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Anything, Everything And Nothing Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 27, 2008

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The message examines the relationship of Christianity to the postmodern culture.

America finds itself in the middle of a revolution in thinking which is greatly impacting virtually every aspect of life. The term used to describe our present culture is “postmodern.” If you look very closely you will soon discover that this mindset is the guiding spirit of our times. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

based on 3 ratings

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Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,477 views

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Nazarene

How Are The Dead Blessed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017

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| 16,672 views

What does life mean, in the face of death?

How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Six Marks Of Leadership: Mark 3- Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011

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Most leaders are like middle-managers with superiors and subordinates and Nehemiah shows us how to both lead and follow.

I heard Adrian Rogers give this example: We all have seen Canada Geese fly in their V formation with one leg of the V formation longer than the other leg. Why do they fly in the V formation? The lead goose is making it easier for the other geese who are following his lead. He is moving the wind ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 5,335 views

God’s people must make a u-turn on the issue of homosexuality

Life in the Fast Lane Sexual Identity: Have We Taken A Wrong Turn? Romans 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 14, 2004 Introduction Did you ever set out on a trip only to take a wrong turn and end up somewhere you never intended to go? As much as I hate to admit it, I’ve done it plenty of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Do With Jesus Which Is Called Christ Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 3, 2010

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| 4,452 views

Life’s most important question

“What shall I do with Jesus which is called Christ?” Matthew 27:22 I. THE INTRUSION THAT PILATE RECOGNIZED WAS INEVITABLE A. There were reports about Jesus continually proclaimed to him. B. There was the request about Jesus finally presented to him (2) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Do Everything In 2013

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Dec 31, 2012

based on 6 ratings

| 12,824 views

Life in the spirit appears in the activities of man, transforming the outward into an inward life, and bearing witness to spiritual power, which is more significant than all material power because it alone to fulfills the character of a person. You can ma

You Can Do Everything In 2013 Philippians 4:12-13 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr I. Introduction Satan my brothers and sisters, does not attack believers in such a way that we should recognize him as being who he is. Instead, he comes disguised as the voice behind the theologian from the best ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Things Look Hopeless Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 26, 2025

| 1,038 views

We frequently look in other directions to try to see spiritual transformation for our churches. Our only hope is a move of the Spirit, who can bring the dead to life.

DRY BONES: There are moments that seem hopeless. - Ezekiel 37:1-3a. - The immediate context here is the life of Israel. Things had become hopeless for them. - Their disobedience had led them to a place of despair and defeat. As they looked at their ability to stand up to their enemies, the army ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In...jesus

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017

| 4,223 views

Matthew 28

i believe in…Jesus Life has ups and downs, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats. Through it all, the most important element of this life is not what we get, not what we have but simply who we believe in. I believe in Jesus. I believe Jesus fulfilled his prophecies. I believe Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,133 views

The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

Who Is This Guy, Anyway?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003

based on 83 ratings

| 3,951 views

A different twist on the scripture where Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Who did His Workers, the world and the word say He was? Who do WE say He was?

INTRO In this scripture read this morning, Jesus asks a very pointed question: “Who am I?” It is a question that sounds like he has an identity complex. But the same question was asked about him at least 7 times in the Gospels. The question that we want to explore today is this: Who do we say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

"What's Wrong? Or Has The Word Of God Lost It's Potency?" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 30, 2004

based on 13 ratings

| 4,240 views

Why has modern American Christianity missed the mark by such a distance? Is the Gospel no longer as potent as it used to be? Has the potency of the Bible run low like antique prescription medicine?

"What’s Wrong? Or Has the Word of God Lost It’s Potency?" (Matt. 13:1-53, Mark 4:1-34, Luke 8:4-18) Intro 1. The evangelical world has lost confidence in the Word of God. ---TNIV is just one example¡Xchange in English usage is one thing 2. How Christians "do church" is reflective of what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Prescription For A Worry-Free Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 17, 2002

based on 334 ratings

| 18,249 views

Jesus provides prescriptions for worry.

JESUS’ PRESCRIPTION FOR A WORRY-FREE LIFE Sermon Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus forbids worry. Three times he commands his followers to not worry. For those who are already living in worry, he commands, “Stop the worrying.” For those who are about to start worry, he declares, “Don’t make that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Church Of God

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