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State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002

The present state of the church lends itself to the need to assess, agree and act.

State of the Church Address: Assess ? Agree ? Act This local body of believers known as Trinity Baptist Church has been allowed to exist for 30.5 years, and I have had the privilege and blessing to be the pastor of this body for the past 11.5 years. Each has a place and purpose of being here. ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3, Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 13, 2002

Jesus said: I am the Resurrection and the Life. What are the consequences?

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 I would like to focus this evening on seven words from this morning’s reading: Jesus said “I am the resurrection and the Life” (Jn 11:25) 1. Introduction Friend after friend had stepped forward, hugged Martha and kissed her and said “Your brother ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, John 11:17-27

Denomination: Anglican

Feast On The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 6, 2005

While eating your thanksgiving feast, here is a little ide of how to trun the conversation to God during the meal.

One of the things that I have increasingly become more and more Thankful for the religious freedom we have in this country. It was religious freedom the pilgrims sought when they left England. It s something that is increasingly threatened in our Politically correct society today, and the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Your Will Be Done

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2004

How to pray in God’s will

Matthew 6:10 Your WILL BE DONE I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your life. I want to remind you that God has a wonderful plan for your family and friends. I want to remind you that God’s will is "good, acceptable and perfect" Romans 12:2. Prayer has much to do the will of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church - A Lighthouse

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

I have had many supporting churches, as a missionary, that the word “lighthouse” was a part of their name. The Bible makes it very clear that we as a church body are to be a lighthouse to the world.

THE CHURCH – A LIGHTHOUSE This will be our final message in this series on the church. (Mark 16:15 NKJV) And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. (Mat 5:14-16 NKJV) "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. {15} ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Mark 16:14-18, Mark 16:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have Church Services?

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 6, 2003

Why We should attend church services

WHY HAVE CHURCH SERVICES? Psalms 100 Intro:A Your question this morning may be --- " why are we having this discussion? " 1. We all know why we have church services B. While that is probably true that we know why --- I believe that sometimes we seem to forget why we are here 2. This morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Worship God? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Sep 6, 2001

Is the way Jesus treated the Greek woman a sign of racism? Let’s find out...

In the beginning of Chapter 7 Jesus had a discussion with the Religious leaders of the day about what made a person clean or holy to worship God and what made them dirty or unholy, unfit to worship God. The Pharisees liked to look on the outside of a person’s life & judge them by what they see or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Say

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We have to know the Truth to be able to speak the Truth, We have to know the Truth to be able to defend the Truth, And we have to know the Truth to be able to Teach the Truth

Mt 7:15 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart. Mt 24:11 Many false prophets will appear and will lead many people astray. • You know when you are in a situation – later you always think of what you should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Peace That Surpasses

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Peace on Earth, Good will toward all men. This peace has been elusive. There is a peace that surpasses all understanding, it is the peace that Jesus gives.

Peace that Surpasses Phil. 4:2-9 What is Peace? Roget’s Thesaurus has these words after peace; calm, quiet, stillness, tranquility, silence, harmony and serenity. The word used here in Philippians 4 is defined as “one, peace, quietness, rest and set at one again. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

There is comfort in the hope given to a Christian that living for Christ is life indeed.

What an occasion! We are here to celebrate the life of our very dear friend A.. What a lovely person she was! My contact with her was far to limited, but the lasting impression left on me was of a very special person, who loved the Lord, and served Him so faithfully. I suppose that the time ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What The Lord Is Doing Through His Vineyard In Afghanistan

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2012

I preached this at the Colorado Springs, CO Vineyard on July 18, 2010.

1. Jim B is a Vineyard missionary who has been in Afghanistan for more than a year. I was referred to him by Mark Fields, the Missions Coordinator for the Vineyard USA. Jim and I chatted a couple of times by phone when we were in the USA, and we keep in touch by email. He was recently able to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:3-4

Denomination: Vineyard

Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004

Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Levi the tax collector becomes Matthew the disciple

Change? How? LK 5:27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. "Follow me," Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Last week Shelley talked about Jesus’ authority to lead - “Peter, leave the nets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer: "our Father In Heaven" Series

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 12, 2021

Jesus taught the right pattern of pray so that His people may pray properly pray, unlike the pagans.

The Lord's Prayer: "Our Father" (1) Matthew 6:7-9 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-9, John 1:12, John 4:23

Denomination: Baptist