Sermons on Thorn In My Flesh:

Deepening Your Roots Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

It’s important to not just focus on our conversion—we’re called to demonstrate our commitment on a daily basis by going deeper with God.

Deepening Your Roots During our “Building for the Future” emphasis, I prepared a five-minute sermon on a cassette tape to help explain the key ingredients of our campaign. I received a lot of very positive feedback. Most of the accolades I received had more to do with the length than with the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need The Gospel

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 25, 2003

Because of the implications of the resurrection of Jesus, we NEED the gospel

INTRODUCTION • It was so good to be able to celebrate another Resurrection Sunday last week with so many people. • Last week we looked at the foundation of the gospel message, that foundation is the resurrection of Jesus. • Today as we continue in 1 Corinthians 15, I want us to consider why we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-18, 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Believe: God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 28, 2003

Discover what difference the one true God who is victorious makes in our lives

Three Sundays ago, we looked at the fact that God is self-existent. In other words, God is the first cause of all there is. The Bible tells us that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God existed before there was anything. God’s self-existence also means that He did fine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Denomination: *other

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On The Purpose Of Parents Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 2, 2003

What is the purpose of a parent?

INTRODUCTION • If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it will always be yours. If it doesn’t come back, it was never yours to begin with. But... If it just sits in your living room, watches your TV, messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses your telephone, takes your money, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2003

Our powerlessness is the result of at least one of three things and more often than not is the result of the combination of all three - Lie Faith, Lax Lives, and Little connectivity!

POWERLESS MATTHEW 17:14-21 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 10:1 we read that Christ gave the disciples power over and the authority to act against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. They were sent into Galilee to preach the kingdom of God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

The principle of the tithe was established in the Garden of Eden

STEWARDSHIP SERIES # 1 “The Garden” Introduction A steward is one who is entrusted to be the keeper of another’s goods and interests. Since the steward is given a great deal of control over the interests of the owner, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005

Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Part 9 - Helps And Administration Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 28, 2005

This is the last installment of the Spiritual Gifts Series where we wrap up the gifts with Helps and Administration.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 9 – Helps and Administration First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City. If you are visiting today, please be sure to fill out a visitor card and leave it in the pew after ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Amazed By His Glory Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 29, 2005

The one thing that is obvious through a study of the word Amazed in the Bible Is that wherever God turns up so does the word Amazed!

AMAZED BY HIS GLORY IAN JOHNSON Jun 29, 2005 "AMAZED by His Glory Ian Johnson Papatoetoe NZ. MARK 16: 15 And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. 16 Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2005

Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 6. Finding Peace Philippians 4:4-9 June 5/6, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Everyone can find peace in the midst of anxiety. INTRO: There once was a king who announced a painting contest. He was building a new palace, and he wanted the main entrance hall to be decorated ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Fearing The Lord (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 7, 2005

Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so.

The Benefits of Fearing the Lord (Part 3) July 9/10, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: Those who fear the Lord are blessed with God’s provision. AIM: Those who hear this message will be motivated to live in the fear of the Lord because of the many promises God makes to those who will do so. INTRO: God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Value Generosity Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parentsw need to model and teach how to live a generous lifestyle.

As we have looked together at certain values that should be part of our lives as Christian families, we began by talking about how God needs to be at the heart of our homes. That means that He must first be at home in every heart - our goal should be to see every family member come to know Christ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Can The Cross Teach Me

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 19, 2005

This is a sermon that tells how the letters in the word cross can teach us to be disciples.

What Can The Cross Do For Me? July 17 2005 Jesus tells us in Matthew 16: 24-26 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Liberty: Our Precious Possession”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, guilt and pen

“Liberty: Our Precious Possession” (Galatians 5:1-15) As we celebrate the 4th, let us remember liberty is the most precious possession God gives the world. He gives us a free will to choose this day whom we will serve. And through His Son, Jesus Christ, God offers us freedom from the bondage, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist