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God Leads With Heart

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 14, 2008

The Bible tells us all we need to know about love.

GOD LEADS WITH HEART John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. Today is February 14, Saint Valentine’s Day, of course. What do you know about Saint Valentine, or, to use his Latin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maintaining Unity Through Humility Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008

We must have humility to maintain the unity needed to advance the gospel.

Prenote: After delivering this sermon, it would have been better as two separate sermons! Too much information! Introduction: I learned of a man who was out on a walk one day when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. He ran over to save him. “Why are you ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Why Trouble The Master

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

How troubling the Master in time of need has always proved to be beneficial

WHY TROUBLE THE MASTER? Luke 8:40-41 & 49 Intro: The Gospel of Luke is full of the miracles of Jesus and chapter 8 is just one of the many chapters filled with these spectacular events. Probably the most preached event from this chapter is the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vine & The Branches

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

Am I connected to the Vine? If not, I need to be re-connected.

November 4, 2007 – John 15 ‘The Vine and the Branches’ Gardening, it’s something many people like to do, especially here in Victoria where you can usually do it year round. How many folks here are the ‘garden variety’, green-thumb, can make anything grow, win a prize at the Saanich Fair kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out To Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Is Holy, Just And Good Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The law is God’s standard showing us our need for a Savior.

1. Reading through this section of Romans, we might easily forget that Paul is pointing us to the wonderful grace of God. • One of the reasons is that many put the discussion in an EITHER/OR situation. • IT’S EITHER all grace and NO LAW. • OR ALL LAW and NO GRACE. • But Paul has taught us it’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Continually Praise God

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 23, 2007

What do we need to remember in order to continually praise God

Text: Psalm 103 Title: How to continually praise God Introduction •Do you struggle to praise the Lord? •Do you desire to praise the Lord more? •Do you want help on how to praise the Lord? In order to praise the Lord well you don’t need… •A good song •To be a good singer In order to praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosea 9 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 29, 2007

God’s judgment on unfaithfulness is unpalatable but we need to hear it.

Hosea 9.1-17 I am sure we have all met people who always seem to look on the negative. Every time you meet them they have a tale of woe to tell you. No sooner have they recovered from one illness than they have a new illness to complain about. During world war II a man called Tommy Handley’s had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Life Of Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bandages Of Love Iv Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that anyone in need is their neighbor.

Bandages of Love IV Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 9 September 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Saint James C.M.E. Salinas, California BIG IDEA: Anyone in need is your neighbor. References: Luke 18:18-27(RSV) Story of The Rich Young Ruler; Luke 10:25-37 (NIV); John 15:1-17 “Fruit Bearing”; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anointed To Overflow Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Sep 10, 2007

2007 New years message- Steps of anointing, need and purpose of anointing.

Anointed to overflow John 7:37-38 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ’From his innermost being will flow rivers of living water.’ " 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Prevailing In Salvation Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Sep 11, 2007

Prevailing in salvation gives us the strength we need to stand in our

“I WILL PREVAIL”, Part 5: Prevailing in Salvation. The Armor of God: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus! We continue with our Series “I Will Prevail”. And today we speak about prevailing in SALVATION! Today’s declaration: “I will be right with God! I will stand in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Methodist

"The Skeleton In The Closet"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 25, 2007

We all have skeletons in our closet - but they need to be in our past.

“The Skeleton in the Closet” September 30, 2007 “Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders, nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

A Fire Of Passion Begins With A Spark Of Change Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 11, 2007

In order to create a passion for the Lord we may need to be open to change.

I desire passion in my life especially when it comes to my relationship with God. I hope it is alright to admit there are times when I come to church and passion seems to be lacking. When I speak passion I mean a deep desire, a extreme excitement and a longing love. When Passion is lacking we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrecked Roofs And Changed Lives

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 18, 2007

The church needs to be willing to remove all barriers between the world and Jesus.

“Wrecked Roofs and Changed Lives” June 10, 2007 Me: Illness when I was a junior in high school. Scared, confused, frustrated. Ended up in St. Jude. Glad no one was too tired, or busy to care. We: What are the times in your life when you needed others to care and were glad they took the time to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist