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Transformers, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live life from an eternal perspective

Our salvation transforms our perspective from living in the here and now to living for eternity. How can we live a life from an eternal perspective? 1. Our lives must be lived in WATCHFULNESS (v. 8-14). A. Be watchful in what you love (v. 9-10). B. Be watchful in what you loathe (v. 11-12). C. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

Family living by God’s design

1. The HEAD of the Home (5:23-33; 6:4) A. The husband is the leader (v. 23). B. The husband is the lover (v. 25, 28-33). 1) He is to have a sacrificial love (v. 25). 2) He is to have a serving love (v. 28-30). 3) He is to have a solid love (v. 31). C. The husband is the liberator (v. 23, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Apprentice Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The call to be a servant

1. The REQUIREMENTS of Service (v. 5-7) A. We must serve with obedience (v. 5a) B. We must serve with respect (v. 5b) C. We must serve with fear (v. 5c) D. We must serve with sincerity (v. 5d-6) E. We must serve with our all (v. 7) 2. The REWARD of Service (v. 8) A. God will reward us. B. God will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Contender Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

A look at spiritual warfare

1. The ENEMY (v. 10-12) A. He is deceitful (John 8:44). B. He is divisive (Mark 3:25). C. He is destructive (John 10:10; 1 Peter 5:8). 2. The EQUIPMENT (v. 13-17) A. Truth B. Righteousness C. The Gospel D. Faith E. Salvation F. The Word of God 3. The EMPOWERMENT (v. 18-20) A. We are to pray in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Safe Hands

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 25, 2007

Christ’s final words on the cross.

In Safe Hands Luke 23:46 - "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit". 1. THE PSALM CHRIST REPEATED Psalm 31:5 - "Into thine hand I commit my spirit". The Saviour could have spoken His own words but He didn’t. He quoted scripture. So must we if we want to be effective servants of God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Keep Sunday Special Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 25, 2007

The Sabbath day. Remembrance, relevance, reverence, and resemblance.

The Ten Commandments (4) "Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy". 1. THE REMEMBRANCE OF THE SABBATH "Remember". God knows how quickly man is liable to forget Sunday. Many have forgotten it. Our time belongs to the LORD. He tells us how we are to use it. He allocates time for EMPLOYMENT - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

The picture of grace that God gave Noah

Five characterstics of God’s grace that were given to Noah - the same grace given to us today... 1. God’s Grace is a SOUNDING Grace A. God "sounded" the "why" (6:5, 11-13a) B. God "sounded" the "warning" (6:7, 13b, 17; 7:4) C. God "sounded" the "way" (6:14, 18) 2. God’s Grace is a SAVING Grace ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kind Of Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

Characteristics of a man God blesses and uses

Abraham’s life consisted of five characteristics that made him a man that God blessed and used... 1. God’s Kind of Man is COMMITTED (v. 19a) 2. God’s Kind of Man is the CHIEF (v. 19b) 3. God’s Kind of Man is CONSECRATED (v. 19c) 4. God’s Kind of Man is COURAGEOUS (v. 22) 5. God’s Kind of Man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Of Envy Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

What envy does to a life

We need to learn three things about handling envy in our lives, whether we are the ones envying or the ones being envied. 1. The REASONS for Envy (37:1-11) A. The brothers knew Joseph was favored (37:3-4) B. Joseph received special treatment (37:3) C. God spoke to Joseph (37:5-11) D. Joseph knew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Coat That Caused A Lot Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

How Joseph’s life gives us an example of forgiving those in our family

1. The RATIONALE Joseph could have used A. He was hated (37:1-11) B. He was misunderstood (37:10) C. He was mistreated (37:18-28) D. He was falsely accused (39:7-20) E. He was forgotten (40:14-15, 23) 2. The REACTION Joseph used A. He went beyond the call of generosity (42) B. He fellowshiped with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Celebrate A Victory

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

Preached during the dedication service of a sanctuary renovation

1. We need to PRAISE as we celebrate (v. 20). Philippians 4:4 Psalm 34:1 Hebrews 13:15 2. We need to PURSUE as we celebrate (v. 21-25). Ecclesiastes 12:13 3. We need to PROCLAIM as we celebrate (v. 26). Psalm 71:16 Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 10:27 4. We need to PROCEED as we celebrate (v. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanging Defeat For Determination Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

How to trade your defeat for a renewed determination

How to exchange your defeat for determination... 1. Don’t forget God’s blessings in the past Joshua 6: the victory at Jericho Joshua 7: Jericho is forgotten Deut. 4:9; 7:18; 8:11; Ps. 77:11; Ecc. 12:1 2. Don’t question God’s plan (v. 7a) Jer. 29:11 Isaiah 55:8-9 3. Don’t settle for less than the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Article #5 - Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The fifth in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the doctrine of sin and the way in which we can have an "Independance Day" in our lives.

Article of Faith #5 - Sin, Original and Personal Date: Sunday, July 4, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study today, I’d like to take a moment of pastoral privilege. A couple of weeks ago you took some time to recognize some special occasions in my life; my birthday, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Article #6 - The Atonement Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The sixth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. In order to understand The Atonement, we must also understand the difference between God’s Mercy and His Grace

Experts can’t agree if the following is a true story or if it should be written down next to the tale of George Washington and the Cherry Tree. While there is no concrete evidence of its truth, there is enough anecdotal evidence that the story has been in existence long enough to quite possibly be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Article #7 - Prevenient Grace Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Seventh in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with the Wesleyan Doctrine of Prevenient (or Preventing) Grace.

Article of Faith #7 - Prevenient Grace Date: Sunday, July 11, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s not a simple matter to adjust the Constitution of an entire denomination. We don’t expect that our Articles of Faith could be easily adjusted to fit the changing times. Since God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene