primary activity was to offer English classes to business people. I taught for a computer company called Silicon Graphics, and also held classes at Pepsi Cola. One day, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Herod vs. Jesus. Which king will you follow?

Note: Sections of this sermon come from a sermon by Ray Pritchard and are used by permission A Tale of Two Kings I’ve always liked watching “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” My favorite part is when he dresses up his little ugly dog like a reindeer. Maybe I like the movie so much because there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8, Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003

It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Keeping your focus (Eyes on Christ) in the midst of chaos.

You Can On Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21) I read about an interesting scientific experiment conducted a while back. A group of behavioral Scientists put some rats in a tank of water. The tank had smooth sides so they could not escape or rest. The scientists observed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003

This sermon is for Black Heritage Sunday, looking at the role of people of color in the Bible.

There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget NLF February 27, 2003 Psalm 105:1-7 Philippians 3:1-14 I received my tax bill on my house at the beginning of the month one June or July. I knew it was my property tax bill, so I intended to pay it at the end of the month with all my other bills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-7, Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Purpose:14th Anniversary Service

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003

This is the message we preached together as husband and wife pastors for our 14th Anniversary At The Church.

Our Purpose 3/2/2002 Numbers 13:36-14-4 Philippians 3:10-16 Rick Today we celebrate the reality that some fourteen years ago, God intervened in the life of this congregation in a definite manner with a specific purpose in mind. With God, nothing happens simply by chance, for even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If You Can't Say Anthing Nice...

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 17, 2003

This message is an introduction to the book of Colossians. It gives the history of its establishment through the eyes of Epaphras. It also deals with using our tongues to uplift others.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:1-8 “If you can’t say anything nice…” INTRODUCTION As parents, one of the first things that we teach our children is the phrase, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a good phrase to live by. This morning, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003

It’s not our job to change other people; instead, we’re called to accept those who are wired differently than we are.

January 26, 2003 Scripture Text: Romans 14:1- 15:7 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Accept One Another How many of you will be watching the Super Bowl today? While some of you won’t even turn on your TV, according to a poll released by Time magazine, 40% of us will watch just to see the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Busy For Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

I want us to take a look at Psalm 42 in order to better understand the kind of depression that can hit us in the spiritual solar plexus.

Longing for the Lord Last week we focused our attention on Psalm 32, and established the fact that our unconfessed sins can cause us physical problems. When we don’t confess we can experience distress. What we’ll learn this morning is that pain is not always a direct result of sin. Last Monday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 25, 2004

Part 1 in the series "Victory in Jesus." This messages show you how to influence those around you for Christ.

BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE Victory In Jesus – Part 1 Galatians 1 September 19, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be starting a new series based on the book of Galatians. Paul wrote to the Galatians to show them how they can experience victory in their lives. How they can have victory ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-24, 2 Kings 15:19

Forgiving The Fallen Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

There’s a lot we can learn about forgiveness by following the example Jesus set for us when He restored Peter.

Shalom, it’s Peter again. I talked with many of you last Sunday when I told you about an amazing fishing trip. I had been doubly disappointed -- first in myself for failing Jesus, and second when we didn’t catch any fish. But then Jesus appeared, and after having breakfast on the beach, he asked me ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist