Sermons on The River Of God:

Our Awesome God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD: WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP AND PRAISE

BIG IDEA: OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD: WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP AND PRAISE I. (:1-4) AWESOME IN HIS WORKS OF POWER Hymn: “O Worship the King, All Glorious Above” A. (:1-2) The Glory of His Name Calls for Glorious Praise B. (:3) The Greatness of His Power Calls for Joyful Submission even God’s enemies ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is No Sleeping Giant Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION

TITLE: GOD IS NO SLEEPING GIANT (He’s a Giant but He’s not Sleeping!) BIG IDEA: GOD’S ENEMIES FACE SHAME AND DESTRUCTION WHEN GOD SPRINGS INTO ACTION (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL FOR ACTION "Do not remain quiet " "Do not be silent " "Do not be still" I. (:2-8) GOD’S ENEMIES CONSPIRE TO DESTROY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reign Of A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE

BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE I. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONS The Simple Truth ="The Lord Reigns" -- looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when that reign on earth will be evident A. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Name Is Reverend

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME.

TEXT- PS 111:9 HE SENT REDEMPTION UNTO HIS PEOPLE: HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOR EVER: HOLY AND REVEREND IS HIS NAME. THE BIBLE DOES NOT IMPLY IN ANYWAY THAT MINISTERS ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE THE WORD REVEREND IN REFERENCE TO THE OFFICE THAT THEY HOLD. THE SAME WORD IS USED IN RESPECT FOR OUR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:9

I Believe In God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This is the first message in a series on the Apostles' Creed. The theme is that what we believe affects our mind which is to renew us to a pattern of living which is not of this world but of God.

Introductory Considerations 1. What is it that you believe? If someone you work with or live near was to ask this, how would you respond. If I to ask you to come forward and share with church, what would you say. 2. One of hardest things is to explain what we believe as Christians. Somehow many ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing The Work Of God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Today is a special day - as we have received Tom and Jonathan Olsen as members of First Reformed Church. We celebrate the grace of God that He calls us into fellowship with one another. We celebrate the participation of the Olsen family in our fellowship over the past few ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Presence Of God Is Sufficient

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I.

THE PRESENCE OF GOD IS SUFFICIENT TO NEGATE EVEN THE MOST EXTREME CASE OF LONELINESS I. THE PAIN OF LONELINESS -- OF DESERTION AND ISOLATION EXTREME EXAMPLES A. The Example of Christ -- John 16:31 not just deserted by a bunch of casual acquaintenances; these were his hand-picked disciples in whom ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing - God's Way

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane.

1. In Holland, Michigan we lived on a street which is part of Tulip Lane. In the fall, city workers planted thousands of tulip bulbs along the boulevard in the middle of our street. In the spring these bulbs would shoot upward out of the ground. To see those plants made us think about how, in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing And Doing God's Will

Contributed by Dennis Volz on Oct 18, 2000

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A.

I. The basic meaning of the word "church" in the New Testament is found in two Greek words: A. KURIAKON meaning "that which belongs to the Lord." Illustrations: I Corinthians. 11:20, "The Lord's Supper." Romans. 14:8, "We are the Lord's." B. Most common: EKKLESIA (used 111 times in the New ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Literary and Historical Background a. Who wrote this epistle? Whoever it was had extensive training in the J __ __ __ __ __ faith, a classical G __ __ __ __ background ( every single Old Testament reference in the letter is taken from the S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ [ "LXX" ], ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

At Home With Man And God

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Were you to be asked to list all the benefits you derive from your Christian faith, the following items would no doubt be included: a. f __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ of sins b. freedom from the old sin n __ __ __ __ __ c. escape from h __ __ __ ( Is this first on your list? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

And God Gave—2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001

Part 2 of a 2 part sermon encouraging believers by a look at God’s special grace which has been lavished upon His people.

And God Gave-II—Joshua 24:1-13 A busload of politicians were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, went over to investigate. He then proceeded to dig a hole & bury the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, God, & Success Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

How do you measure success? This sermon explores the contradiction in between the success God gives him and his position.

Genesis 39:20-23 Bibliography: (www.sermonillustrator.com: success) Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. “I get up when I fall down,” said Harvey. John D. Rockefeller Jr. remarked, “The secret of success is to do the common ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

God's Prescription For Peace Series

Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001

Peace is not a state of mind, but a condition of the heart. The heart is the throne room where peace resides. When our heart is out of kilter, we will miss peace.

GOD’S PRESCRIPTION FOR PEACE © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 21-29 In the midst of a stressful life, most people are looking for peace. Webster defines peace as… A state of tranquility or quiet; a freedom from civil disturbance; a state of security or order within a community provided for by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist