Sermons on Intrinsic:

Called To Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009

Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Other

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 8, 2008

Live in the present with no restriction so that you can have a past with no regrets as you long for a future where you will never be rejected.

Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Rev. Brian Bill 6/8/08 40 years ago, God led several people to start PBC. A lot of other things happened in 1968 like the Olympics that were held in Mexico City. It’s not the easiest place to have the Olympics because of the terrible pollution and the high ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Happy Christian Series

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

A practical analysis of beatitudes and their application to Christian living in our world today.

How To Be A Happy Christian Matt. 5:1-12 This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the scriptures. It is the core of what has come to be known as the Sermon on the Mount. Those who believe salvation is by works rather than by grace through faith alone, point to these verses as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"A Better Deal" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 7, 2009

The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us.

TYPE: Expository, Deductive SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 DOMINANT THOUGHT: The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will know the nature of covenants and Christ’s covenant offer to us. - Heart: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting The Marriage Puzzle Together Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007

This is the second message in our series "Desperate Households." Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes.

Introduction This is the second message in our series “Desperate Households.” Our goal is to help us live more God-honoring lives in our homes. To do this, today we’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-24. As I begin, I’m going to ask you to listen carefully. What I’m going to share in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Fruit Inspectors Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2012

We are to discern false teaching within the church by examining the fruit produced by our teachers.

I know that several of you have recently driven to California. I was wondering if they still have the Agricultural Inspection Stations when you cross the border into California. I know they still had them when Mary and I vacationed there a couple of years ago. Those inspectors are tasked with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ambition/Success - Jesus Style

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 17, 2015

Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He teaches and models to His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants in habit and lifestyle 2. When we practice true servanthood daily.

Scripture: Mark 9:30=37; Psalms 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Theme: Ambition/Success - Jesus Style Proposition: Jesus addresses the issues of ambition/greatness/success. He does so by teaching His disciples that true greatness comes when we decide to 1. Become true servants 2. When we practice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Ritual Or Relationship? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2015

Ritual that rejects relationship is pointless; Ritual that reflects relationship is priceless

The wedding ring that I’m wearing this morning is not the same one that Mary placed on my finger on our wedding day. Fairly early in our marriage we went to San Diego on our vacation and I managed to lose my wedding ring while swimming in the ocean. That ring was an important symbol of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Autocorrect

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 17, 2015

The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith.

Title: Autocorrect Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Thesis: The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to see things through eyes of faith. Introduction In July of 2014 Wired printed an article about what we call autocorrection. Dean Hachamovitch, former vice president of Microsoft, is essentially the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Word To The Wise On Finding Your Way Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2013

One man once asked a number of important men: "What is the meaning of life", and nobody seemed to have an answer. But Proverbs 16 does. What does this passage tell us about living a life that is fulfilling and filled with God's blessings?

OPEN: I’d like you to sing the first verse of Amazing Grace with me: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. This morning, I want to focus on one phrase in that great hymn: I once was lost, but now I’m ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer - The Path Home Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013

Prayer is God's invitation to us to come home.

Prayer – The Path Home – James 5:13-20 (Part 1) Sept. 2, 2012 Let’s go home. Let me read you a quote from the book, “Prayer” by Richard Foster. This is how he begins the book: "God has graciously allowed me to catch a glimpse into his heart, and I want to share with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Kingdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2012

Jesus described the pursuit of the kingdom thru the parables of the Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Value. Participation in the kingdom of heaven is sought by the saints of God. But Why? We seek the kingdom for its...

SEEKING & ENTERING The KINGDOM—Matthew 13:44-46 Attention: Career search vs. Job search. Investment Broker/Knows Value-Investment Potentials-Affordability Need: —Lax/Indifferent/Mediocrity reigns/Just ‘get by’/So-So. —Busy(own lives to lead)/Push God out in order ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attire Required

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 20, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 39: 1 – 43

Exodus 39: 1 – 43 Proper Attire Required 39 Of the blue, purple, and scarlet thread they made garments of ministry, for ministering in the holy place, and made the holy garments for Aaron, as the LORD had commanded Moses. 2 He made the ephod of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and of fine ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel