Sermons on Voyage:

Don't Sink The Ship Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 21, 2001

What I hope to convey to you in this message, and what I hope we will all go away from here with, is an understanding of the destructiveness of sin.

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Don’t Sink the Ship When we ended the message last week, we did so with the children of Israel celebrating the Destruction of their Enemy and rejoicing because of the Depth of their Victory. Although they didn’t make much sense to them, the Israelites followed the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Name Is Noah

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

This is a 1st person re-enactment. It tells the story of the flood from a grandfatherly, though gruff Noah’s perspective.

(delivered in a gruff but loving manner of a dottery old man) My name is Noah, the son of Lamech, who was the son of Methusaleh, and he in turn was the son of Enoch… Now there was a man for you. Enoch. Walked with God he did. They say that one day he and God were out walking and God said: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Send Forth Your Spirit Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001

“When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Romans 8:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All Things Working For Good

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 7, 2001

Joseph was "up against it" as a captive in Egypt but, God being with him, difficulties and disappointments turned into a "pattern for good".

ALL THINGS WORKING FOR GOOD St. Paul has some very encouraging words for people who are finding life hard, who are ’up against it’. ’We know that all things work together for good to them that love God and are called according to His purpose’ (Romans 8:28). The apostle is writing to the church at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

High Anxiety

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

Why Worry? Jesus calms our fears and concerns in Mark 4

High Anxiety, Mark 4:35-41 How many of you are chronic worriers? You say, I never worry. I just suffer from anxiety. Some of you worry all the time. And if you don't have anything to worry about, you go out and invent something to worry about. I am temped to worry as much as anyone. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000

We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Denying Jesus?

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 27, 2001

Are you denying Jesus? Would you deny Jesus like Peter? We will look at seven ways some Christians deny Jesus.

‘ARE YOU DENYING JESUS”? MATTHEW 26:69-75 David Brainerd, the famous missionary to the American Indians, proclaimed this truth throughout his ministry. He said, “I never got away from Jesus and Him crucified in my preaching. I found that once these people were gripped by the great evangelical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons We Can Learn From The Titanic Disaster

Contributed by Robert Pue on Apr 27, 2001

There are many lessons God would like us to remember from the sinking of the Titanic, that are relevant to us today.

By Rob Pue This last April marked the 89th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. For generations the tragic story has captivated the hearts and minds of people from all walks of life. People of all ages - even the very young - are enthralled with the story. And after all this time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Denying Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2005

A sermon on how we deny Christ when we don’t lean on him

Denying Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Peter was “the Rock”. He was sure that he would never forsake Jesus. That when ever the going got tough he would be there. In fact he even told Jesus that he was ready to go with Him into prison and into death. How often do we do the same thing? We stand and say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

A look at the law of the harvest or as it is sometimes called the law of sowing and reaping.

20, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Law of the Harvest Definition: Principle: A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. A principle is a rule of right conduct or the law of nature by which a thing operates. - God has established certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

“In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Refuge

Contributed by William Yates on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon discusses the security, peace, and triumph over adversity we can experience in God when we look to Him as our refuge.

Psalm 91 Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God 1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." 3Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

What Does It Take To Be A Church? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 11, 2004

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostle’s teaching - learning. 2. The Fellowship - worship. 3. Breaking Bread - friendship. 4. Prayer

This description of the early church is truly amazing. Something had happened to these otherwise ordinary people. The people who were a part of this church no longer thought of themselves — their own rights and possessions — their whole identity was a group identity. They found their meaning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist