Sermons on Authentic History:

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affliction Of Affluence Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:1-12 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Legalism

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Perspective

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Legalism

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Affliction Of Affluence

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Affliction of Affluence Luke 12:13-21 Covetousness and greed can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts as when children fight over their toys to the death of Wal-Mart employee last year on the day after Thanksgiving when an out-of-control crowd of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible: Pick It Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2017

To be authentic we need a guide -- the word of God.

1. We are seeking authenticity – last week we considered the danger of hypocrisy. How are we to be real? 2. A Bible Like Mom’s In her book Parenting with Scripture, Kara Durbin wrote, “When I was little, I wanted a Bible just like my mom’s, and I was thrilled when I received one as a present. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rise And Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 1, 2018

As we examine the events surrounding the reign of King Saul, we will learn three key lessons: #1 God sets a higher standard #2 God is calling #3 God desires relationship over ritual

I love family vacations. They are so much fun . . . creating family togetherness . . . building relationships . . . strengthening the bonds of familial love . . . creating memories that will last a life time. BUT . . . sometimes the road trip – especially if you have children – can be . . . well ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Has Your Number! Series

Contributed by Tony Russo on May 2, 2014

We are numbered by God as His own

The reason we humans struggle with everyday occurrences, be it a loss of a job, economic woes or failing health, is because there is a battle raging for the control of our hearts and minds. Scripture exposes what lies beyond our senses; * how we live demonstrates the existence of two powers, good ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Christian Enough?

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Mar 11, 2015

True Christianity requires love not rigid ideology that supports oppression.

ARE YOU CHRISTIAN ENOUGH? Luke 7: 36 – 50; Gal. 2: 11 – 16 Dr. Ezekiel Ette A story is told of a man who wanted to become a Christian. He walked to church within a walking distance from his home. When he got there he discovered that the board of trustees was having an emergency meeting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Was Jesus God? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the evidence for the historicity of Jesus and the evidence of Jesus' divinity.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a boy who came home from Sunday School and was asked by his father what he had learned that day in Sunday School. 1. “Well, dad, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Defensive

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 11, 2009

We need to know how to defend our faith.

BE DEFENSIVE INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known a word but when someone asked you what it meant you found yourself at a loss for words? You knew the word and what it meant but you couldn’t think of the actual definition or the correct way to explain it. That’s the way it is for some Christians. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015

We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic