Sermons on Negotiation Skills:

Struggling To Work For Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 19, 2009

August 1989, Day of Prayer for World Peace: Making peace in the world begins with making peace with God. It does not mean making peace WITH the world.

Just a few weeks ago they re-enacted, not very far from here, a small but crucial Civil War battle. The Battle of Fort Stevens did not get into a lot of the history books, but it was important in that it turned back the Confederate armies on the very edge of the capital city. Had the South taken ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Along The Road Of Life... Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Feb 9, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua chapter 5 and indicates what Israel has done through their road of life... and finally in Joshua chapter 5 they do something prescriptive for us to follow as well.

February 12, 2006 Joshua 5:1-12 “Along the road of life…” • Intro. o I figured out what happened in the super bowl.  Show Ref. slide. o I want you guys to look at a few confusing things that you might see along the road of life…  Show road signs. o We have been walking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passion

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 9, 2006

You see without passion in your life, there is not much life. Without a passion to live, to succeed, to have significance to achieve something you might end up living your life without meaning.

Passion Well the footy season is upon us again, and after last night I have the passion. In fact this is the Dockers theme for this year, or question they ask of their supporters, do you have the passion. Let me say after 6 or 7 years of supporting the Dockers you need passion, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:29-47

Denomination: Baptist

Three Necessities Your Children Shouldn't Live Without Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

Your children should not live without you love, time, and discipline.

Murphy’s Laws of Parenting: • The shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. • The chances of a piece of bread falling with the jelly side down are directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. • The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when your teen remembers it’s his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

When God Chooses A Leader

Contributed by Rick Hope on May 30, 2006

Moses was without a doubt one of the greatest leaders of all time but make no mistake, God was preparing him.

WHEN GOD CHOOSES A LEADER Great men, great leaders,great heroes aren’t born overnight. I am big fan of Presidential history. Many of you who know me well can verify this. I can tell you a lot about nearly every 20th century President that has come down the pike. My favorite President was Harry S ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Up When You Are Down

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006

Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006

Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Put Into Practice - Love Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 27, 2006

The message focuses on the first part of the Great Commandment, loving the Lord your God.

Putting Into Practice - Love - Part 1 Matthew 22:36-40 Pastor Don Jones Introduction I want to start today by telling you about some changes to our normal order of worship following the message. First, I apologize to our first time attenders and to our non-members. This message is meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Interactive Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006

Discusses interacting with the culture around us.

Radiance: Interactive All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 . Nashville: Thomas Nelson. All scripture marked NLT: Holy Bible : New Living Translation. 1997. Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House. One of the buzz-words of our society is the word “interactive”. To be up to date ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Man And Wife Or Spouse And Strife? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God wants Christian husbands to be gentle initiators and Christian wives to be confident responders. Yes, this often – though not always -- makes for a better marriage; but it is first and foremost God’s revealed will.

Man and Wife or Spouse and Strife? (I Peter 3:1-7) 1. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor. 2. Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" ? "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watching Out For Falsehood

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 7, 2006

Watching out for falsehood requires both recognition and realization.

INTRO.- ILL.- It is my understanding that many years ago (1979) Bradley, Automotive Division of Thor Corporation, sold a fiberglass body that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression it was an expensive sports car. On the outside it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Your Shoes Off! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2006

All of God’s servants are human beings with quirks and hidden agendas. God often uses us not because of who we are, but in spite of who we are.

Take Your Shoes Off! (Exodus 3:1-4:16) 1. This article surfaced in the news this week: LONDON, Nov 9 (Reuters Life) - Looking for safe excitement? November is fig month at the Dull Men’s Club, a place in cyberspace for men who feel "born to be mild" and enjoy watching grass grow and photographing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Peace A Chance!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Aug 9, 2010

The peace of God shines brightest in the darkness of man.

Introduction: Peace is a precious but rare commodity that many of the nations of the world are chasing after. But it is probably the most elusive one. I for one, it is. Most countries are suffering due to the absence of it. Peace treaties, peace pacts, agreements have been signed; and many of such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Self

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Aug 28, 2010

We have become a society centered on

Our Self We all are selfish by nature. The unhappy trend in North America is that self is becoming more and more important. Reality shows on T.V. underline the growth of this attitude; that self is the primary motive of people in this culture. The antics on these shows, we laugh at, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Personal Epiphany: Your Breakout Season Is Here

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 4, 2010

God brings us revelation in simplicity to make sense of our lives for our growth in Him.

Personal Epiphany-Your Break-Out Season Is Here Mark 12:30-31 (30) And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (31) The second is this: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Methodist