Sermons on Joint Participation:

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pandemic And The Virtualization Of The Church

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 20, 2020

The new normal and the changes coming for the church of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The new normal, the digitization of the church For the first time in the history of the church, the church went online moving from the brick wall to the silicon wall. Worldwide the church family is moving with urgency and agility trying to set up facilities and be able to contact everybody on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Refuge In A World At War

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2003

War tempts us to worry. But every Christ-follower can find a place of safety, a place of rest, a place of protection, a place of shelter… even in the thick of the battle.

War tempts us to worry. On Wednesday evening, President Bush told our nation, “Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force.” The president promised “a broad and concerted campaign” but warned that it “could be longer and more difficult than some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Revelation Of Revival In The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005

God’s Spirit can revive the deadest of souls

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 37:1-14 TITLE: “A REVELATION OF REVIVAL IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES” INTRODUCTION: A. There was once an explorer who was deep in the Amazon jungle. He became lost in the thick foliage and stopped to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Person Is Significant To God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 5, 2010

Everyone is significant to God, and every Christ-follower is equipped through His Word to obey him and pass on their faith to others.

Last week, Mary and I joined 51,904 fans to watch the U of A versus Cal football game. In the midst of a crowd like that, its pretty easy to feel insignificant and to even lose ones sense of identity. Like nearly everyone else, we were dressed in red and even when screaming at the top of our lungs, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Community Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 29, 2008

All the believers were together and had everything in common...

Becoming a Community Last week we began a series on the early church. A group of Christians that were on fire for Christ and who were committed to each other and to the spreading of the gospel, no matter what it took. We read a description of this church in Acts chapter 2 that I want to read for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Becoming A Community Part 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

The building blocks of a community...

Becoming a Community Pt. 2 I used to have these books for teen small groups that would give you discussion starter questions. These were questions that ranged from silly to serious and were designed to get your thoughts going and to encourage dialogue in our group. I remember there was one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Grounding Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007

A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that is built upon the truth of God’s Word and the necessity of hearing God.

Foolproof – A Study of James GROUNDING Faith – James 1:19-27 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series in James about how to have a foolproof faith so that we won’t be fooled into thinking we have genuine faith when we’re only religious and so we can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum And Compromise

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

The message to the Church at Pergamum and the message to us is that Jesus knows our situation and gives us guidance.

What exactly is this weekend. On your calendars, Monday is most commonly declared as a civil holiday. The more commonly-understood definition is that the civic holiday is an annual holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of August in most Canadian provinces. However, its legal status and name is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Other

Passover/Unleavened Bread

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009

A look at how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread by his crucifixion and burial.

Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by our two Pastors. Pat: This year Dana and I have decided to take some time to focus on some of our rich heritage as followers of Jesus Christ. As we’ve consistently pointed out, the Bible is, from beginning to end, the account of the reconciliation of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned At Birth-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2017

6 of 6. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED At BIRTH-VI—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: Training for a S.W.A.T.(Special Weapons & Tactics) or police assault team. Anticipation needed to meet worst-case scenario. On the day you begin your S.W.A.T. Team service, Everything you ever held to before concerning being a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Be Overcomers In Christ

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

God has given us the assurance of victory in Christ. Our faith in Him will ensure victory, because the One who is with us is greater than the one who is in the world.

Overcomers in Christ 1 John 4:4; 1 John5:4 1 John 4:4 “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.”• In the next chapter - 1 John 5:4 “…for everyone born of God overcomes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mysteries Of God

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 18, 2011

There are people happy with shallow faith and shallow understanding of who God is but God wants to reveal to His beloved children more and more of His character and beauty and of His plans with mankind. These deeper things of God, the mysteries of God are

Preached on 17th of July 2011 Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1 The mysteries of God. Bible readings: Colossians 4:1-6 & Mark 4:1-11 Dear sons and daughters of the Almighty, loving God. Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth: “This is the way you should consider us: as the servants of Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Wants Your Children

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2012

What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy their innocence, ruin their lives, rob them of

“The Devil wants your Children” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 34:11-22. What would you do if I were to tell you that there is someone so perverted, so sick, so disgusting, so vindictive, so vial and so obsessed with your children that they will do anything in their power destroy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Apostolic