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The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The first of a series dealing with the articles of the Baptist Faith and Message.

The Scriptures (BFM #1) Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today we are starting a series on the Baptist Faith and Message. Now some people would ask, “Why are we doing that? Why go over the BFM when we can just look at our little tract and read it for ourselves?” Others might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tradition For Tradition's Sake

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009

Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Invisible Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2009

There is a way to do wonderful things for God and fade into the background. Our human nature wants to get the credit and be the focus. Our godly nature tells us otherwise. Learn how to be an active part of God’s plan by disappearing.

Where have we been so far? Chapter 5: rely and focus on the Lord, not on ourselves. Make, keep, and fix broken relationships as God fixed the broken relationship with us. Now in Chapter 6 we move to being an active part in focusing others on God—the source of life. What’s the use of having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Basis For Sacrifice -- Memorial Day 2008

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2009

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Judges And Jesus

Contributed by Adam Turner on Jul 15, 2009

The book of Judges points us to our ultimate need for Jesus

Signpost #3. Israel has been delivered from Egypt, they have wandered in the desert for 40 years, Moses has died and passed his leadership on to Joshua, Joshua has led them into the Promised Land and led them to conquer many of the inhabiting nations, and with the many miracles and wonders and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Seed Among The Soils Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

“A farmer went out to plant his seed.” He didn’t go to school for 8 years. He didn’t go out to the field and smash every rock, pull every weed, plow up the path. He didn’t read “Planters Diary”, draw diagrams of the fields, agonize back and forth about

Get Started – The Parable of the Seed Among the Soils Feb 15, 2009 Luke 8:1-15 Intro: We all love a good story. From our earliest bedtime memories of “Peter Rabbit”, “Goodnight Moon”, “The Tortoise and the Hare”, to our love of movies, to the simple way we share our lives through the re-telling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 39 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how the Lord appeared to Jacob in a dream. It was an amazing dream that showed how God cares for man and has made a way for him to get to God. In the dream God also spoke to Jacob and promised to always be with him as He accomplished the Abrahamic covenant through him. [Read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Extreme Makeover - Eligibility Requirements Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008

God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.

God’s EXtreme MAKEOVER: "Eligibility Requirements" James 1:1-12 His Place Sept 21, 2008 NOTE: I was the guest speaker this morning and this was my daughter’s first Sunday back from her YWAM adventure - she gave the morning greeting and testimony of how god was working n her life. It dovetailed ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Prison Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of faith. He has been mistreated, misrepresented, maliciously accused and imprisoned. In the midst of it all Joseph remained patient and kept his testimony intact.

JOSEPH’S PRISON MINISTRY – #5 Genesis 40:1-41:1 TEXT: Genesis 39:23 “The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him (Joseph), and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.” Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Bull Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

“Bovine Basics” Pt. 2 – Dealing With Bull A. Review Two weeks ago I challenged you not to have a cow. You hopefully remember that out of the life of Jeroboam I taught you some bovine basics such as: 1. Not everyone will be happy about your call, destiny and purpose. People will have their own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take Up The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 2, 2008

A true follower of Jesus will have no trouble taking up the Cross.

Text: Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). We claim to be Christians which indicates that we follow the “words in red” that are printed in our Bible. The “words in red” are the words spoken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Feeling Entitled, Receiving A Gift

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 8, 2008

Through history, men have felt "entitled" to His grace. But, condemnation is all we are truly worthy of. Only by the grace of God, and the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf, can we look foward to the pleasures of eternal life.

Feeling entitled, receiving a gift Matthew 21:33-46 Introduction Many years ago I was enlisted in the Air Force and competed for promotion to Technical Sergeant. I was a Staff Sergeant that had been recognized as one of the best. I had fire wall 5 performance reports and had been Group NCO of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

What Shall I Say? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008

When confronted about my faith, what can I say?

WHAT SHALL I SAY? Romans 8:31-39 * Have you ever been in position where you NEEDED to say something and didn’t know what to say? Certainly, we all have. Quite frankly, every person holds some fear of being in that situation. * When does this seem to happen? Well two of those possibilities are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

How we handle our money proves our faithfulness and focus in life.

Good morning! Here in Makati Gospel Church, we talk about money matters because we believe that our money matters to God. Last week, we started our “Investing in Eternity” series. In Luke 16, we saw in the parable of the corrupt steward that money has the power to impact our future and that how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

07 The Valley Of Depression Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Where do you turn too at times of depression? There is only one place to go - to the Lord

The Valley of Depression – 22nd March 2009 am David has spent his fair share of time in Valleys – Valley of Elah (Oak) fought Goliath (1 Sam 17). Valley of Rephaim (Giants) fought Philistines (2 Samuel 5:18). Valley of Salt fought the Syrians (2 Samuel 8:13) He walked through the Valley of Shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist