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Living In The Land Of The Dying Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to be in the land of

When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of the dying, but I hope soon to be in the land of the living." 1 Cast your bread upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance #1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 23, 2013

A sermon on the importance of repentance in the gospel (adapted from Richard Owen Roberts book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 1)

HoHum: In John Steinbeck’s story, The Wayward Bus, a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of people and it is obvious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He’s On My Side.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 20, 2021

Everything that Thomas Goodwin and John Owen were—well educated, analytical, at home in the worlds best universities—John Bunyan wasn't. Bunyan was poor and uneducated. By the world standards,

He’s On My Side. John 6:37ESV Everything that Thomas Goodwin and John Owen were—well educated, analytical, at home in the worlds best universities— John Bunyan wasn't. Bunyan was poor and uneducated. By the world standards, everything was against Bunyan making a lasting impact on human ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Revealing The Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve Watched Paul And His Partners Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley and Pastor Tom Owen for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Revealing the Unknown God Acts 17:16-34 We’ve watched Paul and his partners, as they left Jerusalem to begin the journey to the utter most parts of the world and everywhere they went people got saved and in each city a church was established, even though Paul and his team met resistance in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

7 Marks Of Repentance

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 27, 2013

A sermon on 2 Corinthians 7:11 (Much material adapted from Richard Owen Robert's book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapter 6. Also, this sermon has two introductions [HoHum and WBTU] because I preached this over 2 Sunday nights)

HoHum: Think of a husband and wife in a car, the wife tells her husband to turn right at the next junction and by mistake, he turns left. When he realizes what he has done, he says to his wife “I’m sorry love, I went the wrong way.” But if that is all he does, it isn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Express Thankfulness To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 28, 2006

Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me, things so undeserved yet You gave to prove your love for me.” The question we must face this morning is how can we truly express our thankfulness to God

HOW TO EXPRESS THANKFULNESS TO GOD Psalm 116:12-13 “What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the Lord.” Introduction: Andrae Crouch in the song My Tribute wrote “How can I say thanks for the things you have done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2016

The dead don't come back. That's what the world believes, and that was what the men on the road to Emmaus thought. But is that true?

OPEN: Years ago the producers of Sesame Street faced a dilemma. Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, and the producers were faced with how to communicate the concept of death to the 10 million children (most of whom are under 6 years of age) who watched the show. Child ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In One Word Is Love Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2007

In this section of 1 John, we are shown what love is. John gives us the negative example of Cain and the positive example of Christ.

Introduction: A. “Love, love, love, love, the Gospel in one word is love.” 1. It’s not only a catchy little song, it is the truth. 2. And that sums it up so well, doesn’t it? B. The Beatles released the hit song “All You Need Is Love” in July of 1967. 1. And even though we all know that “all you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run With Perseverance Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 26, 2016

Run the race of faith with perseverance. Never stop until you cross the finish line!

August 21, 2016 Lanier Christian Church David Simpson Run With Perseverance Hebrews 11:1-2 and 12:1-3 There were over 10,000 athletes housed in the Olympic village apartments in Rio these past two weeks. There were a number of restaurants in the village to provide food for the athletes at no ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Hope

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Dec 4, 2019

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007

This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 14, 2016

Experiencing peace in our lives requires staying connected to the Holy Spirit, God's peaceful presence within us.

Last Sunday afternoon, I left church and headed home. My plan was to get home, feed Owen some lunch, put him down for a nap, and then start working. Well, you know how the saying goes, “The best laid plans…” I pulled out of the parking lot and headed down East Brainerd Road ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Barak Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jun 22, 2008

Barak was a man of faith. He didn’t drop the ball. His example inspires us to follow the Lord wholeheartedly.

Hebrews 11:32 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Barak Introduction “He dropped the ball!” I’m sure you’ve heard that expression before. We use it to describe someone who has failed to follow through on an assignment or to reach a certain goal. Some people trace the origin of that phrase to the 4th game ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sunday After Tuesday

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 10, 2016

Following the presidential election, we must check our allegiances, cast aside our idols, and seek to follow Christ and the ways of God's kingdom.

Once we picked our collective chins up off the floor on Wednesday morning this week, I think we saw the fruit of something that has been growing in our country for at least 15-20 years. But maybe it’s been longer than that and I’m speaking only from my personal experience. You all will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: United Methodist

At Least I'm Not Like...

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016

We have a human tendency towards self-righteousness and judgment of others. Christ teaches that justification comes in acknowledging our brokenness, which also means recognizing Christ in others.

A couple of months ago, Owen went through this brief period of time where he would say “hi” to everyone we would encounter. He still does it some, but not quite as regularly. Anyway, while Owen was in the midst of this phase, we were in Northern Kentucky for my father-in-law’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist