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The Macdonaldtown Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

Our Gospel reading this week confronts us with a series of parables - the sort that my dad (if he was still alive) might well have referred to as MacDonaldtown Parables. I don’t know if you’re familiar with MacDonaldtown Station. It‘s not far from our church building. I don’t believe there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Tolerance - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and false teaching FROM CHRISTIAN PULPITS!

Dakota Community Church July 18, 2010 Tolerance – Part 2 We live in an age of tolerance. This series is not about being intolerant. As Christians we want to show love and respect to everyone, especially those outside the faith. What I am talking about here is not tolerating heresy and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Tolerance - 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

A false gospel is damning and must be rejected! Watch out for false prophets... By their fruit you will recognize them.

Dakota Community Church July 25, 2010 Tolerance – Part 3 We live in an age of tolerance. An Issue of Definition Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Lesson 4: Turning An "Enemy" Into A Friend

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

Jesus commandments to us about how to pray for and deal with our enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Re:fuel Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon 2 of 3 in a series. Once we have correct focus and Jesus is our focus. Now we need to be re:fueled for the assignment. I put gas in my tank but after the car has been driven so far it needs re:fueled. That is the way it is in our Christian walk

re: Sermon Series Part 2 re:Fuel Let’s Review- Jan 2008 Pastor cast a vision for this church. Date with Destiny a year of New Beginnings Last week we started our Re: Sermon series and we looked at re:Focusing We learned that our spiritual vision /focus was blurred Psalm 6:7 NLT We were taught ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2010

Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge.

The Love of Christ John 15:9-17 Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge. I. His love is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Day: Learning From Prodigal Mothers And Prodigal Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

Praising mothers who raised good children, while not condeming them if their children go bad.

Mother’s Day Dr. Elmer Towns Learning From Prodigal Mothers and Prodigal Children May 13, 2012 A. MOTHER (NAME UNKNOWN) OF SAMSON: JUDGES 13-16 1. Chosen to rear a special son. “He (Samson) shall begin to deliver Israel out of . . . the Philistines” (13:5). 2. God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Difficult Bible Passages

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2011

How to understand and explain difficult Bible passages.

A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:29

Denomination: Baptist

Refining Our Faith

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 14, 2012

Faith

MARK 9:14 -29 V. 23-24 REFINING YOUR FAITH INTRO: A. Everyone heard someone say I just don’t have any faith? a. If your one of those let me show you some areas in which your faith was exercised. 1. When you got into your automobile inserted the key in the ignition turned it, you had faith it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Fear The Promise

Contributed by Keith Ferrell on Dec 17, 2011

When approached by the angel of the Lord, Mary did not fear the promise of God. Do we fear God's promises?

Don’t Fear the Promise Luke 1:26-38 “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, "Greetings, favored one! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Day Resolution

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Resolutions for the New Year

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 25: New Year’s Day Resolution January 1, 2012 A. NEW YEARS RESOLUTION 1. Make your heart Christ’s home. 2.Determine to please Christ every day. Jesus didn’t come to sit on a throne in Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Bankrupt Debtors Discharged

Contributed by Tylor Cates on Apr 8, 2002

Two men who differ considerabyl in amount owed but have a few similarities that saves both of them.

Bankrupt Debtors Discharged by: Tylor Cates (Luke 7:41-42) "There was a certain rich creditor, which had two debtors: the one owed 500 pence, and the other 50. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore which of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

On Eagle's Wings

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011

People of faith know the story of redemption as their own story.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas September 17, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Geradine Campbell Coppage (February 23, 1923 – September 13, 2011) ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 2: How To Pray When You Lose Your Job

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

We must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job.

A. WHAT GOD DOES 1. Remember the division of labor, i.e., we must work as best we can to find a job, while God supplies the job. God does the supernatural by arranging circumstances, planting ideas and guiding you where to look, ask and apply. 2. The secret to God’s leading and answers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Victoriously

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

How to live a holy life, and be victorious over sin.

HOW TO LIVE VICTORIOUSLY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. God expects his children to be holy. That means they must live victoriously over sin, “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. God promises that we should be victorious. “Thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist