Sermons on the fourth cup:

Curling: Some Things We'll Never Understand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The fourth in my Winter Olympics Series, Looks at some things that we don’t understand.

It just wasn’t right. Peter had done a lot of weird and wonderful things over the past three years but he wasn’t going to let Jesus wash his feet. That was a servant’s job, and besides Peter had feet like a hobbit’s and while Jesus had certainly touched the fisherman’s heart, Peter didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revival - Turn From Wicked Ways

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The Fourth in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

TURN FROM YOUR WICKED WAYS II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: There was a fellow named Louie who was deep in debt, and was thinking of ending it all. When he confided in his neighbor, his neighbor said, "That’s ridiculous! I can give you a pill that will put you in a state of suspended animation. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Your Skills Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006

This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Obedience Of Love; The Love Of Obedience

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fourth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

What is love? Love has always been a big topic of discussion between us humans. Much is said about love and much is written about love. However, it seems to me that we have never been able to give a satisfactory answer to the question, ‘What is love?’ (1) But we are often able to describe love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Vision Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 11, 2007

This sermon is the fourth in a series of five on "The Church Health Review" which seeks to define vision.

The biblical basis for having a vision is, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The Hebrew word for vision here is “hazon,” which is not the ordinary word for something seen. Rather, it indicates a revelation from God, such as the visions that the prophets experienced. It has to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen For His Purpose Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2007

Fourth in a series from Ephesians. This message focuses on our responsibility for evangelism as it relates to the doctrine of election.

At the beginning of this month we embarked on our spiritual basic training, which is taking us through our training manual, Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus. One of the things that I’m encouraging us to do as part of our spiritual basic training is to work on memorizing the entire Book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By Emotion #4 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006

Fourth sermon in the series "The Spirit of IShmael" dealing with people who are rulled by thier emotions.

Spirit of Ishmael Blinded by Emotion #4 Text: Gen 21:9-19 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cry Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

The fourth of a seven part series that looks at the heart of Jesus through His last words on the cross.

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of Following Christ #3 - We Get A New Family Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Fourth in this series, this one discussing how through Christ we become part of the family of God.

Blessings of Following Christ #3 – We Get a New Family Ephesians 2:19-22 November 4, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction We’ve been looking at different benefits or blessings of following ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Strength Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

God's Protection And Presence Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Fourth in a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This deals with His protection and his continual presence.

“Chosen Children of a Perfect Father” Part 4 Review All who have put their trust in Christ become chosen children of a perfect father. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Feast Of Weeks

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

Fourth in a series on how Jesus fulfilled all seven of the Old Testament Feasts prescribed by God.

Note: This message was presented by both of our pastors as a team. Pat: Once again this morning we’re going to take a break from our journey through Ecclesiastes to focus on the Jewish Feasts and focus on how they reveal Jesus, the Messiah. Back in March, we focused on the three spring feasts – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaking: An Inside Job

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009

The fourth sermon of the initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in ’09: A peacemaker and a missionary’

Slide 1) Almost three decades ago, Christine Tolbert Norman watched as her father, the president of Liberia, and 16 members of his cabinet, get tied up and machine-gunned to death by a group of drunken solders. Then, along with her mother and rest of her family, they were placed under house arrest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Paying The Price? Series

Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005

This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Flip That House Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

This is the fourth of a series of sermons on godly home life, marriage and family. This message focuses on godly parenting.

"KIDS DO THE DARNDEST THINGS IN 10 YEARS TIME" Bill Shapino According to the American Society for Lesser-Known Childhood Statistics, by the time your child is 10, she will have: * Soiled 8,952 diapers * Watched 9,486 hours of television * Demanded 345 readings of Goodnight Moon. * Wedged 13 ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational