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A Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 25, 2001

Everyone should know they have a friend in Jesus

A FRIEND OF SINNERS Matthew 9:10,11 “10And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Matthew 11:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Moment Of Truth (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 23, 2003

Pilate questioned Jesus’ version truth, but he’s not the only one who ever questioned "truth?" What lay at the heart of his objections is the same reason many reject truth today.

OPEN: Two psychiatrists were at a convention. As they visiting, one asked, "What was your most difficult case?" The other replied, "I had a patient who lived in a pure fantasy world. He believed that an uncle in South America was going to die and leave him a fortune. All day long he waited for a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grounded In Truth Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 24, 2004

Do you know what? We do the same thing. We say the same erroneous things to ourselves that the Jews did and we do not even realize it. We need to be grounded in truth with ourselves and with God.

GROUNDED IN TRUTH JOHN 8:31-41 INTRODUCTION... Was Popeye Right? By Karl Kruszelnicki’s abc.net.au/science 5-24-2001 The cartoon character Popeye is famous for eating spinach. Whenever he breaks open a can of spinach and eats it he gains enormous strength. Popeye was employed by the US ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light - Get Real Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John calls us to live open lives

1 John 1:5-2:3 Living in the Light - Get Real Last week I talked about two streams of thought about Jesus that have some similarities to groups that the apostle John was having to deal with. I think these streams are best represented today by people like Dan Brown & his novel, the Da Vinci Code ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Sign Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2007

The sign that we are a Christian is that we obey His word.

The Sign of a Christian Text: 1 Jn. 2:3-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Despite the "Do Not Touch" signs, a museum was having no success in keeping patrons from touching--and soiling--priceless furniture and art. But the problem evaporated overnight when a clever museum employee replaced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Mountain Believing Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 16, 2008

Acting on the promises of God is proof of our faith in the promises of God.

MOUNTAIN BELIEVING FAITH Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: We have our priorities mixed up! For example: • You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

This World Is Not Our Home! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are citizens of a heavenly realm and this world is NOT our home!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 11, 2007 Date Preached: August 12, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: This World is not our home! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:17 - 21 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009

The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Possessing The Land

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 2, 2005

A challenge to possess all God has for us

Possessing The Promised Land Joshua 1:1-11 and 16 & 17 1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ assistant: 2 “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel As God Gave It! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2005

God’s power to save is pure and perfect. It is the gospel of Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less.

What is it that really gets you going? What gets your emotions stirred and fills you with a fight or flight mode so that you MUST do something? If you saw someone you love about to be injured or killed would you not warn them? Would you not take immediate action or cry out to them to help ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Doubt It" Series

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 29, 2005

Thomas had doubts about the Ressurection of our Lord and Savior. This is my attempt to explain why doubting and questioning our faith is normal and can make us better Christians in the end.

“I Doubt It” Years ago, back in my single days, my friends and I would play poker once a week. Unlike the current fad for playing the poker variation know as “Texas Hold-Em” we played all sorts of poker games commonly referred to as “Dealer’s Choice”. There were times when we would have impromptu ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005

How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

A look at the lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Aslan is his name. A brief overview of the story and the significant lessons we can learn. Aslan’s death is a picture of Ultimate love- a substitutionary sacrifice for one who is undeserving; g

Narnia Christmas Series “Encounter the Power” Oakbrook Church 12/18/05 Intro.- “What’s up with the lion?” (slide) On posters and TV advertisement everywhere, billboard on Schuering Rd, the 8’ oil painting; what’s up with the lion? Here we are in the middle of December 2005, when people are afraid ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Divine Son Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 20, 2007

Is Jesus Divine?

Jesus, Divine Son of God. November 18, 19, & 22, 2007 Jesus Who? Video clips – Bono & others Jesus was all the things we said; He was a teacher, rabbi, guru, revolutionary, friend, healer, messiah… Was he the God-man: was he the divine Son of God? The most pressing question on the problem of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: *other

There Is Only One Savior

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found

There IS ONLY ONE Savior: I once ask an acquaintance of mine that was a Jehovah witness and didn’t believe that Jesus was God, I ask him who was the Savior and how many was there? He didn’t have any problem saying that Jesus was the only savior. And then I read this to him found in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist