Children Of Love
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 3, 2002
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Since God is love, we ought to be loving to the world on his behalf. A call to be the instruments of Love to our world in the new year.
As I have reflected this week as to what I think might well be the most important thing for us to know about the faith that we are planning to grow in during the year to come, I have come to the following conclusion: We must realize that we are in fact children of God. Not that we have earned ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Back To The Garden
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Jan 12, 2002
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How can we return to God’s intention for his creation and for each of us as his CHildren?
Here we go back to the very beginning of the story of God in relationship with the people that He created. I am particularly impressed as I look at the things that we see and hear on the evening news and I realize that no longer do we live in a perfect world. Yet, God clearly created the world ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
12 Year Old Faith
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 23, 2001
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Encouraging folks to grow up into Christ and not be content to settle for an "adolescent" faith.
12 Year Old Faith Ephesians 4:1-16I learned something recently that I had never thought of before... I guess it was new information to me because one of three things is true... Either kids have changed since I was was in Jr. High, or I have gotten so far along at ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Finding True Joy
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Oct 27, 2001
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A look at Romans 14 to determine what Christians can do to encourage others in the faith while growing towards Righteousness in our own lives as well.
So often, the things that the world considers to be joy giving are in very stark contrast to the message of the gospel. It is perhaps no more clearly illustrated than in our scripture reading for today. Looking at the political world, the business world, thefinancial world, the world of ...read more
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Declaration Of Dependence
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 3, 2001
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Learning to seek first the Kingdom of God and trusting God to meet our needs as he has promised.
A young woman brought her fiancee to meet her parents.After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to provide a nice home for ...read more
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My Final Answer
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 10, 2001
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Encouraging people to witness to the treasure of the message of Christ rather than burying our faith like burying treasure in our backyard.
Imagine getting an invitation to be on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” Imagine winning the Million Dollars without using a single lifeline. Imagine taking your prize money home (less the large chunk that your silent partner Uncle Sam would claim). Imagine taking that money and burying it in the ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Thanksgiving In A Land Of Plenty
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 18, 2001
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How can we approach a spirit of thanksgiving when we already have everything?
The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?"The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, an uncle died and left me forty ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Shirley Maclaine Was Wrong; How To Really Dance In The Light
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 25, 2001
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Helping people to understand what it means to see the Light of Christ in their lives and to live with that knowledge.
Some of you may remember Shirley MacLaine’s book fromthe mid 1980’s. “Dancing in the Light”. Shirley MacLaine was wrong in her premise at least when viewed through the lens of scripture. Shirley believed that Light could be defined by the collective knowledge of all of our various personalities ...read more
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Let It Be...
Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 1, 2001
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First Sermon in an Advent Series. Focussing on Mary’s encouter with the Angel Gabriel when she first learned of her role in God’s plan for the incarnation.
Welcome to the beginning of the church year. For twothousand years, this has been recognized as the beginning of the calendar... we begin the season of Advent with a season of waiting or anticipation of a great thing which is to come. Remember the Heinz Ketchup commercial with the Carly Simon ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Like An Eagle
Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 7, 2002
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We can learn spiritual lessons through nature. Especially in the life of an eagle.
Introduction: Recently, I have been reading in the news about "panspermia" Have you heard about this most recent theory called "panspermia?" It’s the idea that life on Earth started as a result of bacteria coming from Mars on meteorites. The idea that life started elsewhere and was somehow ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
Fruitful Or Fruitless
Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 10, 2002
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In your spiritual walk, are you a phoney? Or do you walk the talk?
Introduction:*How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years.*Which country manufactures Panama hats? Equador.*From what animal do we get cat gut? From sheep/horses.*In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution. November!Transition:Have you ever notice that some ...read more
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Denomination: Adventist
Foundations For Apologetics Series
Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020
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The word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to giving a defense for your faith.
WELCOMEGood Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES INTRODUCTIONThe word apologetics can be intimidating, but it doesn't need to be. This series will remove the anxiety you may have when it comes to ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
All Religions Do Not Lead To Heaven Series
Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020
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There's a saying, "All roads lead to heaven." At first glance, the saying comes across as open-minded and tolerant but the reality is that there is only one way to heaven.
WELCOMEGood Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! If you have your Bible with you this morning, turn to John 14, and let’s read verse 6 together [Read John 14:6]. This verse is a difficult pill to swallow for ...read more
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Combating A New Kind Of Atheism Series
Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020
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Whereas traditional Atheism denies the existence of God, Christian Atheism accepts that there is a God but rejects the supernatural claims of Jesus. Navigating this reality takes wisdom, patience, and a commitment to clarifying the truth.
WELCOMEGood Morning! Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES RECAPIf you are visiting or this is your first time listening, we are in a series called Talking Faith. It’s a series about apologetics; learning how ...read more
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The Power Of Christ Crucified
Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
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Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.
INTRODUCTIONILLUSTRATION:The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more
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