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What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Defined By God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2012

The world tries to label you. Those labels will hold you back. Let yourself be defined by God's grace. It is liberated.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do you define yourself? • Do you define yourself by your vocation (I am a teacher)? By your accomplishments (I am in the Hall of fame)? By a title (I am A CEO)? • How do you define yourself? • What kinds of labels do we use on one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 5, 2012

Sermon focusing on eight accomplishments of the blood of Christ and what they mean to us.

“The Blood of Christ” Text: Ephesians 1:3-10 I. Welcome II. Introduction We just concluded a study of The Gospel According to Matthew on Sunday evenings. Of course, some of the last lessons in this series were centered on the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. While we often talk about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devotedly Doing The Right Things: Keys To A Successful Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 24, 2014

Acts 2:42 speaks of four things the church continued to do that resulted in great success for the growth of the Kingdom of God.

DEVOTEDLY DOING THE RIGHT THINGS: KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL CHURCH Acts 2:42 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Two weeks ago was Pentecost Sunday. A.) At that time, I spoke on that grand and glorious event two thousand years ago when the Spirit of God moved in a powerful manner to establish the church or Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Cheek To Cheek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 9, 2013

"Turning the other cheek" is a challenge to anyone who follows Jesus. What is it? What is it not?

1. Love Walks In the early 1990s, gang violence erupted in Boyle Heights, a section of East Los Angeles. 8 gangs were in conflict in the parish around the Dolores Mission Catholic Church. Killings and injuries happened daily. A group of women who met for prayer read together the story of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey Jude - Pt . 2 - Distraction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 10, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 2 - Distraction I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The High Cost Of Discipleship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013

In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

One of the most difficult attributes for us to understand as humans is the holiness of God. This sermon attempts to describe it, but like all others, cannot do the subject justice!

If you want to know or learn more about God, one of the most important things you need to learn about Him is that He is Holy. His holiness is probably one of the most prominent attribute that is talked about in scripture. The word “holy” is mentioned over 600 times in the Bible. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pt. 5 Jehoshaphat’s Cry For Help Series

Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013

part 5 of 7 series on prayer. looking at how people in the bible connected with God in prayer. feel free to use any and all of this!

Learning to Pray Pt. 5 Jehoshaphat’s Cry for Help Intro: His name was Colin, and I punched him in the face… why because he was a loud mouth punk, but that is not important, what happened after is. His father made it his personal task to verbally assault me and make my life miserable. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sing For Joy! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2013

We can sing for joy because of the great things God has done for us!

INTRODUCTION • WONDERFUL LIFE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey was miserable. He saw all his friends get out of Bedford falls and do great things, yet he was stuck in the small town running his father’s savings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of Abraham

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 17, 2011

Abraham had faith to see the Invisible, choose the Imperishable and attempt the Impossible.

THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM In the year 1870 the Methodists were having their annual conference in Indiana. At one point, the president of the college where they were meeting said, "I think we live in a very exciting age." The presiding bishop said, "What do you mean?" The college president responded, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When People Say We Don’t Need God

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 27, 2011

The TOWER of BABEL represents man’s effort without God. The Builders of Shinar failed in their attempt tried to reach heaven through human effort. We too will fail if we believe that spiritual enlightenment comes through human effort. The only way to k

The battle for our worship is a battle that draws our flesh and its desire to exert itself over God. The flesh demands that it be stroked, satisfied and honored. The inner part of our being cries out for independence. From our earliest days we desire to do things for ourselves. But we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Peace A Chance Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#4 in series. This is about reconciliation, God with us and then us with others.

Colossians 1:19-23 – Give Peace a Chance Today’s message is one of those I didn’t really want to preach. It’s not that it’s not true; the issue is that people often don’t want hear what is being said. It’s funny how people tell preachers to give them the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Your In!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 12, 2011

They didn’t say, ‘We’re going to trust in God because He is going to deliver us.” They said, ‘We’re going to trust in God even if He decides not to deliver us.’

DANIEL 3:1-30-Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits. He set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. And King Nebuchadnezzar sent word to gather together the satraps, the administrators, the governors, the counselors, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist