Sermons about The Enlightenment

Praying To A Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006

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God’s sovereignty is an incentive to prayer because it assures us that when we pray for things that accord with his will, he’ll gladly do them.

Let me ask you something. Did you notice who’s at the centre of Paul’s thinking as he begins this letter to the Ephesians? Who is it who takes centre stage in the life of the Church? Who is it that the church is entirely dependant on for their very existence? There’s the answer in the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-23

Denomination: Anglican

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Mar 8, 2006

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The stories of the Rich Young Ruler and of Mary and Martha show that Christians need the discipline of denying self, learning of Christ and following HIm in order to find peace.

THIS One Thing I DO Philippians 3__13 If a person is even remotely interested in the world around him, has an occupation and a family, his responsibilities and interests quickly out grow his ability to accomplish all that need be done or that he would like to do. Only a few people can do more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

How To Have A Taste Of Heaven On Earth

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

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How to find fulfillment in life through God’s presence in our lives.

Let me tell you the story of Norma Jean Mortenson. Because her mother became mentally ill, Norma went from one foster home to another. When she was eight years old, one of the boarders raped her. To add insult to injury, he gave her a nickel. Then he warned her not to tell anyone. Norma told her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 16, 2006

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God still uses the “manifestation gifts” to build up his church. Every Christian should be aware and desirous of these gifts from God.

We’re going to spend some time today talking about 9 of those gifts and how God wants to use them in the body – but I was reminded by my “mouse problem” that we must be connected to the giver of the gifts – the Holy Spirit – in order to be able to make use of his gifts. God wants to use each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2006

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After a major fire at our church the aftermath is really bad. Here are some things that God revealed to me through it all.

After the Fire Goes Out By Pastor Jim May This past week has been very challenging. Since the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, we have been dealing with the aftermath of the fire at our church. There is just so much to do it seems overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies; trying to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 18, 2006

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A look at some of the parables in Matthew 13.

The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52 September 17, 2006 Introduction As we go through the book of Matthew, we’ve had opportunity to witness Jesus in action, particularly in how He taught about the Kingdom of God, or the Kingdom of Heaven. And over the last few weeks we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wisdom For The Winds & Waves Of Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

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We need wisdom in order to navigate through the winds & waves of life.

WISDOM FOR THE WINDS & WAVES OF LIFE James 1:5-7 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION James a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ has already thoroughly exhorted his readers to consider their various trials joy because the proving of their faith in God will produce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 7 - Women Subit Unto Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 15, 2005

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Part 7 - Women Submit Unto your Husbands

The Home as God Intended Part 7 – Wives: Submit unto your Husbands First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome Ephesians 5:22-24 “22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-24

Denomination: Bible Church

The Council At Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005

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At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Humanity Reborn Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

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Humanity dies with Adam and Eve but God’s plan is to bring us back to life through his own Son who renews creation.

By Tim Johnson Introduction When you think of great rescue missions, what do you think of? My mind jumps to the extraordinary rescue of two yachtsmen, Tony Bullimore & Thierry Dubois, from the Southern Ocean off Antarctica in 1997. Both had been competing in a solo around the world race when a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Comforting Kingdom

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

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Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope wi

Opener: Have you ever heard of “Happy Hour?” This is a time where we try to distract ourselves from all the problems of the world and try to cope with the reality of real life…..I think one of the reasons that “Happy Hour” was created was in an effort to cope with our sorrows. This topic of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

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Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus The Light Of The World

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

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Jesus came as a light to lighten the nations, he called people to be a church who would continue to share the good news with others, and his coming was accompanied by miraculous events that heralded the end to all suffering and the creation of a new heave

One of the things I hate is turning on the TV just after a movie or a weekly drama has started, so I’ve missed those opening few scenes where the story is set up, where perhaps the main characters are introduced; where the crime is committed or the tensions between characters is highlighted. If you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Anglican

Sticking With The Source

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

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Learn how to stay connected with the unlimited supply in this sermon on the Source.

Sticking With The Source How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply 9/22/04 I. Introduction Drama II. Casting Down Idols Tonight we’re talking about “Sticking with the Source: How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply” I don’t know if you noticed the symbolism in the sketch tonight, but the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of Our Children

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005

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Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives!

“For The Love of Our Children” Psalm 127:3, 4 Just as an arrow is only as good as the bow that shoots it, so children are only as good as the parents that raise them. That is…parents that really care, parents that really invest in their children’s lives! Who wants to hunt or defend themselves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

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