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Good Ideas Gone Bad: The Corinthian Connection Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 29, 2004

This series starting with this sermon offers a sense of the connections that can be drawn from Paul’s struggles with the church at Corinth to our own church today.

“Dear Wakelee Church…Sincerely, Paul” The Corinthian Connection Series “Good Ideas Gone Bad” ~ I Corinthians 1:1-6:12 Wakelee Church ~ June 13, 2004 (verses taken from NKJV unless noted) Introduction – Why study Corinthians? While the individual circumstances (having sex with one another in the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Protesting Our Innocence - The Calvary Road Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Apr 13, 2004

We can continue to protest our innocence, to be the Pharisee who fails to look upon his own short-comings, only to find ourselves unblessed, spiritually dry, and out of touch with God. Or we can experience continual revival in our hearts, when we come bef

“Protesting Our Innocence” – The Calvary Road Luke 18:9-14 & Luke 19:28-40 April 4, 2004 – Palm Sunday Purpose: We can continue to protest our innocence, to be the Pharisee who fails to look upon his own short-comings, only to find ourselves unblessed, spiritually dry, and out of touch with God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

"No Dead End Here" - Calvary Road Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Apr 13, 2004

As Christians we celebrate a Risen Savior who instead of offering a dead end to the Calvary Road, offers a whole new, faith-filled, grace-filled direction. (sermon is done in rhyme.)

“No Dead End Here” – The Calvary Road I Corinthians 15:1-8, 20-26 (John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43) April1, 2004 – Easter Sunday Purpose: As Christians we celebrate a Risen Savior who instead of offering a dead end to the Calvary Road, offers a whole new, faith-filled, grace-filled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:1-26, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Christ's Blood - Calvary Road Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 30, 2004

This sermon answers three questions: What gives Christ’s bllod the power? How may we experience this power in our lives? Are we willing to accept this power. Adapted from Hession’s book entitled, "The Calvary Road."

“The Power of Christ’s Blood” – The Calvary Road Romans 5:1-11 March 28, 2004 Purpose: This sermon answers three questions: What gives Christ’s blood the power? How may we experience this power in our lives? Are we willing to accept this power? Adapted from Hession’s book entitled, “The Calvary ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Testifying To The Dove And The Lamb: Calvary Road Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 14, 2004

We are not perfect Doves or perfect Lambs, but we are disciples striving to feel the presence of God’s humility in our everyday walk with Christ, as we grow in our humility with one another.

“Testifying to the Dove and the Lamb” – The Calvary Road John 1:29-34 March 14, 2004 Purpose: We are not perfect Doves or perfect Lambs, but we are disciples striving to feel the presence of God’s humility in our everyday walk with Christ, as we grow in our humility with one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

Walking The Highway Of Holiness:calvary Road Series Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 8, 2004

When we consider the Highway of Holiness, we can either be on it or off it. And if we’re on it, we may help others along as others help us.

“Walking the Highway of Holiness” – The Calvary Road Isaiah 35:1-10 March 7, 2004 Purpose: In regards to the Holiness Highway, we can either be on it or off it. And if we’re on it, we may help others along as others help us. INTRODUCTION illus. - Down in the Florida Keys that are two roads. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Funeral Of A Mother

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 1, 2004

This service was done for a Christian lady who didn’t necessarily share her faith in words, but did so in action to her family. It focuses on her as a gift that was given.

Memorial Service of _____ Connelly Funeral Home, Cassopolis, Michigan Pastor Greg Buchner, Officiating March 1, 2004 ~ 11 a.m. Time of Visitation/Gathering Greeting Good afternoon… We’ve come to this point in time to remember a young lady who was with us for what would have been 90 years today. ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Walking The Way Of Fellowship:the Calavary Road Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Mar 1, 2004

True fellowship happens when we develop relationships with one another based on God’s fellowship which draws us together by His Light.

“Walking the Way of Fellowship” – The Calvary Road I John 1:1-9 February 29, 2004 Purpose: True fellowship happens when we develop relationships with one another based on God’s fellowship which draws us together by His Light. Introduction – Some of the most humorous and enlightening moments in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For Unasnwerable Answers Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 26, 2004

This sermon focuses on Jesus’ response (9:29) to the disciples. In it, we learn that we don’t have all the answers, it’s not about formulas it’s about relationships, and that God wants to work his power through us (even in spite of us.)

“Looking for Unanswerable Answers” “What Do You Want Me To Do For You?” – Part Three Mark 9:2-29 February 22, 2004 Purpose: God can still work in the unanswerable answer – those answers that seem to be illusive to us, but totally understandable to Him. (Focused on Mark 9:29). He works when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-29

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Ourselves In Order To Love Others: What Would You Want Me...series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 15, 2004

God loves us. And when we realize that, we can start loving ourselves in order to love others.

“Loving Ourselves in Order to Love Others” “What Do You Want Me To Do For You?” – Part Two Mark 12:28-34 ~ I John 4:9-10,19 ~ Ephesians 3:17-19 February 15, 2004 Purpose: God loves us. And when we realize that we can loving ourselves in order to love others. Introduction – [A bag with a stack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Want Me To Do For You - Part One

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Feb 8, 2004

When Jesus asked the same question, first to James and John and then to Bartimaeus, Bartimaeus received because of his faith. When we ask in faith, so can we.

“What Do You Want Me To Do For You?” – Part One Mark 10:35-52 February 8, 2004 Purpose: When Jesus asked the same question, first to James and John and then to Bartimaeus, Bartimaeus received because of his faith. When we ask in faith, so can we. Introduction – There’s a story about a proud ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-52

Denomination: Methodist

State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 25, 2004

This sermon is directly intended for the Wakelee congregation. Feel free to use what may be applicable to your congregation.

“State of the Church Address” Colossians 3:12-17 Wakelee United Methodist Church Pastor Greg Buchner January 25, 2004 Purpose: As 2004 begins, we need to celebrate what we’ve accomplished, admit there are challenges that we face, and decide, in light of our mission statement, our response to those ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Wesley's Covenant Renewal Service

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 5, 2004

Taken from the United Methodist Book of Worship, this service, often used by John Wesley, allows the congregation to recommit their covenant to God in the New Year.

Covenant Renewal Service (taken from the United Methodist Book of Worship, 1993) 2004 New Years Sunday January 3, 2004 Description: “In 1663 Richard Alleine, a Puritan, published Vindiciae Pietatis: or, A Vindication of Godliness in the Greater Strictness and Spirituality of It. In 1753, it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning...celebrating A Christ-Centered Christmas

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 5, 2004

We have an opportunity as the new year begins to either respond for the frist time or recommit again to the gospel claim of a new beginning.

“In the Beginning…” Celebrating a Christ-Centered New Year series John 1:1-4, Matthew 2:1-12 (read for congregation) Genesis 1:1-5 (used as reference) December 28, 2003 Purpose: As 2003 comes to a close and 2004 begins, we have a new opportunity to either respond for the first time or to recommit ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Prophet-Less Christmas; Christ-Centered Christmas Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Dec 22, 2003

Christmas is the celebration of the Good News that God loves us and has acted on that love. It is God’s supreme attempt to communicate with his creation through this amazing act of love.

Celebrating a Christ-centered Christmas 2003 Advent Series “A Prophetless Christmas” Luke 2:1-7 December 21, 2003 Purpose: Christmas is the celebration of the Good News that God loves us and has acted on that love. It is God’s supreme attempt to communicate with his creation through this amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist