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The Open Door Of Revival

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire.

Introduction If you had a chance to read the Pentecostal Evangel last week you read the powerful testimonies of multiple dozens of churches experiencing the fanning of revival's fire. From Maryville, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA, from Pensacola, FL to Salt Lake City, UT, millions of souls have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources

We come today to what is the central theme of the book of Zechariah; to the question of the completion of the Temple and how this is to be accomplished. What we find here is a vision (vs1-4), a message from God (6-10a), and an explanation, to some extent at least, of the vision (10b-14). You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

An attractive young prospect for the Kingdom of God was told that he valued his earthly possessions too much and had to discard them.

THE RICH YOUNG RULER Jesus loved meeting people. One of the fascinating features of the Gospels is to listen in to the interviews that Jesus had with a variety of people. He was always ready to listen to their problems, to answer their questions as he walked the highways of Palestine. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Commitment

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Our priority must be to put God first, and if we do, then he’ll look after us.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aaplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female.

We come today to one of those difficult passages, that most preachers would prefer to avoid if at all possible. What we find here isn’t particularly popular in today’s world. Ours is an age of liberation. The idea of submission to authority is at variance with modern ideas of permissiveness and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Effective Leaders

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon deals with biblical qualifications for those who desire to be elders and deacons within the church.

Effective Leaders For Christ 2/28/93 R/87 Text 1 Tim. 3:1-7 1 Sam 16:1-12 John 13:1-17 .ls2 Today we are seeking to ordain on behalf of the entire Presbyterian Church, those men and women that we believe that God has called to serve in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Blessed Hope - The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 3, 2001

Paul reassures the believers in Thessalonica who were afraid that those who had died would miss the Second Coming as he writes of the Return, the Resurrection, the Rapture and the Reunion.

OUR BLESSED HOPE - THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS There’s often an interesting background to what we read in Paul’s letters to the young churches he had founded. The verses we’ve just read (1 Thess 4:13-17) are his response to a misunderstanding that had caused grief to the new Christians at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are The Meanings Of Signs?”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 9, 2001

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?”

Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost Luke 21: 5-19, November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for giving us signs to find your hidden presence. Amen. Title: “What are the meanings of signs?” In all three Synoptic gospels, just before the passion narrative, there is a “sermon” on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking major split every three years or so. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

*ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Clean Out That Garage Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007

A Father’s Day sermon, but one that applies to all beleivers!

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 15, 2007 Date Preached: June 17, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: Let’s Clean out that garage! Sermon Text: Psalm 4:1-8 Introduction: Can anyone here guess the fastest growing business ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Peace Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 1, 2007

In salvation there is neither Greek or Jew, but we are one in Christ - His church. And our call is to be Jesus to the world.

Live Out Loud – Our PEACE April 29, 2007 Ephesians 2:11-22 Sunday AM Recap: We’re in a series entitled – Live Out Loud. Our goal in this series is to learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. To help us, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Is A Weight Watcher

Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007

God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Vineyard

The Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 25, 2007

God is infinitely wise and we are not. It pleases Him when we trust His wisdom even when we don’t understand what He is doing.

In Genesis 37 we are introduced to a young man named Joseph. Joseph lived a charmed life. His father—who was a very rich man—loved Joseph more than any of his other sons. He had everything a teenager could want: a huge allowance, the latest brand name sandals, the fastest camel money could buy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist