Sermons on Randy Thornhill:

Make Attending Worship Meaningful.

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 8, 2012

The people of Nazareth attended church that day when Jesus taught. But their focus and heart was not God like.

Gospel Mark 6:1–13 What do you think a person mean when they say; "attending church is not meaningful to their lives today"? Obliviously there can be more than one meaning. But in today's reading that is one take on what happened. Mark 6:1 He went away from there and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Waste Your Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 9, 2012

We can find lessons from the life of Samson. This true to life story portray that power without character is misleading, talent without proper management is useless and ability without humility is destructive

DON'T WASTE YOUR POTENTIAL STEPS THAT LED TO SAMSON'S TRAGIC END In the dark and cold prison of the Philistine. We found a lonely, wounded, and blinded man praying...."Lord GOD, remember me. God, please give me strength one more time. Let me do this one thing to punish these Philistines for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stretching My Imagination

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 15, 2008

Sermon shows how God wants to use ordinary people based on Joshua 1:5-9; and shows how we will have success based on the promises of God. Acknowledgement: Rick Warren

STRETCHING MY IMAGINATION 50 Days of Faith Part 2 of 8 - Joshua 1:5-9 Last week we launched our 50 days of faith series. The keynote passage is ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).’ I am asking God to stretch my faith, your faith, and our faith as a Faith Community. Have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

How To Get Going Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 21, 2008

This sermon looks at how Jesus healed Bartamaeus and how Bart then followed Jesus in faith. It asks the church to step up to the plate and really follow Jesus in faith

How to take the initiative? 50 Days of Faith Part 3 of 8 – Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing in this “50 Days of Faith” series. . I am receiving very encouraging feedback on how God is stretching our faith. Last week our prayer partners prayed for youth workers. At our Ignition last weekend we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

How To Persist In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 29, 2008

sermon looks at Jesus as the ultimate mentor and how we can throw off distractions and unbelief that keep us off the purpose and Christian race that God has for us

HOW TO PERSIST IN OUR FAITH 50 Days of Faith Part 4 of 8 – Hebrews 12:1-3 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren We’re in this series “50- Days of Faith. The Bible tells us we have many mentors, witnesses who lived a life of faith. But the Bible tells us our ultimate witness and mentor is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

God's Way Of Meeting My Needs Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 6, 2008

Sermon looks at the topic of tithing and how God promises blessings in our lives when we put his Kingdom work first

GOD’S WAY OF MEETING MY NEEDS 50 Days of Faith Part 5 – 2nd Cor. 9:6-15 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren For the past four weeks we’ve been in our series “50 Days of Faith.” I’m real excited about what God is doing here at Calvary (ie series, youth, studies). Throughout this series we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

What About Divorce And Remarriage? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Looks at the cultural and historical context of Jewish divorces and how Christians may have misunderstood Jesus and Paul’s intentions. Acknowledgment: Divorce and Re-marriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer (book)

What about divorce and remarriage? Home Improvement Series A man in Dubai divorced his wife in 2001 by a totally new method – he sent her a text message on her cell phone. She failed show up on time to make his tea, so he texted her” “Your late, I divorce you.” This was the third warning that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

How To Affair Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 27, 2008

Message looks at how to affair proof your marriage

How to affair proof your marriage Home Improvement Series Part 2 ‘Exodus 20:14’ ‘You shall not commit adultery’ Video Clip ‘I do.’ Like the video portrayed a lot of us have flunked commitment and sex. Others of us are in danger of flunking commitment and sex. Were talking about this commandment ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Seven Marks Of The Great Mothers

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 7, 2010

What makes an anonymous woman to become great?

THE SEVEN MARKS OF THE GREAT MOTHERS Matthew 15:21:28 Mat 15:21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Mat 15:22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reversing Tragedy Into Opportunity

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2010

When tragedy struck the saints, it is to prove that we are standing on solid ground. Let us see the seven lessons to reverse tragedy into victory.

REVERSING TRAGEDY INTO OPPORTUNITY 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Ki 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. 2Ki 4:2 Elisha replied to her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pass Through The Storms Of Life And Remain Standing

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 21, 2010

Surviving through the most difficult trials and challenges of life.

HOW TO PASS THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE AND REMAIN STANDING Mat 7:24 "Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock. Mat 7:25 Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dynamic Lessons Taught By The Sleeping Teacher

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

When God seems sleeping and I am in urgent need, can I still trust Him?

THE LESSON TAUGHT BY THE SLEEPING JESUS Mat 8:23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Mat 8:24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. Mat 8:25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, Lord, save us! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Recovery (Picking Up The Pieces Of Your Lives Again)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

GUIDELINES TO MANAGE OUR LIVES BACK TO GOD’S ORIGINAL PLAN.

THE STEPS TO RECOVERY - Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Mat 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Art Of War (The Battle Begins Once You Accepted Christ)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

How to win the battle against sin and flesh

THE ART OF WAR (The battle begins once you accepted Christ) Exo 17:8 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Exo 17:9 Moses said to Joshua, Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Full Potential

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage and afraid of the lime light. His life is a proof that God can use ordinary people like us.

DISCOVERING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL JUDGE 6:1-16 It amazing to see how God can transform a fearful man into a mighty warrior. If Samson is man of extra-ordinary strengths and power, Gedeon is an exact opposite. He is the man hiding on the back stage, afraid of the lime light and prefer the low profile ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational