Sermons

546 sermons, 1988 – 2003.

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199036
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199543
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199918
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1988

Aug 14, 1988The Last Temptation of Christ
Dec 1988He Didn't Spare His SonRomans 8:32

1989

Mar 13, 1989God of the HeavensPsalm 19:1
Mar 19, 1989How to Know that God is Real1 John 1:1-4
Mar 26, 1989The Authentic Christian1 John 1:5-2:2
Apr 2, 1989How to Know God Better1 John 2:3-11
Apr 9, 1989How to Live in the World without being Worldly1 John 2:12-17
Apr 16, 1989How to tell Truth from Error1 John 2:18-23
Apr 23, 1989How to be Ready for Christ's Return1 John 2:24-29
Apr 30, 1989Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up1 John 3:1-10
May 7, 1989How to Treat Other Christians1 John 3:11-15
May 14, 1989How to Know what Love Is1 John 3:16-18
May 21, 1989How to Overcome Doubts1 John 3:19-24
May 28, 1989How to Test the Spirits1 John 4:1-6
Jun 4, 1989How to Know what Love Is (Part II)1 John 4:7-21
Jun 11, 1989How to Love God as He wants to be Loved1 John 5:1-5
Jun 18, 1989How to be Sure You are a Christian1 John 5:6-13
Jun 25, 1989How to Know God Answers Prayer1 John 5:14-17
Jul 2, 1989How to Know What You Believe1 John 5:18-21
Jul 9, 1989Abram Doubts God's FaithfulnessGenesis 12
Jul 30, 1989Making the Tough ChoicesGenesis 13
Aug 15, 1989Who Do You Owe?Genesis 14
Aug 21, 1989Abram and the Promise of GodGenesis 15
Aug 28, 1989The Danger of Trying to Play GodGenesis 16
Sep 5, 1989A New Name for a New ManGenesis 17
Sep 11, 1989Don't Just Go Through the MotionsJeremiah 7
Sep 13, 1989Almost Persuaded....Acts 24-25
Sep 13, 1989Be a ServantPhilippians 2:1-11
Sep 13, 1989God's Measuring StickJeremiah 1
Sep 13, 1989How to Use Time Wisely
Sep 13, 1989Learning to Live on the OutsideHebrews 13:9-14
Sep 13, 1989Staying on the Potter's WheelJeremiah 18
Sep 13, 1989The Antagonist who became an ApostleActs 9
Sep 13, 1989The Crucified Christ
Sep 13, 1989The Man Born BlindJohn 9:1-34
Sep 13, 1989The Pharisee who was Born AgainJohn 3:1-16
Sep 13, 1989The Woman at the WellJohn 4
Sep 13, 1989Why the Cross?1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Sep 19, 1989The Effective Prayer of a Righteous ManGenesis 18
Sep 25, 1989Giving God your AllGenesis 22
Oct 10, 1989A Disciple is Courageous2 Timothy 1:8-18
Oct 16, 1989A Disciple is Disciplined2 Timothy 2:1-7
Oct 23, 1989A Disciple is Durable2 Timothy 2:8-13
Oct 30, 1989A Disciple is Pure2 Timothy 2:14-26
Nov 6, 1989A Disciple is Set Apart2 Timothy 3:1-9
Nov 19, 1989Learning to Look Beyond the Blessings
Nov 20, 1989A Disciple is a Model2 Timothy 3:10-17
Dec 1989The Dark Side ofMatthew 2:1-18
Dec 4, 1989A Disciple is Biblical2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Dec 4, 1989Understanding the New Age Movement
Dec 18, 1989A Disciple is Hopeful2 Timothy 4:6-8
Dec 18, 1989Be an EncouragerColossians 4:7-18
Dec 24, 1989The Gifts of
Dec 25, 1989A Disciple is Vulnerable2 Timothy 4:9-15

1990

1990Justification - Peace With GodRomans 5:1-11
Jan 29, 1990What God Thinks about GrumblingExodus 16
Mar 5, 1990The Function of Elders in the Church
Mar 19, 1990The Church Unleashed for MinistryEphesians 4:7-13
Apr 10, 1990A new enablement for ministryActs 1:8
Apr 10, 1990Be a WitnessActs 1:8
Apr 13, 1990The Penitent ThiefLuke 23:39-43
Apr 30, 1990The Power and the Glory
May 7, 1990GenGenesis 1
May 14, 1990The Book of Revelation
May 14, 1990Was Adam for Real?Genesis 2
Jun 5, 1990God Made ManGenesis 2
Jun 11, 1990And God Made WomanGenesis 2
Jun 18, 1990The Enticement of EvilGenesis 3:1-5
Jun 25, 1990The Heart of TemptationGenesis 3:6
Jul 2, 1990The Consequences of SinGenesis 3:7-20
Jul 10, 1990The Battle of the SexesGenesis 3:16
Jul 30, 1990Be a Giver2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Jul 30, 1990Paradise LostGenesis 3:21-24
Sep 11, 1990First Family FeudGenesis 4
Sep 16, 1990Why Pray?Acts 4:23-31
Sep 18, 1990Rom.12:1Romans 12:1
Sep 24, 1990All are Precious in His SightExodus 2
Sep 29, 1990The Differences in the Genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke
Oct 8, 1990The ChoiceExodus 2:1-10
Oct 15, 1990God's School for Spiritual LeadersExodus 2:11-25
Oct 22, 1990The Call of MosesExodus 3:1-15
Nov 5, 1990The Controversy - Moses Argues with GodExodus 3:11-4:17
Nov 12, 1990The ConfrontationExodus 4:18-5:21
Nov 18, 1990Thanking God through Thick and ThinPhilippians 4:6-7
Nov 19, 1990The ContestExodus 7:1-13
Dec 3, 1990The Years that the Locusts Have EatenJoel 2:25
Dec 4, 1990The CalamitiesExodus 7:14-10:29
Dec 12, 1990The Celebration of the PassoverExodus 11:1-12:30
Dec 18, 1990The ExodusExodus 12:31-51
Dec 31, 1990God Became One of Us

1991

Jan 19, 1991Ps. 49Psalm 49
Jan 21, 1991An Old Sermon with New MeaningMatthew 5:1-2Sermon on the Mount
Jan 28, 1991How to Have a Happy LifeMatthew 5:3Sermon on the Mount
Feb 4, 1991Mourning and MeeknessMatthew 5:4-5Sermon on the Mount
Feb 11, 1991Hungry and Thirsty for RighteousnessMatthew 5:6Sermon on the Mount
Feb 18, 1991Mercy and PurityMatthew 5:7-8Sermon on the Mount
Mar 4, 1991Peacemakers and PersecutionMatthew 5:9-12Sermon on the Mount
Mar 11, 1991Salt and LightMatthew 5:13-16Sermon on the Mount
Mar 18, 1991Lighting up a Dark WorldMatthew 5:14-16Sermon on the Mount
Mar 25, 1991What About the Law?Matthew 5:17-20Sermon on the Mount
Mar 29, 1991Good Friday1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Mar 31, 1991Easter Sunday Morning
Apr 1, 1991Anger and ReconciliationMatthew 5:21-26Sermon on the Mount
Apr 7, 1991The Popular Christ
Apr 14, 1991Easter Breakfast
May 6, 1991Staying Clean in a Dirty WorldMatthew 5:27-32Sermon on the Mount
May 13, 1991Keeping Your WordMatthew 5:33-37Sermon on the Mount
May 27, 1991How a Christian Responds to MistreatmentMatthew 5:38-42Sermon on the Mount
Jun 3, 1991Learning to Love when it's Hard ToMatthew 5:43-48Sermon on the Mount
Jun 11, 1991Don't Be a HypocriteMatthew 6:1Sermon on the Mount
Jun 17, 1991Some Thoughts on Praise
Jun 24, 1991Giving God's WayMatthew 6:2-4Sermon on the Mount
Jul 1, 1991Praying God's WayMatthew 6:5-15Sermon on the Mount
Jul 16, 1991A Prayer for All SeasonsMatthew 6:9-15Sermon on the Mount
Jul 23, 1991Self-Discipline God's WayMatthew 6:16-18Sermon on the Mount
Aug 19, 1991Where do your Loyalties Lay?Matthew 6:19-24Sermon on the Mount
Aug 26, 1991God's Cure for WorryMatthew 6:25-34Sermon on the Mount
Sep 10, 1991The Peril of Judging OthersMatthew 7:1-6Sermon on the Mount
Sep 16, 1991Asking, Seeking, KnockingMatthew 7:7-11Sermon on the Mount
Sep 24, 1991The Golden RuleMatthew 7:12Sermon on the Mount
Oct 8, 1991Two RoadsMatthew 7:13-14Sermon on the Mount
Oct 14, 1991Becoming a Fruit InspectorMatthew 7:15-20Sermon on the Mount
Oct 20, 1991Salt and LightMatthew 5:13-16
Oct 26, 1991OnwardActs 2:42-47
Nov 12, 1991The Peril of PretendingMatthew 7:21-23Sermon on the Mount
Nov 19, 1991Following God's Building CodeMatthew 7:24-27Sermon on the Mount
Nov 24, 1991Thanksgiving 91
Nov 26, 1991The Sermon on the Mount in the Valley of LifeMatthew 7:28-29Sermon on the Mount
Dec 3, 1991God's Cure for Depression Psalm 42 / 43Psalm 42
Dec 10, 1991God's Cure for BitternessHebrews 12:15
Dec 15, 1991Friendship Sunday
Dec 24, 1991Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24, 1991Jesus Christ, the Extra-Terrestrial

1992

Feb 2, 1992Investing for God - Your Money
Feb 16, 1992Cazenovia Park Baptist ChurchExodus 20:12
Apr 12, 1992Rejection: the Back Door to BlessingJohn 12:20-26
Apr 17, 1992Behold the Lamb of GodGenesis 22:1-13
Apr 19, 1992Easter Sun. 92Mark 16:1-8
May 10, 1992Mary, the mother of John Mark Mother's DayActs 12:12
May 18, 1992Christ and the Ten Commandments
Jun 9, 1992Finding the Will of God - Part 1
Jun 15, 1992Finding the Will of God - part 2
Jun 21, 1992Of Fathers and Children Father’s Day 92Luke 15:11-32
Jun 22, 1992Understanding Spiritual TruthMatthew 13:10-17
Jul 13, 1992How’s Your Spiritual Soil Quality?Matthew 13:3-8
Jul 26, 1992How’s Your Spiritual Soil Quality?Matthew 13:3-8
Aug 4, 1992The Wheat and the WeedsMatthew 13:24-30
Aug 16, 1992Onward Gospel ChurchDeuteronomy 31:1-8
Aug 24, 1992Wine and WineskinsMatthew 9:14-17
Sep 7, 1992The Parable of the WorkersMatthew 20:1-16
Sep 13, 1992Ruth: Confidence in God’s SovereigntyRuth 1:1-16People of Character
Sep 14, 1992The Parable of the Shrewd ManagerLuke 16:1-13
Sep 21, 1992The Parable of the TalentsMatthew 25:14-30
Sep 29, 1992Why Worship?
Oct 11, 1992Jacob: Hungry for God’s BlessingGenesis 32:22-32People of Character
Oct 18, 1992Esther: a Woman Committed to God’s CauseEsther 4:1-16People of Character
Oct 25, 1992Joseph: Desire for God’s HolinessGenesis 39:1-20People of Character
Nov 1, 1992Peter: Assurance of ForgivenessJohn 21:15-19People of Character
Nov 8, 1992Paul: Convinced of God’s CallActs 26:1-20People of Character
Nov 22, 1992Thanksgiving 92Romans 1
Nov 24, 1992What is a Christian?
Dec 8, 1992Born AgainJohn 3:1-8
Dec 15, 1992AdoptionRomans 8:12-16
Dec 23, 1992The Holy Spirit Lives In UsThe Holy Spirit
Dec 24, 1992The Dark Side ofMatthew 2:1-18
Dec 29, 1992What Child Is This?Isaiah 9:6

1993

Jan 4, 1993Moments of Decision
Jan 10, 1993Sanctification1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Jan 24, 1993Investing for God - Time
Jan 24, 1993Investing for God - Time
Feb 1, 1993America: God Shed His Grace on Thee
Feb 7, 1993Investing Your Body for God1 Corinthians 6:19-20
Mar 8, 1993Wanted: Christians who Look Like Jesus1 John 1:1-4Wanted
Mar 16, 1993Wanted: Christians who Walk Like Jesus1 John 1:5-2:2Wanted
Mar 23, 19931Jn.2:3-61 John 2:3-6Wanted
Apr 4, 1993Palm SundayJohn 12:12-19
Apr 12, 1993Wanted: Christians who Love Like Jesus1 John 2:7-11Wanted
Apr 25, 1993AllentownDeuteronomy 31:1-8
Apr 26, 1993The Penitent ThiefLuke 23:39-43
May 17, 1993Wanted: Christians who Confess Jesus1 John 2:12-28Wanted
Jun 5, 1993Wanted: Christians Who Continue in Jesus1 John 2:28-3:3Wanted
Jun 8, 19931Jn.2:15-171 John 2:15-17Wanted
Jun 15, 1993Transition - JerusalemActs 2:42-47Pastoral Transitions
Jun 20, 1993The Power of a Godly FatherEphesians 6:4
Jun 21, 1993Churches in Transition: AntiochPastoral Transitions
Jul 4, 1993Holding the Torch High
Jul 13, 1993The Church in Transition - EphesusActs 20:17-38Pastoral Transitions
Aug 3, 1993Finally... Keep Praying!2 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Aug 15, 1993Five Things Your Pastor Can Do For YouEphesians 4:11-12Pastoral Transitions
Aug 22, 1993Five Things You Can Do for Your PastorPastoral Transitions
Sep 13, 1993Intent on Integrity inExodus 20:1
Sep 21, 1993No Other Gods Before MeExodus 20:2-3
Sep 27, 1993Don't Make IdolsExodus 20:4-6
Oct 4, 1993Honoring God’s NameExodus 20:7
Oct 11, 1993A Day for GodExodus 20:8-11
Oct 18, 1993Honoring Father and MotherExodus 20:12
Oct 25, 1993More on Children and ParentsExodus 20:12
Nov 1, 1993Killing and Mental MurderExodus 20:13
Nov 8, 1993Staying Sexually PureExodus 20:14
Nov 14, 1993Keeping the Knot Tied TightExodus 20:14
Nov 23, 199310C Summary
Nov 23, 1993Commandment #8 - StealingExodus 20:15
Nov 24, 1993Understanding the Church
Dec 1993The Bright Side of
Dec 1, 1993Commandment #9 - Sins of the TongueExodus 20:16
Dec 5, 1993Coveting or Contentment?Exodus 20:17
Dec 11, 1993Jesus and the Ten Commandments
Dec 20, 1993What Child Is This?Isaiah 9:6
Dec 26, 1993The Gifts of the MagiMatthew 2:11

1994

1994Mission 94 - ExtendingActs 1:8Mission and Vision of the Church
Jan 2, 1994Mission 94 - To Exalt Jesus Christ1 Peter 2:9-10Mission and Vision of the Church
Jan 9, 1994Mission 94 - Equipping2 Timothy 3:15-17Mission and Vision of the Church
Jan 16, 1994Mission 94 - Expressing our Faith in Obedient LivingMission and Vision of the Church
Feb 14, 1994Wanted: Christians who Look Like Jesus1 John 1:1-4
Feb 21, 1994Getting Honest with Yourself About Sin1 John 1:5-2:2
Mar 1, 1994Loving God and Hating People1 John 2:3-11
Mar 7, 1994What the World Needs Now is the Church1 John 2:15-17
Mar 14, 1994Preachers: How to Tell if They’re Telling the Truth1 John 2:18-27
Mar 21, 1994How to be Ready to Meet Your Maker1 John 2:28-3:3
Mar 27, 1994Three Cheers for Christ - The Peril of Popularity
Mar 28, 1994Can a Christian Live Like the Devil?1 John 3:4-10
Apr 1, 1994Good Friday 94
Apr 4, 1994Christians Are People Who Love1 John 3:11-15
Apr 4, 1994Christians Are People Who Love1 John 3:11-20
Apr 7, 1994The Passion Week of Jesus
Apr 25, 1994CBA of PA State Meetings
May 9, 1994How to Test the Spirits1 John 4:1-6
May 22, 1994Under His Wings Mother’s Day ‘93
Jun 5, 1994The Greatest Power on Earth1 John 4:7-21
Jun 14, 1994Learning to Love God1 John 5:1-5
Jun 20, 1994How to be Sure You’ll Go to Heaven1 John 5:6-13
Jun 27, 1994Learning How to Pray1 John 5:14-17
Jul 3, 1994Reformation and Revolution
Jul 5, 1994What Are You Sure Of?1 John 5:18-21
Jul 22, 1994Help for Those Who Doubt1 John 3:19-24
Jul 25, 1994The Master and His Men
Aug 23, 1994Matthew - the Unlikely DiscipleLuke 5:27-32
Aug 29, 1994Andrew—the Overshadowed Disciple
Sep 6, 1994How’s Your Spiritual Soil Quality?Matt. 13:3-8
Sep 12, 1994Peter: The Disciple who RecoveredJohn 21:15-19People of Character
Sep 18, 1994Judas—Fateful Choices FBC
Sep 19, 1994Philip - Learning to Look with the Eyes of Faith
Sep 26, 1994Paul: Living Life with PurposeActs 26:1-20People of Character
Oct 17, 1994The Beatitudes: Blueprint of a ChristianMatthew 5:1-3Sermon on the Mount
Oct 25, 1994Mourning and MeeknessMatthew 5:4-5Sermon on the Mount
Oct 31, 1994Hungry and Thirsty for RighteousnessMatthew 5:6Sermon on the Mount
Nov 7, 1994Mercy and PurityMatthew 5:7-8Sermon on the Mount
Nov 14, 1994Peacemakers and PersecutionMatthew 5:9-12Sermon on the Mount
Nov 21, 1994You are the Salt of the EarthMatthew 5:13Sermon on the Mount
Nov 28, 1994The Light of the WorldMatthew 5:14-16Sermon on the Mount
Dec 5, 1994Grace and Law: Jesus and the Old TestamentMatthew 5:17-20Sermon on the Mount
Dec 13, 1994Dealing with AngerMatthew 5:21-26Sermon on the Mount
Dec 20, 1994Staying Clean in a Dirty WorldMatthew 5:27-32Sermon on the Mount
Dec 24, 1994Christmas, Version 2.0 Xmas Eve ‘94
Dec 25, 1994The Bright Side of
Dec 27, 1994Integrity - Keeping Your WordMatthew 5:33-37Sermon on the Mount

1995

Jan 1, 1995The Years that the Locusts Have EatenJoel 2:25
Jan 2, 1995Mary - Hand-maid of the LordLuke 1:26-38
Jan 23, 1995How a Christian Responds to MistreatmentMatthew 5:38-42Sermon on the Mount
Jan 30, 1995Learning to Love when it's Hard ToMatthew 5:43-48Sermon on the Mount
Feb 6, 1995Don't Be a HypocriteMatthew 6:1Sermon on the Mount
Feb 13, 1995Giving God's WayMatthew 6:2-4Sermon on the Mount
Feb 19, 1995Stepping Forward in FaithGen. 12, 13, 22
Feb 20, 1995Praying God's WayMatthew 6:5-15Sermon on the Mount
Feb 27, 1995The Lord’s PrayerMatthew 6:9-15Sermon on the Mount
Mar 14, 1995Saying No to Self to Say Yes to GodMatthew 6:16-18Sermon on the Mount
Mar 20, 1995A Christian and His MoneyMatthew 6:19-24Sermon on the Mount
Mar 27, 1995God’s Cure for WorryMatthew 6:25-34Sermon on the Mount
Apr 3, 1995Judging OthersMatthew 7:1-6Sermon on the Mount
Apr 9, 1995Why Didn’t Jesus Give Them What They Wanted?Luke 19
Apr 10, 1995Asking, Seeking, and KnockingMatthew 7:7-11Sermon on the Mount
Apr 14, 1995The Glory of the Cross1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Apr 16, 1995What Do You Do With an Empty Tomb?
May 9, 1995The Golden RuleMatthew 7:12Sermon on the Mount
May 15, 1995The Two RoadsMatthew 7:13-14Sermon on the Mount
May 29, 1995The Two TreesMatthew 7:15-20Sermon on the Mount
Jun 6, 1995Spiritual PretendersMatthew 7:21-23Sermon on the Mount
Jun 13, 1995God’s Building CodeMatthew 7:24-27Sermon on the Mount
Jun 18, 1995My Father’s Bible
Jun 20, 1995The Sermon on the Mount in the Valley of LifeMatthew 7:28-29Sermon on the Mount
Jun 26, 1995When Life Isn’t FairPsalm 73
Jul 25, 1995Alone, but not AlonePsalm 86
Aug 1, 1995Starting OverPsalm 85
Aug 21, 1995The Source of JoyPsalm 97
Aug 29, 1995Deliverance!Psalm 91
Sep 11, 1995Keeping Your BalancePsalm 1
Sep 19, 1995Design for Discipleship2 Timothy 1:1-7
Sep 25, 1995A Disciple is Courageous2 Timothy 1:8-18
Oct 2, 1995A Disciple is Disciplined2 Timothy 2:1-7
Oct 9, 1995Remembering Your PlacePsalm 90
Oct 17, 1995A Disciple is Durable2 Timothy 2:8-13
Oct 23, 1995A Disciple is Pure2 Timothy 2:14-26
Oct 30, 1995A Disciple is Distinctive2 Timothy 3:1-9
Nov 13, 1995A Disciple Impacts Others2 Timothy 3:10-14
Nov 20, 1995A Disciple is Biblical2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
Nov 27, 19952 Tim.4:6-82 Timothy 4:6-8
Dec 4, 1995A Disciple is a People Person2 Timothy 4:9-22
Dec 29, 1995Jesus Christ, the Real Extra-Terrestrial
Dec 31, 1995The Christian and Time

1996

Jan 8, 1996The Miracle of the Virgin Birth
Jan 22, 1996Jesus the Disciplemaker - Part One Building RelationshipsJesus the Disciplemaker
Feb 5, 1996Jesus the Disciplemaker - Part Two Ministry TrainingMark 1:16-20Jesus the Disciplemaker
Feb 20, 1996Jesus the Disciplemaker - Part Four Leadership DevelopmentJesus the Disciplemaker
Mar 31, 1996Palm SundayJohn 12:12-19
Apr 2, 1996No Other GospelGalatians 1:1-10
Apr 5, 1996Meditation at the Place of the SkullMatthew 8Easter Vignettes
Apr 5, 1996Meditation at the PraetoriumEaster Vignettes
Apr 5, 1996Meditation on the Via DolorosaEaster Vignettes
Apr 7, 1996If Tombs Could Talk Sunrise Service 96
Apr 7, 1996Resurrection Reactions - a Study in ContrastsMatthew 28:1-15
Apr 8, 1996The Message that Changes LivesGalatians 1:11-24
Apr 30, 1996Threats to the Gospel - Part OneGalatians 2:1-10
May 6, 1996Threats to the Gospel - Part TwoGalatians 2:11-21
May 12, 1996Mother’s Day1 Peter 3:7
May 13, 1996The Essence of the GospelGalatians 3:1-14
Jul 15, 1996Live FreeGalatians 5:1-15
Jul 30, 1996Living By the SpiritGalatians 5:16-26
Aug 19, 1996Lessons in Practical SpiritualityGalatians 6:1-10
Aug 27, 1996The Only Boast of a ChristianGalatians 6:11-18
Sep 22, 1996Building for God - Staying Focused2 Chronicles 6:14-40Building for God
Sep 23, 1996Building for God - Catching the VisionNehemiah 1–2Building for God
Sep 30, 1996Building for God - Total Commitment1 Chron. 29Building for God
Oct 21, 1996Building for God - the People Priority1 Peter 2:4–10Building for God
Oct 28, 1996Building for God—Renewal 2 Chronicles 34–352 Chronicles 34-35Building for God
Nov 11, 1996How to Impact Your World for ChristColossians 1:1-8
Nov 18, 1996How to Pray Powerfully for PeopleColossians 1:9-14
Nov 26, 1996Jesus is Lord of AllColossians 1:15-23
Dec 9, 1996The Heart of a ServantColossians 1:24-2:5
Dec 16, 1996Jesus is All You Need Col. 2: 6–12Colossians 2:6-12
Dec 23, 1996The Inconvenient IncarnationMatthew 2:9-18

1997

Jan 5, 1997What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?
Jan 9, 1997The Forgotten Gift
Jan 10, 1997Reality vs. ReligionColossians 2:13-23
Jan 20, 1997Dead Men WalkingColossians 3:1-11
Jan 27, 1997A Field Guide to ChristiansColossians 3:12-17
Feb 4, 1997Christianity is a Family AffairColossians 3:18-19
Feb 10, 1997Christianity is a Family Affair - Part TwoColossians 3:20-21
Feb 17, 1997Taking God to WorkColossians 3:22-4:1
Feb 25, 1997Building a Positive TestimonyColossians 4:2-6
Mar 9, 1997Monday - The Day of CleansingMark 11:12–25Passion Week
Mar 9, 1997The Week That Changed HistoryMark 11:12-25Passion Week Study Notes
Mar 10, 1997Body LifeColossians 4:7-18
Mar 16, 1997The Week That Changed HistoryMatthew 21:23-22:14Passion Week Study Notes
Mar 16, 1997Tuesday - the Day of ConfrontationMatt. 21:23–22:14Passion Week
Mar 17, 1997Why We Exist as a ChurchActs 4:42-47
Mar 23, 1997The Week That Changed HistoryMark 14:1Passion Week Study Notes
Mar 23, 1997Wed. / Thurs. - Days of CommitmentMark 14:1–11Passion Week
Mar 28, 1997Friday - The Day of Crucifixion Good Friday ‘97Matthew 26:47-56Passion Week
Mar 30, 1997Sunday - Day of ResurrectionMatthew 28:1–8Passion Week
Mar 30, 1997The Week That Changed HistoryMatthew 28:1-8Passion Week Study Notes
Mar 31, 1997How to be a Blessing to the Man You Love Father’s Day ‘96
Apr 6, 1997Genesis - the Book of Beginnings
Apr 27, 1997The God of BeginningsGenesis 1:1-2
May 4, 1997The Course of CreationGenesis 1:3-25
May 12, 1997The Crown of CreationGenesis 1:26-31
May 26, 1997The Garden of GodGenesis 2:1-17
Jun 9, 1997A Partner in ParadiseGenesis 2:18-25
Jun 16, 1997The Entrance of EvilGenesis 3:1-5
Jun 23, 1997Peril in ParadiseGenesis 3:6-13
Jun 29, 1997Curse and ConsequencesGenesis 3:14-24
Jul 6, 1997What Makes a Nation Great?
Jul 13, 1997Truth and TragedyGenesis 4:1-16
Jul 28, 1997When God Went On Vacation Summer 97
Aug 26, 1997The True Measure of SuccessJeremiah 1:1-10
Sep 1, 1997How to be a Spiritual SchizophrenicJeremiah 7:1-11
Sep 7, 1997The Table of the Lord
Sep 9, 1997God’s Pottery ClassJeremiah 18
Sep 14, 1997Catching the Vision for a Dynamic ChurchMatt. 28:19–20Catch the Vision
Sep 28, 1997The Disciple is a ChristianCatch the Vision
Oct 5, 1997The Disciple’s CommunionPsalm 119Catch the Vision
Oct 12, 1997The Disciple’s CharacterPhilippians 2:3-14Catch the Vision
Oct 26, 1997The Disciple is CaringJames 2:14-17Catch the Vision
Nov 2, 1997The Disciple is a Contributor1 Peter 4:7-11Catch the Vision
Nov 9, 1997A Disciple is CommissionedMatthew 28:18Catch the Vision
Nov 30, 1997Road to Bethlehem—the ForerunnerLuke 1:5-20
Dec 24, 1997Christmas Eve

1998

Jan 11, 1998Stewardship - Part Two2 Corinthians 9
Jan 18, 1998Stewardship - Part 3
Jan 20, 1998Stewardship - A Matter of Trust (Part 1)Matt. 25:14–30
Jan 25, 1998Wantagh Baptist Church2 Corinthians 9:6-11
Feb 1, 1998Myth 1 - I Would Never Do ThatLuke 18:9-14Myths
Feb 8, 1998Myth Two - God is PredictableMyths
Aug 9, 1998Lessons from the Life of a LeperLuke 17:11-19

1999

Sep 12, 1999Coming HomeGen. 12:1-8
Oct 1, 1999Developing a Heart for God - a note from your PastorAttributes of God
Oct 1, 1999The Eternity of GodAttributes of God
Oct 11, 1999The Immutability of GodAttributes of God
Oct 17, 1999The Self-Sufficiency of GodAttributes of God
Oct 25, 1999Omnipresence - God is Everywhere I GoAttributes of God
Nov 1, 1999Omnipotence - God is More Powerful than MeAttributes of God
Nov 8, 1999Omniscience - God Knows All About MeAttributes of God
Nov 15, 1999The Sovereignty of GodAttributes of God
Nov 22, 1999The Holiness of GodAttributes of God
Nov 29, 1999The Grace of GodAttributes of God
Dec 5, 1999Road to Bethlehem—Joseph
Dec 12, 1999Road to Bethlehem—MaryLuke 1:26-45
Dec 17, 1999Road to Bethlehem—JesusPhilippians 2:4-8
Dec 23, 1999Christmas distractionLuke 10:38-42
Dec 24, 1999Christmas Eve - 99
Dec 24, 1999Christmas Eve 1999 (longer draft)
Dec 27, 1999Christmas in the Amazon

2000

Jan 25, 2000Men Alive - Erindale
Jan 31, 2000The Christ Who Challenges His ChurchRev. 1The Seven Churches of Revelation
Feb 7, 2000Ephesus - the Challenge of LoveRev. 2:1-7The Seven Churches of Revelation
Feb 14, 2000Smyrna - The Challenge of OppositionRev. 2:8-11The Seven Churches of Revelation
Feb 18, 2000The Week That Changed HistoryPassion Week Study Notes
Mar 5, 2000Pergamum - The Challenge of ValuesRev. 2:12-17The Seven Churches of Revelation
Mar 7, 2000Thyatira - the Challenge of LeadershipRev. 2:18-29The Seven Churches of Revelation
Mar 13, 2000Sardis - The Challenge of PurposeRev. 3:1-6The Seven Churches of Revelation
Mar 19, 2000Monday - CleansingMark 11:12-26Passion Week
Mar 20, 2000Philadelphia - The Challenge of OpportunityRev. 3:7-13The Seven Churches of Revelation
Mar 26, 2000Tuesday - the Day of ConfrontationMatthew 21:23-22:14Passion Week
Mar 27, 2000Laodicea - The Challenge of ComplacencyRev. 3:14-22The Seven Churches of Revelation
Apr 2, 2000Wednesday - the Day of CommitmentMark 14:3-11Passion Week
Apr 8, 2000Passion Week - DiagramPassion Week Study Notes
Apr 9, 2000Thursday - Day of CommunionPassion Week
Apr 16, 2000Palm Sunday - Day of CelebrityJohn 11:55-12:19Passion Week
Apr 21, 2000Victory in the GardenMark 14:32–46Passion Week
Apr 23, 2000Easter Sunday - Day of CelebrationPassion Week
Apr 30, 2000Saturday - Day of ConfusionMatthew 27:57-66Passion Week
May 2000Managing God’s ResourcesManaging God’s Resources
May 7, 2000In Pursuit of Praise May 7, 2000 - EBC
May 14, 2000Lord’s Table
May 14, 2000Mother’s Day1 Peter 3:7
May 28, 2000Stewardship Part One - Managing LifeGenesis 12Managing God’s Resources
Jun 4, 2000Managing Money2 Cor. 9Managing God’s Resources
Jun 10, 2000Stepping Forward in FaithGenesis 12, 13, 22
Jun 11, 2000Managing MinistryMark 6:7–14Managing God’s Resources
Jun 18, 2000How to be a Blessing to the Man You Love Father’s Day ‘96Genesis 2:18-24
Jul 2, 2000Making a Difference in CanadaMatthew 5:14-16
Jul 9, 2000Understanding MinistryMark 6:7-14
Jul 23, 2000Communion Meditation
Aug 8, 2000God, Where Are You?Psalm 86Psalms in the Summer
Aug 22, 2000God, I Need to Start OverPsalm 85Psalms in the Summer
Aug 25, 2000God, Life’s Not Fair!Psalm 73Psalms in the Summer
Aug 29, 2000God, I Need a Sense of SecurityPsalm 91Psalms in the Summer
Sep 11, 2000God, I Want a Happy LifePsalm 1Psalms in the Summer
Sep 16, 2000God, I’m Afraid of DyingPsalm 49Psalms in the Summer
Sep 25, 2000In Search of Spiritual RealityColossians 1:1-8In Search of Spiritual Reality
Sep 26, 2000The Power of a Man Erindale Men Alive
Oct 3, 2000What is Spiritual Reality?Colossians 1:9-14In Search of Spiritual Reality
Oct 9, 2000The Source of Spiritual RealityColossians 1:15-23In Search of Spiritual Reality
Oct 16, 2000Spiritual Reality Means Becoming a ServantColossians 1:24-2:5In Search of Spiritual Reality
Oct 29, 2000Jesus is All You Need Col. 2: 6–12Colossians 2:6-12In Search of Spiritual Reality
Nov 6, 2000Religion vs. RelationshipColossians 2:13-23In Search of Spiritual Reality
Nov 13, 2000Being a Spiritually Authentic Person - partColossians 3:1-11In Search of Spiritual Reality
Nov 26, 2000Becoming a Spiritually Authentic Person - Part TwoColossians 3:12-17In Search of Spiritual Reality
Dec 10, 2000What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?
Dec 11, 2000The Spiritually Authentic FamilyColossians 3:18-21In Search of Spiritual Reality
Dec 18, 2000Being Authentic in the WorkplaceColossians 3:22-4:1In Search of Spiritual Reality
Dec 31, 2000A Strategy for Living inEphesians 5:15-17

2001

Feb 5, 2001Spiritual Authenticity: Prayer and ProclamationColossians 4:2-6In Search of Spiritual Reality
Feb 13, 2001Being Authentic in RelationshipsColossians 4:7-18In Search of Spiritual Reality
Feb 18, 2001The Church: Why Bother? Part One - Overview / EquippingActs 2:42-47The Church: Why Bother?
Feb 25, 2001The Church: Why Bother? Part Two - ExaltingActs 2:42-47The Church: Why Bother?
Mar 4, 2001The Church: Why Bother? Part Three - EncouragingThe Church: Why Bother?
Mar 11, 2001The Church - Why Bother? ExtendingLuke 15The Church: Why Bother?
Mar 18, 2001Calvary: What’s a God like you doing in a place like this?
Mar 18, 2001Easter Series1 Cor. 1:18-25
Mar 18, 2001Why the Cross?1 Corinthians 1:18-25The Cross — So What?
Mar 25, 2001The Cross: Making Us Right With GodRomans 5:1-11The Cross — So What?
Apr 1, 2001The Cross: Making God Right With UsRomans 3:21-26The Cross — So What?
Apr 8, 2001The Unpopular CrossLuke 19:28-42The Cross — So What?
Apr 13, 2001The Long Silence – a playlet
Apr 15, 2001The Cross – So What?The Cross — So What?
Apr 27, 2001Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
May 13, 2001Under His Wings Mother’s Day ‘01
May 15, 2001The People PriorityJohn 1:35-45
Jun 2, 2001Don’t Be Myth-led!Myths
Jun 10, 2001Worship from the Heart1 Samuel 24:18-24
Jun 11, 2001Myth 1 - I Would Never Do ThatLuke 18:9-14Myths
Jun 16, 2001Maiden VoyageMyths
Jun 17, 2001My Father’s Bible
Jun 18, 2001Myth Two - God is PredictableMyths
Jun 23, 2001Humility: Seeing Myself the Way God Sees Me" Sarnia
Jul 1, 2001The Canadian ChristianRomans 13:1-7
Jul 9, 2001Myth 3 – The Important People in my Life will Never Let Me DownMyths
Jul 23, 2001Myth 4 – Somewhere out there is the good life – if only I could find itMyths
Jul 28, 2001Myth 5 – Pain is Not God’s Will for MeMyths
Aug 13, 20012 John – Loving in Truth2 JohnBlessings in Brief
Aug 28, 20013 John – Living in the Truth3 JohnBlessings in Brief
Aug 30, 2001Jesus the Disciplemaker - Part 3 Ministry InvolvementMark 6:7-14Jesus the Disciplemaker
Sep 3, 2001Obadiah – Pride and PunishmentObadiahBlessings in Brief
Sep 6, 2001Haggai – Pocketbooks and PrioritiesHaggai 1:1-2:9Blessings in Brief
Sep 16, 2001Trusting God through Tragedy
Sep 17, 2001Philemon – Freedom and FriendshipPhilemonBlessings in Brief
Oct 8, 2001How to Change the World - Join a Small GroupMark 3:13ff
Oct 14, 2001The Rebuilder’s CharacterNehemiah 1The Rebuilders
Oct 20, 2001Ground Zero…
Oct 21, 2001The Rebuilder’s VisionNehemiah 2The Rebuilders
Oct 28, 2001The Rebuilder’s TeamNehemiah 3The Rebuilders
Oct 28, 2001The Rebuilder’s VisionNehemiah 2The Rebuilders
Nov 4, 2001The Rebuilder’s ObstaclesNehemiah 4The Rebuilders
Nov 10, 2001It’s Never Too Late to Start OverJeremiah 29:1-14
Nov 11, 2001The Rebuilder’s TemptationsNehemiah 5The Rebuilders
Nov 18, 2001The Rebuilder’s Temptations – Part TwoNehemiah 6The Rebuilders
Nov 25, 2001The Rebuilder’s Responsibilities Neh. 7 & 8Nehemiah 7The Rebuilders
Dec 2001Closing remarks - Xmas 2001
Dec 2001Thoughts on Christmas 2001 – Post 9/11
Dec 16, 2001The Inconvenient IncarnationMatthew 2:9-18
Dec 23, 2001Christmas Version 2.0 – the search for a more “plausible” Christ
Dec 24, 2001Xmas Eve 2001
Dec 30, 2001Shedding Light On SAD
Dec 30, 2001Your Most Important Decision ofJoshua 24:2-15

2002

Feb 4, 2002Encounter with SeekersJohn 1Eternal Encounters
Feb 11, 2002Encounter with the SinnerJohn 4Eternal Encounters
Feb 19, 2002Encounter with a SuffererJohn 9Eternal Encounters
Feb 25, 2002Encounter with a SaintJohn 3Eternal Encounters
Mar 4, 2002Encounter with SkepticsJohn 10Eternal Encounters
Mar 11, 2002Encounter with the Self-SatisfiedLuke 18Eternal Encounters
Mar 18, 2002The Day Christ Died The GardenMark 14:26-52The Day Christ Died
Mar 29, 2002Good Friday comments
Mar 31, 2002If Tombs Could Talk
Apr 1, 2002The Day Christ Died The TrialMark 14:53-15:1The Day Christ Died
Apr 6, 2002The Day Christ Died – The Trial, Part 2Mark 15:1-15The Day Christ Died
Apr 7, 2002Foundations for Faith - Studies in Genesis 1-4 / / /Genesis 1Foundations for Faith
Apr 14, 2002Genesis – Introduction EBCFoundations for Faith
May 5, 2002The God of BeginningsGenesis 1:1-2Foundations for Faith
May 12, 2002The Course of CreationGenesis 1:3-25Foundations for Faith
May 19, 2002The Crown of CreationGenesis 1:26-31Foundations for Faith
May 20, 2002Celebration of Praise concl?Psalm 100
May 26, 2002The Garden of GodGenesis 2:1-17Foundations for Faith
Jun 2, 2002A Partner in ParadiseGenesis 2:18-25Foundations for Faith
Jun 9, 2002The Entrance of EvilGenesis 3:1-5Foundations for Faith
Jun 16, 2002Peril in ParadiseGenesis 3:6-13Foundations for Faith
Jun 23, 2002Curse and ConsequencesGenesis 3:14-24Foundations for Faith
Jun 30, 2002The Nation Whose God is the LordPsalm 33
Jul 20, 2002The Freedom of ForgivenessLuke 15:11-32
Jul 21, 2002Truth and TragedyGenesis 4:1-16Foundations for Faith
Jul 28, 2002Deciding to Say Yes to GodGenesis 12:1-6Moments of Decision
Aug 8, 2002Deciding to Say Yes to GodGen. 12:1-8
Aug 19, 2002Deciding to be a BlessingRuth 1:1-16Moments of Decision
Aug 26, 2002Deciding to Stand up for GodEsther 4:1-16Moments of Decision
Sep 17, 2002Decision Making in Light of Heaven2 Corinthians 5:1-10Moments of Decision
Sep 23, 2002Jacob: Deciding to Face FailureGen.32:22-32Moments of Decision
Oct 7, 2002Friendship – the Quiet Grace 1 Samuel 18-201 Samuel 18-20
Oct 13, 2002In Everything Give Thanks1 Thes. 5:18
Nov 4, 2002Don’t Quench the Spirit’s Fire1 Thessalonians 5:19The Holy Spirit
Nov 18, 2002The Holy Spirit and the BibleJohn 16:7The Holy Spirit
Nov 29, 2002Christianity: A Belief System or a Way of Life?
Dec 2, 2002The Holy Spirit and the Believer – Part One: FillingThe Holy Spirit
Dec 10, 2002The Holy Spirit and the Believer – Part Two: Spiritual GiftsThe Holy Spirit
Dec 22, 2002The Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec 28, 2002What Will You Find At Christmas?

2003

Jan 16, 2003My Life is not My LifeLessons from a Hospital Bed
Jan 26, 2003I’m Part Of A Bigger Story That God Is Telling2 Kings 6:8-23Lessons from a Hospital Bed