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  • The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

    There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

  • The Day Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    Growing the Church

    NR/NC 04-06-06 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. He is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to ensure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

  • The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,149 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE BLESSINGS OF THE GRACE OF GOD NAMELY 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR

    THE GRACE OF GOD **************** OUTLINE 1.SURVIVAL 2.SUFFICIENCY 3.SERVICE 4.SYMPATHY 5.SECRET 6.SALVATION 7.SUCCOUR THE MESSAGE THE GRACE OF GOD **************** 1.SURVIVAL The mercy of God helps us to survive in this dangerous world . It is because of His mercies that we are not ...read more

  • The Bear Family - Part2 Series

    Contributed by James Pless on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    The strong are to bear the weak

    The Bear Family- Part2 Romans 15:1 (KJV) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Introduction Do you know your weakness? Your weakness can defeat you. 8848. Waterloo’s Dip In The Road There is a modern picture by Stanley Berkley, ...read more

  • Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

  • False Teachers

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,188 views

    We are going to look to God’s Word today concerning false teachers and see what our responsibilities are:

    We are going to look to God’s Word today concerning false teachers and see what our responsibilities are: I. RECOGNIZE DECEPTION Deuteronomy 13:1 “If there arises among you a prophet or a dreamer of dreams, and he gives you a sign or a wonder,” a. Keyword: “dreamer of dreams” b. In the Bible it ...read more

  • Family Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,030 views

    Fourth in a series from 1 Timothy. This message describes a functional church family.

    The Bible describes the church as a: • Holy Nation (1 Peter 2:9) – common citizenship in the heavenly realm • Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9) – privilege of direct access to God for all believers • Kingdom (Revelation 5:10) – common submission to the King of kings and Lord of lords • Vine (John 15:5) – ...read more

  • A Polished Shaft

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,183 views

    Keys to healthy self-reflection and review your life accomplishments and influence

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament Contains Hundreds Of Prophecies Regarding Coming Messiah 1. Many of the prophecies are very descriptive of His nature or mission 2. For example… a. in Genesis – “Seed of a woman” b. in Isaiah 53 – “Wonderful Counselor”, “Mighty God” … etc. B. Isaiah 49 ...read more

  • Establishing A Personal Memorial

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    This sermon was used for Memorial Day to show how we need to set some places and things as a Memorial for our own lives to remind us about the Lord and what He has done for us.

    Establishing A Personal Memorial Joshua 4:1-9 Intro.: A. In April 1863, in Columbus, Miss. After decorating graves of her two sons who died in the Civil War as Confederate Soldiers – an elderly woman also decorated two mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An observer asked, “What are you ...read more

  • He Wants Your Heart, Not Your Hair

    Contributed by Bobby Bulger on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    A message of devotion to Christ and the opposition of the Devil!

    Judges 16:16-21 (16) And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death; (17) That he told her all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: ...read more

  • Who Let The Dogs Out? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,515 views

    Dogs and hogs. Is Jesus showing some signs of ADHD? A difficult passage like this needs the context to help us understand it.

    Our passage today is a tough one. Probably one of the toughest ones in the Sermon. Jesus has just finished a little ditty about not judging people especially judging them religiously that includes are rather harsh judgment about hypocrites. Then he starts spouting off about hogs and dogs. What does ...read more

  • A Lesson From Strawberries Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,477 views

    The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire!

    A LESSON FROM STRAWBERRIES Matthew 9:35-38 Sermon Objective: The effects of the Gospel, when proclaimed and obeyed, can spread like wild fire! Supporting Scripture: Psalm 126:6; Proverbs 4:18; Micah 6:8; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 12:29-31 SUMMARY We are concluding a series from Matthew chapter 9 ...read more

  • Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,526 views

    What is sin? God calls us away from a life of sin and darkness but instead to live in the light, as He is in the light.

    This week I wanted to start off briefly answering the question, why study the Bible? I know that my style of teaching is a little different than what some of you may be used to so I wanted to help you see where I am coming from. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful ...read more

  • Can We Take Christmas

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

    I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

  • Keeping Prayer In Context Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 3,011 views

    While keeping the famous "Ask, Seek, & Knock" passage in context with the Sermon on the Mount, we can still learn some awesome principles regarding prayer.

    INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key ...read more