Sermons about Benevolent Dictator

Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006

based on 19 ratings

| 3,947 views

The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Have I Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,139 views

Discussion about the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and how it happens.

Have I Committed the Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:22-37 April 30, 2006 Introduction As we continue our walk through the gospel according to Matthew, we come to an episode in which Jesus offers some of his strongest words yet in this book of the Bible. But before we get into that, I just want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Careful What You Pray For, You Might Get It Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 15, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 24,127 views

There are only two motives for prayer: fear and hope. If you pray and live in fear, you will live a lie and deny God, and you will become destructive. But if you pray and live in fear, you will find satisfaction and will become a life-giver.

God answers prayer. Let there be no doubt about that. God answers prayer. God responds to what His people ask. So it has often been said that you had better be careful what you pray for, because you just might get it! There is something awesome, something even dangerous about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16, Psalm 106:15

Denomination: Baptist

Obervations On Prayer

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 8,340 views

Four obervations on prayer based on the prologue to the final vision of the book of Daniel.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - There was an old television commercial which for thes sake of hocking mouth wash asked the question – “How’s your love life?” Good question. And I’m not going to put you on the spot and ask for hands ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: *other

A Model For A Memorial Or Funeral Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 16, 2002

based on 54 ratings

| 18,778 views

This is a generic model for a funeral message for someone who died after struggling with an illness, using the autobiography of Morrie Schwartz who died of ALS to craft the message.

MESSAGE FOR A MEMORIAL OR FUNERAL SERVICE ___________________________ I’ve been in a funk for a couple of weeks now. But I think I’m coming out of it now. Strange that I could say that on the occasion for which we have come together here. It all started a couple of weeks ago as I anticipated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Life That Counts

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 8,674 views

Showing believers that living for Christ really matters.

PP0720 DATE LIVING A LIFE THAT COUNTS John 15:1-7. INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of John was written to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Chapter 1 – The Beginning Chapter. Chapter 2 – The Wedding At Cana Chapter. Chapter 3 – The Born Again Chapter. Chapter 4 – The Woman At The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Could Not Let Go

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 20, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 12,283 views

The Christian life is a battle. Eleazor gives us some lessons to fighting valiantly.

The Man Who Could Not Let Go 2 Samuel 23:9-10 KJV And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away: [10] He arose, and smote the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bread From Heaven

Contributed by Larry Young on Aug 5, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 10,337 views

A vital relationship with Jesus Christ is the only way to secure eternal life.

Yogi Berra is one of the most famous and successful baseball players of our time. He played nearly 2200 games in the major leagues. – mostly for the New York Yankees 75 of those games were world series games. His success is marked with statistics, but his fame outside of baseball grew because ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-63

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Believing Without Seeing"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 4, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 23,281 views

In the story of the healing of the Nobleman’s son, we see the growth of faith, and the enablement of Jesus to meet our needs.

“Believing Without Seeing” John 4:46-53 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the life and ministry of Jesus. TONIGHT, we will take a look at the healing of the Nobleman’s son. We take a lot of things by FAITH. Every time we sit in a chair, we have FAITH that it will hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Make Your Home A Safe Haven"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 8, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 11,373 views

Ephesians 5:22-33 gives a prescription for making your home a safe haven. The goal is to have an atmosphers in your home that acks like a magnet where your children and others are drawy there because it is a safe place, a safe haven.

Your Home A Safe Haven Ephesians 5:22-33 Introduction Several days ago I had a Dentist appointment for a regular check up and to see the hygienist. The hygienist is about 27 years old and planning to get married this coming summer. In our discussion we were talking about marriage (it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Praying Before The Throne

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 5,678 views

Sermon on prayer

PRAYING BEFORE THE THRONE HEBREWS 4:16 I want to read to you a quote from C.S. Lewis from his book “God in the Dock”. I have used this quote before but it is worth repeating. “Praying for particular things,” said I, “always seems to me like advising God how to run the world. Wouldn’t it be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Training For The Second Coming Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003

based on 65 ratings

| 9,400 views

I want to share on how to be ready for the Rapture, or the training for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Christians, I believe, need to be awakened to the urgency and emergency of the soon coming of Jesus Christ.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION I want to share on how to be ready for the Rapture, or the training for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. Christians, I believe, need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Providence: Whose Son Are You?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 10,677 views

The story of Sarai, Hagar, and Abram is really a story about how people deal with issues of faith . . . especially when our faith is being tested by God’s providence.

God’s Providence: Whose Son are You? Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31 Genesis 16:1-4; 21:8-14 Yesterday, as I was reviewing the scriptures in Genesis, I noticed something that hadn’t struck me before. It’s a bit off the point, but I found it curiously funny. Let me review part of today’s reading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

House - Part 1 - House Rules Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 5, 2009

based on 24 ratings

| 20,534 views

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House - “House Rules” Text: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:5 Psalm 127:1 – KJV 1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Message - If GOD doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. Ephesians 2:19-22– Message 19-22That’s plain enough, isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Life-Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 10, 2009

| 2,458 views

Encourages audience to determine that Jesus is both the Christ and the Son; and finally that by believing that we may have life in His name.

REAL LIFE- Who is Jesus? Scripture Text: John 20:31 Introduction: Indescribable Joy….. Sense of purpose and plan for your life…. do you have these today? Do you know that you were created for a purpose? …. That you are a special creation of God? Further, that you can have eternal life in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

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