Sermon Archives

May 8, 2011 Mother's Day June 19, 2011 Father's Day - Trinity Sunday October 9, 2011 Thanksgiving Sunday November 6, 2011 Remembrance Sunday December 25, 2011 Christmas Day	Sermons for Special Days of 2011 Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
May 1, 2011 - June 5, 2011	"The Kingdom of God" This series of sermons explores the ‘Kingdom of God,’ the ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ as illustrated through the parables of Jesus. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
June 26, 2011 - September 4, 2011	"Falling Into Greatness" This sermon series is a study of some of the Psalms that speak directly to the heart of our own selves. This series is based on the book “Falling Into Greatness” by Lloyd John Ogilvie. As we study these Psalms, we join with the experience of the Psalmist as he pours out his own heart to God. The Psalms are the heart of God’s message of love. The Psalms are the heart of the worship. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
September 18, 2011 - November 20, 2011	"MISSIO DEI" This is a series of sermons that examines the subject of MISSIO DEI – the Mission of God.” Missio Dei is God’s self-revelation as the One who loves the world and is actively involved in and with the world, it embraces both church and world, and the church is privileged to be called to participate in God’s mission. In this series, we will look closely at God’s mission as it is defined in terms of the Triune character and work of God. Our mission has not life of its own: only in the hands of the sending God can it truly be called mission. Mission is thereby seen as a movement from God to the world; the church is viewed as an instrument for that mission. Missio Dei – initiated by God, the Father --> directed by Jesus, the Son --> empowered by the Holy Spirit --> fulfilled by the Church. This series will also help us define our own changing ministry at Meaford Bethany. Join us as we seek to learn more about MISSIO DEI. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
November 27, 2011- December 25, 2011	"ADVENT - 2011: The Songs of Advent" This is an annual series of sermons celebrating the preparation for the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
January 1, 2012 New Year’s Day April 1, 2012 Palm Sunday April 8, 2012 Resurrection (Easter) Sunday May 13, 2012 Mother’s Day May 20, 2012 Ascension Sunday May 27, 2012 Pentecost Sunday June 3, 2012 Trinity Sunday June 17, 2012 Father’s Day July 1, 2012 Canada Day	Sermons for Special Days of 2012 Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
January 8, 2012 - January 29, 2012	"The Power of One" This introductory series of sermons for 2012 deals with the subject of “The Power of One”. The power of ‘One’ is emphasized throughout the entire Bible. The very unity of the Godhead, Father, Son and Holy Spirit – co-equal in character, power, and wisdom – suggests a unity of purpose. This unity is both personal and social, and the Holy Spirit is the originating and sustaining cause. There is one body, one Spirit and one hope – Christ cannot be divided. One body is vitalized by one Spirit and moves progressively toward one hope. Christians have a unity-keeping responsibility. Walking worthily before the Lord includes attention to preserving the oneness of the Church. The unity of the body of Christ is a creation of the Holy Spirit, bringing unity of an integrated personality to the individual heart and giving a uniting bond of love to the whole fellowship of believers. God is still calling individuals – one by one by one – to complete His work here on earth. Each of us has a particular place in fulfilling the great Word and work of God and . . . in that sense – YOU ARE THE ONE; in that sense – I AM THE ONE. The Power of One . . . Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
February 5, 2012 - February 19, 2012	"Spiritual Heart Month" February is designated as “Heart Month.” In this 3-part sermon series, we will be examining our spiritual heart health, endeavouring to challenge your spiritual world. What is the state of your spiritual heart today? Are you at risk of spiritual heart disease? From a spiritual perspective, the heart is the seat of physical, spiritual and mental life. The heart – in Scripture – is not an isolated element of personality along with other elements. It embraces the whole of our inner being, including motives, feelings, affections, desires, the will, the aims, the principles, the thoughts, and the intellect. The heart represents the whole being, the entire person. The heart is personal and spiritual – the centre of moral and intellectual consciousness and decision-making processes. It is the ‘control room’ of the soul, by which one functions as a self-conscious and self-determining being. So we ask you; how is your spiritual health today? Have you had a spiritual check-up recently? Are you at risk for spiritual heart disease? Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
March 4, 2012 - March 25, 2012	"Lenten Series 2012" Finding our way as we "Journey with Jesus" towards the Cross. As we experience this journey in this Lenten season, we examine ourselves as we attempt to answer the oft-asked question: "What am I here for?" Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series.
April 15, 2012 - June 24, 2012	"Jesus, the Revealed Christ" This sermon series, “Jesus, the Revealed Christ,” invites you to walk along the road to Emmaus, to check out the nail prints in His hands, and share breakfast on the beach. This series invites you to walk with Jesus on your own journey of faith, to develop a deep relationship with Him, and acknowledge Jesus as your personal Savior and Friend. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons or the whole series
July 1, 2012 - September 2, 2012	"SUMMER SERMON SERIES 2012" "Daniel: Prophet of Dreams" This summer sermon series, "Daniel: Prophet of Dreams" invites each one of us to take a look at God's message to you and I in our world through the words and messages of the prophet Daniel. This book is mysterious! It is dramatic! It exposes the heart and soul of a disobedient humanity. It is a disclosure of the ultimate consequences of a sinful people and nation as they break covenant and turn away from God. It is also the heart-cry of a spiritual leader who has a passion for the lostness of his people Israel. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons within this series or the whole series.
September 23, 2012 - November 25, 2012	"FALL SERMON SERIES 2012" "Romans: Revelation in Righteousness” "This fall sermon series, "Romans: Revelation in Righteousness” is a brief study of Paul's letter to the early church that was established at Rome. This Letter to the Romans has been called one of the most influential works of scripture ever produced. The histories of Christianity record that this letter has been a major influence in the hearts and lives of most of its spiritual leaders thorughout the centuries. Crucial, even critical moments in the lives of St. Augustine, Martin Luther, John Wesley and Karl Barth are all associated with this letter. The influence that this letter has had on such dissimilar people over significant periods of time in the church's history would make this work worthy of study in its own right. "But even more important than the influence that this work has had over the course of history, the sheer depth and richness of its content has led this work to be perhaps the most critically evaluated literary work of human history. Scholars and authors of every generation have discovered anew the treasure of faith that is the Letter to the Romans.” (The Epistle to the Romans. (n.d.). Retrieved September 3, 2012, from DailyWalk.com: http://adailywalk.com/PL/Rom/backgrnd.htm3) Please note: this series was interrupted by TWO (2) special events: the Re-dedication of Meaford Bethany Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, October 28, 2012 and the Community Remembrance Day Church Service on Sunday, November 11, 2012 Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons within this series or the whole series.
December 3, 2012 - December 23, 2012	"Advent Series 2012" ANTICIPATE: an Advent Experience “We’re standing on the doorstep of the season called Advent. As with many of our Christian observances, the world of business often misuses the season for its own commercial purposes. Advent becomes just another merchandising gimmick for the Christmas buying public – a pre-Christmas season of impatient, frenetic preparation for a gluttonous excursion into all kinds of excess. But Advent is uniquely Christian, an observance for believers and not for a commercial culture. It is in fact the beginning of a new church year. As much as we might organize life and count oﬀ the days in several diﬀerent ways – the school year, the ﬁscal year, the calendar year – Advent anticipates a sacred calendar in which the church remembers, rehearses, and retells the stories of God’s holy intentions for saving God’s people from their sins by giving the Son as an expression of God’s love.” (Advent Prelude—Introductory Considerations, 2012) Already, the pages of our Christmas catalogues have been earmarked identifying those special items we “really, really want” this year. The wish-lists are long. We are now counting down the weeks and days. How many more shopping days until . . .? This year is going to be the best year ever! And we wait with impatient anticipation for that special day to arrive. “Nevertheless, . . . a new year of Christian worship begins, not at the beginning of the gospel, with the birth of Christ, but with a sober admonition to watch for the return of Christ – a signal of the consummation of God’s redemptive work for those who follow Jesus and a sign of God’s judgment on all sin. Advent is the time when we make our spiritual preparations for the coming of Christ by thinking ﬁrst about his return in glory as promised throughout the New Testament. It anticipates good news on the horizon of human destiny – the Son of Man coming in great glory. The word to us is, “Stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28 NIV) . . . If we are going to prepare for Christmas during the Advent season as we should, and if we wish to anticipate the birth of Jesus with a spiritual depth that the prevailing culture ﬁnds irrelevant, then we will need to take the time to move intentionally toward Bethlehem with thoughtful introspection and spiritual preparation.” (Advent Prelude—Introductory Considerations, 2012) So let us take a few moments to stop and reflect on what Christmas is really all about. It is about giving all right – God’s giving of everything He had, everything He was for all of us. In this Advent season of 2012, let us share together in ANTICIPATION of His coming into our world, into our lives as the Child of Bethlehem. Join with: the Prophets in their ANTICIPATION of Hope; John in the wilderness in his ANTICIPATION of Peace; the people who were waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promise in ANTICIPATION of Joy; Mary, the mother of Jesus in her ANTICIPATION of Love. And then . . . anticipate no more for HE IS HERE! God’s promise of love and redemption is fulfilled in the Babe of Bethlehem. Bibliography Advent Prelude—Introductory Considerations. (2012, October). Retrieved October 20, 2012, from AdventExperience.com : file:///C:/Users/Leigh/Documents/CHURCH/BETHANY%20NAZARENE/Special%20Services/Advent/2012/Anticipate%20Sermons_files/adventexperience_com.htm Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons within this series or the whole series.
	SERMON POTPOURI 2012 This is a collection of non-series sermons that were preached from the pulpit of Meaford Bethany Church of the Nazarene and were not connected to special days or events in the church or calendar year. Click here to obtain a PDF copy of single archived sermons within this series or the whole series.