December 31, 2006 - 1st Sunday After Christmas

Title: “Out with the old, in with the new”

Elder Ray Hubert delivered the message.

1. God’s humbling himself on our behalf.

2. We see a young couple devoted to one another.

3. And we have the lowly shepherds.

1. John’s first word is repent.

2. John’s second word is: get in a right relation with others.

3. John’s third and most important word is “Look to Jesus.”

December 10, 2006, 2nd Sunday in Advent

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Preparing for Christmas”

What Advent is about.

1. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts.

2. Advent is also a time for renewing our hope.

3. Advent is a time of affirming our unity with all humanity.

December 03, 2006, 1st Sunday in Advent

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Preparing for Christmas”

What Advent is about.

1. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts.

2. Advent is also a time for renewing our hope.

3. Advent is a time of affirming our unity with all humanity.

November 26, 2006 Christ the King/Reign of Christ

Today’s Sermon Outline

“A Strange Kind of King”

Christ the King Sunday

1. Our first allegiance is to Christ.

2. We demonstrate this allegiance by the quality of our lives.

3. Christ demonstrated his allegiance to us by his life, death and resurrection.

November 19, 2006 Consecration Sunday

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Learning to Give Thanks”

Theme: Needed

1. People react to life so differently.

2. Thanksgiving requires trust in God.

3. The key to worry less is to give more.

1. When your talking about human beings perfection is not possible.

2. The sad thing is that our imperfection has itself become an excuse for shoddy living.

3. Perfection in Christ is not something we achieve, but a gift we receive.

4. But it also does something else—it helps us become better than we are.

1. It is important that a church remain faithful.

2. Even more important that a church be effective.

3. Thirdly, church members demonstrate love for one another.

1. It is important that a church remain faithful.

2. Even more important that a church be effective.

3. Thirdly, church members demonstrate love for one another.

1. People who remain stuck in their pain.

2. After Bartimaeus received his sight, he became a follower of Jesus.

3. Bartimaeus went from being a receiver to a giver.

October 15, 2006, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“The Problem with Signs”

What Christian faith is rooted in.

1. Faith in Jesus Christ is rooted in God’s life.

2. Christian faith is also rooted in God’s law.

3. Most important, Christian faith is rooted in God’s revelation.

October 8, 2006, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Ingredients for a God Marriage”

A must do list for a successful marriage

1. Are you attentive to one another’s needs?

2. Is your marriage marked by positive comments and words of encouragement?

3. Are you able to overlook

October 1, 2006 World Communion Sunday

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Choice”

Making the right choices for ourselves

1. Sometimes in life we have to choose.

2. The most important choice, of course, is to choose to follow Jesus.

3. Two important questions:

- Is it important for you to live an effective life?

- Are you interested in living an eternal life?

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Making your Days Count”

The importance of service.

1. What is your purpose in life?

2. The central purpose of the Christian’s life is to serve.

3. A commitment to serving people is the key to serving God.

September 17, 2006, 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“The Dividing Line”

Who do we say Jesus is?

1. Where a question is asked can make a big difference in how it is received.

2. Christ is not asking for a sacrifice.

3. Many people today are trying to live the Christian life without believing in the saving power of the cross.

September 10, 2006, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Concerning Miracles”

Faith based on miracles.

1. We love miracles.

2. Our faith should not rely on miracles.

3. Authentic faith is based on God’s love and God’s promises.

September 3, 2006, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Clean Hands”

God wants your heart not your legalisms.

1. People are more important than religious rituals to God.

2. Legalisms come in many forms.

3. The only thing God cares about is people

4. What we forget is that we are Jesus to the world.

August 27, 2006, 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Smart Living”

Practical tips for healthy living.

1. Use your head.

2. Open your hearts.

3. Give thanks to God.

August 20, 2006, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Redeemed from Slavery”

1. To be redeemed is to be rescued and that is exactly what Jesus did for us by dying on the cross.

2. All people are sinners and our salvation is dependant on our faith in Jesus.

3. Through redemption we are blessed with the wisdom and insight to make the right choice and be the people that God has intended us to be.

August 13, 2006, 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Strategic Kindness”

The need for reconciliation.

1. Uncontrolled anger can destroy our relationships.

2. Unresolved anger can destroy us.

3. Be imitators of God.

August 6, 2006, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“When the Storms Come”

1. Have you ever experienced the absence of God?

2. What are storms for?

3. Are you just about overwhelmed with fear over some storm in your life?

July 30, 2006, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“We Can’t Afford It! Oh Really!”

There are some things we can’t do without.

1. We could feed the world’s hunger.

2. There is not a resource problem.

3. There is a faith problem.

July 23, 2006, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Celebrities and Saints”

The importance of compassion.

1. Jesus could have been a rock star.

2. Even Jesus needed time to himself.

3. The difference between a rock star and a saint.

July 16, 2006, 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Adopted”

Spiritually adopted.

1. We have been adopted by God.

2. What God has done for us through Christ.

3. The decision to follow Christ.

July 9, 2006, 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s Sermon Outline

“I am Third”

By:Elder Terry McIntyre

1. As Christians being humble and placing God and others before us is an important part of who we are.

2. We need to follow the example of Paul and be humble enough to cast our personal ambitions aside and look out for the interests of others.

3. Each of us must have the attitude of Jesus Christ.

1.What do you do when the doctors have done all they can do and you are no better?

2. Act on hope, knowing that Christ cares for you.

3. Don’t forget your faith.

1.Storms come.

2. Sometimes when storms come, it seems as if God is asleep.

3. Why are we afraid to trust God’s promise.

1. Fathers are important.

2. A conscientious father can do wonders in the lives of his children.

3. The love of any parent is but a pale reflection of the love of God.

1. Father’s are important.

2. A conscientious father can do wonders in the lives of his children.

3. The love of any parent is but a pale reflection of the love of God.

1. We need to be shaken from our sanctuaries and into the streets.

2. We need to be shaken from our safe relationships and into contact with people who need Christ.

3. We need to be shaken from a nominal faith to one that has a real impact in the world.

May 28, 2006, 7th Sunday of Easter

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Replacing a Fallen Comrade”

Credibility is everything.

1. It is important that those who lead the church have a vital faith.

2. The only real test for representing Christ in the world: Do you know him first hand?

3. In today’s world credibility is everything.

1. So often, over the past half-century when we have come to this story, we have emphasized the inclusiveness of the Gospel.

2. What the Holy Spirit did for the church.

3. How does the Kingdom of God come?

1. It’s good to be reminded on this Mother’s Day that we are all one family regardless of our situation..

2. And God gave his Son on our behalf..

May 7, 2006, - 4th Sunday of Easter

Today’s Sermon Outline

“No Other Name”

Only Christ can bring lasting satisfaction to our souls.

1. Peter never missed an opportunity to talk about Jesus.

2. Peter was also forthright about confronting people with barriers that kept them from experiencing Christ in their own lives.

3. But one thing more: Peter offered people hope.

April 30, 2006, Third Sunday of Easter

Today’s Sermon Outline

“A Passion for Christ”

How to refresh your soul.

1. Peter never missed a opportunity to talk about Jesus.

2. Peter was also forthright about confronting people with barriers that kept them from experiencing Christ in their own lives.

3. But one thing more: Peter offered people hope.

April 23, 2006, Second Sunday of Easter

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Needy People Please Apply”

How to minister to the needy.

1. The Gospel is for needy people.

2. We are at our best when we have recognized that Christ calls us to minister to the needy.

3. We need to know that people are needy in all kinds of ways.

April 16, 2006, Easter Day

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Yes!”

Easter is God’s way of affirming our life.

1. Easter is an act of God.

2. When people who have the love of Jesus in their hearts open their homes to hurricane victims, then that is an act of God.

3. Easter is a summons to grateful living.

April 13, 2006, Maundy Thursday

Title: “Humility”

Theme: Great people are invariably humble people.

April 9, 2006, Passion/Palm Sunday

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Give us Barabbas”

Going against the crowd.

1. It is very difficult for most people to go against the crowd.

2. It makes a big difference when you do what the Lord wants instead of what the crowd wants.

3. What would it mean if you and I were to declare from our hearts not “Give us Barabbas”’ but “Give me Jesus”?

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Resting at the Mediocre Inn”

Most of us prefer a life of excellance.

1.Who does God Love?

2. Is there something in your life that you wish someone would take from you?

3. The Cross is all about getting rid of guilt and resentment.

Sunday, March 26, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

"A Ship Without A Port"

Seies: Getting to the Heart of Lent, Part IV

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Things that Make Jesus Angry”

Getting to the Heart of Lent, Part III

1. It is obvious that there were some things that made Jesus angry:

· Jesus got angry when he saw people exploiting religion for their own gain.

· Jesus would get angry when religious leaders elevated form over substance.

2. All Jesus cares about is people.

3. Jesus came and died for all people:

· Fortunately that includes you and me.

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Bearing the Cross”

Getting to the Heart of Lent, Part II

1. Without the Gospel it makes no sense to take up the Cross.

2. If we believe the Gospel, However, there is no escape from taking a Cross.

3. This is to say that the Call of Christ is a call to a decision.

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Listen to Him”

1. You and I were created for a purpose.

2. This world is simply too beautiful and to harmonious to be the result of only blind chance.

3. We will never know true peace until we have discovered that purpose and made it our own.

Today’s Sermon Outline

“With a Little Help From My Friends”

The Great Physician Part 2; Meditations on the Healing Ministry of christ

1. Does it matter whose people first became parents that they are people of faith?
2. Our faith will have an impact on our family and our friends.
3. What you and I believe can also have an impact on complete strangers.

Sunday, Feruary 12, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

“If You Are Willing”

The Great Physician, Part 2; Meditations on the Healing Ministry of Christ

1. God’s greatest dilemma.
2. There are some things even God can’t do.
3. The only problem is that this is not the testimony of Scripture.

Sunday, Feruary 05, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

“Timeout”

The Great Physician, Part 2; Meditations on the Healing Ministry of christ

1. Jesus needed time alone to pray.
2. Jesus needed time to focus on his primary mission.
3. I wonder if many of us don’t need a timeout as well.

Sunday, January 29, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

“What Gets Into People”

The Great Physician, Part1 ; Meditations on the Healing Ministry of Jesus:

1. Christ has power to heal regardless of what our need may be.

2. Modern medicine can help many people who are in mental pain.

3. Regardless of our situation Christ is always our friend.

Sunday, January 22, 2006

Today’s Sermon Outline

"A Higher Calling"

Sermon by: Terry McIntyre

1. Willingness to serve.

2. Being around Jesus turns people into very special people.

3. Christ can turn us into someone special if we will let him.

Today’s Sermon Outline

“ On the Wings of Geese”

TODAYS SERMON was delivered by Darren MacDougall. Darren attends the University of Toronto St. Michaels College.

He is working toward a PHD in Theology with Certificate Program in Ecology. Darren and wife Sharon along with their two daughters, Hannah and Kayla will be with us this Sunday.

We would like to warmly welcome them to Bacon.

TODAYS SERMON

“Are You Carrying your Green Card ”

Sermon by: David Barry

TODAYS SERMON

“ Four of a Kind Beats a Full House'”