Sermons on The Command To Make Disciples:

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

2. Dealing With Division In The Church Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2006

All Christians should recognize Jesus Christ is the leader of the church, and do what they can do foster unity in the local church and the worldwide church.

INTRO: A very interesting thing happened last week in the NFL playoff game between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh. Trailing by 18 points late in the 3rd quarter, Indianapolis faced a 4th and 2 in their own territory. Coach Tony Dungy made the standard decision and sent out the punting squad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oldest Hymn, Part 1- Humility And Unity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

So- you’ve been incredibly blessed by God? Now what?

The oldest hymn part one- Humility and unity. WBC 29/01/06 am Philippians 2:1-11 (esp vv 1-8) Well- did I get the cream, today, or what? - one of the most fantastic passages in the Bible - tremendously practical. Tremendous Christology o Jesus: nature/form God. Nature/form servant/human o The One ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Feb 3, 2006

Our desire should primarily be for the Holy Spirit Himself, not his gifts.

Are you thirsty? Are you looking forward to your cup of tea after the meeting? When we are physically thirsty, our bodies need one thing – water. All our drinks, our tea, our coffee, our coca-cola, our orange juice, are basically just coloured and flavoured water. It is the water that our bodies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Expectation From The Church

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006

Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

“GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Know And Believe The Love Of God (Part 2)

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 16, 2006

And if God “gave His one and only Son” to all those He loved much, would He refrain to give them repentance, forgiveness, faith, new heart, new spirit, perseverance, His Spirit and other things for their eternal joy?

“He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all-how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (Rom 8:32.) In Part 1, we learn that God is also loving others in a very special way. The intensity or degree of His love is greater for His children – the believers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Fool's Foolishness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2006

I’m convinced that the 2 most important questions every one of us has to ask and ultimately get right or, life is a waste of time: Is there a God? If there is a God, has that God spoken and revealed Himself in a way that we can understand and know him?

Really since the beginning of time, the human race has been plagued with questions about life, death, evil, goodness and purpose. I’m convinced that the 2 most important questions every one of us has to ask and ultimately get right or, life is a waste of time: Is there a God? If there is a God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-5, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In The Crowd

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 24, 2006

The actions of the crowd and Jesus’ response.

Lost In the Crowd? John 12:12-18 April 9, 2006 There were 2 crowds there on the day Jesus came riding into Jerusalem on the donkey. 2 Crowds. 1 crowd was in Jerusalem for historical reason. They had come from all over to recognize the annual religious festival of Passover. 2,700,000 people, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Frog In The Kettle

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

The parable of the boiling frog gives us great insight into how we gradually move into places and attitudes that are dangerous. We don’t dive right in. We slowly wade in. We start at the shallow end of the pool. And slowly we find ourselves getting in dee

INTRODUCTION / SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Some time ago a book was written on church life called, "The Frog In The Kettle." It was an interesting title designed to call to mind how it is so easy to gradually drift into trouble. Perhaps you could subtitle the book "How To Boil A Frog." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

The Coming Warrior King Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 9, 2006

Like the cavalry to the rescue, Jesus comes riding back to earth on a white horse to wipe out the enemy and set up His kingdom. What does that mean to us as we find ourselves in need of rescue right here and now?

As we move into chapters 19 and 20 of The Book of the Revelation we can breathe a big sigh of relief. No more plagues and catastrophes, no more rebellion and evil ruling the planet. We transition from what’s going on in heaven and earth separately - to the two becoming one - as Jesus Christ returns ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Cures For A Troubled Heart - Part 1

Contributed by Bill Burnett on May 10, 2006

The Psalmist explores how to deal with a troubled heart.

SEVEN CURES FOR A TROUBLED HEART Psalm 37 - PART 1 After worship - READ PSALM 42. This ties into the sermon. Ps 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance. (NKJ) Does anyone ever feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Foursquare

Friendship

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

What it truely means to be a friend

INTRO: Out of the furnaces of war come many true stories of sacrificial friendship. One such story tells of two friends in World War I, who were inseparable. They had enlisted together, trained together, were shipped overseas together and fought side-by-side in the trenches. During an attack, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

How do I enter into the kingdom of heaven?

INTRO: Several years ago one of the astronauts who walked on the moon was interviewed and asked, "What did you think about as you stood on the moon and looked back at the earth?" The astronaut replied, "I remembered how the spacecraft was built by the lowest bidder." We as Christians can rejoice ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Picture Of The Church In A City

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006

How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Valley Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 15, 2006

Sermon series on 1 John.

Living in the Valley 1 John 1:1-4 April 30, 2006 For the next 2 months we will be exploring and going through the book of 1 John on Sunday mornings together. As we begin this series that I’m calling "Living Well in the Valley", I want to tell you 2 things I wish for you. Two things I wish for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational