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  • Mary's Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    Responses are required to the message God gives us. This is #1 in a series of Responses to the Message of Christmas. Mary’s response is analyzed.

    INTRO: 1. This is the first in a series entitled "responses to the Message of Christmas" in which we examine the resonse of key characters in the Christmas story. 2. Today we will consider Mary... a. a young virgin b. approximately 12-13 yrs old c. engaged to be married d. life ...read more

  • Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,653 views

    #2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

    Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

  • A Pastoral Response To The Bombing In Bali Series

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,285 views

    The terrorist attack in Bali came a week before I was to preach on the subject of murder, and a National Day of Mourning was declared for that Sunday. God does work in mysterious ways...

    Over the last few weeks God has been showing me how his timing is always perfect. I became more convinced of this when I realised what sermon I had planned to preach today. In view of the events of the last week today’s passage seems to be the most appropriate in the Bible. The bombing in Bali ...read more

  • 7 Aggressive Responses To God

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,371 views

    According to Proverbs Chapter 3 we are to be proactive in our response to God.

    Seven Aggressive Responses to God I. Proverbs 3: 1- 12 1. Forget Not My Law Tora – Primary sense of teaching Customs Law Instruction Direction Rules 2. Let Not Mercy And Truth Forsake Thee  They need to be the 2 predominate characteristics of our lives  Good ...read more

  • A Response To The Carnage And Human Suffering

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,791 views

    There is too much violence and God is mad about it but we need to take a close look at our own hearts and respond with the hope of the Gospel.

    A Response to the Carnage and Human Suffering Tonight, we are stunned as board members of PBC! -Shortly before 9am, first plane crashes into one of the towers. - Shortly after 9 am, second plane crashes into second tower -40 minutes after the New York attacks, another aircraft crashes into ...read more

  • The Shepherds' Response To The Message Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    #3 in Series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Shepherds’ response (which should also be our response)

    Intro: The shepherds, considered the lowest of the low in the societal structure of that day, were blessed one dark night to receive the message of Christmas: "unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a SAVIOR who is Christ the Lord." How they responded to this message of good news should ...read more

  • A Church In Exile, And Our Response

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

    A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

  • Our Response To The Discipline Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 42 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO TRANSFORM SULLEN DESPAIR INTO SUBMISSIVE DESPERATION INTRODUCTION: One test of a good father = How well do you discipline your children? By discipline I don’t just mean the actual spanking itself (the execution of the appropriate punishment for the given infraction)... I mean ...read more

  • A Biblical Response To Crime – Restitution

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,910 views

    Consider the biblical principle of restitution in the wake of rising prison population and what we as Christians can do

    A Biblical Response to Crime – Restitution BY Rev. Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 2001 Text: Ex.22:1-15 My purpose today is to help you to understand that the Biblical principle of restitution. Today, we have increased prison population, that’s a fact and also the fact is - people ...read more

  • Paul's Response To False Accusations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,275 views

    How to avoid over reacting to false accusations

    Paul’s Response to False Accusations (Acts 21:27-40) Illustration:Statistics and Stuff What really makes people satisfied with their lives? Amazingly, the secret may lie in a person’s ability to handle life’s blows without blame or bitterness. These are the conclusions of a study of 173 men who ...read more

  • A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 936 views

    How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

    A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

  • Right Question - Wrong Response Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    7th of 10 in Jesus Stories series. When you read about Jesus you see him connecting with all kinds of people. Some of them have broken and shattered lives. Some of them are pretty well off. The man the gospels call “The Rich Young Ruler, asked Jesus w

    When you read about Jesus you see him connecting with all kinds of people. Some of them have broken and shattered lives. Some of them are pretty well off. The man the gospels call “The Rich Young Ruler, asked Jesus what he had to do to inherit eternal life.” He got an answer he didn’t expect ...read more

  • Faith Initiation & Faith Response

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

  • Responsibilities, Rights, And Privileges Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9)

    Some of the topics that will be covered 1. The church consists of those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy. (v. 2) 2. The church does not lack any spiritual gift (v. 7) 3. The church is kept strong to the end by Jesus Christ. (v. 8-9) INTRO: “If you ever find the perfect church – ...read more

  • Knowing The Furture Has Responsibility

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    The Transfiguration Of Our Lord, Series B

    The Transfiguration of our Lord February 26, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this last Sunday in the season of Epiphany, we recall how Peter, James and John were given ...read more

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