Sermons on John Mark Comer:

If Evolution Is True How Can God Exist Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on faith

If Evolution is Proven How Can God Exist? Three possible answers: The Premise is right - God cannot exist. The Premise is right - God used evolution as a process to create the world and humankind. The Premise is wrong - Evolution is not proven and God created the world and humankind. I have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before We Get To Heaven

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

God's Preparation For Restoration Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Feb 12, 2003

The first century church is the goal of restoration. Ezra gives a unique perspective on the goal of restoration, as Israel is in the mode of restoration. Biblical reasoning and understanding can be applied to our modern application of restoration.

God’s Preparation for Restoration Ezra 1 Preached at the Laurel Church of Christ On February 9, 2002 Introduction: I. Nicknames are always of interest. A. In college, my classmates gave me a couple; one that has followed me is “Ely the Prophet.” B. A prophecy of mine came true. I am just kidding. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Of Rest Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2003

Commandment #4 and its implication for today

INTRODUCTION • How many of us have wished for more hours in the day? We think if we have more time we could get more done! More hours in the day would just make for a more hectic day for most of us. • How many of us feel like our batteries are about to run down? Our lives seem to be more hectic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. He we answer the old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?".

The Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People Introduction: A. In the wake of tragedy... 1. Why do bad things happen to good people? 2. Why does God allow it? 3. What is the Biblical view? B. "All things work together for good..." (Romans 8:28) We know that in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Womb

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 7, 2003

This sermon exams the life of Hannah and the process she went through in giving birth to Samuel. There are three spiritual principles for fruitfulness.

FRUIT FROM THE WOMB 1 Samuel Chapter 1 This is the story of Hannah and her desire for children. Every Hebrew woman longed to give birth to a male child, for since the time when Eve was given the promise of a Seed who would come from woman, there was a possibility that every son born could be the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unrest In The Palace Series

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 8, 2003

Part one of a series on the book of Esther

!0 Week series on the " Book of Esther " Part 1 INTRO : Hidden away in the obscure corner of the Old Testament, Esther is a beautiful story of human love & palace intrigue. The setting is in the days of Israels captivity under the Medo-Persian empire. Its the account of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Enough To Give It All Series

Contributed by Alan Thompson on Mar 11, 2003

The first in a series which built on the "Interactions: Transformation" study book from Willow Creek Resources. Sermons follow study chapters.

Transformation Series, Week 1 Love Enough to Give It All Matthew 22:34-40 A massively built woman with wild hair came storming into the clerk’s office and slammed the door shut behind her. She thrust a piece of paper at the clerk, she said, “Did you or did you not issue this license for me to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Obstinate Or Submissive Heart

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

We have a choice when it comes to serving God - we can be obstinate and stubborn and independent, or can let our hearts break and be submissive to Him. Find out the perils of the obstinate heart and the beaty of the broken heart in Romans 10.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com We Americans are proud of our heritage – especially here in Oregon. This is a pioneer state – Lewis and Clark (or was it Clark & Lewis?) braving the wilderness with Sacagawea; hardy pioneers traversing the Oregon Trail, then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Things Are Different Now" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003

We live different from the world because we are walking in His light.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 10, 2002 Fourth Sunday of Lent “Things Are Different Now” Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003

That The influence of the Kingdom of God cannot be measured cannot be predicted and certainly Cannot be stopped.

Title: The Kingdom of God Luke 17:20 - 21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ’Here it is,’ or ’There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Celebrating The Season Whatever Your Circumstances" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can have the joy of the Lord no matter what our circumstances

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Third Sunday of Advent Joy December 15, 2002 “Celebrating the Season Whatever Your Circumstances” Psalm 126 INTRODUCTION: No Christmas This Year We won’t have a Christmas this year, you say For now the children have all gone away And the house is so lonely, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Overflowing Supply" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

God has a generous supply of forgiveness and healing.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2002 “Overflowing Supply” Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Like many of us Jacob was not conscious of God’s presence in his life. Oh, he knew about God, he had worshiped with his dad – he even went through the hassle of stealing the birthright and blessing from his brother Esau. But he, like many of us, went abou

Gen 28:1-5 28:1 So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him and commanded him: "Do not marry a Canaanite woman. 2 Go at once to Paddan Aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel. Take a wife for yourself there, from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. 3 May God Almighty bless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal