Sermons on Authenticate:

Strange, A God Who Raises The Dead 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2009

First of a two part sermon that deals with Paul’s testimony/defense before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 25-26

Text: Acts 25:13-26:32, Title: Strange…A God That Can Raise the Dead, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/23/09, AM A. “…well my plan is to convince people that all they have to do to get to heaven is to be a religious person.” B. Background to passage: Recap briefly how we here. One of the responsibilities of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Having Quiet Time With God

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009

A learning on listening.

Having Quiet Time With God As Jesus moved forward with his ministry the pressure must have grown even greater and greater. The crowd must have grown bigger and bigger. We know after Jesus’ first healing experience in the temple that his reputation spread through out the countryside. That must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Branch

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009

Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Fear And Anxiety

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 20, 2009

God does not give us a spirit of fear. He gives us the ability to live a full and victorious life.

Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at becoming an overcomer. Centering in on the overcoming of fear and anxiety. Truth be told, there are a lot of things to be fearful of. From the failing economy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Witntesses For The Divine Son Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2008

Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26) & to be the judge of life (27). Are there any other witnesses to support this almost unbelievable claim? There most certainly are!

JOHN 5: 33-38 WITNESSES FOR THE DIVINE SON [Isaiah 35:5-6] Jesus has just claimed to be equal with God, to give eternal life (18), to be the source of life (26), and to be the judge of life (27). Jesus was claiming to be divine. Are there any ...read more

Scripture: John 5:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Get Connected

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008

A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Not Over Yet! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009

In our text today, God promises restoration of the fallen house of David. God will repair its broken places and restore its ruins. He will bring about a new nation that is stronger and more powerful than what was there before. A new day will come, one tha

Subject: Restoration Will Come: It’s Not Over Yet! Amos 9:11-15 Introduction: The Book of Amos closes with a promise of restoration from the nation of Israel. God has promised that He would not completely destroy the house of Jacob. During the Babylonian captivity, a great number of Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Paralysis Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

There are two main causes of paralysis in the Christian - attack of the enemy or lethargy of the spirit. Learn how to combat both.

There are two dangers that we face as Christians - attacked by the enemy we become paralyzed - or not motivated to keep going we become lethargic. Paul finishes up his second letter to the Thessalonians by giving them some warnings about the present. He’s spent most of the letter warning about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centrality Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006

The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

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

Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Davinci Code: Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on May 23, 2006

An answer to Dan Brown’s claim about the divinity of Jesus Christ in "The DaVinci Code."

Cracking the da Vinci Code: Who Do You Say That I Am? Matthew 16:13-20 Forty million people. That’s the number of copies of Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code that have been sold since its publication in 2003. That’s a lot of books. And now, two Academy Award winning celebrities, Tom Hanks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Bible Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This is a basic doctrinal sermon about the Bible

“THE BIBLE” Matt. 7:24-29 INTRO – Books are an important part of our lives. Surrounded by them. In school, we have books of all types. In our homes, we have books…at work…I have hundreds of books in my own personal library. Ms. Lois Russell has been working tirelessly to get our new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist