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Forces In Society - What Money Is And Is Not Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 4, 2007

Moeny is a powerful force in our society - we as God’s children should see money as a gift from God to do his work in our world. Last in four part series.

Forces in Society #4 – What money is and is not Matthew 25:14-28 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 2, 2007 Text Mt 25:14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Hope? Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 10, 2007

The first in my latest sermon series on Colossians. We look at how the gospel provides hope for all who believe.

Where is your hope? – Colossians 1:1-8 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 9, 2007 Text Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For All Seasons Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of a series in Colossians, sharing through Paul’s encouraging prayer for the church in Colossae.

A prayer for all seasons – Colossians 1:9-14 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 16, 2007 Text 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of a series in Colossians, working through one of the best descriptions of Jesus in the Bible.

Colossians 1:15-23 - Would the real Jesus please stand up! By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni. September 23, 2007 Text Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With Or Without A Smile Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Paul shares from the heart what it means to him to be serving Christ, encouraging us to serve him as well.

Colossians 1:24--2:5 – Serving with or without a smile By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 7, 2007- Thanksgiving Sunday Text Col 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Paul begins to counteract the bad teaching in Colossae with a message that Jesus is enough - we don’t need anything that makes Jesus look less than he really is.

Colossians 2:6-15- “Jesus is enough” By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 14, 2007 Text Col 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Really Important Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Continues the "Jesus is enough" theme started in the previous passage by targetting the specific heresies in Colossae and responding to them with Christ’s complete suffiency.

What’s really important… By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 21, 2007 Text Col 2:16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Our Hearts On Things Above Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 1, 2007

Continuing my series in Colossians, fleshing out that wonderful phrase, "set your hearts on things above".

“Setting our hearts on things above” – Colossians 3:1-11 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 28, 2007 Text 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be-Attitudes #7 - Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Mar 6, 2007

Continuing my Be-Attitudes series, focusing on the avoidance of hypocrisy and the need to focus on Jesus as the ONLY way to God.

The Be-Attitudes #7 – Pure in heart Matthew 5:8; John 14:1-7 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni March 4, 2007 Text 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Be-Attitudes #8 - Peacemakers Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Mar 12, 2007

Continuting by series on the Be-Attitudes, using Matt. 5:38-48 to explain what a peacemaker is.

The Be-Attitudes #8 – Peacemakers Matthew 5:9; 38-48 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni March 11, 2007 Text Mt 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Mt 5:38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Be-Attitudes #9 -Blessings Under Fire Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Mar 19, 2007

Continuing my series on the Be-Attitudes, focusing on how Jesus promises to stand by us when we face hardship for being Christians. I also look at current day persecution and how we may face it if and when it comes.

The Be-Attitudes #9 – “Blessings under fire” Matthew 5:10-12 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni March 18, 2007 Text 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be-Attitudes #10 - Making The Be-Attitudes Your Attitudes Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Mar 26, 2007

The conclusion of my Be-Attitudes series, using the images of salt and light to encourage people to put the Be-Attitudes to practice.

The Be-Attitudes #10 – “Making the Be-Attitudes your attitudes” Matthew 5:13-16 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni. March 25, 2007 Text 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Best, Not The Rest Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 14, 2006

In this passage, Paul compares all his earthly acheivements to garbage, compared to his salvation in Christ.

Philippians 3:1-14 – “The best, not the rest” By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni. October 29, 2006 Text 3 Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Do You Call Home? Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 14, 2006

Paul reminds us that our citizenship as Christians is in Heaven.

Philippians 3:15--4:1 – “Where do you call home?” By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 5th, 2006 Text (TNIV) 15All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16Only let us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Patching, Praying, Practicing Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 14, 2006

Paul’s three-fold call to patch up broken relationships, pray for all things with thanksgiving and practice positive values, so that we will know the peace of God and the God of Peace.

Philippians 4:2-9 ¡V ¡§Patching, Praying and Practicing¡¨ By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 12, 2006 Text 2I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist