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  • Money Matters Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

    “Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

  • Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,158 views

    Being fed in church is fine, but if all we do is eat and not put our faith into action, all we get is spiritual obesity.

    Guarding Against Spiritual Obesity Mark 10:35-45 November 11, 2007 We are coming to the end of our autumn stewardship emphasis. Next week is Consecration Sunday when we will present our Estimate of Giving cards to God’s work through Calvary church. Throughout the last few weeks, we have been ...read more

  • Who Wants To Be A Superhero? Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    Part 2 of 3 in Stewardship Series. Each of us can and should become a superhero in Christ who is mentally strong, has unlimited power, special talents and serves a much greater cause!

    WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO? STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 2: TALENT 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably noticed that one of the most ...read more

  • The Practice Of Simplicity & Generosity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    In a culture of affluence we must practice simplicity and generosity if we are to love God first and draw closer to him.

    Last week I said we suffer from a sickness in this country, it is the sickness of hurry, and we talked about the need to slow down, prioritize our time, and spend time being still before God. But there is a second sickness we have in this country, the sickness of affluence, riches, greed, ...read more

  • Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4-7)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    At the time of writing this letter to the Philippians, we know full well that Paul was in prison, awaiting a trial that would determine whether he was to be executed. You...

    I’ve chosen as my text this morning the Philippians passage - ‘Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say ‘rejoice’!’ I do this partly to spare you from having to hear my John the Baptist sermon again. I only have the one. More significantly though, I’ve chosen this passage because I’m conscious ...read more

  • A Vision Of God's Greatness

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    When you are moving toward the future, it is good to know where you are going. It is good to have a vision of how things are going to look down the road a bit.

    I have a friend named Sam. He is a big fellow – about 6’ 4”, weighing about 275 lbs. of pure muscle. When Sam was younger, living in Israel, he was a professional soccer player. Sam knows the importance of good physical conditioning not so much as an occasional hobby, but as a way of life. It ...read more

  • The Truth About The Tradition

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,773 views

    This sermon deals with some of the traditions that surrond the Christmas Season and closes with a call for Salvation.

    The Truth about Traditions Jeremiah 10:1-10 12/1/07 In my lifetime I have read the Bible through more than once. And every time I do, it always reveals to me something new. Even though I’ve read it before, even the most popular of the scriptures, God still breaths new life into His word. Now ...read more

  • Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    Revival only comes when someone is ready, a person, a church a community.

    O Lord It’s Hard to be Humble 2 Chronicles 7:14-7:14 We are picking up with last Sunday’s topic and talking about revival this morning. As we said last week, Revival does not come by design. God can not be manipulated to send revival. A revival is not about saving souls or converting ...read more

  • When Shipwreck Threatens Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Scripture offers three anchors when life is headed for shipwreck

    Last Tuesday, I began preparing this sermon. During that day, three people experiencing shipwreck came sailing into my life. Let me tell you about one of them. His name is Bill. I decided to replace the broken door on the church storage shed while the weather was still warm and was crossing ...read more

  • Semper Paratus Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007
     | 3,757 views

    The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

    If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

  • Iwant To Believe In Something Bigger Than Me Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    We all want to believe in something bigger than us. Are we willing to investigate and follow the light to find the Savior God has revealed to us?

    Matthew 2:1-12 iWant to Believe in Something Bigger Than Me Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2007 Are you from a small town? I’ve got some clues to help you know. You know you’re from a small town when… • The city limits signs are both on the same post! • The local Motel 6 only sleeps 6. • You ...read more

  • Wisdom

    Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007
     | 11,553 views

    What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

    As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

  • Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 4 – Making Friends Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,944 views

    5th in the series of Our Spiritual Transformation

    Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 4 – Making Friends Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 We now have arrived at step number four of our thoughts about Spiritual Transformation or Our Spiritual Metamorphosis. It has been a learning process for all of us. I personally have discovered new territory as I have ...read more

  • Model For Unity

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,384 views

    This message is intended to stress the need for unity and provide instruction on how we can gain and keep it: in the church and family.

    MODEL FOR UNITY Acts 11:1-18 INTRODUCTION: A. How many of you have ever built a model? 1. There are all kinds: a. Cars & Trucks b. Military vehicles & Trains c. Planes & boats 2. At present I am working on a ship, the HMS Bounty. a. There are many reasons a ship can become ...read more

  • Survivorman Part 3

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,394 views

    Livin’ Thru The Dry Times. Learn survival lessons and tips.

    SurvivorMan Pt. 3 I. Introduction One of the lessons that I won’t spend any time on but want to mention to you after that clip is that are times in the dry moments of your life that you have to do things you wouldn’t normally do. There is a flip side to that as well. There are times in the dry ...read more