Sermons on Stand Firm In Faith:

Three Solid Pillars For A Strong Church

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001

A message of challenge to churches about sharing the good news. (Revival message)

Three Solid Pillars for a Strong Church Romans 10:11-15 Introduction: In the Greek Islands, you can see the home of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Near his house there is an olive tree, supposedly dating from his time. The trunk of this tree is very large but completely hollow; it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fact Or Fiction Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 6, 2001

The significance of John’s call to repentance today

Swanton Novers 9-12-01 Fact or Fiction Mt. 3:1-12 On a cold Christmas Eve in 1818 Father Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) walked the three kilometres from his home -in the Austrian village of Oberndorf bei Salzburg - to visit his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

When Things Don't Seem To Add Up Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 14, 2001

How Jesus dealt with John the Baptist’s doubts can help us in dealing with doubt today

Field Dalling 16-12-01 When things don’t seem to add up. Mt. 11:1-12 Story: A few years ago, a major Multinational company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising and many application, three candidates entered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Saying No To Selfishness Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 3, 2001

I talk about how to turn a selfish life into an unselfish one.

Saying No To Selfishness 6-30-01 Opening Illustration: Some things just rob our joy. For instance waking up in the morning because you have to go to the bathroom. As you get up you look at the clock and realize you woke up 20 minutes before your alarm was to go off. How you wished you had those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Study Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline."

SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: STUDY ROMANS 12:2 INTRODUCTION… Time management from The Unleashing Connection, Winter 1990, p. 3 "In one year, the average American will read or complete 3,000 notices and forms, read 100 newspapers and 36 magazines, watch 2,463 hours of television, listen to 730 hours ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressing On Despite The Circumstances

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 21, 2001

You may be going through a winter but SPRING IS ON THE WAY!

PRESSING ON DESPITE THE CIRCUMSTANCES INTRODUCTION: During the week Elaine and I attended a Pastors Prayer meeting As each one was sharing their needs we would be in prayer for those needs When it came to our fellowship Elaine and I were sharing how many in the fellowship had been under attack ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16, Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Concerning Tongues Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

The gift of tongues and its companion gift of interpretation are often misunderstood and misapplied, and it’s no surprise they are often called “the least of the gifts.”

The Baptism with the Holy Spirit - part 3 THE GIFTS CONCERNING TONGUES Text: 1 Corinthians 12:10 August 27, 2000 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald ILLUSTRATION: Dwight L. Moody once demonstrated the principle like this: "Tell me," he said to his audience, "how can I get the air out of the tumbler I have in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's In Charge?

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

God is in Charge, even if the culture doesn't admit it.

Who's in Charge? Jeremiah 10:10 NASB "But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King. At His wrath the earth quakes, And the nations cannot endure His indignation. Jason Niemeyer was allowed to join 190 classmates on the football field at Oroville High School June ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Three Important Decisions

Contributed by David Scolforo on Oct 18, 2000

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST.

SOMEONE OBSERVED, ONLY MEDIOCRE PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS AT THEIR BEST. THE FINE LINE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE IS REALLY QUITE BROAD AND WELL DEFINED. IT IS NOT COINCIDENTAL THAT SOME PEOPLE EXCEL AT WHAT THEY DO WHILE OTHERS BARELY GET BY. THERE ARE REASONS WHY WE ACHIEVE AND THERE ARE REASONS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul (Spafford)

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel The hand of God was with Daniel during the most life threatening times of life. Certainly, our the Holy Spirit of God will energize, elevate and enlighten us to find ways through our challenges. Song: He leads me, O Blessed thought! O words with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Again

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

God continues to develop His relationship with mankind through the covenant with Noah

Introductory Considerations 1. The situation had gotten out of hand. Something had to be done about it. 2. Last week we saw how sin entered into the world - how there would now be a struggle between God’s chosen people and those who belonged to the evil one, how all are subject to judgement but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Gentleness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We consider the fruit of gentleness and how we struggle with this. Moses show us what gentleness is.

1. It had been a tough couple of days for Moses. It was not easy to lead such a large group of people. 603,500 men over 20 years of age, plus their wives and families. 2.They had just complained about their hardships and that had angered God. He showed His anger by sending a fire that consumed ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Revelation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. This evening we begin a journey in the book of revelation. At times, like tonight, my style of presentation will be more like teaching than preaching. 2. The book of Revelation is a book many of us shy away from. It is a very difficult book to understand - especially the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

"Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational