Sermons on Offering:

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2007

Powerfully express God’s greatness!

IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! Hebrews 13.15-16 S: Worship Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: POWERFULLY EXPRESS GOD’S GREATNESS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Actions TS: We will find in our study of Hebrews 13.15-16 two actions that demonstrate how we can powerfully express God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 1, 2012

Jesus didn't say he would show us the way or would point us in the way, he said "I am the Way."

I Am the Way I am! What a statement. I am. When I was growing up I used to watch Popeye and you may remember that he used to say “I yam, what I yam” And Popeye was simply stating his acceptance of himself. And that’s not a bad thing, being comfortable in your own skin. That ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grape Juice Or Wine? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2012

Wine should be served for communion.

Scripture Six weeks ago I concluded The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I called Challenges Christians Face. Today, I would like to pick up on one issue regarding the use of grape juice or wine in communion. Paul addressed the issue of communion in chapter 11. He rebuked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tale Of Two Men: Moses Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 3, 2014

Third message in the series: Getting to the Promised Land. This deals with Moses and the lessons on getting out of Egypt.

Title: The Tale of Two Men: Moses Series: Getting to the Promised Land Theme: Overcoming Insecurity Text: Exodus & Numbers Review How did we get here? Genesis 4:1-7 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the Lord." (2) Then she bore ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012

In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we must worship God in his house with reverence.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of worshiping God. Let us read Ecclesiastes 5:1-7: 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kickoff Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 3, 2010

This sermon is to kickoff our Stewardship Campaign and our Anniversary Service in sharing the vision for our two year campaign.

“It’s Kickoff Time” 9/26/10 Haggai 1:5-15 Luke 21:1-4 A long time ago when I played football, I was on the kickoff team. I was always full of optimism and I could feel butterflies in my stomach. When the referee blew that long whistle, everything we had been practicing for for weeks was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Servant Arrives - He Is Judge Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Second in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. Next up, The Servant Arrives: He Is Judge. We explore Jesus' Anger, The Crowd's Astonishment, & The Leader's Animosity.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 2:The Servant Arrives - He Is Judge Mark 11:15-19 I. Introduction A. Have you ever been part of a worship service where you heard someone say something along the lines of "God, we just invite you to come this AM, we invite you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who By Faith…jephthah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Who by faith…Jephthah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 32-34. • Hebrews chapter 11 is God’s hall of fame; • It is a list of people who are honoured because of the faith. • As you read the chapter what surprises you is who is left out and who is included! • In verse 32 we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Being What You Are!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

4 Pictures of what a Christian is loke. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 1-10. Ill: • A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • "What are you most proud of?" he asked him. • "Well, " said the man, "I don’t have an enemy in the world." • "What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!" said the reporter. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Living For Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Aug 19, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life succ

Living for Giving Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival October 2, 2011 In case you haven't been here or are maybe here for the 1st time, we're walking through the book of Numbers. Just so you know I'm not in control here, I want you to know that I've promised the Lord that I'll teach ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 7:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Money: Doing The Right Things

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 30, 2017

We all have something and this message looks at how we are supposed to treat the things we have

Well, today is the day. You ready? It’s April 30th the last day to get your taxes filed for 2016. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are elected or rejected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

'christian Togetherness'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2021

‘Christian Togetherness.’ – Walking in Harmony - 1 Peter 1:22-2:10 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We are children in the same family (1:22-2:3). (2). We are stones in the same building (2:4-8). (3). We are priests in the same temple (2:5&9). (4). We are citizens in the same nation (2:9-10). SERMON BODY: Ill: • LEGO or 'Automatic Binding Bricks' as they ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Givers By Choice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Giving is one of the key ways to produce encouragement. Givers create grateful hearts, and the world can never have too many grateful hearts.

Winston Churchill use to love to tell the story about the family who were having a picnic by the lake, and the little boy fell into the water by accident. The family did not see it, but a stranger passing by saw the boy slip under the water, and fully clothed, he leaped into the lake and rescued ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 2 - Jude 1:10-11(B) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

Was Balaam a great prophet? Wonderful things came from the mouth of Balaam when he blessed Israel and did not curse them. Jude makes reference to him with "the error of Balaam" but how do we see that error in churches? That is what we will consider this morning.

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 2 Jude 1:10-11(b) Jude is the book that we are seriously considering. We did Cain and Korah In Part 1 from last week. Then we were introduced to this compromising man, Balaam who was hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10-11, Zephaniah 1:4-5, Matthew 6:24, Numbers 23:4, Numbers 22:1-41, Numbers 23:1-30, Numbers 23:19-20, 2 Peter 2:14-17, Revelation 2:14, Numbers 31:16, Deuteronomy 23:4-5, Numbers 25:1-5, Deuteronomy 23:5, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational