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Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:02:47 GMT ListGarden Program 1.3.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The Heart is the Heart of the Matter - Part 2 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2012-1-29-00-00-00 The Heart is the Heart of the Matter Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2012-1-22-00-00-00 Re Mark Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2012-1-15-00-00-00 A New Year's Revolution - Pastor Harold Wheeler Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2012-1-8-00-00-00 The Battle for Our Hearts - Sam Heffner Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2012-1-1-00-00-00 Christmas Eve Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-12-24-00-00-00 Celebrating Christmas with Simeon and Anna - Part 5 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-12-18-00-00-00 Celebrating Christmas with Simeon and Anna - Part 4 Simeon Says Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-12-11-00-00-00 Celebrating Christmas with Simeon and Anna - Part 3 Sun, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-12-4-00-00-00 Celebrating Christmas with Simeon and Anna - Part 2 Sat, 3 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-11-27-00-00-00 Celebrating Christmas with Simeon and Anna Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-11-20-00-00-00 The Dynamic Duo of Your Salvation - Part 2 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-11-13-00-00-00 The Dynamic Duo of Your Salvation Thu, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-11-6-00-00-00 The Christian's Spirtual Warfare Thu, 6 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-10-30-00-00-00 The Faithful Church: Committed To The Great Commission Mon, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-10-23-00-00-00 I Am Not A Fan Of Jesus Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-10-16-00-00-00 Guest Speaker Pastor Harold Wheeler Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-10-9-00-00-00 The Faithful Church Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-10-2-00-00-00 The Faithful Church Mon, 3 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-9-25-00-00-00 The Foundations of the Church Fri, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-9-18-00-00-00 The Foundations of the Church Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-9-11-00-00-00 The Foundations of the Church Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-9-4-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Foundations of the Church Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-8-28-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Foundations of the Church Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-8-21-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Foundations of the Church Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-8-14-00-00-00 Guest speaker Kim Walden Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-8-7-00-00-00 Baptism Testominals Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-7-31-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Failing Church, Part 2 Stop Dragging My Heart Around Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-7-24-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Failing Church Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-7-17-00-00-00 The Church Triumphant: The Foretold Church "I Will Build My Church" Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-7-10-00-00-00 Special Guest: Ephraim Ndife Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-7-03-00-00-00 The Dad of Jesus Teaches Us About Being a Good Father - Part 2 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-6-26-00-00-00 The Dad of Jesus Teaches Us About Being a Good Father - Part 1 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-6-19-00-00-00 Tim Allen continues discussing Philipians Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-6-12-01-00-00 Living Christ, Joyfully Living and Advancing the Gospel Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-6-12-00-00-00 What's Church Got To Do WIth It? Part 3 Wed, 8 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-6-05-00-00-00 What's Church Got To Do WIth It? Part 2 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-5-29-00-00-00 What's Church Got To Do WIth It? Part 1 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-5-22-00-00-00 Essential Heart Attitudes for a Life with God Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-5-08-00-00-00 To Infinity and Beyond Wed, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-5-01-00-00-00 The Women of the Resurrection Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-4-24-00-00-00 The King is Coming Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-4-17-00-00-00 What the Hell? Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-4-10-00-00-00 Salted With Fire Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-4-03-00-00-00 Radical Spiritual Surgery Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-3-27-00-00-00 Sink Or Swim Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-3-20-00-00-00 Eyes Wide Shut Mon, 13 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-3-13-00-00-00 A Few More Thoughts About Grace Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-3-06-00-00-00 Do You Know Grace (Part 3) Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-2-27-00-00-00 Do You Know Grace (Part 2) Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-2-13-00-00-00 Required Private Lessons Wed, 2 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-1-30-00-00-00 What Kind of Faith Do You Possess? Wed, 2 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-1-23-00-00-00 Thou Shalt Not Kill Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-1-16-00-00-00 This May Be The Year Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-1-9-00-00-00 Jon Blackstone - Trust and Obediance Sun, 2 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT sermons-2011-1-2-00-00-00 For Unto Us A Child Is Born - He Shall Be Called the Prince Of Peace Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-12-28-03-12-00 For Unto Us A Child Is Born - He Shall Be Called Everlasting Father Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-12-19-03-12-00 For Unto Us A Child Is Born - He Shall Be Called Mighty God Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-12-12-03-12-00 For Unto Us A Child Is Born - He Shall Be Called Wonderful, Counselor Tue, 7 Dec 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-12-5-03-12-00 Rules for Radicals - Part 5 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-11-14-03-12-00 What If God Had Not Loved The World Tue, 9 Nov 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-11-7-03-12-00 Rules for Radicals - Part 4 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-10-31-03-12-00 Rules for Radicals - Part 3 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-10-24-03-12-00 Rules for Radicals - Part 2 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-10-17-03-12-00 Rules for Radicals - Part 1 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-10-10-03-12-00 Guest speaker John Mitchell Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-10-03-03-12-00 Jesus Loves the Little Children Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-09-26-03-12-00 The Apostles' Creed - Part 2 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-09-19-03-12-00 The Apostles' Creed - Part 1 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-09-12-03-12-00 I Can See Clearly Now - Part 2 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-09-05-03-12-00 I Can See Clearly Now - Part 1 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-08-29-03-12-00 Guest speaker: Missionary Ephraim Ndife Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-08-22-03-12-00 Guest speaker: Professor Dave Lambertson Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-08-15-03-12-00 Ministry to the Spiritually Challenged Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-08-08-03-12-00 When Christians Do More Harm Than Good Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-08-01-03-12-00 Broken Humanity is the Church's Opportunity - Part 2 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-07-25-03-12-00 Broken Humanity is the Church's Opportunity Wed, 18 July 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-07-18-03-12-00 The Life of Patience Sun, 11 July 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-07-11-03-12-00 Joseph Moonsammy Sat, 10 July 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-07-04-03-12-00 Elder Kevin McAfee Sun, 27 June 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-06-27-03-12-00 Elder Matt LaRoche Sun, 27 June 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-06-20-03-12-00 Elder Peter Cantara Sun, 27 June 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-06-06-03-12-00 Guest Speaker Kim Walden Sun, 27 June 2010 16:00:00 GMT sermons-2010-05-30-03-12-00 A Meaningful Mother's Day Presnt Sun, 9 May 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-05-09-03-12-00 What Great Faith Looks Like Sun, 2 May 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-05-03-03-12-00 Jesus, He Meets You Where You Are Sun, 3 May 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-04-25-03-12-00 Part 2, Jesus Exposes Our Hypocracy - The Heart is the Heart of the Matter Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:12:00 GMT sermons-2010-04-18-03-12-00 Part 1, Jesus Exposes Our Hypocracy Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:46:00 GMT sermons-2010-04-11-03-46-00 Easter, Christs resurrection Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:44:00 GMT sermons-2010-04-11-03-44-00 A Passionate Journey Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:42:00 GMT sermons-2010-04-11-03-42-00 Jesus walks on water and calms the storm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:05:56 GMT sermons-2010-03-15-08-05-56 Feeding of the 5000 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:37:38 GMT sermons-2010-03-07-14-37-38 Resetting the Moral Compass Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:03:24 GMT sermons-2010-03-01-13-03-24 Herrod is characterized by the following types of conscience: 1) stirred, 2) violated, 3) calling, 4) dead Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:47:48 GMT sermons-2010-02-22-09-47-48 Herrod is characterized by the following types of conscience: 1) stirred, 2) violated, 3) calling, 4) dead Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:44:38 GMT sermons-2010-02-14-14-44-38 Guest speaker Harold Wheeler Sun, 07 Feb 2010 14:07:51 GMT sermons-2010-02-07-14-07-51 Herrod is characterized by the following types of conscience: 1) stirred, 2) violated, 3) calling, 4) dead Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:36:04 GMT sermons-2010-01-31-14-36-04 Discipleship is characterized by seven traits: 1)credibility, 2) authority, 3) urgency, 4) dependence, 5) message, 6) association, 7) accountability. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2010-01-24-09-35-43 What could amaze an all knowing God? Man’s unbelief, faith and killing of innocent babies. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2010-01-17-09-35-43 Guest speaker Doug Palmeter of Life Ministries Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2010-01-10-09-35-43 Make this your year of 1)humility, 2)unity and 3)expectancy. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2010-01-03-09-35-43 The answer will become clear if we consider the importance of our relationship with God and with people. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2009-12-27-09-35-43 Focusing on the real reason for the Christmas celebration. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:35:43 GMT sermons-2009-12-20-09-35-43 In the conclusion of this sermon we consider that Jesus is not just 1)ardent, but also 2)abased and 3)amazed. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:19:49 GMT sermons-2009-12-16-15-19-49 Jesus returns to Nazareth and we consider, in this first part of the sermon, that Jesus is ardent. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:58:12 GMT sermons-2009-12-12-20-58-12 In this third part of the sermon on Mark chapter 5 we concentrate on verses 35-43. We see that the desperation of Jairus was answered completely by Jesus. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:16:23 GMT sermons-2009-11-25-17-16-23 Jairus' desperate pleading moves the very heart of God. A desperate faith receives a word that: 1)complies, 2)cheers, 3)comforts, and 4)considers. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:29 GMT sermons-2009-11-16-22-17-29 Looking at two passages; the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 and the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, Pastor Bill shows us how prejudice can affect our own view of charity. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT sermons-2009-11-16-22-11-00 You know it had to start somewhere, somehow. This morning Ron treats us to the current version of his three minute sermon delivered so many years ago. We look at the conquerors' salvation, service and self-sacrifice. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:31:02 GMT sermons-2009-11-02-14-31-02 Virgil and family are missionaries to the largest unsaved population in North America, the French speaking Canadians of Quebec. Hear how they reach out in their community and how God is at work there. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:59 GMT sermons-2009-10-29-15-35-59 Our cries of desperation move the very heart of God. We look at the women's: 1)condition, 2)consideration, 3)committment, 4)conviction and 5)confession. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:23:29 GMT sermons-2009-10-25-13-23-29 The passage about the demoniac shows: 1) the degeneration of the possed man, 2) the contestation over him, 3)his regeneration and 4) his commission. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:20:06 GMT sermons-2009-10-25-13-20-06 When we look at the request the demoniac made to Jesus we see: 1) a proper request, 2) a puzzling denial and, 3) a purpose devine. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:15:46 GMT sermons-2009-10-25-13-15-46 Looking at 2Peter 3:3-18 we see 1) the promise of His return, 2) the purpose of His delay, and 3) the waiting people's proper behavior. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:26:38 GMT sermons-2009-10-21-16-26-38 If I were to give my final sermon this very morning, it would of course have three points, illiterated for easy recall, and would go like this, it would: 1) be directed to those I love, 2) disclose where I'll land, and 3) be a declaration to the lost. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:22:03 GMT sermons-2009-10-21-16-22-03 When we celebrate the Lord's Supper, we remember Jesus by: 1) looking to the past, 2) living in the present, and 3) longing for the future. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:32:43 GMT sermons-2009-10-20-20-32-43 Worshiping at the Altar of Past Hurts - Genesis 50:15-21 - They did this to me...that church...blah, blah, blah. Joseph shows us how God would have us handle hurts and resentment. Hint: It's not by playing God! Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:27:35 GMT sermons-2009-10-20-20-27-35 Those who measure a "good" sermon by its brevity, will be delighted in Pastor Ron's succinct, record setting delivery today. The cross is explained as being a radical denunciation, a radical declaration and a radical dedication, Sun, 04 Oct 2009 22:53:40 GMT sermons-2009-10-04-22-53-40 Visiting us from New England Bible College, Professor Lambertson helps us understand worldly, personal and eternal values. The studied passage is from the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians, 3:1-11. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:29:56 GMT sermons-2009-08-26-19-29-56 From the story of Jesus calming the raging sea, we can gain insights into 1) the personality of Jesus, 2) the priorities of Jesus, 3) the power of Jesus and 4) His perception. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:42:49 GMT sermons-2009-08-19-12-42-49 In this concluding part of our study of the Psalm, we consider what we have learned and how we should respond to the Sound of Silence. Grab a pencil for ten tips! Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:32:02 GMT sermons-2009-08-13-22-32-02 The fundamentals of faith are displayed in the early church. Let us consider the areas of conversion, committment and community. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:33:57 GMT sermons-2009-08-06-15-33-57 In difficult times it is in our Godly faith and love that will find the strength to endure. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:35:53 GMT sermons-2009-07-29-13-35-53 We continue with part two of this series on spiritual anguish. Having discussed the first two points last time, today we look at 3)the source of darkness, 4)the silence of darkness and finally, 5)the suffering of darkness. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:52:17 GMT sermons-2009-07-20-21-52-17 Pain, spiritual anguish and real struggles for real believers. How can our faith see us through? In Part one we look at the 1)the sanctuary of darkness and 2) the shadow of darkness. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:05:21 GMT sermons-2009-07-16-15-05-21 Communion celebration is a reminder of God's love for us and a reminder that Jesus is returning. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:58:50 GMT sermons-2009-07-07-12-58-50 An apologist is not ashamed of the Gospel and makes no apology for the truth! On the contrary the Christian apologist defends the faith and we should be ready to "give the reason for the hope that you have." Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:32:28 GMT sermons-2009-06-29-18-32-28 The apostle Paul had a fatherly role in the early church. We look with this perspective at the importance of fatherly conduct and fatherly cousel to achieve the ultimate purpose, "...to walk worthy of God." Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:03:32 GMT sermons-2009-06-23-15-03-32 Tom is a professor in Philly and a Pastor as well. Today he shares his experience and expertise on overcoming the three biggest obstacles to personal evangelism. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:57:47 GMT sermons-2009-06-23-14-57-47 Indeed the King of Kings is coming and today will see that the Kingdom of God is characterized by: 1) a puposeful disclosure; 2) a purposeful dispersion; and 3) a purposeful domination. Moreover, it requires from us, a purposeful decision. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:03:42 GMT sermons-2009-06-01-17-03-42 The parable of the Sower is found in each of the three synoptic gospels. In this telling of the parable related by Mark, we will focus on the instruction of the parable, its intention and its interpretation. Wed, 27 May 2009 20:14:18 GMT sermons-2009-05-27-20-14-18 Jesus made the call to ‘Follow Me’ at different times for different reasons. We will look three instances in the Gospels covering the calls of commencement, consecration and concentration. Wed, 20 May 2009 19:09:46 GMT sermons-2009-05-20-19-09-46 Thanks given from our Nigerian missionary and his report of the ministries there. Ephraim reminds us just how important the Bible is to all we do, every day. Wed, 20 May 2009 19:07:41 GMT sermons-2009-05-20-19-07-41 Remember the childhood game King of The Hill? Jesus is the King and the religious leaders are trying to knock him off. We look at the charges against the King and the King's convictions, comforts and His caution. Tue, 05 May 2009 12:38:44 GMT sermons-2009-05-05-12-38-44 Five groups of people made their decisions about who Jesus was, to them. The Pharisees thought him a menace; the crowds, a miracle worker; the disciples, the Master; his family, a madman; and the scribe thought him a satanic monster. So, what say you? Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:38:15 GMT sermons-2009-04-29-13-38-15 The religious leaders of the day were contrary with respect to their: 1)forgiveness (v6-12); 2)fellowship (v13-17); 3)fasting (v18-22); freedom (v23-28) and fundamentals (v3:1-6). Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:54:58 GMT sermons-2009-04-22-21-54-58 Like the disciples in this passage, often we find ourselves in need of peace. Jesus offers to us His peace; a peace of solace (v19-20), service (v21-23) and security (v24-29). Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:05:00 GMT sermons-2009-04-15-21-05-00 The Gospels record seven things said by Jesus from the cross. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:42:50 GMT sermons-2009-04-14-13-42-50 On Palm Sunday Jesus enters into Jerusalem. In His tenacious pursuit of the cross, He demonstrates: 1) a perfect knowledge; 2) purposeful living and 3) His pitying heart. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:49:40 GMT sermons-2009-04-05-17-49-40 One of the many titles ascribed to Jesus is that of Divine Physician. He is the only doctor for sin-sick souls. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:44:25 GMT sermons-2009-04-05-17-44-25 In the concluding portion of this two part sermon, we see that the heart of Jesus the healer is also revealed in his compassion for the leper and his commandment to him. