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Jim Black
Contributing sermons since Jan 2, 2003
Newest Sermons
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The Great Adventure: "Sail Into The Unknown!"
Contributed on Aug 3, 2006
Christians are called to sail into the unknown, making disciples, like Jonah...but sometimes we try to go our own way and create all kinds of problems.
Can anybody finish this sentence… “In 1492, Columbus sailed the _______ “? • That’s how I’ve always remembered the story of Columbus… now here’s a great adventurer! In a day when nobody believed that the Earth was round, Columbus had this crazy idea that to get to India he would sail off in the ...read more
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The Great Adventure: "Sound The Battle Cry!"
Contributed on Jul 24, 2006
Just as God called Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into battle, Christians are called into a spiritual battle, not against the people of the world, but the spiritual forces of evil which control the world. Cf. Eph. 6
Children sing—“I’m in the Lord’s Army!” Our children keep things exciting around here! We’re continuing what I hope is an exciting Bible study series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life ought to be a great adventure! • If you’re bored in your Christian walk… its NOT God’s fault! I ...read more
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The Great Adventure: "Step Up To The Plate!"
Contributed on Jul 17, 2006
Moses is given a second chance ‘at bat’ to do a great thing for God, reluctantly steps up to the plate and hits a homer for God! Aim: To challenge Christians to step up to what God is calling them to in the church, in their families and as disciples of C
Last month my son’s ball team went to a Star’s baseball game for “Bat Night.” I tell you, there’s nothing quite like twelve six year-olds running around a ball park swinging their brand new wooden bats! Life can be exciting sometimes… • But that’s okay… the Christian life is supposed to be ...read more
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The Great Adventure: "Stand Against The Tide!"
Contributed on Jul 12, 2006
Noah stood against the culture of his day and was counted faithful. Christians are called to an exciting, challenging and different way of life… not to conform to the world.
We want to continue that excitement this morning as we delve back into our summer series, “The Great Adventure!” The Christian life is supposed to a great and exciting adventure! • Now, we don’t often talk about faith in those terms… • When we truly and honestly give ourselves to God and place ...read more
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The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses"
Contributed on Jul 12, 2006
When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!
I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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The Great Adventure
Contributed on Jul 12, 2006
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First Things First
Contributed on Jun 14, 2005
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What Will You Do With Jesus?
Contributed on Jan 22, 2004
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The Name Above All Names
Contributed on Jan 5, 2004
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American Idols
Contributed on Jul 22, 2003
Newest Sermon Illustrations
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In 1949, Following The Defeat Of Nazi Germany In ...
Contributed on Jan 30, 2003
In 1949, following the defeat of Nazi Germany in WW II and the re-organization of Europe, the nation of Germany was divided into East & West. In the East a communist government was set up under the influence of the Soviet Union. In the West a free, democratic government was set up ...read more