Sermons on Study Harder:

Smyrna Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Do we reflect the nature of God - do we remain true to his name?

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#3 - Pergamum February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

What should we tolerate, and what should we be intolerant of?

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#3 - Thyatira February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “18 “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sardis Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Uses the example of the paralympics - to talk about strengthening what remains!

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#5 - Sardis March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “1 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Opportunities - and how we face them

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#6 - Philadelphia March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts QUICK RECAP… Ephesus: Return to the first love Smyrna: Endure through Suffering Pergamum: Remain True to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Are you a thermometer or a thermostat - what does it mean to be at the ambient temperature of our culture? and how can we change? How to connect to God in a way that presevres our life of faith.

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#7 - Laodicea March 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts CANS OF DRINK who wants one? (or I’ve Got a coffee) Oh – before I do that you might like to know.. the cans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Memories Are Made Of This

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006

The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Abolishing False Doctrines Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

This is the first in a series of pastoral ideals that Paul gives Timothy regarding the false teachings he would encounter throughout his ministry.

Abolishing False Doctrines 1 Timothy 1:1-20 I. Preach the Truth (v. 3-7) a. Stop the false teachers (v. 3; Romans 16:17) b. Remember the goal (v. 4-5; 1 Timothy 4:7; 2 Peter 1:16; Titus 3:9; 2 Timothy 2:23) c. Men who will oppose you (v. 6-7; Titus 1:10-11) II. The Law’s Purpose (v. 8-11) a. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Word

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 18, 2006

This is a sermon the gives us 5 things about "The WORD of GOD" and what it is and what it does.

What’s the word? Proverbs 30:5-6 Have you ever been somewhere in some situation and heard the statement, “What’s the word?” Maybe it’s been where you have been sitting in the waiting room and someone comes out with what you hope to be an update. You ask, “What’s the word?” Maybe it is a delay in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: *other

3 Keys To Understanding The Bible

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Three important keys to understanding the Bible are content, context and clarity.

3 Keys to Understanding the Bible Intro: Talk about the Bible… 66 different books 40 different authors written over 1500 years Written in at least 3 different original languages books of history, prophecy, poetry and letters. And we are supposed to read it and apply it to our modern, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 17, 2006

The Why & How of peresonal devotions

Steps to Intimacy With God Ps 19:7-14 Unused Spiritual Resources During Superbowl XXXVII, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like the bedraggled Hanks in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Read It, Hear It, Do It! Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 23, 2006

God’s Word needs to have a very important role in our lives. We need to make an effort to read it, really hear it and understand it, and then put it into practice.

Tonight I wanted to start off by talking about that well known fact that men don’t do directions of any kind. If you have ever wondered why men can’t ask for directions I have the answer for you here tonight. Just watch… ***Play commercial clip of man asking woman for directions to be met with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 2

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE. PART 2 H. ANTHROPOMORPHISMS which speak of God=s guiding His people (Psa 32:8 NIV) I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you. (Psa 73:23 NIV) Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. (Psa ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Type Of Statements In The Bible Part 3

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A lesson in Hermeneutics relating to Ecclesiastes and other texts.

TYPE OF STATEMENTS IN THE BIBLE PART 3 IV. STATEMENTS IN WHICH SOMETHING IS EXPRESSED IN ABSOLUTE TERMS BUT IS MEANT TO BE UNDERSTOOD IN RELATIVE TERMS (1 Sam 15:22 NIV) But Samuel replied: "Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3 - Reading God's Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Part 3 of our Faith series is focused on reading God’s word to increase our faith.

FAITH PART 3 – READING GOD’S WORD First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields – 11-13-2005 www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • New Teen Youth Group – 13 and up. (First Meeting Friday 18th, 6:00pm @ Bruce and Terri’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Bible Church