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:29:17 GMT sermons-2009-03-23-20-29-17 In the first of two parts to this study of healing, we see the heart of Jesus shown in his divine consideration (v32-34), communication (v35-37) and conviction (v35-39). Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:22:02 GMT sermons-2009-03-23-20-22-02 In this passage we look at the authoritative ministry of Jesus as it relates to four different groups of people. 1)The Intellectuals (the teachers of the law, v22), 2)The Insurrectionists (the unclean spirit in v23-28), 3)The Incapacitated (Simon's Mother-in-law, v29-31) and finally 4)The Initiated (the Jews at the synagogue, v21-22). Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:22:13 GMT sermons-2009-03-09-15-22-13 God's plan and His message of salvation and redemption always remain the same. We look at this constancy as: 1) The same ole message; 2) The same ole means; 3) The same ole method and 4) The same ole Messiah. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:54:50 GMT sermons-2009-03-02-16-54-50 We conclude the prologue of Mark's gospel which has shown us who Jesus is. Today the Messiahship of Jesus is confirmed in His: 1) Appearing v9; 2) Affirmation v11 and 3) Anointing v10-13. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:50:19 GMT sermons-2009-03-02-16-50-19 Kevin and Debbie McAfee share a heart rending story of God's work in their lives. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:48:32 GMT sermons-2009-02-15-21-48-32 We wrap up the third point from last week's sermon after a brief review. Today we focus on John the Baptiser's mission. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:22:34 GMT sermons-2009-02-11-16-22-34 John the Baptist was required by Old Testament scripture prophecy to herald the coming of the Messiah. In this two part study we will look at three things. This week we look at his manner and his message. Next week we will go back a couple of verses and look at the third part, his mission. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:06:41 GMT sermons-2009-02-01-21-06-41 The set-up and introduction as we begin our study of the gospel of Mark. We look at eight unique things about this book. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:01:24 GMT sermons-2009-01-26-16-01-24 A closer look the implications of the Greatest Commandment. Especially on this, Sanctity-of-Life Sunday. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:02:56 GMT sermons-2009-01-20-20-02-56 Eph 1:1-14 Our spiritual blessings from a Holy God, in a fallen world. Through Jesus, we have a great hope. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:58:30 GMT sermons-2009-01-20-19-58-30 Our traditional, annual sermon celebrating of the beginning of a new year. What does Jesus want for you this very year? Maybe its the time to refocus on: 1)conversion; 2)change; 3) commitment; and 4) community. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:53:55 GMT sermons-2009-01-20-19-53-55 We all know about the three wisemen that visited the infant Jesus, but what about the other men who were not really all that wise? In today's sermon we'll find out who they were and we will look at the inquiry, the instruction and the investigation. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:46:27 GMT sermons-2009-01-01-21-46-27 The conclusion of our study through the book of Philippians! Let us look at Paul's instructions to glory in God, glory in God's Church and glory in God's Grace in our Lord Jesus. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:10:47 GMT sermons-2008-12-17-16-10-47 Paul thanks the saints in Philippi. He is thankful for: 1)their sympathy, 2)their service, 3)their spiritual investment, 4)their sacrifice, and 5)his God's sufficiency. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:05:15 GMT sermons-2008-12-17-16-05-15 We examine our call to contentment today in light of its: 1)definition, 2)depth, 3)dimensions and 4)dependence. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:09:56 GMT sermons-2008-12-03-14-09-56 Expanding on the Peace of God, we look at the conditions of peace, the contents of peace and the commitment of peace. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:57:18 GMT sermons-2008-11-24-15-57-18 Based in Bangor, ME, Manna Ministries serves the spiritual and physical needs of many individuals across the state through a variety of programs and affiliations. See their website at www.mannamaine.com (Note: substandard audio quality.) Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:49:48 GMT sermons-2008-11-17-01-49-48 In part one we covered the first three parts. Today we finish up with the fourth point; an interveening peace. Lets look at 1)the author of peace, 2)the awesomeness of peace, 3)the accomplishment of peace and 4)the appropriation of peace. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:29:52 GMT sermons-2008-11-16-22-29-52 The bible describes three kinds of peace: 1)peace with God, 2)peace with others and 3)peace within ourselves. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:06:34 GMT sermons-2008-11-06-17-06-34 Paul commands us "Do not be anxious about anything." That is; 1)an incredible command, 2)an impossible condition, 3)an intentional action and 4)invokes the Peace of God. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:03:20 GMT sermons-2008-11-06-17-03-20 We are called to gentleness. That is apparent and inescapable. Let's look at 1)the models of gentleness in the New Testament, 2)the motivation of gentleness and 3)the means toward being gentle. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:55:39 GMT sermons-2008-10-19-16-55-39 Rejoice always! That is what Paul instructs us to do. We look at 1)the source of our joy, 2)the stumbling blocks to joy, 3)thestepping stones to joy and 4)the stream of joy. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:22:24 GMT sermons-2008-10-13-15-22-24 Final part of this series. We look at the last steps in overcoming conflict; repentance then resolution. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:17:38 GMT sermons-2008-10-13-15-17-38 In a continuation from last week's sermon, we further develop Paul's teaching about conflict and communion in the ministry and look at how to apply it to our daily lives. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:42:54 GMT sermons-2008-09-29-19-42-54 Let's look at Conflict in ministry and Communion in ministry and then see how the early Church's reponse can be applied to our lives. Part 1. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:50:23 GMT sermons-2008-09-22-18-50-23 Looking at Exodus chapter 14 and other passages we see the Isrealites example of 1)Peril, 2)Panic and 3)the Providence of God. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:43:52 GMT sermons-2008-09-22-18-43-52 We see Paul's declaration of love in 1)his confession of passion, 2)his call for perserverance and 3)his confidence of their provision. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:26:09 GMT sermons-2008-09-11-16-26-09 Bill has walked the entire Appalachian Trail with his Seeing Eye dog. He shares a wonderful testimony and exciting tale. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:01:50 GMT sermons-2008-09-11-16-01-50 Because our citizenship is in heaven, we: 1)Look for a place, 2)Long for a feast, 3)Eagerly await our Savior and 4)Love with a passion. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:25:05 GMT sermons-2008-09-11-15-25-05 In the first 7 minutes, Ron relates his recent Mt. Katahdin experience. The sermon is the follow up to last week's about emissaries of the cross. This time we look at the characteristics of the enemies of the cross. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:55:27 GMT sermons-2008-09-11-14-55-27 Emissaries of the cross are characterized by an intimate spiritual: 1) priority, 2)fervency, 3)maturity, 4)unity and equality, 5)integrity and 6)humility. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:54:26 GMT sermons-2008-09-11-13-54-26 From Paul's text we see that Christian maturity is demonstrated by our: identity; humility; diversity; unity and responsibility. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:15:19 GMT sermons-2008-08-06-12-15-19 Do we want one thing or one thing more? Lets look at some of the "one thing" passages of the bible. We will see that we must contest for appreciation, adoration, absolutes and apprehension of the only important One Thing. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:54:06 GMT sermons-2008-08-01-16-54-06 In Acts chapter 2 versus 40-47, we see how the early Christians' lives were affected when they choose to follow Christ. One event in each of their lives was baptism. This morning we will look at the Primacy of baptism, the Purpose of baptism and the Priorities of baptism. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:58:09 GMT sermons-2008-07-15-14-58-09 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:53:03 GMT sermons-2008-06-29-21-53-03 Matthew 6:5-15 has something special for all dads. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:03:38 GMT sermons-2008-06-16-20-03-38 A look at the Foundations of Righteousness and the Fruit of Righteousness. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:43:59 GMT sermons-2008-06-10-21-43-59 Paul's confidence in the flesh compared, demonstrated, replaced and exterminated! Tue, 27 May 2008 18:18:04 GMT sermons-2008-05-27-18-18-04 In Exodus 2:1-10, we read about Moses' mother's great faith surrounding his devine deliverance through his adoption by Pharoah's daughter. In Hebrews 11:23, we read testimony to his mother's great courage. We will see that Jochebed was both a faithful woman and a fearless one. Traits needed especially today. Sun, 11 May 2008 18:36:04 GMT sermons-2008-05-11-18-36-04 At the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the ordinance of communion which we celebrate here on this day. Let us consider the following three points regarding communion: 1) The plain meaning of His words, 2) The purpose of the ordinance, and 3) The personalities surrounding the celebration. Sun, 04 May 2008 21:15:49 GMT sermons-2008-05-04-21-15-49 God's errand boys are Christians of character (v25), compassion (v26-28) and commitment (v30). We should aspire to the same. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:15:28 GMT sermons-2008-04-29-16-15-28 Our missionary from Nigeria speaks from his heart. Using many gospel references, Ephraim shows us that Jesus' act of praying to the Father should be an urgent calling for us to do the same. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:12:32 GMT sermons-2008-04-14-21-12-32 On the night of His betrayal, Jesus exemplified for us a saving relationship (Ro 10:9-10), a serving relationship (Jn 13:1-17) and a secure relationship (Mk 14:26). Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:15:30 GMT sermons-2008-04-07-00-15-30 Lessons to be learned about the love of Jesus from His post-resurrection encounter with the disciple Peter. We see that the love of Jesus is powerful, is purposeful and is very personal. As is His love for us. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:17:16 GMT sermons-2008-03-23-21-17-16 In this final part of the sermon we look at the purpose of the work and the proclamation of the work. Our purpose of the work is to live as light doing all things without complaint (verses 14-16). We should proclaim the word of life throughout our lives, unto the Day of the Christ, with passion, joy and praise (verses 16-18). Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:35:34 GMT sermons-2008-03-16-17-35-34 Our church can learn much from the example of unity in the Philippian church. In the first part of this message, we consider the partnership of the work, especially God's role. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:20:26 GMT sermons-2008-03-10-14-20-26 In their first visit since 2005, our missionaries describe their work and their life in the Dominican Republic. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:08:57 GMT sermons-2008-03-03-15-08-57 When we pray we can relate to our Father above through both our comfort in God and our confidence in God. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:58:46 GMT sermons-2008-02-24-23-58-46 In this, the concluding study of this passage, we will look at the exaltation of Jesus. Jesus Christ is exalted in regards to: 1) His position; 2) His preeminance; and 3) His universal proclamation. Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:29:41 GMT sermons-2008-02-18-15-29-41 Special guest speaker Doug Palmeter, shares cultural and historical insights to the Samaritans and Jews providing deeper insights to the story of the Woman at the Well in John chapter 4. Pastor Ron's closing remarks follow. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:26:20 GMT sermons-2008-02-10-20-26-20 The power of God is demonstrated at the cross as: <br>1)The power of Promise <br>2)The power of Love <br>3)The power of Forgiveness, and <br>4)The power of Salvation Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:04:56 GMT sermons-2008-02-03-18-04-56 http://www.cob-greenvillemaine.com/podcasts/2008Jan27-f.mp3 In Luke chapter 7, verses 11-16, we Jesus minister to the Widow of Nain upon the death of her only son. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:54:37 GMT sermons-2008-01-27-21-54-37 http://www.cob-greenvillemaine.com/podcasts/2008Jan20-f.mp3 Because Jesus Christ is Lord, there is a present responsibility and there will ultimately be an accountability. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 20:44:03 GMT sermons-2008-01-20-20-44-03 I believe in the sanctity of life because I believe: 1)there is a Holy creator God (Acts17:22-31); 2)in the veracity of scripture (2Pe1:21) and; 3) what the bible says is true (Ps139:16). Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:37:14 GMT sermons-2008-01-13-22-37-14 As we start 2008, we should keep in mind these four areas of God's work in your life and the life of the Church of the Open Bible. This may be the year of: 1)Conversion; 2)Communication; 3)Compassion and 4)Community. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:31:11 GMT sermons-2008-01-08-02-31-11 One biblical ordinance we cherish is the Lord's Supper. It is a special time of preparing your heart and participating in the remembrance of the new covenant with our Lord, Jesus Christ. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:24:51 GMT sermons-2008-01-08-02-24-51 http://www.cob-greenvillemaine.com/podcasts/2007Dec30-c-f.mp3 Jesus came but why did he come? How ever could He come? How and why Jesus became flesh and dwelt among us is at the core of Christian theology. Through His birth, death and resurrection we realize faith both in and of Christ. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:22:45 GMT sermons-2007-12-30-19-22-45 http://www.cob-greenvillemaine.com/podcasts/2007Dec23-c-f.mp3 In Paul's letter to the Philippians he tells us that this child is: 1) the Son of God; 2) the Servant &amp; Slave; 3) the Savior; and 4) the Sovereign. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:23:37 GMT sermons-2007-12-24-01-23-37 There is still time this year to make significant spiritual decisions. Time enough to: 1) be saved by Jesus, 2) surrender to Jesus and 3) see Jesus. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:26:05 GMT sermons-2007-12-19-16-26-05 Applying the four provisions for unity. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:59:46 GMT sermons-2007-11-20-13-59-46 Hannah's example of how God makes beautiful the beast of our lives. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:35:42 GMT sermons-2007-11-07-16-35-42 Last week we looked at the first two characteristics. This morning we will look at the spirit of courageousness and the spirit of camaraderie. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:25:34 GMT sermons-2007-11-05-22-25-34 Paul adressed his letter to the Christian Saints in Philippi. Just what does it mean to be a saint? Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:14:58 GMT sermons-2007-11-03-17-49-52