Sermons on We Labour:

We Are Special Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008

We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Blessed Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008

Our blessings from God are so much more than merely our material possesions

Joel 3:17-21 “We Are Blessed” We are blessed because we can know God. Vs. 17 • “You will know that I am the LORD your God.” o Blessing begins with the knowledge of God. o This type of knowledge is more than just knowing about something. o Many people know about and even believe in God. James ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Are Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the beginning of a new year - a challenge to commitment

Here we are …Lord! Here we are at the beginning of 2004. Another year lies behind us and a new year lies before us. I never make New Year resolutions – mainly because I never keep them. I start off with good intentions but that is all they ever seem to remain – good intentions. So today as we, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004

How close are we to the return of Christ?

ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Called

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 10, 2005

God has called the church to be something more than we’ve somehow become. It’s time to understand and accept the call...again!

How do you answer the phone? “Hello?” “This is Sam (or whatever your name is).” “Yeah?” “Hey!” (usually if you have callerID)” “Talk to me.” “Wazzup?” Choosing to ignore it. Each of us here could get the same phone call and yet have a different response. But what if God calls? How do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2003

Looks at the church and how it’s supposed to function as a family

Over the past couple of years the media has made having a hay day with the news that fewer and fewer Canadians are attending church on any giving Sunday. They cite statistics that as a people Canadians seem to be becoming more spiritual, that is they pray more and meditate but they are not going to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who We Are Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

This is the first is what will be a long series based on Romans. This one has deals with who we are

Romans 1:1-7 Getting on the same page as God about: Who We Are Read Romans 1:1-7 Introduction A. During a foot ball game you will occasionally see a Quarterback through a pass that is just so far off you wonder what he was thinking B. Then you see the quarterback and the receiver pointing in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in series on meaning of Pentecost. It was a pilgrim holiday, to draw near to God. Acts 2 shows us God drawing near to us.

Acts 2:1-13 – We Are Not Alone On June 18, 1815, twelve miles south of Brussels and two miles from the Belgian village of Waterloo, the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was soundly defeated by Arthur Wellesley, better known as the Duke of Wellington. At the time of this victory, though, things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

2nd in series on Jesus priorities. This describes what the church should be with alliteration.

Ephesians 2:14–19 – We Are Family You’ve heard me quote many times a book that has changed my life, which is What’s So Amazing About Grace? In it the author, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain. Apparently Twain used to say he put a dog and a cat in a cage together as an experiment, to see if they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

Complete forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ.

INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are At War

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 26, 2006

Described in the sermon are the three things necessary to declare war on evil in our world. They are: to know the enemy, be trained to do battle and have a plan.

Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 We Are At War Intro: One fact always struck me as a history teacher. It seems that throughout recorded history there have been wars. Modern history is no exception. Our country was born as a result of the Revolutionary War. As a nation, we have experienced the Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"We Are Family…” Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

By This We Know

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 10, 2002

The "litmus test" of our knowledge of Christ is obedience to His commands.

By This We Know TCF Sermon 9/17/00 Turn with me to 1 John, chapter 2 - this will be our primary text this morning. Beginning with verse 3, “We know that we have come to know Him if we obey His commands. The man who says I know Him but does not do what He commands is a liar and the truth is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6, Deuteronomy 30:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Yours

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 23, 2005

This is an exploration of Isaiah’s struggle to find God.

Isaiah 63:7 – 64:12 --- We Are Yours Intro: When I was about 7 or 8 years old my mother took me shopping. Back then, that was “AN EVENT.” When we pulled into the parking space my mother said to me, “If we somehow get separated and you can’t find me, come back here to the car and wait for me.” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are The Winners Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Apr 28, 2005

Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY!

We are the Winners in this Game of Life! I have read the end of The Book and we win! Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY! Acts 5:12-40 -- Key verses = 39-42 The world cant stop us! – The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist