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What We Are Called To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Jesus uses two metaphors to describe our influence in the world today. As salt, we are to make people thirsty for Jesus. As light, we have the privilege of pointing people to the true light of the world. Our challenge is to make sure we are “out of the

What We’re Called to Be Rev. Brian Bill 2/11/01 A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Participation In The Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Since we are God’s method, we need to be aware of God’s process. Sometimes He uses us to cultivate the soil of people’s lives. Other times, we have the opportunity to sow by sharing the gospel message. And, on occasion, we have the privilege of partici

Participating in the Process Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/01 I want to begin with a test this morning. Q: Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on earth? A: Mount Everest, it just hadn’t been discovered. Q: A child is born in Boston to parents who were both born in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Maynard's Motorcycle

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2003

There is a rumor about the Presbyterian Church -- we are the "frozen chosen." Not true! Our church is filled with the Holy Spirit and hard at work seeking and doing the will of God.

Acts 2:38-47 38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off-- for all whom the Lord our God will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do Demons Do All Day

Contributed by Keith Ogden on May 31, 2003

What Do Demons Do All Day

Zechariah 13:2 (NKJV) 2"It shall be in that day," says the LORD of hosts, "that I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they shall no longer be remembered. I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to depart from the land. Matthew 12:43-45 (Message Bible ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:2, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2003

The grace of God saves, sustains and sanctifies us.

THE GRACE OF GOD John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH.” John 1:16 “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” INTRO.- ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Florida Swamps And Brooklyn Bridges

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 23, 2003

As Jeremiah risked everything to buy some apparently worthless real estate in order to give a sign that the Lord would triumph, so I also asked our church to adopt a new but venturesome vision for its life.

Could I offer you a real estate deal this morning? Oh, it will be the deal of a lifetime! You can’t pass this up! Can I get you to buy a piece of land, sight unseen, in a sort-of shaky area? True, it might be taken over by the military, but, hey, who’s worried about that? Come on and buy! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice- James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002

The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was create

Pride and Prejudice - James 2:1- 13 Thesis: The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expansion

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Nov 5, 2002

God will expand the ministries within a church, when we allow him to determine the priorities.

EXPANSION fellowship community ¡V 3 Nov 2002 Acts 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: As we come to God¡¦s precious Word today, I have titled today¡¦s message: ¡§Expansions.¡¨ Now, there are some good types of expansion and some bad. For example, when a business expands that¡¦s a good example, but when my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What The Church Should Be

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002

The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Courts Of Judgment

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

There are many who seek to judge us, but only one really matters.

Introduction: In Exodus 18, there’s an interesting incident where Moses was visited by his father-in-law, Jethro. During his visit, Jethro noticed that Moses was spending all day trying to settle the questions and disputes of the people of Israel. So he said to Moses, "I’ve got a better idea." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approaching Mount Zion

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Battles With Different Results

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

The battle of Jericho was successful but sin kept the battle of Ai from being a victory.

Introduction: When it comes to contests of any sort, we like to be on the winning side. If we’re on a ball team or if we have favorite ball team, we don’t like for them to be defeated. But defeats will come from time to time. And I think it’s a great coach who can gather his team around him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passing The Test

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 26, 2002

Message on Endurance and Love.

Passing the Test Adapted from John Ortberg’s message Intro: Read Matt 15:21-28 How many of you think Jesus seems a little rude here? Be honest. Boy are you in trouble. Let me explain what’s going on in this passage. Among other things, Jesus is the greatest teacher to ever lived. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Milk Or Meat

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 1, 2001

Is your desire for the milk or the meat of the word? Just like the body, the soul will die of starvation with a diet of just milk.

More Milk or Meat The Choice is Yours Corinthians I 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. Corinthians I 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Matter Of Death And Life

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 8, 2001

Explains the meaning of baptism: that we are dead with Christ, but have new life in Him. Demonstrates that holiness and commitment to God are the result of this death and life.

"A MATTER OF DEATH AND LIFE" We’re here this morning really for two different but connected celebrations. But this morning we will celebrate these two ceremonies in the reverse order of what they are normally celebrated. In English, when something is very important we may use the saying, "It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-12, Colossians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God