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  • Don't Let The Grinch Steal Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    How we can be pro-active in stopping the modern day Grinches from stealing Christmas.

    Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Christmas Luke 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION One of the best known Christmas stories of all time is the story written by Dr. Seuss – “How the Grinch stole Christmas”. This popular Christmas allegory has become one of the most popular Christmas movies. The Grinch is a green ...read more

  • The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012
     | 6,464 views

    Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

    THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

  • The Character Of Caleb

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,297 views

    The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

    The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

  • What The Incarnation Says To Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,151 views

    The Incarnation tells us that we are loved and we have significance.

    What Does the Incarnation Say to Us? Luke 2:8-14 Incarnation is one of those big church words we hear a lot about at Christmas. But what does it mean? If I asked you to define “Incarnation” could you do it? Let me give you a hint… it is not a flower and it does not come from contented cows. ...read more

  • Good News About Bad News

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    God’s Good News is greater than and transforms the world’s bad news.

    The Good News About Bad News John 1:1-5 Skit… Have you heard the news? Charlie is in a cast. That is bad news! No that is good news! At first they thought he broke both legs but it was just one. That is good news! No that is bad news! Now he can’t work. That is bad news! No that is good news! The ...read more

  • Love Does That

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    What is love? How does it act? How can we recognize it?

    Love Does That John 3:16 Introduction: Christmas is a magical time. And Christmas is a busy time. I know that and I promise that the length of my sermonette will reflect that knowledge. In thinking about this sermonette I wondered what I should emphasize. Should I concentrate on the shepherds ...read more

  • Service As Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    Martha was not a whiner, or unspiritual when she asked Jesus to tell Mary to help. She was worshiping Jesus in her worship language... service.

    Multi-lingual Worship Luke 10:38-42 This past week, I was reading about a family. It is a family in the Bible… Mary, Martha and Lazarus. You remember they were the family Jesus stayed with whenever he came to Jerusalem. As I was thinking about that family, I realized they were a great picture of ...read more

  • What The Bible Says About Homosexuality

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    What does the Holy Scripture teach us about God’s view of homosexuals and homosexuality. This is not an anti-gay sermon.

    What does the Church Say About Homosexuality Leviticus 18:22 A few weeks ago the church down the road ran a couple of messages on its sign that said “Homosexuality is a sin. The wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life.” The newspaper called and asked me my opinion. I told the ...read more

  • What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

    What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

  • Job One

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

    Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

  • Keep The Pot Small Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

    On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

  • Pruning And Pinching Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

    Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

  • His Passion For You Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    This sermon uses some new ideas to show how God loves you... YOU are His number one passion.

    Series: Discovering the Heart of God Part 1 His Passion for You Song of Solomon 7:10 “I am my beloved’s and his desire if for me.” This morning I want to begin a series of sermons I will call, “Discovering the Heart of God.” I will admit it is a daunting task. Slide 2 I am very much aware of ...read more

  • What Really Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    This sermon discusses two core values that God wants us to have... substance and faith.These two are important in understanding His heart.

    What God Values Matthew 23:23,25 Are you familiar with the term: Values Clarification? It is a process in which individuals, groups and corporations engage, in order to discover what are the basic, fundamental, bedrock beliefs and values on which they are built. It is a process that helps you ...read more

  • Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,209 views

    This sermon has one main point... "YOu are as intimate with God as YOU choose to be."

    Intimacy With God Psalm 27 Let me ask you to help me this morning. SLIDE #2 I want you to fill in the blank. “For me, the most important thing in life is ___________.” Now, let me tell you this, If your answer was anything but YOUR relationship with God… you are not as intimate with Him as you ...read more

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