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  • When The Kingdom Waited

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,423 views

    Some of the "kingdoms" of our lives can wait until the things that are truly important are taken care of.

    "When The Kingdom Waited" Scripture Text: II Sam. 12:13-23 This portion of scripture follows up the story in chapter 11 of the sin of adultery and then murder that David committed to take Bathsheba as his wife... As human beings if we were to put a grade of sinfulness we would have to rate ...read more

  • Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 49,687 views

    Man today is trying to give humanistic answers to spiritual problems to solve the emptiness of the soul, but it cannot be done.... The answer may often sound right, look right, and even be politically correct, but we realize that apart from Jesus Chris

    "Death In The Pot" 2 Kings 4:38-41 Someone has observed that we live in a “cut-flower civilization” today. We speak of justice, morals, peace, and ethics, but do not establish a rooted foundation in God. Therefore there is little left to sustain a purposeful life. Things can look good on the ...read more

  • Don't Be An "Almost"

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 19,356 views

    This sermon encourages the listener not to be an "almost", but to be all that God intends them to be in life, first through Salvation, then through living in His will.

    There is not one of us here tonight that would not raise our hands high in the air, when asked if we wanted to be all that God wants us to be. There is a plan that God has for all of our lives, and to find the ultimate fulfillment in life, we must gain a knowledge of that plan, and then put it ...read more

  • Get Smart

    Contributed by Geoffrey Norman on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 10,814 views

    How to get wisdom and what it does for us.

    "GET SMART" 1 Kings 3:1-15 I have a sister with a high IQ, high enough to have got her into Mensa. She can solve puzzles, work out the odd man out, tell you the next number in a certain sequence, but when it comes to plain old common sense, she was standing near the end of the line when it was ...read more

  • Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Larry Norman on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 209 ratings
     | 45,371 views

    Nothing is Impossible with God

    201 Can these Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Intro: The title of my message is found in verse 3. Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel is faced with a seemingly hopeless situation. God physically picks Ezekiel up and carries him out to a valley full of dry bones. Probably the scene of some great battle of ...read more

  • The Message Of The Memorial

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on May 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    Sermon illustrating the purpose of a memorial, and to encourage to remember landmarks in our lives.

    THE MESSAGE OF THE MEMORIAL Joshua 4:5-7, 21-24 Memorial Day Weekend is here.... For many people, this day indicates the beginning of summer, only to be ended a couple months down the road with Labor Day Weekend. It seems that nowadays Memorial Day is being reduced in it’s meaning and ...read more

  • Come Out Of Your Cave!

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 32,033 views

    Message dealing with some of the "caves" we as Christians hide in to get away from the work God has called us to do.

    Times and seasons of disillusionment come into all of our lives, and often threaten to overwhelm us with a loss of hope and vision that we will barely make it through the night, let alone, live in victory in the days and years that lie ahead. It is clear from any honest reading of the Word of God ...read more

  • Total Victory In Christ

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 31,402 views

    Sermon expressing the thought that when Christ died on Calvary, he brought victory to Body, Soul, and Spirit, by obtaining victory in these areas Himself.

    "Total Victory in Jesus" Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Matt. 27:26-34 Matt. 28:1-10 & Eph. 4:7-10 Leslie B. Flynn told a story that illustrates a great truth. An orphaned boy was living with his grandmother when their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to get upstairs to rescue the ...read more

  • The Secret Place

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 51,090 views

    Message on abiding in the presence of the Lord, and relying on Him for peace even in the midst of terror.

    THE SECRET PLACE Psalm 91:1-3 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

  • Where Is God When Disaster Strikes? Series

    Contributed by William Norman on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    God is worthy of your toughest questions.

    On July 28 this year, I included in the prayers one item of thanksgiving and one of intercession. The thanksgiving was related to what the media were calling “The Miracle at Quecreek.” You may recall nine miners were rescued after being trapped for three days 75 metres underground in a water-filled ...read more

  • So You Want To Have Joy? Series

    Contributed by Tim Norman on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,159 views

    We all want satisfaction and fulfilment - happiness is not enough. Jesus tells us how to know joy in our lives, joy that is with us whatever happens in life.

    Opening jokes - notice sheet howlers 1. A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow. 3. Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones. 6. For those of you who have children ...read more

  • Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

    Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,849 views

    This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

    “Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

  • A Lesson Of Faith From A Faithful Mother Series

    Contributed by Larry Norman on May 10, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 41,780 views

    Sin had ravaged this woman’s life and she came to Jesus in desparation, in adoration, and in humiliation.

    Series: Character Studies A Lesson in Faith From a Faithful Mother Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: When Robert Ingersoll the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As the walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he ...read more

  • On One Condition

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 15, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    The importance of moving ahead, but only with the assurance that the Presence of God accompanies us.

    "On One Condition" Exodus 33:12-18 Moses said to the Lord, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ’I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’ [13] If you are pleased with me, teach me your ways so I ...read more

  • God In The Movies - The Matrix Series

    Contributed by Glyn Norman on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,316 views

    An examination of the spiritual message of the Matrix, with comparisons and contrasts (actual message used clips as described)

    God in the Movies The Matrix What is Real? Warning – for any children in the audience, some of the clips might be disturbing Premise of the movie for any that haven’t seen it. The main character is a computer hacker called Neo. He suspects that something is wrong with the world, but he doesn’t ...read more