1 – In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews…because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 – So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the […]
Sermons
Week after week, Pastor Mark Adams brings his special touch to the sermons we hear. We are providing these messages here on our website as an extension of our ministry. You are welcome to use these messages without charge. Please do not sell or reproduce them without permission.
What Is A Deacon, Anyway?
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 26, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-7; |
What Makes A Church Great?
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 12, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Proverbs 19:21; Romans 8:28; Philippians 2:1-2; |
Proverbs 19:21 21- Many are the plans of a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. Romans 8:28 28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Philippians 2:1-2 1 – If you have […]
The What, Why, and How of Forgiveness
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: March 5, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:12, 14-15, 18:21-22, Colossians 3:13; |
Matthew 6 :12,14-15 12 – Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. 14 – For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 – But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.Matthew 18:21-22 21 […]
The Importance of Slowing
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 27, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Psalm 90:1-6, 9-10, 12, 14, 16, 17; |
1 – Lord, You have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 – Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. 3 – You turn men back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, O sons of men.” 4 – For…a thousand […]
Enjoying Giving?
| Series: -- | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 20, 2000 | Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7; 9:6-8; |
2 Corinthians 8:1-7: 1 – And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 – Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 3 – For I testify that they gave as much as they […]
The Eleventh Commandment
| Series: The Ten(der) Commandments | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: February 13, 2000 | Scripture Reference: John 13:34-35; |
This week I came across a story about a Catholic priest who was assigned to a new parish. He wanted to know what the people of his new congregation were really like, so he decided to go to the village early for a “look see.” This priest felt he could get a more accurate understanding […]
The Secret Sin
| Series: The Ten(der) Commandments | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 30, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:17; |
17 – You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything else that belongs to your neighbor. I like to read just about any kind of book….but sometimes I prefer what I call a “no brainer book.” By that […]
Truth or Consequences
| Series: The Ten(der) Commandments | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 23, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:16; |
16 – You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Children’s books have a way of presenting profound truth in a very simple, understandable way. One of my favorite children’s books is Jon Scieszka’s, THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS. Its written from the perspective of the “Big Bad Wolf” and I […]
Stop! Thief!
| Series: The Ten(der) Commandments | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 16, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:15; |
15 – You shall not steal. One of Sue’s favorite illustrators has always been Norman Rockwell. So, when I got married I not only received the most wonderful girl in the world as a helpmate…I also got several boxes of Rockwell paraphernalia in the bargain, including several SATURDAY EVENING POST covers, copies of his prints, […]
He Has Promised to Return
| Series: God Keeps His Promises | Preacher: Mark Adams | Date: January 9, 2000 | Scripture Reference: Acts 1:6-11; |
6 – So when they met together, they asked Him, ‘Lord, are You at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?’ 7 – He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. 8 – But you will receive power […]