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  • #4 -- Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,183 views

    We are each called to serve one another out of the love for the Lord, not the praise of people.

    Introduction Have this ever happened to you: You went what you thought was out of your way to do something for someone and your efforts went completely unnoticed? They simply took what you’ve done for granted. Have you ever done a good deed and not been thanked or recognized? Worse, have you ever ...read more

  • #3 -- Worship Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 24,866 views

    Three reasons why we are called to worship together as God’s people.

    Why Do We Worship Together? Today every one of us got out of bed and got ready and came to this church to spend our morning singing hymns and songs, to pray together, to listen to God’s word, and to share fellowship with one another. And this is happening right now at churches all across our ...read more

  • #2 -- Providence Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,352 views

    We are called to look beyond this world to the Lord--he is always our help.

    All Problems Solved? Last week we looked at our first song for the road, the first of the Psalms of Ascent – and it was one that got us going on the road of faith by reminding us of the need to repent. It wasn’t the happiest psalm. But it was an important one. It set things in perspective. It ...read more

  • #1 -- Repentance Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,383 views

    The Christian journey begins with repentance.

    Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

  • A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

  • Beginning With God

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 18, 2006
    based on 89 ratings
     | 26,145 views

    Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.

    “Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more

  • Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,825 views

    Abram’s call shows us how our trust in the Lord must lead to obedience and that this is what it means to follow the call of God in our lives.

    “Trust and Obey” Genesis 12: 1 – 9; Joshua 24: 2, 3; Acts 7: 2 – 4 Introduction 1. Summer is nearly here. The weather will soon – hopefully! – get warmer and sunnier. Some have no doubt already started using their barbecues. For many people the approaching season of summer means one thing: ...read more

  • A Fragile Stone Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

    Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

  • Resurrection Wonder Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
     | 4,145 views

    We need to recover our sense of resurrection wonder, joy, and excitement over what is possible with God.

    “Resurrection Wonder” John 20: 1 – 18 1. Have any of you ever read the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes? In one storyline Calvin’s father is reading him a bedtime story – “Hamster Huey and Gooey Kablooey!” – and the poor father is getting really tired of this story. It’s Calvin’s favourite and he ...read more

  • Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 466 ratings
     | 101,063 views

    Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

    “Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

  • Overcoming The World Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,947 views

    Jesus’ death and resurrection represents a D-Day for Christians, even if V-Day is still a little while off.

    “Overcoming the World” John 16: 16 – 33 Introduction: D-Day and V-Day 1. How many people here recognize this date: June 6, 1944? On June 6, 1944, a date known ever since as D-Day, a mighty armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France, and cracked the Nazi grip on western ...read more

  • Following In Jesus' Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    As Christ’s followers WE should expect persecution and many believers are being persecuted today.

    “Following in Jesus’ Footsteps” John 15: 18 – 25; 16: 1 – 4a; Acts 5: 41, 42 Introduction Nov. 26, 2005: Canadians Jim Loney, 41, and Harmeet Sooden, 32, and Briton Norman Kember, 74, and American Tom Fox, 54, all Christian peacekeepers, are kidnapped in Baghdad by a group calling itself Swords ...read more

  • "I Will Send You Another . . ." Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 29, 2006
     | 4,957 views

    The Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus and the Father to continue the work Jesus began, and to do so in and through the disciples.

    “I Will Send You Another . . .” John 14: 15 – 17, 25, 26; 15: 26; 16: 7 – 15 Introduction: Jesus sends us a baby-sitter! 1. When as children our parents had to go away, they got us a baby-sitter (or maybe now you act as a baby-sitter!) a. The baby-sitter is supposed to look after the ...read more

  • A Fragrant Offering Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,695 views

    Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

    “A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

  • A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more