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People Matter To God Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 12, 2009

The first in a series I call "People".

Genesis 1:1, 26-28 - People matter to God By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 18, 2009 Text 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Our Lives Speak The Message Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 6, 2009

The last in a four part series on the churches in Revelation 2 and 3. (Yes I skipped two of them, if you want to know why, just email me). This message looks at how we can all let our lives speak the gospel message into the world.

Letting our lives speak the message Revelation 3:7-13 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 4, 2009 Introduction Our lives should speak the message for us. Saint Francis ofAssisi once invited a young monk to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honored to have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up Appearances Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 28, 2009

Third in the series, looking at the devestating effect of molding our church’s by the world’s standards, instead of focusing on our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Revelation 3:1-6 – Church in Sardis By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 27, 2009 Introduction – nice façade, death inside When elderly Adele Gaboury turned up missing four years ago, concerned neighbors in Worcester, Massachusetts, informed the police. A brother told ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Grit Out Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 21, 2009

Second in my series of the churches of Revelation 2-3, looking at the church in Pergammum. The best way to keep bad doctrine out of the church is to focus on the essentials: the Word of God, the Cross and Jesus as Saviour and Lord.

Keeping the grit out - Revelation 2:12-17 By James Galbraith September 20, 2009 First Baptist Church, Port Alberni Introduction - beautifully built burger - “Whimpy” from Clancy’s - 12 ounce patty, onions, mushrooms, two cheeses, trimmings, even an egg! - makes Big Mac look like hours’deurve - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 21, 2009

Comparing the first two churches in Revelation 2 -Ephesus and Smyrna - to see that bigger and brighter is not always better, and that holding on to our first love, must be our primary task as a church.

“First Things first” - Revelation 2:1-11 By James Galbraith September 13, 2009 First Baptist Church, Port Alberni Background: The Revelation was written by Apostle John, near the time of his death, after he was given a fantastic vision of the future: - many fixate on myriad of confusing details ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember My Chains Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Dec 10, 2007

Finishing my series in Colossians, heeding Paul’s calling to pray for each other and live wisely. Also, a reminder that people are still being imprisoned for the faith, just as Paul was when he wrote this letter.

“Remember my chains” - Colossians 4: 2-6, 18 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni December 9, 2007 Text Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Col 4:3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing The Bible Home Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Dec 10, 2007

Continuting my series in Colossians, I review the codes of conduct given here in their ancient context and then bring them into our current culture.

“Bringing the Bible home” - Colossians 3:18—4:1 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 25, 2007 Text Col 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Col 3:19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. Col 3:20 Children, obey your parents ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Clothes Are You Wearing? Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Dec 10, 2007

Continuing in my Colossians series, I contrast current "Christian fashion" items with the real clothes that Jesus wants us to wear.

“What clothes are you wearing?”– Colossians 3:12-17 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni November 4, 2007 Text 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Our Hearts On Things Above Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Nov 1, 2007

Continuing my series in Colossians, fleshing out that wonderful phrase, "set your hearts on things above".

“Setting our hearts on things above” – Colossians 3:1-11 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 28, 2007 Text 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Whats Really Important Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Continues the "Jesus is enough" theme started in the previous passage by targetting the specific heresies in Colossae and responding to them with Christ’s complete suffiency.

What’s really important… By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 21, 2007 Text Col 2:16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Paul begins to counteract the bad teaching in Colossae with a message that Jesus is enough - we don’t need anything that makes Jesus look less than he really is.

Colossians 2:6-15- “Jesus is enough” By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 14, 2007 Text Col 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serving With Or Without A Smile Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of my series in Colossians. Paul shares from the heart what it means to him to be serving Christ, encouraging us to serve him as well.

Colossians 1:24--2:5 – Serving with or without a smile By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni October 7, 2007- Thanksgiving Sunday Text Col 1:24 Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would The Real Jesus Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of a series in Colossians, working through one of the best descriptions of Jesus in the Bible.

Colossians 1:15-23 - Would the real Jesus please stand up! By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni. September 23, 2007 Text Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For All Seasons Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 23, 2007

Part of a series in Colossians, sharing through Paul’s encouraging prayer for the church in Colossae.

A prayer for all seasons – Colossians 1:9-14 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 16, 2007 Text 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Hope? Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 10, 2007

The first in my latest sermon series on Colossians. We look at how the gospel provides hope for all who believe.

Where is your hope? – Colossians 1:1-8 By James Galbraith First Baptist Church, Port Alberni September 9, 2007 Text Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist