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A Tale Of Seven Churches: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 24, 2003

An eight part series concerning the Seven Churches of the Revelation and their relevance for us.

It happened 1848 years ago this very day. February 23, 155. His name was Polycarp and he was the bishop of the city of Smyrna. As a young man he had been a disciple of the Apostle John, but he was no longer a young man as a matter of fact he was eighty six years old. And February 23rd would be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Gospel?

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on the Gospel

WHAT IS THE GOSPEL? PHILIPPIANS 1:27 01/10/95 Today our sermon is going to be a little unusual. But seeing as most of you know me as an unusual person, for me to be unusual, is of course not unusual. Therefore the today’s sermon really is not all the unusual, seeing that it comes from a person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Bible Church

Taking Christ Out Of Christmas

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 30, 2002

What would happen if we took all of the Religious elements out of Christmas?

Have you noticed that every year people seem more intent on secularizing Christmas? They wish you a “Happy Holiday” or “Seasons Greetings” then have presentations at school that make no mention of the Manger or the Wise Men let alone the Christ Child. Now I may be a little overly sensitive but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 13, 2004

Marks of a growing church

Ready, Set, Grow! Acts 2:41-47 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 12, 2004 (This message was taken from Dr. Paul Powell’s book "The Nuts & Bolts of Church Growth" and personalized to fit our congregation) Introduction Today I want to take a quick break from our series in Esther and spend the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace-Giver

Contributed by Jared Schroeder on Oct 1, 2004

Grace is sometimes hard to understand and can seem rather uncomfortable at times. But living a life of grace is what Jesus Christ has called us to.

The Grace – Giver Galatians 2:1-10 Introduction What does the Christian Church have to offer that the world cannot offer? What sets Christianity apart from any other religion, society or group? Gordon MacDonald, a Christian author once said this, “The world can do almost anything as well ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Principles Of Prayer And Prophecy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 23, 2004

What this passage tells us about 1) prayer 2) planning (guidance) 3) prophecy (and the end time)

Principles of prayer and prophecy Daniel 9:20-27 WBC 25.04.04pm I read a little while ago about a woman baking a pie at home when the school rings and tells her her son is ill. She calculates she can get there and back before the pie is done- so pops it in the oven and sprints off. They arrive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

"The Calling Of God"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 12, 2004

Paul relates his calling as an Apostle ... and our calling as "saints". This message is an introduction to a study in the book of Romans, and deals with chapter 1, verses 1-7.

“The Calling Of God” - ROMANS – Introduction, 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We are introducing a new study … the study of the Book of Romans. 1.- THE WRITER – The Apostle Paul. 1:1,7 Paul wrote this letter to the Christians at the church in Rome, in 57 AD, when he was in Corinth. 2.- THE READERS – The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code Part One: The New Testament Vs Other Writings Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 24, 2006

When a fictional story purports to tell the truth – and that truth directly contradicts the teaching of the Christian church over the past 2000 years – confusion is going to be the result. The power of books and especially movies to shape our thinking as

Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum’s Grand Gallery. He lunged for the nearest painting he could see, a Caravaggio. Grabbing the gilded frame, the seventy-six-year-old man heaved the masterpiece toward himself until it tore from the wall and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Portrait Of The Blood - Communion - Lord's Supper

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 14, 2005

A "stand alone" message but also good for communion. See also "A Portrait of The Bread". Link included to both sermons in Formatted Text, w/ Handouts and Powerpoint Presentations and Templates.

A Portrait of The Blood Leviticus 17:11 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Without blood there cannot be life in the physical body. That is just as true in the Bible. Blood flows through the Bible just as it does through our veins. The blood of Christ keeps ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, 1 Peter 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Verdict Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2006

If I had been Jesus, I would have shown the men on the road to Emmaus my scars and proved I had risen from the dead... but Jesus didn’t do that. Why?

OPEN: For the past few weeks, I’ve been preaching on the topic of CSI-Jerusalem. We’re Crime Scene Investigators…or more specifically “Cross Scene Investigators”. The following story is true. And while it is somewhat morbid it serves to illustrate what I want to say this morning. Several years ago ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection (Part One) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

Part of an adult Sunday school series on the Person of Christ.

• THE RESURRCTION OF CHRIST WAS A PHYSICAL RESURRECTION. Some skeptics have tried to solve their dilemma of not being able to explain away the resurrection by suggesting it was a “spiritual resurrection.” Dr. Wilbur M. Smith wrote of the nonsense of this view. "There is no such thing as the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrival Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Why is the number 173,880 important? It involves Jesus coming to Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, fulfilling a prophecy given hundreds of years before. Was He really the Messiah? Find out!

For more Bible studies, visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. Jesus does three things in this chapter - He arrives to take His kingdom - showing the true character of the Creator - humble, coming in peace. But at the same time He blasts the two basic components of the existing religious scene - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Missed Opportunity

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 26, 2005

How to be there in Jesus’ name

A Missed Opportunity The other day I ran across the story of a man who had a great opportunity that he missed. His friend took him for a ride one day way out in the country. They drove off the main road and drove through groves of trees to a large uninhabited expanse of land. A few horses were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:5-11

Denomination: Wesleyan