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The Da Vinci Code: Can The Bible Be Trusted Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 2,492 views

Dan Brown raises questions about the integrity of the Bible as we have it today. This message addresses acqusations that the canon of Scripture was manipulated for political purposes.

Introduction: On December 26, 2005, a tsunami, created by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, killed thousands of people from 12 different countries. It registered a 9.0 on the Richter scale. To provide you with a little perspective, the most powerful quake to ever hit America occurred in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 8,822 views

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality

Contributed by Lucian Mcmasters on Mar 4, 2004

based on 56 ratings

| 2,917 views

A Biblical and Social look at why Homosexuality is a Sin that will harm our Nation

A Politically Incorrect Look At Homosexuality Rom 1:18-32 There are those out there who seek to make legitimate something that is sinful and harmful to our country. Events in the Past Few Months that prompt this sermon! - Episcopal Church ordains an openly Gay man as a Bishop last fall. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How's Our Perspective?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

based on 7 ratings

| 3,221 views

This sermon is about keeping perspective in our ministry.

Isn’t it great when we meet someone who has their life in perspective? I mean they don’t have an inflated view of who they are or their importance. It’s a Wonderful Life is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies, if not one of my favorite movies period. Most of us are familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

What God Expects Of Leaders

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2005

based on 10 ratings

| 6,217 views

I believe that this passage also shows us what God expects of His leaders.

WHAT GOD EXPECTS OF LEADERS GALATIANS 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION Today is Ordination Sunday in our church when we install new leaders and reaffirm our trust in those that lead our congregation. It is an important day. I wanted us to look at a passage this morning that would encourage, inform, and help ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living The Uncomplicated Life - Introduction Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,351 views

Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Living the Uncomplicated Life Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 19, 2004 Subject: Holiness, stewardship, simplicity Series: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Come in wearing clothes inside out. Have several complicated items on the table in the front and see if people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

Father Heart Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 15, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 11,825 views

An introductory sermon on the Father heart of God series. borrows heavily from Floyd Mcclung’s book and others. Preached well.

We enter the Christian faith from a variety of angles. Just as the space shuttle must enter into the universe at just the correct angle to effect a proper entry into earths atmosphere – so it is that we must enter into the family of God at just the right angle to reach the friendly atmosphere of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Csi, Heaven's Gate, And Evil

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,803 views

You know evil by its actions. You know God by his actions, his actions of love. Every day, in every way, make sure which side you are on. Be on God’s side, keep God’s law of love.

CSI, Heaven’s Gate, and Evil Proverbs 3:7-8 10/23/05 2332 words Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Proverbs, chapter 3, and follow along as I read verses 7-8. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#1the Greatest Man I Never Knew? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 4,241 views

Reba McEntire has a song about her Dad, the greatest man I never knew? We ponder not recognizing God among us.

#1 THE GREATEST MAN I NEVER KNEW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon this earth. 26 And though after my skin the worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. 27 Whom I ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worry-Free Living

Contributed by Tony Grant on Dec 7, 2005

based on 1 rating

| 5,137 views

Be anxious in nothing; prayerful in everything; thankful in anything, and you will have the peace of God.

Worry-Free Living Philippians 4:4-7 01/16/05 2293 words 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 61 ratings

| 8,583 views

A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 7,598 views

This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Meeting God In Depression”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001

based on 238 ratings

| 19,551 views

Depression strikes about 10 million Americans within any six- month period. Some of the most Godly people in the Bible and in Christian history struggled with depression.

Intro: Researchers at Columbia University conducted the study with 199 women at an in vitro fertilization clinic in Korea. Unknown to the patients and their doctors, groups of strangers from the US, Canada, and Australia were asked to pray for their success in getting pregnant. Pictures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Created For Community

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 18, 2001

based on 609 ratings

| 85,582 views

In the New Testament there are no "Lone Ranger" Christians. Believers needed each other. Learn how we could benefit from a similar community.

CREATED FOR COMMUNITY Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. Some of them are 300 feet high and more than 2,500 years old. You would think that trees that large would ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Anyone Can Come To

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 6, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,165 views

A sermon on how to be a church where anyone can come to. Points are based on the episode of the woman caught in adultery. (Title came from Barry McMurtrie; Outline came from Greg Nettle)

Sermon for 11/5/2006 John 8:1-11 A Church Anyone Can Come To Introduction: To paraphrase from his book Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis says, If anyone thinks that Christians regard sexual sin as the supreme evil, he is quite wrong. The sins of the flesh are bad, but they are the least bad of all ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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