Sermons on University Of British Columbia:

God: Why Did Jesus Have To Die? Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Palm Sunday sermon

God: Why did Jesus have to die? 1 Pet. 3:18 1 Pet 3:18, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:” 1. Jesus Christ died when he was about thirty-three years old. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power Of Creation

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2004

We all need God’s creative power in our lives if we are to be what God wants us to be.

GOD’S POWER OF CREATION (Parts of this sermon are based upon a sermon that I read but I do not know the name of the author.) Genesis chapter 1:1-31 Genesis 1:1-2, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created In God's Image Or Offspring Of Apes Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2006

Why It Matters: Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes

Why It Matters - Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes? Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 John 1:1-4 *A 2005 poll by Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: Do you believe that God created the universe? 80% of those responding said the universe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Christianity Explored Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 17, 2010

This message answers three questions: (1) Does God exits? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new ten-week series of messages. It is based on a series that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. My interest in this series was aroused when I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021

Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Forever Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Life is, because God is. Life is eternal, because God is eternal. Life is the foundation of all that is, for life was before all things.

From out of the files of the great Michelangelo comes the story of the young artist who labored long and tedious hours on the statue of an angel. When the time for its unvailing had finally come, the young artist hid himself in an inconspicuous spot and waited breathlessly for the response of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Why? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job does not offend God with his whys. Instead, he makes God proud of him, because of his patience and persistence in spite of having no answer to his whys.

Paul Aurandt shares this true story of James Macie. He was an illegitimate child, which is really a foolish idea, for it is the parents that are illegitimate, and not the child, but as is so often the case, the stigma of this followed him for life. The laws of England, in the 18th century, denied ...read more

Good News: What Are We Doing Here? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 2, 2015

As we begin our study of One Life. What's It All About?, I want to answer briefly three questions: (1) Does God Exist? (2) How Can We Know for Sure That God Exists? and (3) How Can We Know God?

Scripture Today I am beginning a new seven-week series of messages. It is based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of Christianity Explored is to introduce people to Jesus Christ. We will begin a Christianity Explored course ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Key Words In The Christian Life: 'regeneration

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2025

KEY WORDS in the Christian Life: 'REGENERATION - John chapter 3 verses 1-9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: REGENERATION DEFINED: • Personal (Titus chapter 3 verse 5) • Universal (Matthew chapter 19 verse 28) REGENERATION ILLUSTRATED: • Reality of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 1-3) • Simplicity of the new birth (John chapter 3 verses 5-6) • Dignity of the new birth (John ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

Gospel Shaped Living: ‘your Church A Light In Darkness!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 6, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. & Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16.– sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Gospel Shaped Living - Week 1: ‘Your Church a Light in Darkness!’ Reading: Matthew chapter 16 verse 18. Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 14-16. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Church and Me. • (a). The universal Church. • (b). the local Church. (2). The Church and Jesus. • (a). The project is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

What's The Use? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003

Why do we do what we do in worship services? This is expository and topical of why the Bible is useful for us today, with lots of stories and quotes.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 – What’s the Use? The US standard railroad gauge – that’s the distance between rails – is 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches. Why such an odd number? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and American railroads were built by British expatriates – that is, people who used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Headship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:13-18 about the heads of the households coming back for more instruction in the Word to lead their families

Text: Nehemiah 8:13-18, Title: Spiritual Headship, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/25/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Some quote about the definition of headship from the RBM&W book, Abilene Christian University researchers, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Carley Dodd have recently concluded a cross-generational ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Grace

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007

This is a Walk to Emmaus Sermon that I gave at a Men’s Walk. Various texts used throughout.

As I was preparing this talk I was reminded of someone who truly had great obstacles to grace. How many of you know who John Newton was? Well, let me tell you something about him. He was born in the summer of 1725, in the city of London, England. His mother was a devout member of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting The Cost Of Worship

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist