http://www.washingtonstreetchurch.org en-us Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Thank you for listening to 'Sermons Online' from the Washington Street Church. Copyright 2009 Sermon Share LLC Jim Black Jim Black jimblack@fpunet.com no Jim Black What if God gave out "Academy Awards"? Hebrews 11 lists a number of great "ancients" who were commended by God for their faith! We could learn a lot by their example. 00:36:17 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2361530/type/audio faith,heroes,of,faith,Hebrews,11,Awards What if God gave out "Academy Awards"? Hebrews 11 lists a number of great "ancients" who were commended by God for their faith! We could learn a lot by their example. What if God gave out "Academy Awards"? Hebrews 11 lists a number of great "ancients" who were commended by God for their faith! We could learn a lot by their example. Jim Black God is perfectly Holy... and he calls us to be a holy people as well. 00:24:03 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2361503/type/audio Holiness,God,theology,Isaiah God is perfectly Holy... and he calls us to be a holy people as well. God is perfectly Holy... and he calls us to be a holy people as well. Jim Black One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. 00:31:28 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2351452/type/audio evangelism,witness,purpose,mission One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2351452/type/pdf evangelism,witness,purpose,mission One of the purposes of the church is to share the good news with the world around us... to be "witnesses" for Jesus. Jim Black An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. 00:32:01 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2346031/type/audio Fellowship,Encouragement,Edification,Love An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2346031/type/pdf Fellowship,Encouragement,Edification,Love An often neglected purpose of the church is to ENCOURAGE one another... i.e. Fellowship. This lesson describes 8 "Be-attitudes" towards stronger fellowship. Jim Black One of the fundamental purposes of the church is to serve people in the name of Jesus. 00:26:30 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2340819/type/audio service,ministry,purpose,Good,Samaritan One of the fundamental purposes of the church is to serve people in the name of Jesus. One of the fundamental purposes of the church is to serve people in the name of Jesus. Jim Black Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! 00:23:26 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2336046/type/audio discipleship,purpose,following,Jesus Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2336046/type/pdf discipleship,purpose,following,Jesus Jesus calls the church to discipleship... to follow Him... wherever that may take us! Jim Black the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. 00:28:17 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2330990/type/audio worship,exalt,lifestyle,praise the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2330990/type/pdf worship,exalt,lifestyle,praise the church's first and most important purpose is to worship God... exalting Him in all that we do. Jim Black To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. 00:28:00 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2326082/type/audio purpose,church,revival,planning To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2326082/type/pdf purpose,church,revival,planning To re-examine why our church is here and what it is we are supposed to be doing for God in Fayetteville, TN. Jim Black What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! 00:30:04 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2321162/type/audio action,faith,James,Word,of,God What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2321162/type/pdf action,faith,James,Word,of,God What could we possibly do to follow up 2009's "Cover to Cover" Bible reading emphasis? JUST DO WHAT IT SAYS! Jim Black Wrapping up our Cover to Cover thru the Bible, the book of Revelation encourages Christians with a message of hope for today! 00:26:58 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2316654/type/audio Revelation,Hope,God Wrapping up our Cover to Cover thru the Bible, the book of Revelation encourages Christians with a message of hope for today! Wrapping up our Cover to Cover thru the Bible, the book of Revelation encourages Christians with a message of hope for today! Brad Sullivan Continuing our reading thru the Bible, Peter encourages his readers by reminding them that they are a "chosen people" and a "royal priesthood." 00:27:04 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2316648/type/audio Peter,Bible,Chosen,Church Continuing our reading thru the Bible, Peter encourages his readers by reminding them that they are a "chosen people" and a "royal priesthood." Continuing our reading thru the Bible, Peter encourages his readers by reminding them that they are a "chosen people" and a "royal priesthood." Jim Black John writes to encourage Christians to demonstrate the kind of love that God has demonstrated for us in the giving of his precious Son for us. 00:25:31 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2309780/type/audio sacrifice,gift,Jesus,Incarnation John writes to encourage Christians to demonstrate the kind of love that God has demonstrated for us in the giving of his precious Son for us. John writes to encourage Christians to demonstrate the kind of love that God has demonstrated for us in the giving of his precious Son for us. Jim Black The apostle Paul writes from the heart to churches around the world with words of encouragement, instruction and loving correction... offering the same thing for us today! 00:28:27 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2305913/type/audio Paul,grace,faith,letters,of,love The apostle Paul writes from the heart to churches around the world with words of encouragement, instruction and loving correction... offering the same thing for us today! The apostle Paul writes from the heart to churches around the world with words of encouragement, instruction and loving correction... offering the same thing for us today! Brad Sullivan Brad Sullivan casts his vision for our youth ministry and encourages us all to have a heart for ministry. 00:49:09 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2305925/type/audio youth,ministry,vision,purpose,heart Brad Sullivan casts his vision for our youth ministry and encourages us all to have a heart for ministry. Brad Sullivan casts his vision for our youth ministry and encourages us all to have a heart for ministry. Jim Black Despite persecution, martyrdom and impossible odds... the gospel explodes like wildfire all over the world in the first 30 yrs after Jesus! 00:28:46 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2301726/type/audio evangelism,Acts,Holy,Spirit,fire Despite persecution, martyrdom and impossible odds... the gospel explodes like wildfire all over the world in the first 30 yrs after Jesus! Despite persecution, martyrdom and impossible odds... the gospel explodes like wildfire all over the world in the first 30 yrs after Jesus! Jim Black God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! 00:24:59 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2297521/type/audio resurrection,Jesus,Victory,Cross God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2297521/type/pdf resurrection,Jesus,Victory,Cross God takes the seeming "defeat" of Jesus at the cross and turns it into the greatest VICTORY ever... through the resurrection from the dead! Ricky Pierce Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! 00:18:14 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2292958/type/audio Elders,Shepherds,Encouragement,Unity Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Ricky Pierce Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2292958/type/pdf Elders,Shepherds,Encouragement,Unity Ricky Pierce shares a special message to the church from our Elders... many positives to be encouraged about! Jim Black The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. 00:05:05 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2289375/type/audio Passover,Lamb,Crucifixion,Lord's,Supper,Last,Supper The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. Jim Black The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. 00:15:40 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2289378/type/audio Passover,Lamb,of,God,Lord's,Supper,Last,Supper The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2289378/type/pdf Passover,Lamb,of,God,Lord's,Supper,Last,Supper The Lord's Supper commemorates the sacrifice of the ultimate "Passover Lamb" the perfect, precious "Lamb of God" Jesus Christ... as he went to the cross to give his life that we might live. Jim Black John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! 00:26:35 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2284522/type/audio faith,belief,Jesus,eternal,life John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2284522/type/pdf faith,belief,Jesus,eternal,life John admonishes his readers to BELIEVE in Jesus in order to receive eternal, abundate and complete LIFE! Jim Black Jesus demonstrates his authority through masterful story-telling... challenging us not only to hear but to LIVE them out in our lives. 00:27:56 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2280418/type/audio parables,Kingdom,of,God,Luke,Jesus Jesus demonstrates his authority through masterful story-telling... challenging us not only to hear but to LIVE them out in our lives. Jesus demonstrates his authority through masterful story-telling... challenging us not only to hear but to LIVE them out in our lives. Jim Black After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! 00:28:53 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2271585/type/audio Messiah,Jesus,nativity,Christmas After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2271585/type/pdf Messiah,Jesus,nativity,Christmas After years of waiting, God breaks his silence and the Messiah is born! Jim Black As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... 00:26:18 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2267227/type/audio silence,intertestamental,period,prophecy,Bible As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2267227/type/pdf silence,intertestamental,period,prophecy,Bible As the era of the prophets closes, the voice of God falls still for over 400 years... a time of famine from hearing the words of the Lord... Nevertheless, the intertestamental period is a time of profound change that prepares the world for the coming ... Jim Black The minor prophets speak God's message in turbulent times, bravely taking on the jobs nobody wanted and doing the dirty work of ministry... Jonah, Hosea, Amos, etc. 00:30:48 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2262978/type/audio minor,prophets,Jonah,Amos,Hosea The minor prophets speak God's message in turbulent times, bravely taking on the jobs nobody wanted and doing the dirty work of ministry... Jonah, Hosea, Amos, etc. The minor prophets speak God's message in turbulent times, bravely taking on the jobs nobody wanted and doing the dirty work of ministry... Jonah, Hosea, Amos, etc. Jim Black Despite the political and cultural pressures against him, Daniel stands as a man of God in a difficult time... providing a great role-model for Christians living today in an increasingly hostile culture. 00:29:27 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2258849/type/audio Daniel,lions,den,integrity,exile Despite the political and cultural pressures against him, Daniel stands as a man of God in a difficult time... providing a great role-model for Christians living today in an increasingly hostile culture. Despite the political and cultural pressures against him, Daniel stands as a man of God in a difficult time... providing a great role-model for Christians living today in an increasingly hostile culture. Jim Black God calls Ezekiel to preach his message of hope & revival to the exiles in Babylon. 0:00 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2254673/type/audio revival,hope,resurrection,Ezekiel God calls Ezekiel to preach his message of hope & revival to the exiles in Babylon. God calls Ezekiel to preach his message of hope & revival to the exiles in Babylon. Jim Black the prophet Jeremiah weeps over the destruction of Jerusalem brought upon them by rebellion & sin. 00:27:37 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2250511/type/audio judgment,weeping,exile,lament the prophet Jeremiah weeps over the destruction of Jerusalem brought upon them by rebellion & sin. the prophet Jeremiah weeps over the destruction of Jerusalem brought upon them by rebellion & sin. Jim Black Our aim this year for our Share Groups is to "Connect" more people to the body of Christ at Washington Street. 00:28:48 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2247099/type/audio fellowship,evangelism,small,groups,edification Our aim this year for our Share Groups is to "Connect" more people to the body of Christ at Washington Street. Our aim this year for our Share Groups is to "Connect" more people to the body of Christ at Washington Street. Brad Sullivan God calls Jeremiah to be his prophet... a thankless job... and to deliver his message of impending judgment to an ever-defiant nation. 00:28:03 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2218655/type/audio Jeremiah,prophet,weeping,judgment God calls Jeremiah to be his prophet... a thankless job... and to deliver his message of impending judgment to an ever-defiant nation. God calls Jeremiah to be his prophet... a thankless job... and to deliver his message of impending judgment to an ever-defiant nation. Jim Black Isaiah prophesies to Judah that they had better return to God... that neither political maneuvering nor empty worship could save them from judgment... only the Lord's intervention could... with the coming of the Messiah. 00:26:19 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2214582/type/audio Isaiah,judgment,worship,Suffering,Messiah Isaiah prophesies to Judah that they had better return to God... that neither political maneuvering nor empty worship could save them from judgment... only the Lord's intervention could... with the coming of the Messiah. Isaiah prophesies to Judah that they had better return to God... that neither political maneuvering nor empty worship could save them from judgment... only the Lord's intervention could... with the coming of the Messiah. Jim Black In a beautiful and romantic love song, Solomon paints a picture of marital love that provides a model for Christians today... and one that flies in the face of our prevailing culture. 00:28:21 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2210656/type/audio Romance,Love,Solomon,Sex In a beautiful and romantic love song, Solomon paints a picture of marital love that provides a model for Christians today... and one that flies in the face of our prevailing culture. In a beautiful and romantic love song, Solomon paints a picture of marital love that provides a model for Christians today... and one that flies in the face of our prevailing culture. Jim Black Solomon describes the various pursuits in which he tried to find meaning for his life... only to find nothing. A relationship with God is the ONE and ONLY thing that will give meaning to life. 00:27:14 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2206678/type/audio wisdom,workaholics,fun,Solomon Solomon describes the various pursuits in which he tried to find meaning for his life... only to find nothing. A relationship with God is the ONE and ONLY thing that will give meaning to life. Solomon describes the various pursuits in which he tried to find meaning for his life... only to find nothing. A relationship with God is the ONE and ONLY thing that will give meaning to life. Jim Black Like a doctor giving advice to his patients... the Proverbs give us prescriptions for life. 00:27:45 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2202820/type/audio Proverbs,prosperity,life,wisdom Like a doctor giving advice to his patients... the Proverbs give us prescriptions for life. Like a doctor giving advice to his patients... the Proverbs give us prescriptions for life. Jim Black Solomon shares his wisdom with his children... and with us in the OT book of Proverbs. 00:27:31 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2198936/type/audio proverbs,wisdom,Solomon,knowledge Solomon shares his wisdom with his children... and with us in the OT book of Proverbs. Solomon shares his wisdom with his children... and with us in the OT book of Proverbs. Jim Black The psalms sung by ancient Israel prophesied the Lord's Anointed, the Messiah, Jesus Christ who would come and bring ultimate salvation for God's people. 00:32:51 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2195459/type/audio psalms,hymns,Jesus,fulfilment The psalms sung by ancient Israel prophesied the Lord's Anointed, the Messiah, Jesus Christ who would come and bring ultimate salvation for God's people. The psalms sung by ancient Israel prophesied the Lord's Anointed, the Messiah, Jesus Christ who would come and bring ultimate salvation for God's people. Stacy Johnson The life of Jonah, the runaway prophet, provides many parallels to modern-day Christians... especially the challenges and opportunities we face. 00:37:20 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2195463/type/audio Jonah,prophet,evangelism,sharing,the,gospel The life of Jonah, the runaway prophet, provides many parallels to modern-day Christians... especially the challenges and opportunities we face. The life of Jonah, the runaway prophet, provides many parallels to modern-day Christians... especially the challenges and opportunities we face. Associate and Family Minister, Mike George, presents a thoughtful and challenging lesson to our church family. 00:26:25 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2195456/type/audio family,love,Corinthians Associate and Family Minister, Mike George, presents a thoughtful and challenging lesson to our church family. Associate and Family Minister, Mike George, presents a thoughtful and challenging lesson to our church family. Jim Black Psalms, the hymnbook for the OT people of God, provides us a glimpse into the heart of a true worshiper of God. 00:32:28 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2187322/type/audio thanksgiving,singing,penitence,psalms Psalms, the hymnbook for the OT people of God, provides us a glimpse into the heart of a true worshiper of God. Psalms, the hymnbook for the OT people of God, provides us a glimpse into the heart of a true worshiper of God. Jim Black Our Honduras mission trip team reports on their experience during a week of political unrest and uncertainties... nonetheless great blessings from God! 00:36:25 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2187308/type/audio mission,outreach,Honduras,faith Our Honduras mission trip team reports on their experience during a week of political unrest and uncertainties... nonetheless great blessings from God! Our Honduras mission trip team reports on their experience during a week of political unrest and uncertainties... nonetheless great blessings from God! Brad Sullivan A lesson and report from Brad and our Ft. Worth Mission Team. 00:30:52 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/2187302/type/audio mission,john,the,baptist,humility,outreach A lesson and report from Brad and our Ft. Worth Mission Team. A lesson and report from Brad and our Ft. Worth Mission Team. Jim Black Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. 00:28:36 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/249960/type/audio theodicy,Job,suffering,evil Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. Job demonstrates great faithfulness in the face of great suffering... by continuing to trust in God... EVEN when he seemingly had no reason to. Jim Black The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan... 00:30:29 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/245813/type/audio providence,Esther,luck,coincidence The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan... The name of God is conspicuously absent from the book of Esther... but the presence of God is conspicuously obvious as He works behind the scenes to place Esther at just the right time and just the right place to save her people and fulfill God's plan... Jim Black God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. 00:28:49 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/242666/type/audio restoration,revival,Ezra,Nehemiah God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. God never gave up on his people and 70 yrs after the destruction of Jerusalem and them taken into captivity, God moved the heart of a pagan Persian king to allow his people to return home and begin restoring the nation. Jim Black In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... 00:31:38 Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/239144/type/audio exile,division,Rehoboam,Israel In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/239144/type/pdf exile,division,Rehoboam,Israel In fulfillment of God's judgment against Solomon, Israel is split in two and each nation continues down its path of unfaithfulness until they are defeated by foreign powers and carried off into exile... Jim Black Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. 00:31:00 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/235971/type/audio commitment,faithfulness,finishing,strong,Solomon Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/235971/type/pdf commitment,faithfulness,finishing,strong,Solomon Solomon was blessed with everything he could have wanted and was poised to become the greatest king Israel would ever have... greater even than his father, David. But he allowed himself to be led astray and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord. Jim Black Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." 00:28:32 Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/232030/type/audio David,kingship,shepherd,faith Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/232030/type/pdf David,kingship,shepherd,faith Chosen by God to be Saul's successor, David stands in stark contrast to previous and future Kings... as he is "a man after God's own heart." Jim Black Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. 00:27:36 Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/228508/type/audio Saul,kingship,Israel,word,of,God Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. Chosen by God to be Israel's 1st King, Saul begins his reign full of potential, but falls hard... rejecting the word of the Lord. Jim Black Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." 00:30:51 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/224713/type/audio Samuel,king,lord,submission Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." Samuel is called by God to be prophet, priest and judge before Israel, leading them strongly but ending in disappointment as the people cry out for a king "like the nations around them." Brad Sullivan Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors 00:26:18 Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/224742/type/audio graduation,challenge,baccalaureate Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors Sunday evening service to honor our '09 graduating seniors Jim Black Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. 00:26:20 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/220299/type/audio money,stewardship,sharing,giving Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/220299/type/pdf money,stewardship,sharing,giving Jesus calls his followers to choose whom they will serve... money/ the things of this world... or the Kingdom/ that which will last. This lesson calls Christians to invest their money in the things that truly matter for the kingdom. Jim Black In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. 00:29:56 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/217201/type/audio service,judgment,hungry,thirsty In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/217201/type/pdf service,judgment,hungry,thirsty In painting a picture of judgment and his separation of the sheep from the goats... Jesus calls followers to an ethic of serving others... the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the naked and the imprisoned. Jim Black Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! 00:21:48 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/213455/type/audio easter,resurrection,Lazarus,death Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/213455/type/pdf easter,resurrection,Lazarus,death Jesus comes to Mary & Martha after the death of Lazarus... as the answer to their suffering and ultimately to the problem of death... once and for all! Jim Black Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. 00:31:48 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/210184/type/audio Good,Samaritan,outreach,neighbor Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. Jesus redefines what a 'neighbor' is for a man who has too narrow a view. Stacy Johnson An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ 00:52:13 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/210193/type/audio crucifixion,Jesus,death,medical An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ An Historical, Medical and Scriptural Exploration into the Death of Jesus Christ Jim Black The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! 00:26:35 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/206442/type/audio redemption,faith,loyalty,hope The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/206442/type/pdf redemption,faith,loyalty,hope The story of Ruth provides us a glimpse of life during the turbulent period of the Judges... and how God worked to bring redemption, not just to one family, but to each one of us, ultimately in Jesus! Jim Black As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. 00:30:38 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/202687/type/audio judges,Gideon,Samson,deliverance As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/202687/type/pdf judges,Gideon,Samson,deliverance As Israel fails to put God first, they continue thru cycle after cycle of oppression & deliverance by judges who God raises up to lead them. Jim Black As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. 00:32:52 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/198986/type/audio promised,land,joshua,jericho,evangelism As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/198986/type/pdf promised,land,joshua,jericho,evangelism As God leads Israel into the Promised land, he encourages them, disciplines them and gives them victory. Jim Black Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. 00:28:06 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/195300/type/audio covenant,promise,renewal Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. Before entering into the Promised Land, Moses convenes Israel back together after 40 years of wilderness wanderings and calls them for a renewal of their commitment to the Lord. Jim Black The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. 00:34:27 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/188108/type/audio Promised,Land,unfaithfulness,Moses,trust The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/188108/type/pdf Promised,Land,unfaithfulness,Moses,trust The children of Israel gripe, grumble & complain in the desert... and demonstrate a lack of trust in God. Thus, they are forced to wander 40 more years before being able to enter in to the Promised Land. Jim Black Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. 00:28:24 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/184885/type/audio atonement,Tabernacle,Ten,Commandments,Law Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/184885/type/pdf atonement,Tabernacle,Ten,Commandments,Law Continuing his pursuit of fallen humanity, God delivers the law to Israel... including instruction on the Tabernacle in which he would dwell... and on how to deal with SIN. Jim Black God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. 00:28:19 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/181567/type/audio deliverance,Moses,Salvation,Passover God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/181567/type/pdf deliverance,Moses,Salvation,Passover God mightily delivers his people from bondage in Egypt... and wants to do the same for us. Jim Black Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. 00:30:02 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/178394/type/audio Joseph,providence,Pharoah,God Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. Joseph captured God's grander design & plan for his life... and it helped him endure the betrayal, hardship & challenges of his own life. Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. 00:30:56 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/175224/type/audio Christ,Church,Heaven,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/175224/type/pdf Christ,Church,Heaven,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story... a loving God relentlessly pursuing his fallen creation in order to re-establish the kind of relationship he had with them in the very beginning. Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. 00:30:45 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/172134/type/audio creation,fall,of,man,covenant,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/172134/type/pdf creation,fall,of,man,covenant,reconciliation The Bible presents one compelling, over-arching story of a loving God pursuing his fallen creation through history in order to re-establish the kind of relationship that he intended to have with them in the beginning. Jim Black The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. 00:28:28 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/169327/type/audio Bible,Word,prioritizing,hermeneutics The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/169327/type/pdf Bible,Word,prioritizing,hermeneutics The reader of the Bible experiences a variety of obstacles... not the least of which is our own busy & hectic lives. Jim Black The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. 00:32:40 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/166231/type/audio Bible,practical,living,God,message The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. The Bible is not only from the mouth of the Creator... it is also a very practical book for everyday living... a love letter from God to us, a map to show us the way, a history of our family and a rule book for playing the game of life. Brad Sullivan The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. 00:28:37 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/163635/type/audio great,commission,evangelism,harvest,good,news The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. The Great Commission calls us to our local communities as well as into all the world. Jim Black In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! 00:34:27 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/161788/type/audio crown,life,time,perseverence In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/161788/type/pdf crown,life,time,perseverence In a "victory speech" of sorts, Paul encourages us to play the game of life with the intent & desire to WIN... to receive the crown of righteousness! Jim Black Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. 00:30:37 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/159688/type/audio law,life,rules,integrity Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/159688/type/pdf law,life,rules,integrity Playing by the Rules in the game of life brings great blessing. Jim Black The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! 00:32:13 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/157009/type/audio strategy,life,Jesus,attachment The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! The game of life is not a random roll of the dice... it comes with choices. Since we want to make the right choices in "our game" we need a good strategy! Jim Black The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! 00:20:30 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/157545/type/audio life,money,greed,contentment The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/157545/type/pdf life,money,greed,contentment The pursuit of more & more stuff is... in the end... a "trivial pursuit" and will get you nowhere in the game of life! Jim Black Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' 00:28:30 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/152114/type/audio success,greatness,humility,life Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/152114/type/pdf success,greatness,humility,life Jesus shows us a radically different way to 'keep score' or define success in the 'game of life.' Jim Black What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' 00:26:41 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/149693/type/audio money,trust,giving,life What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/149693/type/pdf money,trust,giving,life What is the objective to the game of life, a game which we all must play? Jesus' story of a rich fool demonstrates that its not to be found in the riches of the world... but in being 'rich towards God.' Jim Black What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. 00:32:42 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/146991/type/audio church,involvement,participation,giving What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/146991/type/pdf church,involvement,participation,giving What this church needs in order to be the church God wants us to be is... YOU! Each of us are called to be and do our part in the body of Christ. Jim Black The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! 00:31:15 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/144818/type/audio politics,vote,prayer,government The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! The number one duty of all Christians toward government & politics is not to vote... but to PRAY! Jim Black Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. 00:29:42 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/142150/type/audio government,state,church,submission Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/142150/type/pdf government,state,church,submission Recognizing God as sovereign over the nations... Christians have a responsibility to submit to the governing authorities... but the opportunities of the government only go so far. Jim Black Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! 00:33:01 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/139549/type/audio kingdom,of,heaven,citizenship,heaven,politics Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/139549/type/pdf kingdom,of,heaven,citizenship,heaven,politics Even though called to be salt and light to the "Kingdoms of the world" the Christian's primary allegiance is to the Kingdom of God... a message of great hope for Christians today! Jim Black Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... 00:29:11 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/135935/type/audio faith,Politics,election,light Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/135935/type/pdf faith,Politics,election,light Why are we so afraid to talk about politics at church? The Bible speaks to the relationship of our faith to our politics. Jesus calls his disciples (i.e. the church) to be salt & light... influencers in the world for God. We are to engage the w... Jim Black the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! 00:27:30 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/142141/type/audio holy,spirit,baptism,water,promise the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/142141/type/pdf holy,spirit,baptism,water,promise the promise of baptism is the imparting of the Holy Spirit! Brad Sullivan despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. 00:16:36 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/132625/type/audio baptism,united,unity,Christ despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. despite the fact that baptism is supposed to unite believers in Christ, we have messed up a good thing by using it to divide in many ways. Jim Black Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. 00:19:07 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/130507/type/audio covenant,baptism,faithfulness,wedding Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. Baptism is the event which unites us with Christ much like a marriage ceremony where we enter in to covenant with our spouse through the promise to love, honor & cherish them forever. Jim Black Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! 00:20:09 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/130503/type/audio baptism,sin,gospel,new,life Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! Baptism symbolizes not only the death, burial & resurrection of Jesus Christ... but it also symbolizes in a powerful way our own death to sin, leaving it behind and resurrection to new life! Jim Black As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". 00:26:35 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/122840/type/audio baptism,Nicodemus,new,birth,born,again As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/122840/type/pdf baptism,Nicodemus,new,birth,born,again As we explore New Testament baptism we begin by seeing Jesus as he calls Nicodemus to be "born again of the water and the Spirit". Jim Black The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. 00:25:10 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/122142/type/audio hope,resurrection,tomb,Jesus The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. The gospel isn't complete until we see the empty tomb and hear the words "He is RISEN!" The resurrection gives hope no matter what we are going through at the lowest point in our lives. Jim Black Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own li... 00:42:57 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/120120/type/audio passion,crucifixion,sacrifice,Jesus Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own li... Jesus illustrates the events of his Passion in the story of the Tenants... having rejected and/or killed every prophet God had sent, the people finally reject and kill god's own beloved Son and in an amazing act of love the Son freely gives his own li... Jim Black Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. 00:28:21 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/117736/type/audio Temple,religion,Jesus,judgment Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem riding a wave of Messianic fever and powerfully demonstrates his judgment against those who are exploiting, excluding and emptying the religion at the Temple. Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. 00:22:12 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/117741/type/audio Jesus,faith,life,temptation Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. Special Service with Riverside Church of Christ and guest speaker, Chris Jones. Jim Black Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. 00:32:23 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/115310/type/audio kingdom,of,God,treasure,money,rich Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. Jesus encounters a rich man who is unwilling to detach himself from his earthly treasure in order to attach himself to the kingdom of God. Jim Black In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. 00:28:02 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/113034/type/audio discipleship,kingdom,children In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. In describing the Kingdom of God, Jesus likens it to little children... and calls his followers to be MORE like them. Jim Black A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. 00:42:51 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/112942/type/audio church,race,challenge A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. A congregational challenge to "raise our game" in our Christian walk. The teens conduct our evening service. 00:14:13 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/110790/type/audio Shadrach,Meshach,Abednego,Daniel The teens conduct our evening service. The teens conduct our evening service. Brad Sullivan Teens conduct our evening service... 00:21:12 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/110791/type/audio Teens,involvement,talents,gifts Teens conduct our evening service... Teens conduct our evening service... Jim Black Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter's great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. 00:27:28 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/110309/type/audio miracle,healing,blindness,Jesus Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter's great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. Jesus' two stage healing of a blind man sets the stage for Peter's great misunderstanding of who Jesus really is. Jim Black While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. 00:25:40 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/107895/type/audio Jesus,heart,tradition,Pharisees While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. While man obsesses over externals... Jesus really cares about what is in the heart. Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... 00:24:25 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/110315/type/audio discipleship Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... Adam Graham, student at Lipscomb University, brings us a challenging message... Jim Black Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? 00:34:02 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/105700/type/audio miracle,Jesus,feeding,evangelism Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? Jesus takes a small sack lunch and multiplies it to feed a multitude... what could he do with what we give him? Have we given him our lunch? Jim Black Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. 00:27:12 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/103458/type/audio complacency,Jesus,miracles,power Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. Jesus terrifies, amazes & astonishes crowds everywhere he goes... except Nazareth, his hometown, where people thought they knew him so well, they didn't know him at all. Jim Black Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. 00:21:00 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/101516/type/audio sower,parables,mystery,Jesus Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. Jesus mysteriously teaches in parables in part to reveal God's will to those open... and in part to conceal his message from those who are hard of heart. Jim Black Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? 00:22:25 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/99510/type/audio rejection,gospel,Jesus,family Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? Jesus is dismissed by his family as being out of his mind and dismissed by the 'experts in the law' as being possessed by the devil! Have we dismissed him, too? Jim Black Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. 00:23:50 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/97606/type/audio Jesus,discipleship,radical,controversy Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. Mark's Jesus shatters our notions of a "Mr. Rogers Jesus" by shocking the religious establishment, shattering social taboos and challenging accepted beliefs as he creates controversy at every turn. Jim Black Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. 00:24:53 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/95740/type/audio discipleship,nets,call,disciples Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. Jesus invites his followers to follow him... they drop their nets, leave everything and take up the invitation. Jim Black The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! 00:29:49 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/93910/type/audio Jesus,Christ,gospel,belief The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! The first, shortest and most concise of the gospels... Mark wastes no time cutting to the chase to tell us about Jesus Christ, the Son of God... the Good News! Jim Black Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" 00:29:36 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/90870/type/audio evangelism,gospel,great,commission,friendship Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/90870/type/pdf evangelism,gospel,great,commission,friendship Having explored the 'gospel' and found it to be the good news of Jesus Christ... the question becomes, "how do I share this good news with others?" Jim Black If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? 00:30:03 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/88724/type/audio obedience,gospel,Jesus,baptism If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/88724/type/pdf obedience,gospel,Jesus,baptism If Jesus is the gospel... how should I respond? Jim Black the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! 00:23:28 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/86897/type/audio gospel,basics,Jesus,transformation the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/86897/type/pdf gospel,basics,Jesus,transformation the gospel wants to change our lives and transform the world! Jim Black The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. 00:29:43 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/86528/type/audio gospel,jesus,evangelism,good,news The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. The heart & core of the gospel message is Jesus Christ. Function:. To challenge our thinking as to the definition of the gospel as it relates to the message we are proclaiming. Jim Black God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. 00:30:01 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/84526/type/audio death,dying,hope,comfort God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/84526/type/pdf death,dying,hope,comfort God can provide shelter through the fiercest storm of life death. Goal: To seek God's presence & comfort in the face of death & bereavement. Jim Black Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. 00:32:23 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83207/type/audio Hope,disease,illness,comfort Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83207/type/pdf Hope,disease,illness,comfort Jesus offers hope in the face of serious illness. Jim Black Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. 00:32:59 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83218/type/audio hope,divorce,marriage,Jesus Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83218/type/pdf hope,divorce,marriage,Jesus Jesus offers hope thru the despaire of divorce. Jim Black Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. 00:25:29 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83233/type/audio Hope,Comfort,Doubt,Jesus Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. Jesus offers hope to those who have doubt. Brad Sullivan God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. 00:33:41 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83693/type/audio Abram,faith,redemption,grace God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Brad Sullivan God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83693/type/pdf Abram,faith,redemption,grace God begins sets in motion his wonderful plan of redemption with his servant Abram... despite the continual failings of mankind. Jim Black Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! 00:31:50 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83689/type/audio babel,judgment,arrogance,sin Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83689/type/pdf babel,judgment,arrogance,sin Mankind continues its rebellion against God's intent in the building of the great city of Babel. Goal: to demonstrate the pride & arrogance that mankind continues in, despite the judgment of God! Jim Black God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... 00:32:13 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83687/type/audio judgment,flood,sin,babel God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83687/type/pdf judgment,flood,sin,babel God's bring judgment upon the world's sin through the Flood but at the same time demonstrates his grace by working to save mankind thru Noah. Goal: to emphasize the seriousness of sin while also recognizing the wonderful grace of God in saving us fr... Jim Black Following mankind's sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. 00:29:49 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83684/type/audio death,sin,redemption,creation Following mankind's sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Following mankind's sin & banishment from the garden, the first family and their descendants learn what it is like to live in a broken world. Goal: to contemplate the reality of death as a result of sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Jim Black Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. 00:28:28 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83683/type/audio Fall,Creation,sin,Adam Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83683/type/pdf Fall,Creation,sin,Adam Tragically, the man & woman fall for the temptation and bring the first sin into the world then have to deal with all of its ramifications. Goal: to explore the root of the human problem sin and to cry out for rescue from God. Jim Black God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. 00:30:44 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83682/type/audio Eden,Creation,Man,Relationships God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83682/type/pdf Eden,Creation,Man,Relationships God forms man with the inborn desire for relationship. Goal: to explore the innate need for relationship with God and with each other. Jim Black God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. 00:32:35 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83679/type/audio creation,God,stewardship,environment God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83679/type/pdf creation,God,stewardship,environment God fashions his wonderful & glorious creation and then hands it to mankind to care for. Goal: to rejoice in the wonders of God's good creation and engender greater care & responsibility over it. Jim Black In order to know where we're going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. 00:29:20 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83676/type/audio God,creation,ex,nihilo,power In order to know where we're going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. In order to know where we're going, we need to remember where we came from and God is the starting point. Goal: to reflect on the difference that it makes that God is the all-powerful creator of the universe and the beginning point for all things. Jim Black The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. 00:35:13 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83659/type/audio Bible,Fellowship,Christianity,Service The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83659/type/pdf Bible,Fellowship,Christianity,Service The Christian life should be seen as a journey, rather than as a destination. Goal: To explore some good advice for new Christians to take with them on the road. Jim Black Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. 00:34:55 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83654/type/audio Christianity,baptism,conversion,repentance Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83654/type/pdf Christianity,baptism,conversion,repentance Hearing the good news of Jesus ought to prompt a response to give our life to God. Goal: To explore the NT examples of how people gave their lives to God by believing, repenting, confessing & being baptized for the forgiveness of sins. Jim Black Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. 00:33:29 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83552/type/audio Christianity,conversion,faith,baptism Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 Jim Black Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83552/type/pdf Christianity,conversion,faith,baptism Being a Christian is certainly the only way to die but its also the only way to truly live! To explore reasons to become a Christian and why some have chosen not to. Jim Black Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a cl... 00:33:07 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://sermon.net/jimblack/sermonid/83549/type/audio Christianity,Faith,gospel,simple Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a cl... Though we might make it more complex than it ought to be, the gospel and our faith are remarkably simple. Since Christianity has come to mean so many different things to different people, we need to reexamine the simple teaching of the Bible for a cl...