Sermons on Vain Imaginations:

Building A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000

Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

God's Sovereignty gives us vision beyond our present circumstances so that we can know His hand of love is at work.

The Power of Vision Job 42 I have been waiting to share with you the message that God has burned into my heart while I was away with my family on vacation. I have been sharing this lesson every chance I have been given since I have returned home. I shared it with our staff on Monday morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Examples Set By A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

And To Think I Called Him Crazy

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

We’re going to look at three phases of James’ life. Some of you may be able to relate really well to this. We’re going to look at James, the skeptical brother; James, the saved sinner; and James, the servant Leader.

And To Think I Called Him "Crazy" James 1:1 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 29, 2000 Introduction: I’m excited about what we’re beginning this morning. I think our study of the Book of James is vitally important to the life and health of our church, especially ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: *other

Fountain Of Youth Found!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This sermon examines the characteristics of Jesus’ love and asks if we have experienced it and if we are evidencing it.

Feb. 13, 2000 John 4:1-38 “Fountain of youth found!” INTRODUCTION In the early 1500’s, soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure, the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

New Leaders - Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Leadership, as in a nation, changes. We must always be finding, and training new leaders to guide the church in the days ahead.

January 28, 2001 Deut. 31:1-8 ¡§New leaders ¡V changing of the guard¡¨ INTRODUCTION Our nation has just completed the process that we go through every 4 years. Last Saturday, most of you probably watched as George W. Bush was sworn in as our nation¡¦s 43rd president. We chose a new ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 3, 2002

God is bigger than all of our problems. He is big enough to be worthy of our faith.

February 3, 2002 Hebrews 11:29-30 “Is God big enough to trust?” INTRODUCTION “It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant (though all of them were blind), that each by observation might satisfy his mind. The first approached the elephant, and, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Revelation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily.

Sermon 2 in the series, “The Blessings of Revelation” Topic II "The Blessing of Deeds Done for Jesus Christ!" Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily. Text: Rev. 14:13 "Then I heard a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8, Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need To Talk! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 8, 2002

This sermon notes the kind of commitment that the early church had and the kind of commiment it takes to build a church today.

We Need to Talk! Acts 4:32-5:11; Matthew 6:19-24 March 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Isn’t it Strange?, unknown author, submitted by Jerry Pearcy] Isn’t it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Egypt To Heaven - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 6, 2001

A study of the exodus

THE FIRST NINE PLAGUES At the end of Exodus chapter 2 we’re told: “Now it came about in the course of those many days that the king of Egypt died. And the sons of Israel sighed because of the bondage, and they cried out, and their cry for help because of their bondage rose up to God. So God ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

I Know What Love Is! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 11, 2001

In contrast to what the world calls love, this sermon explains the Bible’s definition of what real love is.

What Do You Know? I Know What Love Is 1John 3:11-24 & 4:7-21 May 13, 2001 Mother’s Day Intro: A. [Kellie Ammons sent the following e-mail to me this week…] Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plastic Surgery

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 29, 2001

The potter wants to put you back together again.

PLASTIC SURGERY Isaiah 64:4-8 Text: verse 8 Song: Amazing Grace (page 132) 1. Amazing grace - how sweet the sound - That saved a wretch like me! - I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see. 2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; - How precious ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Seeing Him Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 17, 2001

In this message we will unwrap the gift of seeing Him and as we do we will see the power of a relationship with God (part 3 of 4)

“The Gift Of Relationship” The Gifts Of Christmas – part three Today is our 3rd week in a sermon series we are calling the gifts of Christmas. It is a four part series designed to make sure that Christmas 2001 is the most Christ-center Christmas any of us has ever had… In week one we talked ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray To Change Lives

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This is an examination of one of the prayers that Paul prayed over the Colossians. It give us insight into how to pray for one another.

September 9, 2001 Colossians 1:9-14 “How to pray to change lives” INTRODUCTION Probably everyone here has prayed for someone at some point in your life. You prayed that they would get well or that they would have safety in a trip that they were taking or that they would get a job that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist