Sermons on Recounting:

A Life Of Adventure

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 20, 2005

Christ’s faithful disciples learned that a life of adventure and being greatly used by God requires sensitivity to his leading, willingness to take a risk and adjust his life to Christ.

A LIFE OF ADVENTURE Acts 9:19-30; 11:19-30; 13: 1-4 August 2002 INTRODUCTION A. In 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to stand on the "roof of the world." Ten years later, a man named Barry Bishop was among a group that carried the American flag to the summit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shout For Joy -- Thanksgiving 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Nov 4, 2005

As Christians, joy should is more than just a thought, it is a way of life

Shout for Joy!! Psalm 100 Ps 100:1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Ps 100:2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Ps 100:3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Ps 100:4 Enter his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Gift - Jesus

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

the law and Jesus

GOD GAVE THE LAW THROUGH MOSES BUT GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. Tonight were going to take time out from the worries of Christmas from the worries of what gifts to buy from the dilemmas over how much we should spend on a gift for Aunty Mavis. Because we are going to look at gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Delights Of God's Law

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 21, 2002

This, the longest psalm in the Bible, contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, because each fresh word from God reveals not just information

DELIGHTS OF GOD’S LAW PSALM 119 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your Law” (Ps. 119:18). This, the longest psalm in the Bible, contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002

In the 50’s there was a game show called to tell the truth. Everyone was lying but one person and the task of the contestants was to figure out who was telling the truth. Lately it seems that every time we turn on the TV we have to play "Tell the Truth.

To Tell The Truth TEXT: John 8:30-32 INTRODUCTION: 1. To Tell The Truth? 2. Is it really always better to Tell the Truth? 3. In the 50’s there was a game show called to tell the truth. Everyone was lying but one person and the task of the contestants was to figure out who was telling the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Is The Only Answer

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 29, 2002

If we are not praying right we can’t expect much from God.

PRAYER IS THE ONLY ANSWER EX 32:7-10, DT 9:7-11, 17-19 In DT 9 Moses is recounting how God has brought them to where they are. More than once he refers to them as a rebellious people. It was because Moses was a man of prayer that these people were still alive. I want us to recall what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:7-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Is Your Counting?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 10, 2001

salvation is not of WORKS

Philippians 3:1-8 October 7, 01 vbc How is your counting? The key word in our text in the small word "count" found in verses 7 and 8. The word means to evaluate and to assess. "The unexamined life is not worth living," Socrates once said. The third chapter of Philippians is Paul’s personal ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 18, 2007

Do not despise the day of small things. God uses the insiginificant for significant purposes

The Parables of Mustard Seed and Yeast Matthew 13.31-35 ‘Great oaks from little acorns grow.’ I am sure you have heard that saying before and I am also pretty sure many, if not all, of you fully understand what it means. From humble, small, insignificant beginnings great things can grow and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pitcairn Bible

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2008

Bibel Sunday - God’s word is more than a storybook. It has the power to transform lives. Don’t miss out by neglecting it

Psalm 119 9-16 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Anglican

The Life Of John The Beloved Pt 2

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Johns life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

Life Lessons From The Life Of John: ACTS 3:1-11 Read and Pray… 1. HE HAD A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF HOLY FIRE Luke 9:51-56 The sons of thunder at one point in time wanted to send a consuming fire a fire of destruction on the Samaritan people… now they message of the resurrection had reached them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are You Looking

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008

Based on the story of God sending the snakes into the camp of the Israelites, whatever we cast our eyes upon is what we’ll see---and the answer we’ll get.

Where Are You Looking Numbers 21:4-9 * Tonight let’s be very simple and yet learn a needed truth about ourselves. I begin with this question; When it comes to everyday life, what kind of person are you? Are you a pessimist? (Always seeing the trouble, the difficulty, finding fault, etc) Or are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Generosity For A Selfish Age Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 8, 2009

God’s answer to growing our hearts three sizes larger is to live for Christ and one way we do this is to give generously, hilariously to others

Wheaton College, outside of Chicago, is home to The Billy Graham Center. It houses an auditorium, classrooms, and a museum containing priceless artifacts. A fire burned part of the room in 2004 sending thick black smoke visible four miles away. When the alarm sounded some immediately evacuated ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Game Are You Playing?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

This message is for anyone who desires to live for God and sees there’s still room for improvement.

WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING? 2 Timothy 4:7 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A beginner golfer sliced his tee shot into the woods, then hit a tree trying to get out, hit a third time across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally he hit into a sand trap. All the while the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan