Sermons on Waiting In Expectation:

Learning To Listen To God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2007

God is always speaking...are we listening?

Learning to Listen to God 1 Samuel 1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/07 Worship Through Sermon (Part 1) We’re going to break the sermon up into two parts today. After this first section several parents will be dedicating their children to the Lord. That reminds me of what happened when a family was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responding In Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007

The obligations and responsibilities divine salvation places on all who have received can be summarized in three words: 1) hope, 2) holiness, and 3) honor.

This week, Major William Hilton Fletcher received the Canadian Star of Military Valour medal from Governor-General Michaelle Jean at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Fletcher was one of six soldiers to receive decorations for military valour after service in Afghanistan. Whenever you hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Other

Look What Faith Can Do Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A journey through the great chapter of faith to consider what faith can do in our own living

1. Title: Look What Faith Can Do 2. Text: Hebrews 11:1-12:2 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, September 9, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what qualities characterize heroes of faith and how we can emulate ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plans For Retirement Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

This is a consideration of the great rest that is coming in glory

1. Title: God’s Plans For Retirement 2. Text: Hebrews 4:1-13; Matthew 11:28-30 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, July 23, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the meaning of “rest” in Jesus Christ and how we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Adore-Ation Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 14, 2006

In part three of Discover the REAL Christmas we discover ADORE-ation. Christmas is about our worship and adoration of Jesus Christ. It took on different forms for each of the characters of Christmas.

Song: We wish you a Merry Christmas... This week I started the third of four Christmas books that I will be reading this year. None of them are of any consequence, just fun little books to fill in the gaps between the study books I’m reading and other stuff that I’m doing. My favorite so far is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

There's Power In The Blood

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

A simple message of the good news of Christ’s vicarious sacrifice on the cross for the sins of man.

There’s Power In The Blood John 19:28-34 "For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins." (Matt. 26:28) "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, [as] silver and gold, from your vain conversation [received] by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

‘tis The Season For Praise Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2005

Those who learn to praise the Lord in every season of their lives are the ones who walk joyfully and victoriously over life’s situations down here. They walk in a renewed strength, a continued hope and in full assurance that God’s promises are true.

Turn your Bibles to Psalms 118:1, 4-9 Title: ‘Tis the Season for Praise Theme: Reasons for Continual Praise unto the Lord Introduction: This Psalm is a triumphant song of praise and it is to be sung with great joy and expression. It is a call to communal thanksgiving. Many believe it was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Is A Hard Habit To Break Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 3: "Asa"

SIN IS A HARD HABIT TO BREAK (1 KINGS 15:1-15, 2 CHRONICLES 14:1-13, 16:1-13) Ducking into confession with a turkey under his arms, a man said, “Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned. I stole this turkey to feed my family. Would you take it and settle my guilt?” “Certainly not,” said the Priest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 15:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 5: "Joash"

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Say "No"

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 20, 2005

We can say "no" to temptation.

HOW TO SAY “NO” Genesis 39:1-23 S: Temptation C: Purity in the face of temptation Pr: WE CAN SAY “NO.” Type: Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? • Don’t blame others (including the devil). • Make the choice to say “no.” • Don’t play around with sin. Version: ESV RMBC 20 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 25, 2005

When Jesus used the phrase "under my wings" it was a reference to an ancient custom thats still practiced today in some parts of the world. Its the idea of coming under the covering of someone or some thing for protection and provision.

Living In The Presence of God I. Psalm 36:5-7, "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds. 6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

40 Days 2 - Planned For God's Pleasure - Worship Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #1

WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 2: We were planned for God’s Pleasure – Worship Based on Series by Doug Fields Last week we introduced our series. We began to talk about What on Earth are we Here for. We found out that we can either believe that there is no God in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Beyond Compare Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the Joy God offers at Christmas

Christmas Beyond Compare – Joy beyond Compare – Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/12/04 am Last Sunday night, I began a 3 part series looking at what an amazing Christmas gift we have been given. The gifts are beyond comparison with anything else we could every receive under the Christmas tree this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Ways Of The Wise

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Dec 25, 2004

Are we among the wise of this generation? What does it mean to be a person who walks in Kingdom-wisdom? Perhaps some sages from the first Christmas can shed some light upon our paths as we walk into a new year.

Opener: Here we find ourselves in the house of the Lord the day after Christmas!? How do we feel about that?? Traditionally, Boxing day is this: The holiday’s roots can be traced to Britain, where Boxing Day is also known as St. Stephen’s Day. Reduced to the simplest essence, its origins are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist